6 Tips for Your First Trip to Chiang Mai (& What to Do other than Bathe Elephants)!
Chiang Mai, nicknamed “Rose of the North” – such a lovely name. This year, I finally decided to visit Chiang Mai, solo, for a short trip, and to see for…
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Bhutan in December – What to Expect During Bhutan’s Winter
Do you ever get some silent callings from certain places, beckoning for your visit? Ever since I had a wild idea to travel to the mysterious Bhutan, and I really went,…
5 Best Tokyo Day Trip Ideas to Make the Most of Autumn in Japan
Before I begin about the day trips that you can take from Tokyo especially during autumn, did you know that Tokyo is big enough for you to take full days…
Rafting in Bhutan? Not to be missed other than hiking Tiger’s Nest!
“You told me we won’t be getting wet!!!” .. I half-screamed, half-cried out at our guide who was seated at the back of our raft, while laughing heartily with the…
Norway In A Nutshell – How Norway Took My Breath Away In One Day
I’ll be happy to simply make this a photo-essay so I can show you all the gorgeousness I saw in Norway rather overwhelmingly within one day. But nope, I actually…
Hiking Bhutan’s Tiger’s Nest without using a magical Flying Tigress
Why a flying tigress? Well, because during the 7th century, Guru Rinpoche – Bhutan’s “Precious Master” (the one who brought Buddhism into Bhutan) – flew to a cave here on the back of…
Why You Shouldn’t Ride A Horse to Paro Taktsang Monastery
The hike to the breathtaking Tiger’s Nest in Bhutan is a long way. About 6km in each direction. Other than that, hiking to Tiger’s Nest is a steep ascent, letting…
10 photos from Japan to inspire you for autumn
After experiencing autumn in various parts of Japan (far from enough), I’m putting together this short post on some wonderful photos of the autumn I saw in Japan! Let’s enjoy…
7 Reasons Why November is the Best Time to Visit Tokyo
I’ve been to Tokyo in November for … 3 times now, and the 4th will take place this year, lol. Yes, I know! Other than the cherry blossom season, autumn is definitely my favorite time to go…
What to Do at Cameron Highlands, Malaysia
Less than 2 hours a drive from Ipoh, or 3 hours from Kuala Lumpur, Cameron Highlands (in Malaysia), since featured by Lonely Planet in recent years, is fast turning into…
12 Photos to Inspire You to Go Hiking in Norway
During my very short trip to Norway in May 2017, I hiked twice with my friends – once at Mt Ulriken in Bergen, while the other (Preikestolen aka Pulpit Rock…
Day trip in Tokyo: Hiking Mt Takao in autumn!
Tokyo can be a tricky one, especially as a solo foreigner, you’ll wanna avoid the peak hours for public transport. Then, you gotta take into consideration that the sun sets…
Dubai Miracle Garden, an amazing garden in the middle of the desert!
The first time I saw Dubai Miracle Garden on a blogger’s page, I knew I Had to Visit It. Every mid-November to mid-May, this miracle garden pops up in Dubai. This miracle…
5 Good Reasons to Create Your Own Yoga Retreat in Bali + How to DIY One!
A yoga retreat to Bali had been on my Want-to-do list for the longest time. Just think: endless rice paddy fields, greeneries, being close to nature, blue sky, and #yogaeverydamnday.…