2016 Round Up – 525,600 minutes of travel
A quick look back on an insanely un-occasional year of travel in 2016, the year of the career break and new adventures.
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For the Traveller – a review of the Moto Z Play and Camera Mod
Can Motorola’s Moto Z Play + Hasselblad True Zoom Mod be the ultimate travel photography phone?
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Post-King Bhumibol, it’s business as usual in Bangkok
In the wake of King Bhumibol: Attending the late King’s birthday remembrance ceremony and what to expect when travelling in Bangkok during the mourning period.
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A Peranakan Tea Experience at The Intan
Checking out The Intan for an immersive Peranakan tea experience
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Hidden gems in Singapore as recommended by a local
My personal recommendations for things to do that I give to friends who visit Singapore. No guide books, just my experiences.
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Can’t decide where to go? Best places to visit in Asia from January to June
Planning your leave days for the first half of the year? Here’s a guide on how to maximise your time and where you can go around Asia.
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Lanyu Travel Guide: What it’s like to visit Taiwan’s most remote outer island (Updated 2026) 蘭嶼
Brilliant seas and verdant greenery, unusual rocks and a unique indigenous culture. Here’s my guide on things to do in Taiwan’s Lanyu (Orchid Island).
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Vientiane weekend guide: What to see in 48 hours
Only have time for a weekend in Laos? I put together a weekend guide to Vientiane with a list of must-see sights and things to do.
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Fly direct from Singapore to Laos with Scoot
Now you can fly directly from Singapore to Vientiane and Luang Prabang with Scoot. More about the flight and basics to help you plan your next trip to Laos.
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4 picturesque reasons to visit Maumere in Flores
Enough of Komodo dragons? Swing over to Maumere on the eastern end of Flores to see a different side of this beautiful Indonesian Island.
