Travel Tales

We had always hankered to visit the places described in our favourite books. So in June 2017, we decided to embark on a self-drive literary tour.

Decades of economic sanctions and unfavourable portrayal by the media have given the Iran quite the poor image.

I had my fears and concerns before arriving in Tokyo, but they surprisingly vanished in the face of its reality.

"I focused on the view through the windows, watching the countryside go by while it drizzled."

I had the privilege of visiting Rwanda with several friends for a social justice mission trip one summer.

I was in Japan for 10 days and used my umbrella the entire time. It became an extension of my wardrobe.

Chiang Mai is well known for its pagodas and temples, but we decided to skip those...

When I was first diagnosed, I thought to myself, “There goes my adventurous life!”

Whether for food or recreation, there’s plenty to see and do in Ipoh.

I was told that in order to truly experience the local culture, the Japanese onsen (hot spring) is a must-do when in Tokyo.

How many 74-year-old grandmothers do you know who are as adventurous as this?

After months of route-planning and preparations, the countdown is over. My boyfriend and I are ready for our long-awaited backpacking trip around Vietnam and Thailand.