Founded in 2001 in Japan, teamLab is an art collective that showcases their artwork and installations primarily through digital technology. Famous for their multi-sensory exhibitions in Tokyo, Osaka, Singapore and beyond, the 5000-square-meter art space in Macau (or Macao) features multimedia artworks that “aim to explore new perceptions of the world and the continuity between humans and nature”. Originally slated to open in 2020, the much-awaited teamLab Macao exhibit eventually celebrated its official launch in mid-2023 at its home in the Cotai Expo at The Venetian Macau, and has quickly be ..read more

The three most popular towns and cities in Sri Lanka’s verdant hill and tea country are Kandy, Nuwara Eliya and Ella. Nuwara Eliya is particular famous for the slightly out-of-place traditional English architecture, dating back to when a former British governor of Ceylon, Sir Edward Barnes, made Nuwara Eliya his holiday home. While Nuwara Eliya is often overlooked for Ella, the “City of Light” or “Little England”, is higher up in the mountains and a main launch point for hiking-enthusiasts embarking on the trails to World’s End and Adam’s Peak ..read more

Very few tourists venture up to Jaffna in the Northern Province of Sri Lanka – is it worth a visit? Read on for my thoughts and experience, and the best places to visit in Jaffna. I’ve been traveling to Sri Lanka for the past decade and only just made it up north to Jaffna this year. And I’m certainly not alone. On the surface, Jaffna may not seem like an obvious destination to visit in Sri Lanka ..read more

Nusa Penida island off the coast of east Bali is home to some of the most picturesque natural landmarks including the famous “T-Rex Beach” and Diamond Beach. Short on time? Here is a day trip itinerary to Nusa Penida get you started. Nusa Penida, or Penida Island, is an island located southeast of Bali. Just a 45-minute speedboat away from Bali, it is close enough that you can catch a glimpse of the island from Sanur on a clear day ..read more

It’s undeniable – Bali offers some of the most breathtaking landscapes in the world. From the astounding cliffs and ocean views, to the peaceful rice terraces and temples, the scenery will leave you wanting more. So much so…that we decided that we wanted to bring a little bit of Bali and all the wonderful family memories we’ve made there back home. So I booked us in for a Bali photoshoot with an incredible talented photographer ..read more

Visit this tiny island in Taiwan for a chance to swim alongside huge sea turtles – read on for everything you need to know about planning a day trip to Xiaoliuqiu off the coast of Kaohsiung. Xiaoliuqiu is Taiwan’s only offshore coral reef island, located a short 25-30 minute ferry ride from Donggang port near Kaohsiung on the southern coast. Xiaoliuqiu (or 小琉球 in Chinese), literally translates into “small drifting ball”, but is also known by many other names including Lambay or Lambai Island, Lamay, Little Ryuku and Little Okinawa ..read more

The riverside city of Kaohsiung (pronounced “Gao Shong“) is located in southern Taiwan, just a short high speed train ride away from Taipei. Though it has its own international airport, Kaohsiung is often overlooked and sees just a fraction of tourists when compared to the glitzy capital city. Kaohsiung is a sprawling city offering quiet laneways, vibrant temples and night markets, and revitalized heritage buildings packed with street art ..read more

Planning on applying for a tourist visa for Sri Lanka? Here is what you need to know. Old Sri Lanka ETA website In mid-April of this year, Sri Lanka announced that it was retiring the former ETA system (or Electronic Travel Authorization – essentially an e-visa), and that it was outsourcing the e-visa handling to a company called VFS Global – an organization that handles visa processing for many governments as well as providing Schengen visa services ..read more

While Kenting National Park in southern Taiwan’s Pingtung County is very well known by Taiwanese people as a top beach vacation destination, it is not exactly on the international radar. Those in the know will tell you to add Kenting to your Taiwan itinerary – here is my Kenting travel guide to help you plan your trip. Kenting National Park stretches almost along the entire beach-filled southern peninsula of Taiwan ..read more

Nestled within a national park along Taiwan’s picturesque south coast, Gloria Manor is a former presidential vacation destination that has since been transformed into a world-class resort for those in the know. Our recent stay in Taiwan’s underrated Kenting National Park was a reminder not to overlook destinations closer to home. While Kenting in Pingtung County is very well known among Taiwanese people as a top beach vacation destination, it is not on exactly on the international radar – especially if you compare it to popular Asia holiday hotspots like Phuket, Da Nang, Seminyak and Langkawi ..read more