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My Weekend in Tioman as Two Legs of The Amazing Race, Part Two

My Weekend in Tioman as Two Legs of The Amazing Race, Part Two

This is the second part of my weekend trip to Pulau Tioman, Malaysia, reimagined as two legs of The Amazing Race.
My Weekend in Tioman as Two Legs of The Amazing Race, Part One

My Weekend in Tioman as Two Legs of The Amazing Race, Part One

Last weekend, I took a quick trip from Singapore to Pulau Tioman, Malaysia. Here is what happened on my trip, presented as a fictional leg on The Amazing Race.
Picture of the Week: Water Cube (Beijing, China)

Picture of the Week: Water Cube (Beijing, China)

This week's Picture of the Week is of the Beijing National Aquatics Center, better known as the Water Cube. It was the site of the aquatics (swimming and diving) competitions at the 2008 Olympics.
Visiting Olympic Stadiums: A Travel Mission

Visiting Olympic Stadiums: A Travel Mission

When I travel, there are a lot of things I try to look out for. But there's one particular travel goal that perhaps sets me apart from many other travelers. I love visiting Olympic stadiums.
5 Reasons Why I Keep Going Back to Bangkok

5 Reasons Why I Keep Going Back to Bangkok

Bangkok is my first trip of 2012. This would be my fifth trip to the Thai capital since I first visited in February 2010. Here are some reasons why I keep going back to this city.
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TravelTuesday Picture of the Week: Marina Bay Sands Christmas Trees (Singapore)

TravelTuesday Picture of the Week: Marina Bay Sands Christmas Trees (Singapore)

It’s Christmastime once again, and just like last year, Singapore is all lit up. Here is the iconic Marina Bay Sands with some Christmas trees all lit up at the bottom level.
TravelTuesday Picture of the Week: Giant Lantern (San Fernando, Philippines)

TravelTuesday Picture of the Week: Giant Lantern (San Fernando, Philippines)

This is an annual festival featuring 20 feet high Christmas lanterns. The Giant Lantern Festival Competition will be held on Saturday, 17 December 2011, 6pm at Robinsons Starmills.
TravelTuesday Picture of the Week: Royal Palace, Phnom Penh (Cambodia)

TravelTuesday Picture of the Week: Royal Palace, Phnom Penh (Cambodia)

The Royal Palace in Phnom Penh, Cambodia began construction in 1866. It has served as the royal residence of the King of Cambodia since its completion.
7 Things to Do in Singapore in December 2011

7 Things to Do in Singapore in December 2011

Are you in Singapore during the December holiday season? There’s more than enough excitement happening on the Little Red Dot this month, including Christmas shows, New Year's Eve parties, ZoukOut, and Wicked.
TravelTuesday Picture of the Week: Tiananmen Gate (Beijing, China)

TravelTuesday Picture of the Week: Tiananmen Gate (Beijing, China)

Tiananmen Gate is one of the most iconic landmarks of Beijing. Originally built in 1420, it now famously features a portrait of Mao Zedong.
Travel Massive Singapore on 21 November

Travel Massive Singapore on 21 November

This month’s Travel Massive Singapore meetup will be held this Monday, 21 Nov, 7-11pm at the Siem Reap I in Holland Village. It’s a great networking event with a good mix of bloggers, writers, startups, and industry people. See you there!
TravelTuesday Picture of the Week: Patuxay (Vientiane, Laos)

TravelTuesday Picture of the Week: Patuxay (Vientiane, Laos)

Patuxay, which means “victory monument,” is a memorial for the soldiers who died fighting for the independence of Laos from the French. It is in the center of Vientiane, the capital of Laos.
One Night in Shanghai

One Night in Shanghai

The temptation of taking off to Shanghai for even a short trip was too great for me to ignore. With the new high-speed train in operation, it would be very easy to hop on a train, see a bit of Shanghai, then head back to Beijing.
TravelTuesday Picture of the Week: Golden Garuda at Monas (Jakarta, Indonesia)

TravelTuesday Picture of the Week: Golden Garuda at Monas (Jakarta, Indonesia)

The Garuda Pancasila is the national emblem of Indonesia and features plenty of symbolism. This Golden Garuda can be found at the Independence Room of the Monas in Jakarta.
My First Travel Massive Singapore Experience

My First Travel Massive Singapore Experience

On 17 October, I attended Travel Massive Singapore, "a global initiative to connect people in the travel industry locally." It was a great networking event, and I met a lot of different people who were doing many different interesting things in travel.
TravelTuesday Picture of the Week: Kapitan Keling Mosque (Penang, Malaysia)

TravelTuesday Picture of the Week: Kapitan Keling Mosque (Penang, Malaysia)

Kapitan Keling Mosque is perhaps the most recognizable mosque in Penang. It was believed to have been established in 1801.
7 Reasons to Visit Singapore in November 2011

7 Reasons to Visit Singapore in November 2011

Singapore, boring? Never. Singapore may be small, but there’s always something happening somewhere. This November, check out some art, the Titanic, cool bands, German films, Ian Thorpe, and Kevin Spacey.