Do You Consider Youself A Tourist or A Traveller?
What's the difference; which one is you; does it matter at all? That tourist or traveller debate.
Benjamin Tan
As a nomad, Benjamin believes his place in the world is not determined by the borders of one country, but by wherever the sweet nectar of exploration tickles his nose. He continually hones his writing in the hopes that his documentation of his journeys can do the beauty of what he witnesses some justice.
You and The World: The Apex of Solo Travel
The freedom and adventure of solitary travel, and the feelings that come with it. Travelling alone can be terrifying and liberating – or both at the same time – but surely, it...
How to Live Like a Greek in Athens
Delve into Athens and experience its amalgamation of old and the new through history, shopping, football and after-hour parties.
My Soul Searching in Switzerland
A Swiss holiday drizzled in the unparalleled beauty that Switzerland is known for, picturesque train rides, an apartment in Zermatt and a healthy dose of soul searching.
Chasing Tulips and Clear Skies in Amsterdam
The journey from Sassenheim to the famous Keukenhof Gardens.
Exploring the Heart of Amsterdam in Spring
Discover Amsterdam through the eyes of a traveller: from the seedy red-light district with the smell of marijuana wafting through the air, to the canals and windmills.
Intimate Barcelona and the Other Side of La Rambla
Discovering the intricacies of Barcelona, from the touristy La Sagrada Familia and La Boqueria Market to the outskirts of El Raval.
Not Everyone Wants To Travel
Not everyone’s aspiration in life is to travel the world, nor is it to sail the seven seas, to scale the highest mountains, to cross arid deserts, to bungee jump off a...
In Defence of Packaged Tours
Some millennials might turn up their noses at the notion of travelling in a tour group – but is this warranted? This writer shares his thoughts on the relevance of packaged tours...
Does Travel Photography Dilute Our Travel Experience?
Perhaps it's time to rethink the purpose of travel photography, and how it affects our travel experiences.
Fantastic Bazaars Around the World
A good bāzār (bazaar), souq, mercado or street market – whichever you prefer to call it – transports you from one world to another.
Traditional and Modern Travel — Two Worlds Apart
The age of discovery has long passed, and we now live in an age of the discovered, where information is at the tip of our fingers. Travel, too, has evolved.
