By Kit Tng On a lazy weekend, when the heavy rains of the night before had washed away the haze, there was nothing better than a drive to the sun-kissed beaches of Sentosa. We went topless … literally, yes! Four of us went on a joyride to the beach in Oppa Peugeot style! Getting into…
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Social Media Week Hong Kong + Mid-Autumn Lantern Carnival
Last week, I was invited to Hong Kong for the Social Media Week as one of the three panel speakers on the topic “Power Influencer in Asia Pacific” (#SMWHKinfluencers). The global event took place in various cities including Barcelona, Chicago, London, L.A, Berlin, Glasgow and Jeddah. And Hong Kong, Seoul and Shanghai were the only hosts…
Jerusalem: Things To Do
Lucky to have been there twice in a year! This time, Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz, the Rabbi of the Western Wall and Holy Sites even called and through an English translator, spoke to me. I was very surprised and honoured! The Rabbi was glad that I visited the Western Wall and gave me blessings! Readers have…
Philippines: Cebu & Bohol
These days, it can be pretty hard to decide where to go when we are so tempted with airfare deals all year round. Budget carriers offering attractive low cost options make travelling to neighbouring countries even more affordable and convenient. How about island hopping in the tropics? Our region is blessed with sparkling pristine waters,…
Israel’s Riviera of the North: Nahariya
Whilst the southernmost city of Eilat is a resort destination in the Southern Negev Desert, Nahariya is Israel’s Riviera of the North amidst serenity and relaxing surroundings. What can we do in this charming little paradise? Eat, chill, relax and meet the wonderfully warm people of Nahariya. Here are some of the places we visited: 1) The Waterfront…
Cruising the Sea of Galilee
The Sea of Galilee region is one of the most beautiful in Israel. Also known as Kinneret, it’s located in the Jordan Rift Valley where we took a jeep tour. Did you know that the Sea of Galilee is the lowest freshwater lake in the World? To make the best out of a visit to…
Israel: Jordan Valley
Part of the Jordan Rift Valley, the Jordan Valley runs from the Sea of Galilee to the Dead Sea and borders with Jordan and the West Bank. One of the best ways to experience the scenic views of the Jordan Valley is to hop onto a Jeep tour. Our fun-loving guide, Yishay Yechieli, took us on an exhilarating Jeep…
Tel Aviv, the White City
I thought I was a little crazy to go back in eight months. My folks were already worried when I told them I was going Israel last Sept, 2011. To many back at home, that part of the Middle East wasn’t safe. When I like something, I’d share it enthusiastically to people around me. I’m an…
Okinawa – Hawaii of the East
Recently, I had the privilege to embark on a charter flight to Okinawa with Commonwealth Travel Corporation Services (CTC Travel), Singapore’s leading full-service travel agency. During the 5-day trip, we were well-taken care by the professional guides from Okinawa Tourist Service. Day 1 After a 4-hr direct charter flight from Singapore, we arrived in Okinawa and…
Red Sea resort city of Eilat, Israel
We took a domestic flight from Tel Aviv to the southernmost city of Israel, Eilat – a popular resort city built on the shores of a spectacular gulf at the northern tip of the Red Sea, a holiday destination that blooms in the Southern Negev Desert. Aerial photos of Eilat. The domestic airport is conveniently…