A recent browse for idealic beaches just a stone's throw from Singapore led me straight to an island off the coast of Malaysia called Tioman. As a seasoned traveller, I had preconceived ideas about what this long weekend away might look like. Being Easter weekend, I imagined hoards of tourists crowding on boats, full hotels … Continue reading Tioman Island – not much has changed since the days of South Pacific
What comes to mind when imagining the perfect, quintessentially European weekend away? I tend to image cobblestoned streets, long walks, age old cathedrals, galleries, museums and history galore. But take a trip in any of the top European cities – think Paris, Prague, Madrid, or Rome – and you’ll find the long, quiet walks and … Continue reading Basel: The best European weekend away
Rome. What can be said. Rome is a feeling. A state of mind. A state of being. It seems hardly appropriate to call it a mere city. On that note, I will try my best to detail one of the best weekends I've had in a long time, without littering the sentiment with cliches and/or … Continue reading Rome: Top highlights
While, like most people, visiting the same destination twice seems like a bit of a waste of time, with the exponential amounts of places to visit in the world, I had the chance to visit Amsterdam for a second time and took it. I can now safely say that visiting a city twice can be … Continue reading Amsterdam: The second time around
A day out in London sponsored by Ripley's Believe it or Not, Big Bus Tour and Planet Hollywood gathered together a great number of travel bloggers in the London area, some of which I had a chance to chat and network with. Closer to the end of the night, me, The Dancing Traveller - … Continue reading I’ve been nominated for a Liebster blog award!
What first comes to mind when Oxford is mentioned, is of course Oxford University. And while the University and it's history dating back to the 12th century are central to the town, there is so much more to explore. Just a quick trip away from London and the hustle and bustle of the big city, … Continue reading Highlights: A weekend in Oxford
After only two days in Vietnam, I could already tell you where all the action was in the fast paced city of Ho Chi Minh - on the streets. No matter what your itinerary, type of transport, or grand tourist plan, nowhere else are you going to have as much fun as on a street … Continue reading Ho Chi Minh Highlights
