Peer-to-peer rental space for short-term accommodation is a rather new concept in providing accommodation to travellers. Many have heard of it, however, more have not made use of such service. We had the opportunity to get an accommodation from Roomorama.com during our trip to Seoul, South Korea. In fact, one of the two founders, Jia…
Archives for September 2011
My Bro’s wedding @ China
On the actual day of my brother’s wedding, we had to wake up as early as 4 am to get prepared for the ancestral prayer ceremony at my sis-in-law’s family home. There was a puppet show with singing, music and fire crackers. Chinese puppet show. Our simple breakfast – sweet porridge with red dates and…
The day before my bro’s wedding
I’m now in Putian in eastern Fujian province, China. My brother is getting married tomorrow! I’m really excited as it is our family’s big day and the first time I’m attending traditional wedding ceremony in China. My pretty sis-in-law is from Putian. We’ve been feasting since we arrived at her house – an attraction in…
Photos of Jaffa @ Israel
Jaffa is one of the oldest port city in the world that was inhabited thousands of years ago. The historic city is home to a diverse population of Jews, Christians and Muslims, with great food, beautiful architectures and a commanding view of the Mediterranean sea. At the Clock Square, the clock tower is the iconic…
ITC Maurya, New Delhi
The Luxury Collection of ITC hotels presents extraordinary hotels and resorts with classic qualities, a gathering of legends. ITC Maurya is part of the Luxury Collection that received several awards including Today’s Traveller Award 2010 for Best Luxury Metro Hotel. Conveniently located in the heart of Delhi, the capital city of India, ITC Maurya echoes…
Golan Heights #Israel
Located in the Golan Heights at 1,170 metres above the sea level, Mount Bental offers some of the most breathtaking views from its observation point. I was totally overwhelmed by the vast expanse of mountainous landscape where we could see Israel’s border with Syria on the line of volcanic mounds, the “Valley of Tears” region…
Jetting to Melbourne
Together with 9 bloggers, the winners and finalists of Singapore Blog Awards 2011, I went on a 3-day trip to Melbourne, the capital city of Victoria, Australia. Last December, Jacky and I were on the inaugural flight from Singapore to Melbourne on StarClass – Jetstar’s international business class. For this trip, I had the opportunity…
Fly with the Angry Birds on Finnair to Helsinki
Are you a Fan of Angry Birds? Want to board the first-ever fully customised Angry Birds style Finnair flight to Helsinki, Finland? Now you have the chance to fly with the Angry Birds – service and entertainment on board the flight will be in Angry Birds style. How to WIN a return ticket to Helsinki…
Jeollabuk-do @S.Korea
Last month, we visited South Korea. I was on a blogger familiarisation trip to Jeollabuk-do 全羅北道, a province in the southwestern part of South Korea. This trip is in line with ‘2010 – 2012 Visit Korea Year‘ and ‘2012 Visit Jeollabuk-do Year‘ campaign to welcome more overseas tourists to the country. Jeollabuk-do is a scenic…
Win a Holiday to Bintan & other attractive prizes!
Some time ago, TravelerFolio partnered with Bintan Resorts to invite our Facebook Fans to join a contest to win a trip to Bintan (closed). View more photos of Bintan. Now, here comes another chance to Win a Holiday to Bintan plus other Attractive Prizes! Are you game for a win? In less than 30 words,…
