Photo Story – The Dorasan Railway station, South Korea: A train station like no other
As mentioned before in my previous post on why you should include the DMZ in your itinerary to Seoul, it’s worth understanding …
Why the Korean Demilitarised Zone (DMZ) should be included in your trip to Seoul
It’s difficult to put into words, but as you witness South Korea at the forefront of technological advancements, fashion and pop culture, …
(Day 2) Trekking up Mount Huangshan – Satisfied on a Chinese Tour (我很快乐)
Continue from Part 1: https://thetravellingsquid.com/2013/08/25/day-1-journey-to-mount-huangshan-a-singaporean-on-a-local-chinese-tour/ At 5am, the white fluorescent light flickers on. I groaned, threw a sweater over my face and tried …
(Day 1) Climbing Mount Huangshan – a Singaporean on a local Chinese tour (快乐之旅. 你快乐吗?)
I’m not kidding. The tour that led me up to the peaks of Mount Huangshan was named 快乐之旅 (Happiness Tour). In a most …
Photo Story: Why the Great Wall of China is worth a trip – Ba Da Ling (八达岭）
I did mention before in a post that The Great Wall of China falls under my list of Must-Have places to visit …
Travelling around China in 8 days
My 8 day trip to China has been nothing short of a blast. I don’t mean that I was 100% happy all …
Planning a China itinerary in 11 days? A big dilemma
This is most unexpected. I never thought I would be in such a dilemma while planning a China itinerary in 11 days. …
How to trek up to Gunung Brinchang in Cameron Highlands, and come down
Cameron Highlands is the sort of vacation spot for families with young children. Big strawberry farms, with quirky looking cactus are sure …
Top Five Unusual Must Dos in Delhi
You can miss a trip to the legendary Taj Mahal, the pink desert city of Jaipur but a journey to India is …
The best of Myanmar – Recommended Itinerary, Tips and Highlights
The hottest talk in town now has to be Myanmar. After years of isolation due to restrictions imposed by its former oppressive …