Finding an affordable Koh Lipe accommodation during ‘high season’ can be a challenge, especially if a waterfront location is at the top of one’s preferred amenities list. But taking advantage of the seasonal Langkawi to Koh Lipe direct ferry service means travel to Koh Lipe during their busiest and most popular time of year. Did […]
7 Unique Southeast Asia Museums You Should Not Miss
Southeast Asia is no stranger to museums of all shapes and sizes. From government sponsored institutions to labor of love community or privately sponsored venues. The significance being that these Southeast Asia museums tell stories which are important to particular areas. Stories that communities want to have remembered. Perhaps in some cases, governments are unwilling […]
Best Cultural Cooking Class in Singapore? Food Playground!
Those who know me, know that I’m not really a kitchen kind of gal. It’s just not my ‘thing’. So, imagine my surprise to leave a cooking class pumped to cook an exotic sounding dish like Char Kway Teow!? Who could pull such a magical transformation on a die-hard, kitchen avoider? Food Playground; one of […]
Satun, Thailand: More Than Just a Border Town!
Satun, Thailand is nothing but a border town to some people. A place to while away a few hours before the next bus to somewhere else. To others it’s most famously known as the home province of beautiful Koh Lipe and the Adang Archipelago. But there is more to Satun Town and Satun Province than […]
Touch of Luxury at Centara Hotel Hat Yai
Hat Yai, Thailand, with all its hustle and bustle, may not be everyone’s idea of a relaxing vacation spot. And for many it’s simply a transit city. However, Hat Yai has much more to offer than meets the eye, which a growing number of travelers are finding out. And like any popular city, the accommodation […]
The Lazy Tourist’s Guide to Legian, Bali
Some travelers arrive at a destination with a jam-packed itinerary in place and others may prefer to wing it once they arrive. I, myself, have been known to arrive with the intent of doing much more than I actually end up doing, because sometimes after getting settled in, and decompressing a bit, I can often […]
Best of Singapore: 25 Travel Bloggers’ Top Picks
Few people I know visit Singapore for extended periods of time unless they are working or perhaps pet sitting. In fact, when asking about local sights, I often hear, “Oh, I was only there for a few days, I didn’t get to see much.” I myself have said the same and have the Instagram shots […]