Where is Kuching? Kuching is the capital of the state of Sarawak in Malaysian Borneo. It’s mostly known as a jumping off point to see endangered species in the wild. Oftentimes, travellers will skip visiting Kuching and will go straight to the … Read More

Is Brunei Darussalam worth visiting? Judging by what I’ve read online, most people would answer with a resounding ‘No’. Although I believe every country has something to offer, I do agree that you shouldn’t go out of your way to … Read More

I visited Antigua Guatemala on a day trip while vacationing in El Salvador by joining a tour offered by the hotel I was staying at. As is often the case with organized tours, we were rushed through some of the … Read More

Jamaica is a small Caribbean island in the West Indies. English is the official language but Jamaican Patwah is the primary spoken language. Locals refer to Jamaica as Jamrock in Patwah giving the impression the whole island is jammin’ all … Read More

After leaving Budapest feeling somewhat deflated, I had high hopes for the second city on our tour of the Balkans. The bus turned into the station as dusk fell over the city. I already knew my lack of research on Belgrade … Read More

A few years ago, my friend and I rented a 4×4 to go on a pura vida road trip in Costa Rica. We drove from the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica to the Caribbean Coast and back again. Pura vida … Read More

I arrived in Yangon with high hopes and a ponytail but the stifling heat, rising to temperatures in the mid-40’s Celsius, made it difficult to enjoy. I was there in April, just before monsoon season. A swell of heat had … Read More

There’s an unofficial debate as to which city is better – Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon). Of course, one’s answer depends on many factors but when it comes to charm, Hanoi wins hands down. Its tree-lined streets, … Read More