Eight compelling reasons to stop travelling alone and start travelling with friends
In 2011, I had to make a decision. I was planning for a graduation trip, and had to decide between heading to …
The Squid’s Book Club – Eight great reasons to read Shantaram
I first got hold of a copy of Shantaram from the makeshift book vendor near the shopping area where I was living …
A Kashmiri Photo Story (4) – Shalimar Bagh Srinagar
Unlike the Nishat Bagh in Kashmir where I was quite alone, I was in the company of lovers and school students at …
25 travelling mistakes to make before you turn 35
As I celebrated my twenty something birthday recently, I realised that although I have travelled extensively, I still make a pretty suaku (Singaporean …
A Kashmiri Photo Story (3): Botanical Gardens Srinagar
If you’re a tree or plant enthusiast, the Botanical Gardens in Srinagar is the place to be. I’m not sure how extensive …
Six unhealthy reasons to travel
I started The Travelling Squid to encourage people to leave their comfort zones and travel. But I have learnt, from personal experiences …
A Kashmiri Photo Story (2): Hazratbal Shrine in Srinagar
According to Wiki, the Hazratbal Shrine which contains a relic, the Moi-e-Muqqadas, believed by many Muslims of Kashmir to be a hair of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. The …
The Squid’s Book Club – Behind the Beautiful Forevers
I still remembered by my first flight to India in 2009. Back then I was blessed to be on a Singapore Airlines …
A Kashmiri Photo Story (1): Nishat Bagh in winter
There were a number of taxis for rent along the main road next to Dal Lake, that provided a day tour around …
Hiatus: The Missing Malaysian Airlines Flight
I do my best to post a thought-provoking, hilarious post on travelling every Sunday, but I will give it a miss this …