Category Archives: Asia

Cambodia in a Nutshell

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Pam

Cambodia is becoming an increasing popular tourist location. With dry season temperatures regularly reaching 40°C and an offering of beautiful beaches, exotic architecture and relaxed culture it’s easy to see why it is quickly becoming a sought after destination for … Continue reading →

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Komodo, Indonesia; For the Gung-ho Only

Posted on October 22, 2010 by Pam

Definitely not a place your stylish travel mate would go, Komodo is an island in Indonesia that would reward the fierce adventurer. To start with, Komodo is situated between the islands of Sumbawa and Flores. The main reason why anyone … Continue reading →

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Bali, Indonesia; A Blatant Beauty

Posted on October 14, 2010 by Pam

Much like Singapore, Bali is a many-layered island of cultures and traditions. From the best surfs to rice paddies, this Indonesian island with Hinduism as its main religion has a diverse menu to offer; it all depends on what the … Continue reading →

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Bangkok, Thailand; Bring It All Back

Posted on October 1, 2010 by Pam

5 Reasons why I miss Bangkok again and again and again 1. Cheap and really good food 2. Cheap and up-to-date fashion 3. Cheap taxi fares to get from one place to another 4. Flashy restaurants and bars when you … Continue reading →

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Krabi, Thailand; Perfect for When Life’s a Beach

Posted on September 16, 2010 by Pam

I’m falling in love with beaches all over again. When life is being one *ahem*, we could all do with a place like this: The above postcard-perfect photograph is from a collection of a friend’s dearly-missed Krabi trip. Krabi is … Continue reading →

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Tioman, Malaysia; Trouble-free Island

Posted on September 9, 2010 by Pam

Tioman, a small yet beautiful island in Malaysia is a holistic way to de-stress, rather than pigging out or getting wasted. Furthermore, it is affordable and requires little planning. I was there in July and spent S$140 for 3d2n accommodation, … Continue reading →

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Saigon, Vietnam; Sweltering Sweet

Posted on August 26, 2010 by Pam

When I asked Adi how she would describe Saigon (Ho Chi Minh) in a sentence, she said “Like the niceness of Holland Village blended with the grossness of Geylang in Singapore.” Where the Old meets the New, where the pretty meets … Continue reading →

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Sabah, Malayisa; Reflections in the Water

Posted on August 12, 2010 by Pam

“This place is PARADISE!” Yvonne insisted with great emphasis on the word “paradise.” The paradise she was talking about was Sabah, located in northern Borneo island, in culture-rich Malaysia. I had just returned from Tioman, also in Malaysia, and that … Continue reading →

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