While Nepal is a mecca for hikers and nature lovers who want to get up close and personal with the imposing Himalayas, the South Asian country is also a treasure trove of rich history, elaborate religious monuments, and infinite hospitality. For those who are not ready to take up the challenge of high-altitude, long-distance trekking, … Continue reading One Day in Kathmandu Itinerary
Tokyo is a versatile capital city. It carries a youthful, energetic persona in one area, exude a calm, relaxing vibe in another, and take center stage in fashion and pop culture in the world. This time, we are taking you to Shibuya, one of the most popular regions in the city, and show you how … Continue reading A Day Itinerary Around Shibuya Station, Tokyo
Unless you’re going to a remote region lacking basic sustenance, food is generally a crucial part of a travel experience. While I may not be a fan of Jordanian cooking styles, I found their dessert landscape worth tucking into and coffee culture an inspiration. 1. Knafeh If you’re only going to have one dessert while … Continue reading Dessert & Coffee Culture in Jordan
After a wonderful trip in Petra, we headed down to the southern tip of Jordan, toward the border with Saudi Arabia, in a bid to get a taste of Mars on Earth. With its reddish-orange dunes colored by iron oxide and gargantuan sandstone and granite rock formations created by Mother Nature, Wadi Rum, aka the … Continue reading Wadi Rum: Visit Mars on Earth in Jordan
When I heard of Petra, the only thing that came to mind was the iconic, exquisitely decorated façade carved from a cliff of rosy sandstone, namely the Treasury. But this rock-cut capital city of the Nabateans that had lost to the Western world for hundreds of years has so much more to offer for travelers … Continue reading A Day in Petra – The Lost City of Jordan
24/06/21 In the ever-changing foodscape of Hong Kong, one that’s always hungry for new ideas, we’ve seen many restaurants putting forward fusion dishes that redraw culinary boundaries and breathe new life into the industry. While this trend embraces creativity and facilitates cultural exchange, it’s also a risk that can make or break a chef’s reputation. … Continue reading Restaurant Review: Pazzi Isshokenmei
I like aromatherapy massage so much that it has become one of my must-do activities when I travel to Southeast Asian cities, from Bangkok, Hanoi and Bali, to Sabah and Manila. The more luxurious ones are generally performed in a beautifully decorated room that exudes the feelings of zen and bliss, while the cheaper options … Continue reading Hyderabad: Indian-Styled Massage on the Table
“When I told my friend I’m taking tourists to Dharavi, they’re shocked asking why I'd show them the slum,” Our tour guide Mohammed said. One of the largest of its kind in the world, Dharavi has been a popular attraction of Mumbai - the financial center of India - since the tremendous success of Slumdog … Continue reading Mumbai: Tour to the Slum
It’d been a while since I devoted all my energy into one thing, forgetting my worries and frustrations in the reality of life. Taking the PADI Open Water Course was a tough and exhausting experience, nevertheless, the joy and satisfaction it brought were immense and rewarding. January isn’t the perfect season to dive in Liuqiu, … Continue reading Taiwan: PADI Open Water Diver Course
Scuba diving has been on my bucket list since the day I took up the job of writing synopses for National Geographic Channel, spending hours and hours watching the amazing underwater discoveries by professional divers. I was planning to check it off my list last year in the Great Barrier Reef in Cairns, Australia. However, … Continue reading First Time Scuba Diving in Okinawa
Crystal on the journey 