A traveller’s story of hiking reinebringen I look dubiously at the red and white striped tape hanging limply between two spindly trees. The laminated A4 sign clearly states “The hiking trail is closed. The path has become unstable and is undergoing renovations. In some sections, there are falling rocks. Hikers climb at their own risk.” My … Read more
DO EAT DRINK CAFES SHOP STAY MAP KNOW Tokyo’s Minato ward and Meguro ward tend to be frequented less by tourists who visit Tokyo but host an abundance of hidden gems. Minato City features the city’s original skyline landmark, Tokyo Tower and is known for some of the best art museums. For top dining recommendations … Read more
DO EAT DRINK CAFES SHOP STAY MAP KNOW Nowhere is Japanese modernism more evident in Tokyo than the district of Taito City. Home to two of the most popular neighbourhoods in Tokyo, Asakusa and Akihabara, these boroughs showcase vastly different aspects of Japanese culture. Asakusa retains the vibe of an older Tokyo. Visitors come to … Read more
DO EAT DRINK CAFES SHOP STAY MAP KNOW Shinjuku is a place of contrasts. A neighbourhood of several layers. Between the towering skyscrapers, you’ll find galleries, theatres and bookstores. It’s where universities tutor attentive students by day and entertainment venues lure the young folk by night. This borough is where you can immerse yourself in … Read more
DO EAT DRINK CAFES SHOP STAY MAP KNOW Travellers searching for quintessential Japanese cuisine and shopping delights will revel in Tokyo’s west and we’re certain you will not be left wanting for things to do in Shibuya City. This borough is where you’ll slurp some of the best ramen in Tokyo, knock back some sake … Read more
The Hong Kong that you see in the glossy tourism brochures is tetris shaped skyscrapers, electric neon lights blazing from street-level back alleys and scintillating smoke wafting from the kitchens of Michelin star restaurants and corner-block food stalls. Instagram portrays a discord of symmetrical urban perfection and candy-coloured basketball courts. It’s not until you walk … Read more
Don’t underestimate this island country by its size. Singapore, affectionately known as the “Garden City”, certainly holds its weight when it comes to effortlessly blending the old and the new. Old colonial architecture is juxtaposed with futuristic high-rise buildings, a nod towards sustainable urbanism and the sovereign city-state’s signature luxury. Your Singapore itinerary needs to … Read more
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