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A Singapore travel blog is written for the busy working professional who loves to travel despite having limited time. From journals with tips from Jac's travels to help you plan your own trips, to a broad range of reviews & things that inspire wanderlust, the idea ultimately is to remind you to take that time off for your next trip and travel more when you can.
The Occasional Traveller | Singapore Travel Blog
1w ago
It’s been awhile since I’ve visited a brand new country since my career break, but this year I finally step foot into Cambodia thanks to Emirates who launched their inaugural flight from Singapore to Phnom Penh on 1 May 2024 with a lovely launch event, and experience the comfort of Emirates Business Class on this trip. Here’s a little more about what went down on my trip to Cambodia.
My trip to Cambodia was part of a media familiarisation event by Emirates.
Why visit Cambodia?
Visiting Cambodia puts me one step closer to having visited most of Southeast Asia (there’s still Brunei and East Timo ..read more
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1M ago
This year is a milestone birthday year for me but unlike other years where I usually plan an epic birthday trip, I can’t really do too much this year because of the timing of my impending tourist guide license assessment. (Yes, I’m working on becoming a licensed tourist guide in Singapore!)
Regardless, it’s been a pretty epic start to the year so far. For starters, the 13th edition of Lonely Planet Singapore that I co-wrote is finally out in print! It’s always been one of those lofty daydreams that baby travel writers have when they first get started, to see your name on one of these guidebook ..read more
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4M ago
On this Niigata road trip, I had a few days to spend checking out the Echigo Tsumari Art Field. Besides visiting various art installations spread across the rural mountains and farmland of this region, some of the artwork has been integrated into accommodation and I managed to book an overnight stay at the coveted James Turrell House of Light artwork. Read on to see my review of this experience and what you can expect.
Experiencing James Turrell House of Light
I don’t think of myself as a particularly artsy person, but over the years I have developed my own way of appreciating art, and Japan a ..read more
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4M ago
I didn’t plan to do much on my recent trip to Hanoi. As a last minute getaway before starting my new job, the plan on this Vietnam trip was just to relax and eat, eat, and eat more of Hanoi’s awesome street food. I put together a list of what to eat in Hanoi, including some recs that I didn’t have time (or stomach space) to get to.
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Hanoi street food culture
Phở Bò (rice noodle soup with beef)
Bún Chả (rice vermicelli dipped in soup with pork)
Bún Riêu (rice vermicelli crab-tomato soup)
Chả Cá Lăng (fried turmeric fish in dill)
Bánh Mì Sốt Vang (beef stew in red wine sauce)
C ..read more
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4M ago
One of the highlights of my trip to the Penghu Islands was getting to see the annual Penghu Fireworks Festival 澎湖花火節! Happening every year in summer, this is one of the events that draws the crowds to these Taiwan offshore islands. I put together a little guide to help you plan your Penghu trip and know what to expect for this event.
Looking for more Penghu posts? Check out my Penghu guide post to plan your trip and some Penghu hidden gems to add to your itinerary.
Penghu by drones
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What is the Penghu Fireworks Festival?
Where does the Penghu Fireworks Festival take place ..read more
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5M ago
2023 has been a year~ Lots of travel and new things happened, changes were afoot! Here’s my annual round up to prove that you can get a good amount of travel done even with limited days off with a full-time job, reflecting on the year that passed and looking forward to the new year ahead.
Total number of days travelled in 2023: 42
I had 18 days of leave and managed to stretch it to a whopping 42 days of travel, though to be fair about 7 of those days were not quite on the clock (more on that explained below), but in general from my past round ups, I usually manage about 30+ days of travel incl ..read more
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5M ago
Xiaoliuqiu is a Taiwan offshore island made entirely out of coral and famous for its abundant sea turtles. Though it is one of the smaller islands, Xiaoliuqiu’s proximity off the shore of Pingtung makes it a very popular Taiwan weekend trip with its perpetual sun, sand and sea. Here’s my guide on things to do on Xiaoliuqiu as a solo traveller and tips on what to check out.
Taiwan‘s offshore islands are some of my favourite places to visit and Xiaoliuqiu was my first stop on my Taiwan island adventure that included Penghu and the Matsu Islands. Check out my IG highlights to see some photos and ..read more
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5M ago
While working on a travel writing assignment up in Malaysia‘s state of Melaka, I ventured outside of the vibrant Melaka City heritage area and one of the places I discovered was this strange little island called Pulau Besar which makes for a rather interesting Melaka day trip if you’re into offbeat areas and doing a little hiking. Here’s my Pulau Besar guide and tips on how to get there.
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About Pulau Besar
How to get to Pulau Besar
Getting to Anjung Batu Jetty
Getting to Pulau Besar
Things to do on Pulau Besar
Northeast: Jetty area
East Coast: Tombs and Camping
Southeas ..read more
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6M ago
On this trip to Japan where I was accompanied by my friend Y, I finally had a chance to do a Niigata road trip which turned out to be a lot of fun, and I thought I’d share some of my experience driving in Japan and more of my thoughts and tips in case you are thinking about doing your own Japan road trip.
I don’t often drive when I travel because most of the time I travel solo and the cost of renting a car for one person is usually too expensive to justify – it becomes much more affordable the moment you can split the costs between two or more people, but for a solo traveller it’s usually much ..read more
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7M ago
Taiwan‘s Matsu Islands consists of a cluster of islands – Nangan and Beigan are its two main islands because they have airports that connect them to Taiwan’s main land. Beigan feels to me like the quieter of the two islands – here’s my list of things to do in Beigan and what to see when you visit.
This article is a guide to Beigan, you can also check out my Nangan guide, or have a look at my overall Matsu Islands guide if you are planning a trip to these Taiwan offshore islands. I recommend coming during the Blue Tears season if you can, it’s a real magical sight.
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How much ..read more