Male Solo Travels: Sapa, Vietnam.
Just to give you some insights, Sapa is a little mountainous town (think Fan Si Pan mountain, Vietnam’s highest peak) located in Lao Cai Province, far away from the buzz of the main city areas. It’s filled with greenery, and is the home to many different ethnic tribal groups. Over the last few years, Sapa has definitely picked up more tourism, attracting visitors to their rice paddies, mountains, forest treks, and overall breathtaking scenery. In today’s blog, our fellow solo male traveler, Desmond, gives you further insights from his trip covering Sapa. We asked: Which place in Sapa Valley gave you the best solo experience? Desmond says: 1. The Fansipan…
A guide to bungee jumping & skydiving in New Zealand
New Zealand is known for bungee jumping and skydiving activities as they have the postcard-perfect scenery that comes with it — and since it’s an experienced industry, you have a variety to choose from (such as a package that includes a recorded video of your skydiving experience). The difference between skydiving and bungee jumping is what you’re jumping off — you jump from an airplane wearing a parachute with skydiving, around 13,000 feet in altitude. With bungee jumping, you jump from a platform with your body attached to a bungee cord. We’ve all added one of these to our ‘Bucket list’ at least once in our lives — especially when…
The best off-the-beaten-path hiking trails in New Zealand
There’s a reason why Peter Jackson filmed his famed Lord of the Rings trilogy in New Zealand. The snow-capped mountains, emerald fjords, cascading waterfalls and miles of breathtaking beaches, you’ll feel that you’ve stepped into a fantasy. We believe one of the best ways to experience the amazing nature that New Zealand has to offer is by going for a hike. Doesn’t matter if you have a day or two weeks to explore, we’re here to guide you on the best terrain on both islands. All you need is a hunger for adventure! North Island For day hike: The Tongariro Crossing Dubbed the world’s greatest day hike, the Tongariro…
Singapore introduces SG Clean Quality Mark to ensure your staycation is protected
Singaporeans, rejoice! The Circuit Breaker is finally easing up and life can resume to (new) normal. The best thing is, you can now take a break from staying in the confines of your own home. While international travel is limited and most countries still have their borders closed, you can instead enjoy a getaway in your own city. However, as we learn to maneuver through this pandemic, new regulations are being put in place and to that end, hotels in Singapore are playing their part diligently to ensure that you have a safe, clean and enjoyable stay. To ease guests’ comfort, the Singapore Tourism Board has launched a new auditing…
Get close to nature in Sandakan
Formerly known as Elopura, Sandakan is the former capital of British North Borneo. This hub of wildlife, nature and history offers plenty for people of all ages to see and do. The history of the charming town is also a rather interesting one, and can be traced back to the early 1870s. All in all, this gem of a place offers an interesting mix of everything, making for a wonderful holiday destination. From caves to parks and islands, there are endless choices for those who wish to get closer to nature! Sandakan Rainforest Park The Sandakan Rainforest Park, also known as Kebun Cina, is where early botanical experiments were…
The best 4 road trips to take in New Zealand for an ad-van-ture
There are many ways to experience the lush, ridiculous beauty of New Zealand, but we’d argue that the best way is on the road. In a country so sparsely populated for its size, you can expect to have unspoiled views of epic landscapes. Whether you’re traveling by car or living the campervan life, driving allows you to get off the beaten track and explore at your own pace. From rugged mountains, freezing glaciers, thermal hotspots to deserted beaches and active volcanoes, New Zealand will awaken your love for the great outdoors. There are many routes you can take to explore New Zealand and the choice is endless. Here are our…
New Skills To Acquire During the Social Distancing Period
“No time lah” is a pretty common excuse when we complain about not being able to do the things we want to do. During this period however, time is in abundance. While there is nothing wrong with catching up on rest or simply indulging in hobbies, learning a new skill now is also pretty fulfilling! Check out this list of skills you can acquire to keep your brain active and occupied. Coding Every country has a different language, and in the same way, coding is an important part of digital literacy. Coding is basically a written command directing a computer to do something – that video game you played, the…
