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Sometimes I get invited on Media/Familiarisation Trips for the blog or other publications that I write for. Some or all travel on these trips featured in these posts may have been sponsored. I’ve worked with DMOs, hotels and other companies – see who I’ve worked with.

Belitung Kaolin Lake Me
Indonesia / FAM Trip

The Belitung travel guide for those tired of Bali

December 10, 2018July 5, 2024

Skip busy Bali for quiet Belitung, Indonesia’s lesser known island paradise off the east coast of Sumatra. Here’s a guide on things to do in Belitung.

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Khanom Beach Sand
Thailand / FAM Trip

Things to do in Khanom, Thailand’s secret beach paradise

November 4, 2018July 5, 2024

Skip crazy Krabi and head to secluded Khanom to experience Thailand’s beautiful coasts without the crowds.

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Hong Kong Harbour City Paper Moon View
Hong Kong / FAM Trip

Shop and relax in Hong Kong with UnionPay

August 3, 2018July 5, 2024

Is Hong Kong enough of a shopping paradise to convert this non-shopaholic? I spent a few days with UnionPay shopping and relaxing in Hong Kong to find out.

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Yangon Shwedagon Pagoda Morning Prayer
Myanmar / FAM Trip

What to do with one weekend in Yangon

May 14, 2018July 15, 2024

Only have time for a weekend in Yangon? Here’s a look at what I did and some things you can do in Myanmar’s capital city.

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Amphawa Tha Kha Floating Market Overhead
Thailand / FAM Trip

Things to do in Amphawa and Samut Songkhram: Unique markets and Thai Traditions

April 14, 2018July 5, 2024

Escape from busy Bangkok to nearby Amphawa and Samut Songkhram to experience some unique Thai markets and traditions.

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Laos Luang Prabang Kuang Si Waterfall Upper
Laos / FAM Trip

Luang Prabang guide: My favourite things to do in this UNESCO heritage city

April 5, 2018July 15, 2024

Historic temples, scenic waterfalls and a surprisingly hip cafe scene : here are some of my favourite things to see in Luang Prabang, the old capital of Laos.

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Batam Kopak Jaya 007 Seafood Spread
Indonesia / FAM Trip

Eating my way through Batam in 24 Hours

November 23, 2017July 5, 2024

Day trip from Singapore to Indonesia’s Batam without having to hop on a plane. A guide on things to do (or really, eat) in Batam in just 24 hours.

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Xiamen Nanputuo Hike View
China / FAM Trip

How to enjoy a Xiamen weekend getaway solo 厦门

November 19, 2017July 5, 2024

A practical guide on how to have yourself a Xiamen weekend getaway with a detailed 3D2N itinerary focused on the Siming district and the famous Gulangyu.

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Hua Hin Railway Station Kings Room
Thailand / FAM Trip

Guide to Hua Hin: where to go beyond Bangkok

September 21, 2017July 5, 2024

Escape from the bustle of Bangkok to a favoured spot that Thai royals love. Here’s my guide to Hua Hin and things to do in this serene coastal town.

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Hua Hin Radisson Pool Room
Thailand / FAM Trip

Ace of Hua Hin Resort review: a beachfront beauty

September 3, 2017July 5, 2024

Enjoy beachfront splendour in serene Hua Hin – a review of the Ace of Hua Hin resort for a beach getaway in Thailand.

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Lisbon 2014

Jaclynn Seah is The Occasional Traveller, a Singaporean indie traveller, travel writer and tourist guide who knows what it's like to juggle work and wonderlust. With a full-time job and limited annual leave, she hopes to inspire other busy folk like herself to travel more. [Click here to learn more]

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