Photo Story: History behind the three key sights of Praça do Comércio
From Rossio Square, head on the path of Rua de Augusta and you will reach Praça do Comércio (Square of Commerce) in approximately …
SG’s Best Kept Secret: Renting a yacht in Singapore
Contrary to popular belief, one doesn’t have to super rich or well-connected to be renting a yacht in Singapore. One also does …
Five reasons why shopping at Rua Augusta in Lisbon is not boring
According to Wikitravel, the pedestrian street Rua Augusta has the most boring and mass-visitor tourist stores, including several European chain clothing stores like …
Five main sights to check out at Rossio Square in Lisbon
Rossio Square was the first tourist sight I visited while in Lisbon. It was nice, with the long column, the mosaic flooring …
9 reasons why Singapore is the best place to be born in
It was a Friday night in Singapore and five girls were having a heart-to-heart talk at Wisma Atria’s Starbucks, over skinny lattes …
Recommendation: Breakfast at Nicola Cafes in Lisbon
If you’re on the lookout for breakfast cafes in Lisbon, Nicola Cafes is the place for you. The prices are mid-range and …
Review: Hotel Principe Lisboa in Lisbon
The stay was paid for by The Travelling Squid. We arrived in Lisbon early one summer’s morning at 8am. The hotel we …
10 great ways to deal with travelling withdrawal syndromes
When I first returned from India after living there for six months, I experienced really intense withdrawal syndromes. Physically, I fell really …
10 things to love about Lisbon
If you think that Lisbon is a typical European city, with grand monuments, nice cafes and historical museums, you’re probably right. But …
Planning a two day itinerary in Barcelona – A nutshell
Although we spent only two days in Barcelona, our itinerary was pretty much packed with activities. Be it visiting historical monuments such as …