What does Travel mean to you?
There are people that feel they need to prepare a lot of money to travel, because it will be a vacation from work, an escape from trapped days of daily…
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Kristine Li
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A 5-ft petite traveller, TCM Wellness Professional, Freelance Multi-Disciplinary Designer, yoga student, Kristine obsesses over ideas, art found in unexpected places, the jewels of undiscovered towns, brilliant colors, and poetry. She is also a freelance designer, mostly consulting clients keen to elevate their branding and design. Reach out to her if you're seeking an experienced and responsible business partner for features, articles, reviews, or even design!
That time I thought the first friend I made on my Santorini solo trip was a thief or potential murderer
Oh no. A cold feeling of dread washed over me. I stepped out of the washroom and there was no one at our table. My new travel friend that was…
Breathtaking Cingjing highlands in 21 photos, Taiwan
Guess what? Prior to planning this trip, I’d never heard of Cingjing (清境, qing1 jing3) before. When I first heard it, I thought, hey such a nice name for a…
All You Need to Know About Visiting Santorini in Winter!
Plenty of people visit this beautiful Greek paradise during its warmer months, but in January last week, I flew to Santorini and was taken aback by the lack of crowds.…
Trips of 2015 – Past Impressions & New Perspectives
There’s a huge world of difference travelling being a full-time employee, vs travelling as a self-employed. As a full-time employee, although taking leave as a staff is always a right…
Getting Lost Purposefully in Venice
We got lost in Venice.. and we thoroughly enjoyed it. In this ultra-connected era, it seems like getting lost is a thing of the distant past. Before we go on…
A Proposal [sorta] & Dinner at Jimbaran, Bali
“Would you like to live in Bali? Balinesese men (*gestures to himself*) very good!” And something about them being religious and praying a few times a day. I had just finished…
Inside Gaudi’s Casa Batllo in Barcelona – A house with no straight lines
When I think of Barcelona, Antoni Gaudi will always come to mind. More popularly known as Gaudí, he’s the key architect behind the iconic, forever-being-worked-on Sagrada Familia (it’ll be completed in 2026 but…
How to Overcome That Fear of Facing Time Alone
Perhaps a sweeping statement, but I can’t help but notice that many are afraid to face time alone. Afraid to be alone with their thoughts. Afraid to face quietness. Afraid…
Making noodles at Melaka’s Mamee Museum
Did you love Mamee Monster noodle snack as a kid? I sure did, it was one of my favorite childhood snacks! I loved eating it without the seasoning. Looking for…
Exploring Jeonju’s Traditional Hanok Village in South Korea
At Jeonju Hanuk Village, Korea, there are more than 700 of these well-preserved hanoks – a lot of which have since been converted into shops and guesthouses. The ambience is…
How to Spend 12 Hours in Florence
Here’s the scenario: You’re in Milan for a few nights, and you decided it’ll be a waste if you don’t hop over to Florence for a day trip. And here’s your…
Exploring the Street Art of Madrid
It was to my delight to notice Madrid’s street signs while exploring the city centre. Different from the predictable, name-only signs in cities and countries, these are hand-painted ceramic tiles. Typically composed…
Getting spooked out in my Milan hotel room
Milan started off alright. The weather was a little gloomy when we arrived, but it was my first time in this city and I was looking forward. Our hotel was walking distance…