Casas Particulares are basically Cuban bed and breakfasts. You stay in a room with attached bathroom in a Cuban’s home and with breakfast provided. Most host will offer dinner at an additional charge. Usually the casa has more than one room for rent and you usually get to meet other travellers at breakfast. It is … Continue reading Casas Particulares – Mi Casa Su Casa!
~Cuba Que Lindos Son Tus Paisajes~ By Celia Cruz & Willy Chirino One can’t agree more to the song that describes the beauty of Cuba’s locations. Every word mentioned in the song is true and one has to experience at least once in their lifetime to see the beauty of Cuba for themselves. Definitely 10D/9N is not … Continue reading My indefiniable caribbean journey
Despite thousands of blogs found on the internet, I am still going to post on what you have to look out for when you are planning a trip to CUBA as it might give you answers to some queries, which other blogs might have missed. Well it might sound cliché but personally, I went through … Continue reading Planning for Cuba
“Don’t you love New York in the fall? It makes me want to buy school supplies.” – Tom Hanks in You’ve got mail - Last Christmas, I was in NYC. All that came to my mind was snow, pizzas, cheesecakes, doughnuts, Central Park, Times Square, Liberty, Empire State, Top of the rock and not forgetting … Continue reading New York City
Sawadeekarp! Every post out there on Krabi is bound to give you its best view and a five star rating for the beaches it owes! Its drawing power would probably lead you to book a trip for the upcoming weekend. However, I have to confess that not everything on the net is the way it … Continue reading Railay Beach – Krabi, Thailand
Guess many of you would have heard that nightlife in KL is darn happening. Well, I don't deny that and I have heard from my friends that it is still the same. Years ago I went to Zouk KL and another place that I can’t even recall the name now. However, if I am given a … Continue reading Nightlife in Kuala Lumpur!
Just like Singapore, KL (Kuala Lumpur), acts like a hub to explore many neighbouring places and countries. This is where all the international flights arrive & depart in Malaysia. As such, I guess one does not need more than 3 days to explore KL and can easily set off to the next destination. I believe … Continue reading Accommodation in Kuala Lumpur
The first thing that comes to one’s mind when we mention Vietnam is the chaotic madness traffic of the ever-ongoing two wheelers wherever you turn your head to. Well, all I can say is, Welcome to Vietnam! Despite the insanity, I love calling this topsy-turvy place as my second home. Each time I return to … Continue reading Hanoi, a solace home!
When I told my friends that I am heading to Ha Giang in February (pronounced as Ha Zah-Ng), I had frowning/puzzled faces looking at me as though I had taken a share of the pie. Well, most of them do not know where this place on the geographical map is. Alright that gives me a … Continue reading Ha Giang – A biker’s rusty compass route
“Zzzzz…!” My phone vibrated (yes my phone is always on silent mode and don’t ask me why) and I got a message from my good friend (actually a sister from another mother I should say) that she is getting hitched in February 2017. When she dropped the bomb to me, it was around end November/ … Continue reading Attending a traditional Vietnamese wedding
Part 3 – The series of events… Seriously, even before I can start penning down the moments of this trip, I have started laughing. There were definitely so many annoying, awkward, distressing, exciting, whimsical and funny moments throughout this trip. Now when I think about them, it just makes me burst into laughter. So here … Continue reading The journey in search of amu miris – Part 3
Part 2 – Where do I stay in….
So people have been asking me about Ella and Nuwara-Eliya as they are confused with what I have written in Part 1 (probably because I listed all the attractions under the same segment: Ella). Hence, I thought I would elaborate a little more on these two locations and let you decide on how you can … Continue reading Nuwara Eliya to Ella…
Part 1 – Sri Lanka, Travel Guide (itinerary)
Mama Mia…! It has been 1.5 years and I have not written anything since Aug 2015. I am really sorry folks for keeping you waiting. I had been way too busy with my desk bounded job that stretches way after 6pm that I have not got much time to update what I have been up … Continue reading Coming back with a bang!
To all my foreign friends who don’t get why your FB newsfeed is getting a massive influx of posts related to Singapore since the month began, have you found out why? Singapore celebrates golden jubilee and all I wish that LKY had lived longer to see this day. Every year without fail the entire nation looks out for … Continue reading Makan or Tah Pau – Uniquely Singapore!
Tioman Island, a popular weekend getaway for many Singaporeans, is probably a great place for one to unwind after a hectic week. However, I still find it stressful if you are up for an open water course over a weekend as the schedule is tight and probably you would get tired by the time you … Continue reading Unwinding at Tioman
Bidding goodbye It was just less than 2 months and everything was arranged. I still can’t believe I had resigned my job while it was just a matter of a month getting my AWS. I was going to leave the country in a couple of days after Deepavali (the last celebration with my family for … Continue reading Adieu Singapore…
After 6 years (if you haven’t check out my post on Sarawak earlier), returning to the land of adventures was like over the moon for me. Most of us feel an urge to go back to the same destination after returning from a vacation. So do I. I always wanted to return to this land … Continue reading Kuching’s Garden
Travelling is always fun and enjoyable whether it is alone or with friends. However, there are always some precautions that you have to take note off. Since it is summer, all of us would love to bask in the sun and enjoy the sea with sand in-between our toes. Maybe not all of us but at … Continue reading The Ugly Truth
I can’t believe it has been 6 years since I last visited Sarawak. That Borneo Island brings fond memories of many things: my first trip without my family, great people, good food, great places and of cause lots of tears on the last day. Yes, I cried a lot when I departed from my host … Continue reading Borneo Island – Sarawak
Firstly, I need to thank Jennifer who initiated this trip and made it possible. Even the title of this post is from her and you would probably find out why by the end of it. If I were to do a standup comedy on my 4D3N trip tonight, I am sure it is going to be … Continue reading The Empire Backfires!
Travel romance! ♥ We all know that there is a bit of idealistic notion to it when it comes to finding love on the road. I wouldn’t deny the fact that it doesn’t happen. I have read up on couples who have met during their travels and eventually getting married. Again what is the probability … Continue reading Travel Romance
A red tote abroad 