What comes to mind when you think of Singapore? Perhaps Gardens by the Bay, Marina Bay Sands, Merlion Park, a Night Safari, or the Trick Eye Museum? This unique city-island-country has many world-famous attractions and locations. We’ll share how you can get the most out of your visit in this amazing 3 day Singapore itinerary.
Read MoreIt’s no secret that staying in Singapore can be expensive, but it’s also no secret to Singaporeans that everything is cheaper in Malaysia. To save on expenses during our travels, we decided to stay at a resort hotel in Malaysia that is just around the corner from Legoland in Nusajaya, Johor Bahru. Our cost at this Bed and Breakfast was just under $630 USD per month and we stayed for 2 months. We’ve learned that crossing the border takes time, so if you are limited on time, we certainly wouldn’t recommend it.
Read MorePlanning a visit to the Singapore Zoo can be a bit overwhelming and slightly complicated. This guide will make it easier! When asking for recommendations of things to do in Singapore, the Night Safari, River Safari, Jurong Bird Park, and the Singapore Zoo were all highly recommended by other travelers. Did you know they are each separate parks? There are multi-park tickets available, but be aware that…
Read MoreSentosa Island is south of the main island of Singapore. Nicknamed the “State of Fun” – It has attractions like Universal Studios Singapore, Trick Eye Museum, Fort Siloso, S.E.A. Aquarium, and Madame Tussauds Singapore. However, Sentosa actually translates to “peace and tranquility” and the lagoon-style beaches reflect that calm feeling. The whole front of the island is considered “Resort World Sentosa” and has enough to keep you occupied for a few days. However, the whole island is compact enough…
Read MoreThe essential guide on how to spend a day, or two, around Gardens by the Bay and Marina Bay Sands. This article is packed full of all of the details - what to do, what to see, where to stay, and where to find all the night shows (the biggest highlight of Singapore at night).
Read MoreIt was easier to determine what “The Most Dangerous Places in the World for Travel” were twenty years ago, before “global terrorism”. With headlines like “Missing British backpacker found dead in Guatemala”, “Canadian found dead in Burkina Faso after kidnapping”, and “Fifteen men charged over beheadings of female hikers in Morocco”, the world seems like a completely different place today.
Read MoreWhen we were researching this trip, we ran across many different posts that said that it was HOT in Ayutthaya. So, we planned ahead and looked for a potentially cooler day to go, and made sure that Ayutthaya was the first stop on the tour, and not the Summer Palace (as people noted that there were Air Conditioned spots at the Summer Palace, but not at Ayutthaya). Thus, we did this trip the CORRECT way - whereas the people who wrote the other posts did it backwards and didn’t pay attention to the weather. That being said, when we went it was UNBEARABLY HOT!!! Our favorite locations were…
Read MoreA visit to Thailand isn’t complete until you’ve visited a floating market.
Read MoreTraveling to Thailand? Here are the best ways to get around the city of Bangkok.
Read MoreThis British-desired railway, connecting Burma and Thailand, was deemed to be too incredibly tough of an undertaking to consider, due to the hilly jungle terrain and absence of transportation and medical equipment. However, in 1942 - during World War II, the Japanese seized Burma and took control away from Britain and by October of 1943, “The Death Railway” - as it became known - was completed by the Japanese with no transportation between the workers and the outside world, no medical help, no advanced tools and very little food.
It is a heartbreaking story with grueling conditions of forced labor, including more than 60,000 Allied prisoners of war and about 180,000 Southeast Asian natives. Over 100,000 people died during the construction of the railroad, and - after Wold War II ended - 111 Japanese military officials who were connected to the Death Railway were tried in court for war crimes, 32 of which received a death sentence. The remains of most of the war dead were retrieved and transplanted to official war cemeteries.
Read MoreWhy should you visit Cape Town? To be honest, I didn’t really have any expectations before arriving in Cape Town and didn’t know what to expect. South Africa just seemed so far away and until starting this travel forever journey, it hadn’t even crossed my mind that I would ever be able to visit it. But from the first moment of arriving in the “Mother City” it has been simply incredible. If Cape Town isn’t on your bucket list…
Read MoreThe best places to visit in Cairo, Egypt. Must see places in Cairo, Egypt. Can’t miss places in Cairo, Egypt. The Great Pyramid of Giza. The Great Pyramid of Egypt. The pyramids of Giza. The Sphinx of Giza. The Egyptian Museum. Memphis & Shakkara. Pharaonic Village. Fayoum Oasis - Wadi El-Rayan. Madinaty City or New Cairo City. Al Mokattam Mountain Coptic Cave Churches. The Hanging Church, the Cavern Church & the Ben Erza Synagogue. The Coptic Orthodox Cathedral. The Salah Al. Din Citadel & Alabaster Mosque. The Mosques of Al-Rifa’i and Sultan Hassan.
Read MoreCan I travel to Switzerland on a budget? Switzerland is without a doubt one of the most expensive countries to travel to, so it makes sense that people regularly ask us if it is possible to travel to Switzerland on a budget. Good news: Yes, you can!
Read MoreThe best Safaris from Cape Town. List of 11 different Game Reserves in the Western Cape with photos. Best safari near Cape Town? Check out our other article to learn what to expect at all of the game lodges near Cape Town. See the Big 5: Elephant, Buffalo, Rhino, Cheetah, Lion as well as many other animals such as Giraffe, Hippo, Wildebeest, Zebra, Kudu, Springbok, Ostrich and more! A gallery of our favorite photos from the safaris we went on near Cape Town, South Africa!
Read MoreEgypt is so much bigger than you might expect. Visiting Cairo, Luxor, the Nile River, Aswan, and Abu Simbel is not an easy task - let along throwing in Alexandria, the Red Sea, the Oases, or the Sinai. This adjustable itinerary allows you to pick and choose or to do it all.
Read MoreWhat is Egypt like? An Egyptian Adventure & Learning Experience. What to do in Egypt. Egyptian culture. Religion in Egypt. Is Egypt safe to visit? Is Egypt cheap? Egypt on a budget.
Read More14 Travel tips for first-time visitors to Egypt. Learn what to expect and what to do in Egypt. Visit Cairo confidently on a trip to Egypt.
Read MoreIs Santorini expensive? Good news, it doesn’t have to be! Explore Santorini on a budget while helping the locals and boosting the economy. Check out this article to learn more about the best cheap foods on the island and the #1 best free activity to do while in Santorini, Greece!
Read MoreBelgian waffles were one of my FAVORITE breakfast foods while growing up. I particularly liked them with…
Read MoreBunratty lies between Shannon Airport and Limerick City. It is famous for its castle and folk park. For a small village, there is a lot to see and you could . . .
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