Author: Allan See Toh
Free & Easy Tokyo (11-Days of Free & Easy Japan)
With its deep cultural heritage inter-weaved with technology advancements, Japan is an extremely dynamic country with many self-contradictory aspects. Japan is one of the most desirable travel addresses in Asia though its relatively high cost means that it would burn a rather big hole in the pocket. Thus, when the Japanese Yen started weakening from late-2012, it was the trigger…
4 Great Japan Travel Tips
Planning for a Free & Easy trip can be a mind-boggling process. All aspects need to be well thought out to ensure a smooth and enjoyable trip. Though tedious, those who had done such planning will attest that these efforts add immensely more fun and sense of satisfaction to the trip! Below are 4 great Japan travel tips to jump-start…
Places to visit in Sydney
Having spent 2 years in Sydney (1999/2000) for my engineering degree, I am often asked for travel suggestions of the city. Below is the compilation of the 11 Great Places to visit in Sydney. Enjoy! Note: List is not in any particular order Unless otherwise stated, most of the sites listed below are within walking…
Tioman Dive Blog (Malaysia, May 2015)
Here is our Tioman Dive Blog based on our May-2015 trip to Tioman Island (Malaysia). Tioman Dive Blog Another tick on my bucket list! I’ve always wanted to take up scuba diving since young. However, I was never able to do it either due to lack of cash or time. Yes, it is not…
Kuching Waterfront (Adventure in Sarawak,Malaysia Part 3/3)
This blog on Kuching Waterfront is Part 3/3 (last) of our series of blog on our 2015 trip to Sarawak. Kuching Waterfront By the time we returned back to our hostel in Kuching (Lodge121; map), it was late afternoon and we decided to check out the Kuching Waterfront area (map) which is just a…
Pinnacles Hike, Mulu (Adventure in Sarawak, Malaysia Part 2/3)
This blog on the Pinnacles Hike in Mulu National Park is Part 2/3 of our series of blog on our 2015 trip to Sarawak. The Pinnacles hike overview (details in website: click here) The Pinnacles are a group of razor-sharp limestone formations found on Gunung Api (aka. Mount Api). Formed by centuries of water eroding…
Mulu National Park (Adventure in Sarawak, Malaysia Part 1/3)
This blog on the introduction of Mulu National Park is Part 1/3 of our series of blog on our 2015 trip to Sarawak. Adventure in Sarawak: Mulu National Park It’s been a long time since I last flew alone; probably 3 years have passed since I travelled alone for a business trip. So it…
Things to do in Perth & Fremantle (Part 1/2 : Exploring Western Australia)
Other than my native Singapore, the next city that I spent a significant amount of time was in Sydney where I did my engineering degree for 2 years. However, over the years after graduation, the one city that I most frequented for holiday is PERTH! In fact, my boy was named after a scenic Western…
Western Australia Road Trip (Part 2/2 : Beyond Perth)
This is Part#2 of our Western Australia Road Trip blog. For the things to do in Perth and Fremantle, refer to Part#1 of our blog. Western Australia Road Trip (highlights beyond Perth/Fremantle) Below are the things to do (beyond Perth/Fremantle) while doing a Western Australia Road Trip. Dolphin discovery centre, Bunbury The discovery…
Caravan Parks (Western Australia)
Discovery Holiday Parks, Koombana Bay, Bunbury Booked an ensuite powered site for 1night. The ensuite was in reasonable condition. The kids hugely enjoyed the jumping pillow. The location is good if you’re visiting the dolphin discovery centre which was just across the road. (Stayed November 2014 with 6-berth motorhome) http://www.discoveryholidayparks.com.au/wa/bunbury/koombana_bay BIG4 Peppermint Park, Busselton…
Motorhome & Car Rental (Western Australia)
6-Berth Motorhome Review (Apollo Motorhome Rental) (Model: Euro Deluxe) Before we even start, ever wondered what’s the difference between an RV, campervan, motorhome and caravan? Click here to find out more! Now that we have the terminology out of the way, have you ever had an RV adventure? No? Then you’re SURE missing out…
Pacific Coast Highway | Scenic Coastal Highway in California
The Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) is certainly befitting as the grand finale to my US visit in Sept 2014. I’ve long heard that the coastal highway between San Francisco (SF) and Los Angeles (LA) offers magical views and interesting towns. Before my trip, I was having slight doubt about how scenic it can be; considering…
