7 Things to Love About Tajikistan’s Pamir Mountains
Tajikistan is often overlooked as a travel destination, which is a shame because this mountainous country has plenty of gems for adventurous travellers. One of them is the Pamir Mountains.
Eugene Ang
A self-declared connoisseur of Turkish culture, Eugene has a soft spot for anything connected to Turkey and the now-defunct Ottoman Empire. While he has travelled extensively to a number of what we call emerging economies, he now spends most of his time in a cubicle in Singapore earning his keep. Check out his travel photos on Instagram.
10 Essential Experiences to Have in Azerbaijan
If you want to visit a destination off the beaten track and untouched by modern tourism, consider Azerbaijan. Here are some things to do in Azerbaijan to get you inspired.
5 Perks of Becoming a Turkophile
A Singaporean shares his journey of becoming a Turkophile and the perks of being a Turkish-speaking foreigner in Turkey (and beyond).
I Tried to Walk Across Singapore With a Shopping Trolley and Failed
Ended up with neck pain instead.
Walking Back in Time Along Singapore’s Keong Saik Road
An inside look at the nooks and crannies of this former red-light district.
A 46km Walk Across Singapore Was My Year-End Vacation
Uncovering bits of history and stumbling upon serendipitous finds while on a 46km walk from Tuas to Pasir Ris, across the length of Singapore. What a year-end vacation!
The Albanian Alps: An Underrated Destination That Deserves More Travellers
In the north of Albania lies a range of majestic lofty mountains known as the Albanian Alps. Remote, wild and utterly breathtaking, this is a hiking destination that is little considered yet...
A Look Inside Singapore’s Last Surviving Taoist Effigy Shop
Step back in time at the Say Tian Hng Buddha Shop, This is the birthplace of Gods, where effigies of Taoist deities are painstakingly crafted by hand.
Is It Crazy to Walk between Two Seas in Turkey?
Is spending a weekend walking 60km through Istanbul’s periphery your idea of a vacation? It sure was for this Singaporean traveller.
Travel Is Melancholy But That’s Okay
Travel is not all fun and games. Often, it can evoke a deep sense of melancholy, impermanence and loss. And it’s nothing to be ashamed of.
When the Cold Wind Blows in Patagonia
A Singaporean hiker shares his experience on the trails around El Chaltén, a small village tucked in the Los Glaciares National Park, Argentina.
Why We Should Embrace Transience and Travel with Presence
The life of a traveller is marked by transience and frequent goodbyes with a heavy heart. How does one deal with it? By being present—the very foundation of a fulfilled life.
