8 Things to Do in Ipoh, Malaysia

Ipoh, Malaysia

Ipoh, a charming city in the state of Perak in Malaysia, is a hidden gem that offers a unique blend of history, culture and natural beauty. Often overshadowed by the more popular tourist destinations like Penang, Melaka and Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia, Ipoh has recently gained popularity as a travel destination due to its stunning limestone caves, delicious street food and rich heritage. The city is also known for its colonial-era architecture, which is well-preserved in its historic district, and its vibrant arts community, with numerous galleries and museums to explore. You can also look forward to enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, caving, and waterfall exploring in the surrounding areas. 

Tiarasa Escapes: Sleeping In The Rainforest (Malaysia)

Tiarasa Escapes

Have you ever dreamt of sleeping in the rainforest? Let the crickets sing you a lullaby and the toads occasionally join in the fun by breaking the rhythm of the sound. And in the next morning, let the singing of the birds and the wind through the evergreen trees wake you up with that kind of esthetic energy. This is certainly a dream for every nature lover. In this post, I will share with you my first glamping experience; getting into nature and cutting myself off from the hustle and bustle of day-to-day life.

Set within the Janda Baik rainforest; Tiarasa Escapes is a safari style glamping resort that offers a captivating and luxury camping experience amidst the exquisite views of nature. Spans over 7 acres of forested land, the resort features 20 luxurious safari-style tents for the glampers & 5 fairytale treehouses for those who really want to get close to nature; all are well-equipped with modern amenities and you won't be giving up any comfort here.

KAWS:HOLIDAY at The Float @ Marina Bay, Singapore

KAWS:HOLIDAY at The Float @ Marina Bay, Singapore

KAWS: HOLIDAY has landed in Singapore with a 42 metre-long inflatable installation at The Float @ Marina Bay. The artwork features KAWS's signature character COMPANION, posed in a reclining position as it holds a mini version of itself.

KAWS:HOLIDAY is a collaboration between the American artist Brian Donnelly (known as KAWS) and organiser AllRightsReserved (ARR). Singapore is their seventh stop and the exhibition will run from 13th to 21st November 2021, supported by Singapore Tourism Board (STB).

Travel Map: City of Venice

Source: National Geographic Magazine (August 2009)

This is a map showing the places to stay in the six districts of Venice; Cannaregio, San Polo, Dorsoduro, Santa Croce, San Marco and Castello. Most of the residents stay in Cannaregio, while most of the tourists will stay in San Marco.

Our Wish List

1. See: Saint Mark's Basilica

2. Visit: Doge's Palace

3. Hangout @ St. Mark's Square
4. Do: Take a gondola ride down the Grand Canal
5. Capture a wanderlust photo of ourselves with Bridge of Sighs 

6. Eat: Dine in the down-home cooking restaurant, Trattoria Bar Pontini
7: Hidden Gem: Discover the fairytale book store, Libreria Acqua Alta

8: Day Trip: Explore the colorful Burano Island

9: Stay: Hotel Al Ponte Antico

10 Best Places to See Cherry Blossoms in South Korea

As the spring wind blows, the pinkish white petals magically scatter and slowly spread out on the ground; these are cherry blossoms (벗꽃), the delicate and ephemeral flowers that many people chase for. When the cherry blossom season arrives, it also marks the end of winter as the temperature become mild and pleasant, and the people start to go outdoors and the streets become lively again. Cherry blossom viewing certainly has become one of the top activities in Korea during the spring season.

The Magical Moment at Sasang Park

Typically, the blooming starts in the Southern region in late March and then move into the Northern region in mid-April. Seeing cherry blossoms in Korea is not as difficult as you might think; in fact, it is almost anywhere along the streets and especially in the parks.

8 Places For The Soul-Satisfying Local Foods In Taipei, Taiwan

Whenever someone is talking about their Taiwan trip, food is the topic that never runs out of things to say in the conversation. Taiwan, being one of the top food destinations in the world, and there is no surprise that listing down where to eat and what to eat are as significant as the places of interest in the destination when planning an itinerary. If you are one of the traveling foodies, the best place to start the food hunting trail is none other than Taipei city, the capital and the heartbeat of Taiwan.

Taipei is a lively modern city that never sleeps; if a city never sleeps, so do the food places. In this post, let's try to escape from the usual tourist hot-spots and explore some of the local's favourite food places in Taipei.

Celebrating Chinese New Year With Bicentennial Fireworks Display, Singapore

We don't get to see fireworks everyday, but if we do, it must be some major events with big celebrations going on. Without a doubt, the fireworks are the most anticipated element that brings any celebrations to a climax always. This year, we decided to hang out at the River Hongbao festival to celebrate the Chinese New Year with some spectacular fireworks display.

The River Hongbao has been an annual Chinese New Year event held in Singapore since 1987. This year with the Bicentennial Edition, the 8 days of celebration featured some massive lantern displays, performances, exhibitions, carnival games, street food and of course the main highlight of the festival, which is the bicentennial fireworks display by award-winning fireworks artists from USA, China, Italy and Australia. Thanks to the generous fireworks schedule from the organizers, the people get to enjoy the spectacular fireworks display not only one or two evenings, but every evening throughout the 8 days.