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7 Mar, 2017 By Archana Singh

Lost luggage in Mactan Cebu Resort – worst or the best story? You decide

A real-life adventure set at Shangri La Mactan Cebu Resort on how It’s more fun in the Philippines even in a tense situation. It was the last day of a very adventurous and fulfilling FAM trip to TBEX FAM TRIP – NEGROS Y CEBU in the Philippines. We had done everything from swimming with the turtles at…

International, Philippines

4 Mar, 2017 By Archana Singh

Seoul Travel Guide: what to see and where to go

From a city with a checkered past to being the North Star of East, Seoul radiates its pulsating energy to the far corners of the world. Here’s the Seoul Travel Guide to help you navigate where to go and what to see. Full text of the story  Seoul – Old School to New Cool published in…

International, South Korea

27 Feb, 2017 By Archana Singh

Visiting Finland for the First Time? Don’t forget these 15 Practical Tips

In my last article, I shared the complete Travel Guide on Finland, answering why, when, where and what to explore in the land of thousand lakes and midnight sun. I am sure by now you would have made up your mind to Visit Finland. Since it is going to be your first visit to Finland,…

Finland, International

20 Feb, 2017 By Archana Singh

Finland Travel: Best places to visit and things to do in Finland

A complete Travel Guide on Finland answering why, when, where and what things to do in Finland, the land of thousand lakes and midnight sun. Immigration officer: So you are going to Norway? Me: No Sir, Finland. Immigration officer: Same thing, na! Me: No Sir, Finland is different from Norway. Immigration Officer: Haven’t seen many Indians…

Finland, International

18 Feb, 2017 By Archana Singh

Open Season – The Best Time to Visit Japan

You can leave Japan but Japan hangover never leaves you. It’s been more than three months since I returned from Japan but i still can’t stop raving about it to every stranger or known person I meet. There is some magic in Japan that rubs on you when you visit it. I am often asked which is…

International, Japan

8 Jan, 2017 By Archana Singh

A solo trip to India’s West Coast – Lonavala and Kumarakom

Sometimes city life can take the life out of your life. Since I was looking for a way to break the monotony of the city, I decided to take off on a short trip to Lonavala and Kumarakom. After travelling on one of the many Bangalore to Mumbai flights, a casual drive from the airport…

India, Kerala, Maharashtra

24 Dec, 2016 By Archana Singh

2016 Reflections: 12 Inspiring Travel Bloggers 12 Amazing Tales

12 Inspiring Traveler Bloggers share their defining Travel moments of 2016 and exciting Plans for 2017 The curtains are finally drawn on 2016. And boy what a year full of surprises we had! From Britons voting for Brexit to Trump winning the US Elections to Modi’s daring Demonitisation act, 2016 will be remembered as a…

India, International

15 Dec, 2016 By Archana Singh

Beyond Bangkok: 10 Hidden Attractions in Thailand for laid-back travelers

Thailand, a backpackers paradise, whose economy reflects in its capital’s name is a country I was least interested in visiting. Low airfares, easy connectivity, visa-on-arrival and budget travel couldn’t lure me for a long time. I became a prisoner of my own thoughts – how can an uber-popular destination have hidden attractions? But magic is not limited to Antarctica.…

International

21 Nov, 2016 By Archana Singh

Japan Travel Guide: things to do in Asakusa, Tokyo

In my last post, I shared my experience of visiting the largest and the oldest entertainment district of Tokyo, where you can still watch Geisha Shows and traditional Japanese theatre.  Asakusa has changed a lot from its golden period, Edo Era. Today besides being the spiritual and entertainment hub of Tokyo it is also the Kitchen capital…

International, Japan

19 Nov, 2016 By Archana Singh

Get a peek into the forgotten side of Asakusa, Tokyo

Are you a first time visitor to Japan and looking for top attractions in Tokyo? Why not start with exploring the best things to see in Asakusa, Tokyo. Here you’ll see the forgotten side of Asakusa which was once filled with Geisha, courtesans, writers, artists, and actors.  Pearl Harbor Attack had awakened a sleeping giant.…

International, Japan

13 Nov, 2016 By travelseewrite

The Time Megan got Cow Shit Thrown at Her and Her Boobs Slapped!

Hi, I am Scott, half of bobo and chichi and we specialize in hyperlapse photography. In the last three years, we have been traveling around Asia, talking about hyperlapse photography at conferences, as well as well of having the great luck to be featured on national tv. But today I am here to tell you…

International

12 Nov, 2016 By Archana Singh

Offbeat Japan – Discovering the best places to visit in Hokkaido during autumn

Hokkaido, a premier autumn destination in Japan, is still largely unexplored. Find all you need for your trip in this Hokkaido Travel Guide.

International, Japan

9 Nov, 2016 By Archana Singh

Facts about Japan – Land of the rising toilet seat

A Chinese couple was recently caught stealing a Japanese toilet seat from a hotel. Others spend billions of dollars on purchasing them. A survey done by a Japanese Broadcasting Station revealed it’s not the Shinkansen, Sakura, Ramen, Samurai, Onsen, Capsule hotel, Fake food, 100 Yen shop or even Sushi which thrills the tourists most. They are all…

International, International, Japan

30 Oct, 2016 By Archana Singh

Lanzarote: where Ecotourism is not just a fancy word

Whenever I visit an offbeat place I am always fraught with an anxiety whether I should tell people about that place or not. In the garb of tourism we are destroying the ecological balance. You’ll hear lot of people use ‘Ecotourism’ in their sales pitch. But very few understand it. One such place where it is…

International, International, Italy

26 Oct, 2016 By Archana Singh

10 Tips for Attending TBEX

Success is where preparation and opportunity meet If you are reading this post I am assuming you have already made up your mind to attend the TBEX conference. If not, then read Why TBEX is a must for Travel Bloggers. By signing up for the TBEX Event you have just unlocked an opportunity door. Now…

International

26 Oct, 2016 By Archana Singh

Why TBEX is a must for Travel Bloggers

Diamond, the most precious stone in the world, is merely a piece of rock until it gets polished. The transformation from a rough stone to a precious stone requires specialized knowledge, tools, equipment, and techniques. That’s what Travel Blog Exchange (TBEX) does in the field of travel blogging. Albeit, in Hyperlapse mode. Travel blogging is…

International, Philippines, Uttar Pradesh

23 Oct, 2016 By Archana Singh

Discovering Offbeat Hong Kong in 4 Days

Hong Kong is intense and limitless. Sometimes too many options often lead to confusion. Discover Offbeat Hong Kong in 4 Days

China, Hong Kong, International, International

7 Oct, 2016 By Archana Singh

A step-by-step guide for multi visit Japan Visa

The land of rising sun is becoming the land of endless discovery. Thanks to the easy process of getting a Japan Visa.  My Facebook Timeline is overtaken by the country of ‘Pokemon’. For the last few years, everyone is either visiting Japan or is in planning mode. Japan has suddenly become the ‘IT’ place for tourists. From the…

International, International

2 Oct, 2016 By Archana Singh

Sagada Tourist Spots – Mountain Adventure in Tropical Paradise

Always do what you are afraid to do. Ralph Waldo Emerson’s words have been my guiding principle in life. But this time when I visited Sagada I pushed the envelope a bit more. Being an impulsive traveler who hates micro planning, I had not bothered to check what I was getting into and how prepared…

International, International, Philippines

15 Sep, 2016 By Archana Singh

BEYOND ANGKOR WAT, THE UNIQUE FACTS ABOUT CAMBODIA

Walter Mitty: When are you going to take it? Sean O’Connell: Sometimes I don’t. If I like a moment, for me, personally, I don’t like to have the distraction of the camera. I just want to stay in it. Walter Mitty: Stay in it? Sean O’Connell: Yeah. Right there. Right here. Beautiful things don’t ask…

Cambodia, International, International