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4-Year Blog Anniversary

Post Author:Eva
Post published:August 3, 2019
Post Category:blogging
Post Comments:2 Comments

“Be not afraid of going slowly. Be afraid only of standing still.”

It felt like just a couple of months ago that I wrote my third blog anniversary post, and now it’s August again! Time really flies. A lot of things have happened to my blog and my personal life during the past year. Some are good things and some are not. Since this post is about the blog anniversary, this post will be more about the blogging, rather than about my life.

If my 3-Year Blog Anniversary was about feeling amazed that my blog could actually help people, then my 4-Year Blog Anniversary is about feeling confident that I can run and grow a travel website for the long haul. (more…)

Exploring Angkor Wat Temples on an E-Bike

Post Author:Eva
Post published:July 27, 2019
Post Category:cambodia
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Could E-Bike be the sustainable solution in Angkor Wat?

Years ago when I went to Siem Reap with my girl friends, we took tuk-tuk to explore the Angkor Wat complex. This time, I want to try something new. I thought a scooter would be a great idea. It’s cheap and we have the freedom to use it even at night or early in the morning without worrying about paying overtime charges to tuk-tuk drivers.

However, when I researched about how to rent a scooter in Siem Reap, I found conflicting information on the internet. Majority of the people said that foreigners are not allowed to ride a scooter inside Angkor Wat. Oh NO!

Some people suggested that foreigners rent an e-bike instead of scooter. Hmm, that sounds interesting! (more…)

53 Things to Do in Changi Airport, Singapore

Post Author:Eva
Post published:July 7, 2019
Post Category:airport guide / singapore
Post Comments:11 Comments

If you are that last-minute guy/gal who always arrive at the airport just in time before the check-in counter closes, I recommend that you arrive much earlier if you’re flying out from Changi Airport. I’ll tell you why.

There are SO many things to do in Changi Airport! And don’t worry if you’re on a tight budget, the most awesome places are free anyway. No wonder it’s the world’s best airport according to Skytrax in 2019!

Because I’m an ambitious traveller, I did what I should do. I spent a lot of time at the airport, trying to compile an enormous list of things to do in Changi Airport. The list is divided into 5 main categories according to their location: Jewel, Terminal 1, Terminal 2, Terminal 3 and Terminal 4.

The list includes FREE things to do as well as things that require money. It also includes both Transit Area (i.e. inside departure gate where only flying passengers are allowed to enter) and Public Area (i.e. area where everyone can access, regardless whether they’re flying or not). (more…)

The Complete Guide for Exploring Pulau Ubin, Singapore

Post Author:Eva
Post published:June 23, 2019
Post Category:singapore
Post Comments:6 Comments

Off the beaten path? Check. Non-touristy? Without a doubt. Cheap? Yes, yes, yes.

Pulau Ubin is a small island (about 10sqm in size) located at the north east of Singapore. Even though it is part of Singapore, Pulau Ubin doesn’t look a tiny bit like Singapore! It is said that Pulau Ubin is a reflection of Singapore in the 1960s.

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30 Things To Do in Sentosa Island, Singapore

Post Author:Eva
Post published:May 25, 2019
Post Category:singapore
Post Comments:2 Comments

What’s there to do in Sentosa? Isn’t it just a small island?

Yes, it is. In fact, the island is just slightly under 5 square kilometers. If you’re a first-time visitor to Singapore, I couldn’t recommend visiting Sentosa highly enough. If have visited Sentosa before, well, it’s so hard to tell your friends you’ve seen it all because the island keeps adding new things all the time, it’s so annoying.

Is Sentosa worth visiting? Yes. Well, I’m obviously biased. I visited Sentosa the first time about 17 years ago and fell in love with it. To this day, I’m still loving it. They say love is blind and biased.

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Letter to Papa

Post Author:Eva
Post published:May 11, 2019
Post Category:Personal
Post Comments:5 Comments

Before you read this letter, please know that it includes too much information related to death. Do not proceed if you're uncomfortable. 11 May 2019 Pa, it has been almost…

How to Travel from Changi Airport to City

Post Author:Eva
Post published:April 13, 2019
Post Category:airport guide / singapore
Post Comments:5 Comments

One of the most important questions that independent travelers like us need to answer before arriving in our destination is: How to get from airport to city?

Through this article, I hope to give you an overview of all the possible methods and estimated prices to get from Changi Airport to the city. Let’s cut the introduction short and go directly to the answers! (more…)

All You Need to Know About Kualanamu International Airport (KNO) in Medan, Indonesia

Post Author:Eva
Post published:March 30, 2019
Post Category:airport guide / indonesia
Post Comments:8 Comments

If you’re searching for information about Kualanamu Airport Medan, my best bet is you’re already planning to visit Medan. So, I just want to tell you this: welcome to my hometown!

Here’s a little bit of introduction and history about Medan’s Airport. Before 2013, Medan’s old airport, Polonia, was located right at the heart of Medan. However, the old airport was too small to serve 7.5 million passengers annually (it was designed to handle 900k passengers only), hence the new airport.

Kualanamu International Airport (KNO) was opened in 2013 and it’s located about 24km or 37km from Medan, depending on whether you take the toll or normal road. The normal road is about 24km but the road is narrow and traffic jam is common. In this post, I’m going to write about facilities of the airport as well as travel tips from the perspective of someone who calls Medan her hometown. (more…)

Wellness by Plaza Premium Lounge at KLIA2 International Departure

Post Author:Eva
Post published:March 16, 2019
Post Category:malaysia
Post Comments:1 Comment

I searched Priority Pass website to see which lounges in KLIA2 accept the pass. The search gave me 4 results: all 4 of them are Plaza Premium Lounge in KLIA2. Wait, is there an error in the website? How is it possible that there are 4 Plaza Premium Lounges in KLIA2 alone?

It was 2.30am in the morning when we arrived at KLIA2. We had just alighted from the bus which we took from Johor Bahru Larkin Terminal. I had a solid 4-hour of sleep on the bus (which is not enough to be considered a good night’s sleep). Earlier, I had estimated that we’d arrive at KLIA around 4.30 to 5.30, but it turned out that the traffic was extremely smooth and the bus didn’t have many passengers to pick up. So, we arrived much earlier than we thought we would.

Our flight from KLIA2 to my hometown, Medan, was scheduled at 8.40am. There were 6 hours to kill at this airport, what do we do now? That’s when I decided to search online for lounges that accept Priority Pass. That’s when I got overwhelmed when PP’s website showed me there are 4 Plaza Premium Lounges in KLIA2. After patiently and meticulously reading each description, finally I saw the light. (more…)

Getting Around Singapore – An Ultimate Guide

Post Author:Eva
Post published:March 9, 2019
Post Category:singapore
Post Comments:13 Comments

The transportation system in Singapore is one of the best in Southeast Asia in my opinion.

Why is it so? Firstly, it’s extensive. Almost all parts of Singapore can be accessed by public transportation. Secondly, it can be easily understood. The rules, routes, fares, schedules are set in stone, so you don’t need to worry about being scammed MOST of the time (I’m going to mention about situations where you could be ripped off in the Taxi section, though).

This article will show you EVERYTHING you need to know about how to travel with the various transportation modes in Singapore, including my personal tips.

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