This is the beginning of a new series called Southeast Asia Backpacking Itinerary. Get started with the first guide on how to plan your southeast Asia backpacking trip. That is the foundation. In the subsequent articles, I will share the various itineraries you can try out! This week, it’s Thailand, Vietnam, Laos backpacking itinerary. Thailand, V …
How to plan your Southeast Asia Backpacking Itinerary
Everyone wants to take a gap year and backpack around southeast Asia (SEA). To find yourself, to take a break from the “capitalism world” or to find your soulmate. What is your travel for travel? I might as well share a southeast Asia backpacking itinerary with you guys, to make it easier to plan your trip. But first, how to get sta …
Homesick: 5 Local Singaporean Food to Cook Abroad
Do you miss Singapore? You don’t need to live in Singapore to miss the food. My non-Singaporean friends are always missing Singaporean food. Thankfully there is always a quick fix. Here are 5 local Singaporean food to cook abroad. To make it easier to cook, here are 5 local food with the main ingredients in an instant packet. Add other things to …
5 Local Singaporean Food to Buy Home
If you are in Singapore for a layover or having a nice holiday, you’ll be sure to miss the local Singaporean food when you leave! So here are the 5 local Singaporean food you should buy home to enjoy the taste of Singapore. They are great for your everyday meals, snacks or as souvenirs. Kaya Jam Kaya jam is pandan coconut spread. You add it to y …
Is Singapore really that expensive to live, study and work in?
Reports lately have been showing that Singapore is one of, if not, the most expensive country to live in. You can find them everywhere, on Business Insider, BBC News, Singapore Straits Times, Time and The Guardian. However, as a Singaporean myself, I’d beg to differ. Let’s break it down and understand why. Food: Not Expensive According to the Clu …
Lessons Learnt from Shenzhen, China
I love this picture; it shows how China is preserving her roots. 饮水思源的道理，在深圳的建筑计划里能看得出来。Here are some lessons learnt from Shenzhen, China. Old China or New China The traditional buildings (which we assume to be a palace or something in the past since all the different sections of the buildings were connected) remains in the heart of the city with …
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 t …
