Day Trip to Sintra
Besides Cascais, Sintra is one of the best places to go on a day trip from Lisbon. Not only is it a UNESCO Heritage Site but it is practically a fairy tale come to life. There are multiple castles to see (each very different from…
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Long Weekend in Ubud, Bali
Ubud is hands-down the crown jewel of Bali. While the beaches here enjoy a great reputation, the moss-covered temples deep within the jungles of Ubud are absolutely incredible. As many people say, this place is the sacred, spiritual heart of the region. Even if you…
Cooking Class in Ubud
I believe wholeheartedly that cooking classes are the best way to get to know a culture! My husband and I both love to cook, try new cuisines, and as a result have had the joy of taking cooking classes all over the world. Bali is…
Review: Bambu Indah, Ubud, Bali
We stayed in two different resorts for each trip but Bambu Indah was hands down our favorite! Not only is Bambu an eco-resort but it is absolutely gorgeous! You can choose from a variety of different rooms, each being wholly unique. Some are transplanted antique,…
Weekend in Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia
Georgetown, Penang Penang is a great weekend getaway option from Singapore. Not only is it nearby but it is also budget-friendly. Flights are $50-70 flying out of Changi Airport and are a little over an hour long. Top reasons for visiting Georgetown, Penang include the…
Best Places to Visit in Singapore
Singapore Living in Singapore for three years has been quite an adventure! Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine I would end up here, a city state of multiculturalism and progressive policymaking. Not only is Singapore extremely clean thanks to its ban on littering…
Review: Marina Bay Sands Hotel
Living in Singapore for three years, one of my biggest dreams was to experience what it is like staying in the famous Marina Bay Sands Hotel. This iconic hotel is impossible to miss when gazing at the Singapore skyline – it has a unique surfboard…
Review: Violet Oon Afternoon Tea
As someone who absolutely loves high tea, I was delighted to know that Singapore really embraces the tradition. This makes complete sense considering Singapore was a former British colony. Although there are many amazing places to enjoy high tea in this city state one of…
Siem Reap in Two Days
This past spring we had the amazing opportunity to visit Siem Reap, which is just over two hours by flight from Singapore. Siem Reap is world famous for its Ankor Wat complex, which was built during the time of the Khmer empire at the end…
Best Teahouses in Singapore
After returning from a great trip to China, I found myself obsessed with traditional Chinese tea. Read about my lovely, rainy afternoon at the Huxinting Teahouse in the Yu Gardens of Shangai. Although tea is celebrated throughout the Eastern and Western world alike it originated…