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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.

Flores Komodo Loh Liang Entrance Sign
Indonesia / FAM Trip

4D3N Labuan Bajo itinerary for your next long weekend

October 30, 2016May 7, 2025

Skip Bali for Labuan Bajo on your next long weekend getaway. Here’s my 4D3N Labuan Bajo itinerary to see komodo dragons, pink beaches and beautiful seas.

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Flores Kelimutu Lake Shoes
Indonesia / FAM Trip

The tri-coloured Kelimutu Crater Lakes

October 27, 2016July 5, 2024

Three different brilliantly coloured volcanic lakes that sometimes change colour? Kelimutu crater lakes are a must-see if you make it to the eastern side of Flores – here’s how.

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Flores Labuan Bajo Airport Komodo Me
Indonesia / FAM Trip

Here be dragons: How to see The Komodo Dragons of Komodo National Park

October 11, 2016July 5, 2024

The lowdown on Komodo Dragons, how to find them and what to expect from your visit to Komodo National Park in Flores, Indonesia

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Padar Island, Flores, Indonesia
Indonesia / FAM Trip

Why you should visit Flores instead of Bali

October 5, 2016May 7, 2025

Indonesia is so much more than the over-touristy Bali of today. Here’s why you should consider seeing Flores and its spectacular nature and coasts instead.

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San Francisco - Painted Ladies
United States / FAM Trip

5 touristy things to do in San Francisco (and whether it’s really worthwhile)

June 24, 2016July 5, 2024

Ticking off the checklist of tourist must-dos for San Francisco – what is really cool and essential, and what is just hype that you can afford to skip?

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South Sumatra Ranau Lake Sunset
Indonesia / FAM Trip

Visiting Sumatra’s 2nd Largest Lake: Danau Ranau

June 20, 2016July 5, 2024

Soak in the tranquility of Lake Ranau or Danau Ranau, the second largest volcanic lake in South Sumatra that is largely undiscovered by tourists.

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United Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
United States / FAM Trip / Sponsored

Flying Nonstop from Singapore to San Francisco on United Airlines

June 15, 2016July 5, 2024

Just 16 hours gets you to the United states thanks to United Airlines non-stop flight linking Singapore and San Francisco direct for the first time.

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South Sumatra Palembang Eclipse News
Indonesia / FAM Trip

Experiencing a total Solar Eclipse in Palembang

March 21, 2016July 5, 2024

Have you ever experienced a total solar eclipse? This is what it was like to stand on Ampera Bridge in Palembang, South Sumatra on 9 March 2016 and have the sun rise, set and rise again at mid morning.

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Vietnam Ho Chi Minh Cu Chi Tunnels Small Rectangle
Vietnam / FAM Trip

War and Peace in Ho Chi Minh City

February 22, 2016July 15, 2024

Somber reminders of Vietnam’s wartime history at the War Remnants Museum and Cu Chi Tunnels

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Bali Casio Exilim FR100 sandy
Indonesia / FAM Trip

Getting adventurous with the Casio Exilim FR100 in Bali

January 21, 2016July 5, 2024

Taking Casio’s action camera for a ride as we snorkel, canyon tube and jumpshot our way through beautiful Bali.

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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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