Postcard from Vrindavan, India
You have no idea how long this destination has been on my bucket list. Finally, I am here at Vrindavan for the Holi Fest! The Banke Bihari Temple gates opened at 4pm and everyone, wearing white, started throwing powder of every imaginable color at each other (yes, as crazy as that may sound!). We all looked like part of a rainbow! Like our postcard from Vrindavan, India? Stay tuned for the next delivery on every first and third week of the month. You’ve Got A Postcard is a bimonthly postcard project brought to you by Traveloka. Be inspired to travel with us! By Raja Nadhirah Raja Hasnan
10 most fun rides you must check out at Skytropolis Indoor Theme Park
Ever faced with disappointment when the theme park ride you’ve been anticipating was not operating due to bad weather? Well, say “good-bye” to that, and “hello” to the new Skytropolis Indoor Theme Park that just opened its doors late last year. At over 400,000 sq ft, this new Tron-like theme park has more than 20 awesome rides, from thrilling spin rides for the adrenaline junkies to family-friendly rides for those with young children. And they are all indoors! We think the Skytropolis Indoor Theme Park is giving outdoor theme parks a run for their money with its thrilling rides, and highlighted 10 of the rides that give the most fun.…
10 happiness lessons from the happiest nations
Malaysians, we heard from the United Nations that you are a lot less happy this year. According to U.N.’s 2019 World Happiness Report, Malaysia’s’ ranking as happiest nation dropped to 80th spot from 35th a year earlier. Here’s our remedy: Travel more to feel inspired and happy again! Not that we want to keep up with the Joneses, but maybe we can learn a thing or two from the world’s top ten happiest nations. Great social safety nets, top notch-quality education and high income aside, read on to find out our take on the basic lessons about happiness. Not only will you feel inspired to travel to one of these…
Your 3D2N itinerary to navigate Amsterdam like a local
World-famous museums, tulip gardens, beautiful canal houses, laid-back bars and quirky restaurants, the list of things to do and see in Amsterdam is endless! If this is your first time here, it can be pretty overwhelming trying to navigate this world-class city. But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with the ultimate 3D2N guide to Amsterdam here! This downloadable itinerary (which you can keep on your smartphone while on the go) will be your best friend when exploring the beautiful city. The itinerary covers the essentials for a first-timer in Amsterdam, as well as some of the city’s best-kept secrets. We also included a budget breakdown and useful tips to make…
8 Terengganu islands that are more than just picture-perfect
Not that we haven’t said this enough, but Malaysia is home to some of the most spectacular beaches and island getaways in Southeast Asia, if not the world. Think azure waters, powder-white sand beaches, and the best part, much lesser crowds compared with our neighbour’s party beaches. And, many of them are located in Terengganu, in the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia overlooking the South China Sea. With that said, for your ease, we’ve gathered some of the finest and lesser-known islands off the coast of Terengganu, and what best to do there. Enjoy! Best for scuba diving: Tenggol Island Diving into the depths of South China Sea to…
Lexis Hibiscus: A paradise in Port Dickson
Port Dickson needs no further introduction among the KL-ites that usually throng this beach on weekends for a quick, vitamin sea fix. But we’d say you have not left every stone unturned in PD, if you have not checked out its fanciest offering, the Lexis Hibiscus. This tropical paradise is the Guinness World Record holder for having the most swimming pools (639) in a resort, and the most overwater villas (522) in a single resort! Let’s help you with the math. Each of its 639 rooms comes with its own private dipping pool, and if you stay in an overwater villa, you’ll get to dip in your own pool as…
6 healthy cafés in Singapore that prove clean eating is anything but boring
If you think clean eating means going cold turkey on burgers, fries and that pisang goreng or deep-fried banana fritters for teatime, you’re only half right. More xennials, millennials and Gen Zs around the globe are ditching their fizzy drinks and chips for more wholesome foods, and actually taking the time to sit down and enjoy their meals. But, what does this trending buzzword “clean eating” mean for restaurants and foodmakers? We went around Singapore for its clean-eating dining scene and found none of the menus serving tofu burgers, poached chicken breasts, carrots and celery sticks and… you know, food so bland in taste, even hospital meals taste better! Instead,…
