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I’m a true-blue Singaporean who loves Travel, photography and food.

I left my career in accountancy in 2014 to become a globetrotter. Since then, I’ve traveled to over 20 countries and have checked many adventures off my bucketlist.

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There are so many of you interested in knowing how I first started travelling solo so here’s my story. It all started when I was on a student exchange programme in 2011. I spent 6 months in Wolfsburg, Germany at Ostfalia University. Lessons were only held from Mondays to Wednesdays for my course, so I was basically travelling the rest of the time. My very first solo trip was to Venice, Italy, when I was twenty. I never expected myself to travel solo, but at that point of time, I was feeling adventurous, and felt like challenging myself to step out of my comfort zone. Hence, I decided to put myself to the test - booked my air ticket to Venice, settled the accommodation, and planned my own itinerary. I’ve never actually dined alone before my trip to Venice as I thought it would make me feel uncomfortable, but during the trip, I realised it’s perfectly fine to dine alone, and do anything and everything alone. Till date, I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve travelled solo. Have you ever travelled solo? What was the experience like? Would you do it again? • • • #iamtb #tlpicks #passionpassport #thediscoverer #travelblogger #singapore #singapore_insta #visitsingapore #sakura #springblossoms #cherryblossoms #journeysofgirls #travelgirl #traveladdict #dametraveler #girlslovetravel #wearetravelgirls #wanderlust #vacation #travelling #travelmore #darlingescapes #travelgram #roamtheplanet #instatraveling
“Spring: A lovely reminder of how beautiful change can truly be.” I love the aroma of fresh blossoms and watching the burst of colourful flower buds. Spring always reminds me of weddings, and I would like to share one of my favourite reads by @norarobertsauthor - The Bride Quartet - a series of four books set in the fun, fabulous and sometimes hectic world of wedding planning. It follows the story of four friends and their struggles with life, love and family as they build their wedding planning company, VOWS. I’ve reread this series more than three times and still am not tired of it. Are you reading at the moment? Any author whom you particularly like? What’s your favourite book? On a side note, I arrived in Hangzhou last night, and you’re gonna be seeing a pink feed for awhile! • • • #iamtb #tlpicks #passionpassport #thediscoverer #travelblogger #singapore #singapore_insta #visitsingapore #sakura #springblossoms #新加坡 #journeysofgirls #travelgirl #traveladdict #dametraveler #girlslovetravel #wearetravelgirls #wanderlust #vacation #travelling #travelmore #darlingescapes #travelgram #roamtheplanet #instatraveling
I’m definitely not a morning person, and by the time I’m done with my work for the day, the sun would’ve already set. When I’m not travelling and am home in Singapore catching up on work, I have almost zero chance of watching the sunrise and sunset. So, I’ll try my best to catch as many sunrises and sunsets whenever I’m overseas. Ratu Boko is not a temple, but remains of a palace. You can admire the ruins retaining evidence of fortified walls and a dry moat which suggests it was used as a defensive structure, on top of being used as a royal residence. Ratu Boko is approximately 196 metres above sea level, and watching the sunset over the surrounding countryside is a pretty sight. On clear days, you will be able to see the Prambanan temple and Mount Merapi volcano in the distance. The entrance fee costs 350,000 IDR per person. It’s finally Friday! Do you have any plans for the weekend? I’m heading to China, specifically Hangzhou, Xi’an and Shanghai next week. Any suggestions? Oh btw, it’s the last of my blue feed, any idea what the next colour theme is? • • • #iamtb #tlpicks #passionpassport #thediscoverer #travelblogger #indonesia #yogyakarta #yogyakartatrip #yogya #jogjakarta #jogja #ratuboko #travelgirl #doyoutravel #speechlessplaces #girlslovetravel #wearetravelgirls #wanderlust #vacation #travelling #travelmore #darlingescapes #travelgram #roamtheplanet #thetravelwomen
I’m so excited to share that I’ve been to the most southern point of Taiwan! I always talk to locals and try to find out fascinating places that are not widely featured on social media. The most southern point of Taiwan is situated on the southeast of Eluanbi Park. There’s a lighthouse at the park, which requires visitors to pay an entrance fee. Although the secluded beach is free for all to visit, I only came across two fishermen fishing over there. In Kenting, there are so many beaches you can watch the sunset from, but I highly recommend catching the sunset from the viewing platform here. The pictures shot here during the golden hour turned out to be amazing. What do you usually use to shoot your pictures? Phone or camera? Do you use any filters when shooting sunrises and sunsets? • • • #iamtb #tlpicks #passionpassport #thediscoverer #travelblogger #taiwan #taiwantravel #taiwandering #kenting #垦丁 #beach #journeysofgirls #travelgirl #traveladdict #dametraveler #girlslovetravel #wearetravelgirls #wanderlust #vacation #travelling #travelmore #darlingescapes #travelgram #roamtheplanet #instatraveling
Many people think that Yogyakarta is ideal only for adventure travellers, but there are actually a few historical spots worth visiting such as the Prambanan temple. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the compound boasts 240 individual stone temples, but many of them have unfortunately been scattered in ruins. A visit to the Prambanan Temple will keep you busy all day because the compound covers 39.8 hectares (398,000 square metres) and it’s best to explore on foot. The area surrounding Prambanan is developed, with a landscaped park and stores selling souvenirs. Although the temple is no longer as majestic as it used to be, it is still sacred and you’ll still be able to learn about Hindu rituals and culture. The entrance fee costs 350,000 IDR per person. Is there any particular historical site that you are dying to visit? • • • #iamtb #tlpicks #passionpassport #thediscoverer #travelblogger #indonesia #yogyakarta #yogyakartatrip #yogya #jogjakarta #jogja #prambanan #travelgirl #doyoutravel #speechlessplaces #girlslovetravel #wearetravelgirls #wanderlust #vacation #travelling #travelmore #darlingescapes #travelgram #roamtheplanet #thetravelwomen
In my previous post, I asked what you guys wanted me to share, and accommodation is one of the hot topics. So, here’s a glimpse of @kanda_pool_villas in Koh Samui, and the 5 reasons why you should book a stay here. 1. There are 1, 2, 3 and 4-bedroom villas available to cater to all types of travellers (couples, families etc) and all of them is spaced out well such that guests get to enjoy their privacy. Each villa features a private swimming pool with sun loungers. I’m fond of waking up early for sunrises when I’m travelling, and what better way is there to catch the first light than from your own private pool? 2. The villa I stayed in allowed direct access to the resort’s private beach. You can swim and kayak in the ocean or just take a leisure stroll along the non-touristic, peaceful beach. If you like having the entire beach to yourself, Kanda is the place to come to. 3. The Rock Pool Restaurant & Bar has a wonderful setting for a romantic dinner, evening cocktails, afternoon tea or coffee break. The food whipped up by Executive Chef Lisa is amazing! Plus, the multi-level deck extends over the beach and you’ll get an unblocked panoramic view of the ocean. 4. You can de-stress and pamper yourself at the Kanda Sanctuary Spa. 5. It’s just a mere ten-minute drive away from the Koh Samui Airport. Convenient, isn’t it? You can look up my blog post and my insta-highlights for more visuals. Have you stayed at any beach resorts that made a lasting impression? I’d love to check them out. • • • #iamtb #tlpicks #passionpassport #thediscoverer #travelblogger #thailand #thailandtrip #thailandinstagram #kohsamui #kohsamuithailand #ocean #beach #travelgirl #traveladdict #dametraveler #girlslovetravel #wearetravelgirls #wanderlust #vacation #travelling #travelmore #darlingescapes #travelgram #roamtheplanet #instatraveling

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