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Expedia Recommends: The Hottest Destinations and Deals for your Spring 2022 Holiday

The promise of spring is upon us, and nothing matches the anticipation of a long-awaited springtime trip. Following two long years of staying put within the sunny island of Singapore, feelings of wanderlust have intensified, with many of us craving deeply for a change of scenery to spark new perspectives that can keep us going… Continue reading Expedia Recommends: The Hottest Destinations and Deals for your Spring 2022 Holiday

Expedia Fengshui Travel Guide 2022

This Lunar New Year, Expedia returns with a ‘roaring’ new set of travel predictions for the Year of the Tiger, developed by popular Hong Kong-based Fengshui Master, Qi Xian Yu. The 2022 edition of the Expedia Feng Shui Travel Guide analysed the factors that will bring forth the best travel fortunes for each of the… Continue reading Expedia Fengshui Travel Guide 2022

Sakura Season in Japan 2020: When & Where to See Cherry Blossoms

Japan has always been a tourist hotspot, regardless of the season. However, when springtime comes around, the tourists flock to the country for one reason only: cherry blossoms. Due to its immense popularity, many people consider the cherry blossom to be Japan’s national flower. The cherry blossoms’ blooming period will last only about 14 days… Continue reading Sakura Season in Japan 2020: When & Where to See Cherry Blossoms

Sakura in Korea 2020: When & Where to See Cherry Blossoms

Many might assume that Japan is the only place you can appreciate the beauty of the sakura season. What they might not know is that South Korea has cherry blossom trees that are just as beautiful. In fact, there are several regions in the country blessed with cherry blossom trees which bloom come springtime. In… Continue reading Sakura in Korea 2020: When & Where to See Cherry Blossoms

Spring in Asia: Where to Go and What to Expect

Spring is arguably the most wonderful of the four seasons. Asian countries, in particular, are beautiful places to visit during spring. Special flowers that are absent during the rest of the year are finally coming into bloom and fruit trees bear in abundance. Several Asian countries celebrate the coming of spring by holding events, festivals,… Continue reading Spring in Asia: Where to Go and What to Expect

Cherry Blossoms in Taiwan 2019

The cherry blossom season is almost upon us – and in some places, these dainty flowers have begun their short sprout. What I love most about cherry blossoms in Taiwan is that the specific species known as Taiwanese Mountain Sakura is in abundance here. Hence the name! This species of cherry blossoms have tissue-thin petals but… Continue reading Cherry Blossoms in Taiwan 2019

Pictures of Cherry Blossoms Around the World

As spring approaches, a few select places in the world will be graced by the glorious bloom of the cherry blossoms. The tender sakura flowers are famously associated with Japan, where the annual cherry blossom season is a national treasure and a peak tourist season. The practice of cherry blossom viewing is very important to… Continue reading Pictures of Cherry Blossoms Around the World

Best Festivals to Attend in 2019: Asia and Europe

You can tell a lot about a nation’s identity by the festivals they celebrate. Festivals in Europe tend to complement the seasons, with most celebrations happening in the warmer months. Flowers bloom and pageantries come alive during this time, and during harvesting season, delicious produce is in abundance. A good festival in Europe is celebrated with… Continue reading Best Festivals to Attend in 2019: Asia and Europe

Looking back at Celebrating a White Christmas in Austria

In Austria, winter comes with snow-capped mountains, log fires, and hot chocolate. Don’t just dream about a white Christmas! I have always liked the Austrian Christmas spirit, especially with all the Advent markets set up in various towns across the country. I had a few chances to visit Christmas Markets in Austria over the years,… Continue reading Looking back at Celebrating a White Christmas in Austria

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