5FootWay.Inn Project Boat Quay Singapore A terrace with a view overlooking the Singapore river, a magnificent view of Marina Bay Sands, and an endless supply of coffee? 5FootWay.Inn Project Boat Quay in Singapore made some big promises! Located splat in between the Clarke Quay and Raffles Place MRT stations, this luxury hostel is the most…
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Seoulcialite Stay: Twin Towers View Room Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur
A Seoulcialite Stay at Traders Hotel, Kuala Lumpur I booked a flight to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in the middle of the night during a particularly strange bout of insomnia. Not knowing the city, I wanted to be in a central location close to all the amenities. When in a new city, I usually prefer to…
Traveling Taipei: Longshan Temple
Longshan Temple Taipei has been on my list of quick and easy trips from Seoul for a while. Unfortunately, last year’s trip throughout the Korean Thanksgiving celebrations was a bust. I wasn’t 100% ready for Taiwan, it seems. This past long weekend, however, Co-Pilot and I ventured out to Taipei! I had created a list…
I Dream in SkyScanner: Taipei, Taiwan
Taiwan – Heart of Asia In 2013 I hosted the official opening event of the new Tourism Taiwan advertising campaign in Toronto. I wasn’t sure Taipei or Taiwan was the “Heart of Asia”, but I’m ready to see! Now, in 2017 after already trying once to make it to Taipei, I’ll be heading there on…
From Russia, With Love – 5 Weird Things in Russia!
Only in Russia: 5 Things Which Will Blow Your Mind Russia is a country which divides opinion at the best of times. While there are plenty of amazing reasons to check out the Eastern European behemoth, they do have some customs which might leave you baffled. Let’s explore five things about Russia which will blow…
Elephant Nature Park Chiang Mai, Thailand
As a forward, I’d like to say that going to Thailand and visiting Elephant Nature Park Chiang Mai was something I was really excited to do! Having read other blogs about the experience I guess I had a preconceived notion that I’d be helping in the same way as one would volunteering to clean up a park…
AsiaTravChat Q&A on Twitter!
Welcome to #ASIATRAVCHAT – a Q & A based on traveling and living as expats in Asia. The goal is to make new friends, follow interesting accounts, and connect with others you might meet on your travels! We’re thrilled to have the chance to learn more about other bloggers throughout Asia, tour operators, experiences, hotels,…
Intercontinental Doha – The City (you doha-n’t want to miss!)
View this post on Instagram #Doha #Qatar #pearlmonument #corniche #giantsizepearls A post shared by Court (@court_calico) on Nov 30, 2016 at 12:55pm PST I always get mixed reviews when I talk about traveling to the Middle East. My parents are terrified when I venture out solo, but friends my age almost always encourage me to…
I Dream in Skyscanner: Tangerang, Indonesia
https://www.instagram.com/p/BKo9L4ahNMm/ How to Have Fun in Tangerang! Tangerang, Indonesia is a satellite city of Jakarta and there is a lot to do, see, and explore in the city. The manufacturing and industrial hub is loved by tourists for its warm and sunny climate. There is a lot to do and explore in the…
InterContinental Hotels Group: Nashville’s Best Downtown Foodie Favorites
Over the past five years, several friends of mine have moved from Vancouver and Toronto to Nashville. This classic haven for musicians also offers a diverse set of attractions for partiers, artists, tourists, the LGBT community, and foodies! I’ve often considered checking out this musical city, but Nashville needs something a little different from my…
My Ibis Styles intro to Chiang Mai
After spending 3 blissful, uneventful days on the beach in Phuket, I was ready for some action in Chiang Mai. Lucky me, H and a few others from Doolay Hostel booked seats on my flight and after a much shorter trip to the airport (still about 40 minutes, but this time from the comfort of our…
One Night in Bangkok
I wish I had known what an amazing location this actually was, but in the heavy rain and with the drinking ban due to the election, I was very happy to enjoy a lovely meal, a glass of champagne, and a quiet night in my luxurious hotel room.