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Created on Sunday, 08 August 2010 11:07

Written by Quah Chin Chin

To say that East meets West in Macau may seem a well-worn cliché, except that, well, it’s perfectly true. In fact, Macau can – perhaps more so than any other Asian city with a colonial past – proudly lay claim that honour. Cobbled walkways that still bear delightful Portuguese names are a clear indication that its European roots remain firmly entrenched in this small island territory.

Read more: Macau – Of Cultures and Casinos

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Created on Saturday, 10 July 2010 02:26

Written by Aileen Bak

Packing for that long awaited holiday or that last-minute business trip, and finding packing such a hassle? Regardless of the reason, packing to go anywhere is never easy. But fret not, we are with you. Here are a couple of useful tips to help you in your packing endeavours:

Read more: How to travel light

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Created on Saturday, 29 May 2010 13:44

Written by Juliet Huang

Seattle is not christened "The Emerald City" for nothing. One of the most livable cities in the world, it receives rainfall of 36 inches each year. The place is surrounded by Puget Sound, an oceanic body of water lying east of Admiralty Inlet, neighbouring lakes, rivers, as well as the Olympic Mountains, making it a recreation enthusiast's dream. The proximity to the ocean gives rise to surrounding all-weather ports for ocean-going ships at Seattle, Tacoma and Olympia. 

Read more: Examining the Emerald City

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Created on Saturday, 17 April 2010 15:49

Written by Jing

It was tough making Slovenia part of my travel plans.

After all, few has ever heard of this small eastern European country nestled between Austria and Italy. But my penchant for taking the off-beaten track and the mind-blowing pictures I saw made me determined to set foot there.

Read more: Slovenia – understated charm underrated serenity