Personal Essay

Fatherhood evolves over time, especially when travel becomes a shared thread between guiding a daughter and letting her go.

After losing my cousin, a trip to Auckland changed how I understood grief, distance, and emotional presence.

Learning to eat alone abroad felt awkward at first, but became a quiet solo travel habit that reshaped my confidence.

More women travel to test a lifestyle change, using trips to preview future versions of their daily lives.

A mother-daughter trip through Yunnan revealed how travel can reshape relationships, patience, and the way we see our parents.

When airspace closures cancelled flights across WANA, we rebuilt a Europe route from scratch — and saved thousands doing it.

Early morning travel helps you avoid crowds, beat heat, and experience destinations more authentically with practical 6am travel tips.

Travelling during sacred holidays reshapes how we honour traditions, experience culture, and redefine belonging away from home.

Why travel guilt and checklist tourism are pushing travellers to rethink productivity, presence, and what meaningful travel actually looks like.

Moving abroad in midlife reshapes routine, motherhood, and identity—turning everyday life into a more present version of travel.

Period poverty in Malaysia still affects girls’ education, mobility and dignity, and real change requires national action beyond affordability.

A hobby-led trip with girlfriends can transform a simple getaway into a deeply empowering and connection-driven personal experience.

Spring in Asia reveals layered seasonal shifts across landscapes and cultures beyond the fleeting fame of cherry blossoms.

Slow travel invites us to stay longer, connect deeper, and understand a place beyond checklists, itineraries, and rushed sightseeing.

Why travelling with female friends feels more meaningful — and how group trips reshape connection, boundaries, and identity.

Studying law in the UK transformed my perspective on independence, identity, and ambition. It taught me lessons I’ll carry long after graduation.

This heartfelt and personal guide to hiking the Inca Trail covers permits to packing and fitness to fear—for those dreaming of Machu Picchu but feeling unprepared.

Our founder, Marina Mahathir, pens down her thoughts on International Women's Day and why we need to show up for one another more than ever.

Love off-the-grid adventures and getting away from the crowds? Here’s why horse riding in Mongolia should top your bucket list.

Dreading an upcoming family gathering? We got you, fellow introvert. These tips may not be foolproof, but they’ll help you survive the family reunion.

Our founder, Marina Mahathir, reflects on significant shifts in travel and the news on Gaza, as well as her hopes for 2024.

If you’re anxious about travelling with your partner for the first time, these tips will help keep you level-headed (and hopefully keep your relationship too).

Ever wondered if solo travel is overrated? It may be an unpopular opinion, but hear me out. Feel free to disagree with me!

In the process of getting a divorce, M L Wright found solace and made new friends on her trip to Mallorca, Spain at the Rafa Nadal Academy.