Islay is the land of the most delicious peaty scotch. Scotch is basically whisky that is made in Scotland. (i.e. you have American whisky, Irish whisky.) It’s like champagne being produced in the town of Champagne in France. Here’s an itinerary for you peaty scotch lovers: scotch based itinerary in Islay, Scotland. Islay Peaty Scotch 101 Islay’s …
How To: Get to Islay, Scotland
If you don’t know me, I love whisky. Specifically, scotch (aka whisky from Scotland). Even more specifically, heavily peaty scotch from the island of Islay. Hence, on my first trip to Scotland, I HAD to make a trip down to Islay to visit the place where the fine heavenly juice is created. Here’s how to get to Islay, Scotland. Get to Islay, …
Motorbike Around Vietnam: Packing, Recommendations, Food (2/2)
Following the tips on how to motorbike around Vietnam, this is part 2. In this guide, we will share the things you MUST pack on your trip, apps to have in your phone, general city recommendation and food you must try. Packing Recommendation Pack light. Very light. Fucking light. This is repeated 3 times. The motorbike can only take …
HOW TO: Motorbike Road Trip in Vietnam (1/2)
It took 5 weeks, 3,000km and a bike. I wanted to share Elliott’s solo motorbike road trip in Vietnam (Saigon to Hanoi). But he is too busy to share everything. Instead, I will share half of the itinerary, Danang to Saigon. Scooter or motorbike is the best way to discover Vietnam. It implies taking a few risks. But the rewards are worth more …
20 Uniquely Instagram-worthy Architectural Buildings in Singapore
Singapore is one of the most Instagrammable city in 2019. In the architecture haven of Singapore, what are some of the uniquely Instagram-worthy architectural buildings? As an architect, I’m sure you will love Singapore. It’s not like Manhattan or Dubai with just skyscrapers after another. It successfully combines nature with concrete to …
15 Crazy Rich Residential Buildings in Singapore for Architects
Instead of travelling the world to chase after projects by Bjarke Ingels or Zaha Hadid, check out these crazy residential buildings in Singapore too. Singapore is a super small country with lots of people. Hence, you see residental apartment buildings everywhere. To create a fun and interesting skyline, you have all sort of crazy …
15 Iconic Singapore Architecture Design and Where to Find Them
As an architect, you probably saw plenty of iconic Singapore architecture in your textbooks. Why not take a step further to see them in real life? Singapore is a perfect bucket list city for aspiring architects. Beautiful architecture started to attract me when I was living in Hong Kong and my best friend (Valentin) is an architect. We would …
Interview: 7D6N Trans-Siberia Train from Vladivostok to Moscow
The 7D6N Trans-Siberia Train from Vladivostok to Moscow is one of the longest trains in the world. Fun fact, you can start your journey from Korea. Simply take the ferry to Vladivostok and then board the train at Vladivostok to Moscow. You can also take the trans-Siberia train from Mongolia, Japan and China. Today, we have Dutch explorer, …
