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First Published: 12 Jan 2019 There’s more to Hong Kong than Michelin-star restaurants (and there are A LOT of those). In this Hong Kong guide, we cover must-sees from The Peak to Disneyland, as well as hidden gems, Instagram spots, and local hangouts.  I remember Hong Kong’s catchy tourism tagline from when I heard it […]

The Ultimate Hong Kong Guide — 28 Must-Sees, Hidden Gems, and Everything In Between

See what they mean by “Japanese hospitality” when you stay at these charming ryokans in Kyoto. Photo credit: Booking.com Staying in a ryokan (traditional Japanese inn) is a unique, immersive way to experience the customs and warm hospitality that the Japanese are known for. Think rooms with tatami (straw) mats, shoji (wooden-framed) doors, and serene […]

Top 11 Ryokans in Kyoto to Experience Authentic Japanese Hospitality — From ~S$100/night

Go beyond your typical JB day trip to KSL and City Square while sticking to a friendly budget! First published: 5 July 2022 Many of us head to Johor Bahru (JB) for one of two reasons: to shop or to cafe-hop. After all, cheap shopping steals are all there is to JB right? — Not exactly. […]

JB Day Trip Itinerary — What to Do, Eat, and Shop Under S$65

First published: 9 Nov 2017 From trendy shopping districts to vibrant streets lined with mouth-watering local delicacies, I thought I’d seen and experienced all Taiwan could offer. While these parts of Taiwan are still enjoyable (even after being back for the seventh time), boy was I wrong about how much I knew. In this eight-day […]

8D Taiwan Itinerary: Insider’s Guide to Hidden Adventures from Taipei to Kaohsiung via THSR

From delicious street eats to jaw-dropping views of the Avatar mountains, get ready for an unrivalled China experience in Wuhan, Changsha and Zhangjiajie with this itinerary! First published: 21 Jun 2019 To be honest, China didn’t rank high on my bucket list of places to visit. Perhaps to me, the most populous country in the […]

12D Central China Itinerary — Things to do in Wuhan, Changsha & Zhangjiajie

This Japan itinerary was first written in Sep 2017. Since then, the cost of the JR Pass has gone from ¥29,650 to ¥50,000 so here’s an updated itinerary without the JR Pass! Let’s see if we can still keep it within a smart budget! On top of exploring Japan’s three most iconic cities — Tokyo, […]

8-Day Tokyo to Osaka Japan Itinerary For First Timers Under S$690

In my two years with The Travel Intern, I’ve had the opportunity to travel worldwide. But one country has remained at the top of my bucket list — South Africa. Home of game drives, the thrill of driving through the African savanna with the hope of witnessing wildlife in its natural habitat is surely a […]

8D Expedition to Greater Kruger, South Africa Savanna for under S$3.5k — TTI Experiences

There’s plenty of Halal food in Tokyo — including Halal-certified wagyu beef! Food in Japan can get a little tricky for Muslims. Mirin is often used to season sushi rice or soups, and gelatin or lard is used in sweets and snacks. Luckily, with Tokyo being the capital city, there’s plenty of Halal Japanese food […]

Tokyo Halal Food Guide — Muslim-friendly Kobe Beef, Snow Crab Tempura and Udon

Discover lesser-known gems with these day trips from Tokyo (that aren’t Osaka and Kyoto). When I asked one of my friends who’d just returned from Japan how his experience was, his reply humoured me: “Crowded.” While popular destinations like Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka draw countless (or rather too many) visitors every year, Japan’s true gems […]