Travel Tales

At the tail end of my trip along the pancake trail, I visited Myanmar, a country’s known for being relatively off-the-beaten-track.

There's a kind of natural magic that only exists at Vulcan Point Island, Taal Volcano in the Philippines.

I didn't choose to dive in Barracuda Lake, but it’s become one of the most memorable dives to date.

My journey into the self lasted only four days, but do note that the recommended length of stay for the meditation retreat is at least 10 days.

Puerto Princesa gave me four days of adventure, and the chance to soak up some city life.

Many places advised that ‘volunteers with little or no skills’ should not flock to Nepal to help as they might be more of a hindrance and use up precious resources.

When it comes to solo travel, people tend to focus on the thrill of negativity and bad news. It’s a way of legitimising their own comfort zone.

I got caught up in the excitement, as I saw people speeding along the waves with perfect control, jumping and turning as if it’s the most natural thing on earth.

Many women prioritize family over work because the of the strength and significance of the family bond here, as in most Arab cultures.

For as long as I can remember, I’ve always been amazed by volcanoes. But the hiking experience up Ijen Crater in Indonesia was a unique and tough experience.

Every day is unique. It becomes hard to imagine going back to a regular nine-to-five back at home, after you've experienced working remotely in Asia.

In India, my experience in the field was both very much shaped by, and often constrained, by my gender.

Safe travel is a combination of good travel behaviours and well-designed travel products.

Cormorant fishing has been a way of life on the Li River for centuries. No rods, no hooks, no bait. Just the natural hunting skill of these great diving birds.

So, I sat there cross-legged, closed my eyes, let the words fill my senses and cried tears of gratitude.

"A part of me has always wanted to be able to tell people I’ve been to Kathmandu."

"Dare to explore the beautiful places of the world."

The best way to experience Vang Vieng is to bypass the town centre and head directly to the countryside.

"It all started when I found articles online that claimed teaching English abroad was absolutely life-changing and would enable me to travel."

I should probably start by saying that I’m a woman who stands six feet tall in my bare feet. I’m also very, very white,.

We had always hankered to visit the places described in our favourite books. So in June 2017, we decided to embark on a self-drive literary tour.

Decades of economic sanctions and unfavourable portrayal by the media have given the Iran quite the poor image.

I had my fears and concerns before arriving in Tokyo, but they surprisingly vanished in the face of its reality.

"I focused on the view through the windows, watching the countryside go by while it drizzled."