Travel Tales

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.

Travel Tales: Yoga Barn in Ubud, Bali is the perfect place to escape to after a stressful few weeks at work and dive inwards for some soul searching.

Travel Tales: Having loved Hayao Miyazaki's work on Spirited Away, Lu Yin found herself mermerised every step of her visit to these Taiwanese towns.

Travel Tales: Turkey's unique position gives birth to a culture that reflects both the West and the East.

Travel Tales: When Noraini first decided to travel solo on long weekends, it was the second destination on her list.

Travel Tales: "As soon as I stepped into the small waiting area of Pakistan’s Moenjodaro Airport, a swarm of menacing men armed with rifles bombarded me with a series of questions."

The Australian state of Victoria has much, much more to offer.

"After landing part-time jobs while starting our first semester at university, my friend and I decided to save up so we can travel together."

"It sounds funny in hindsight. Moreover, I am really more of a beach person. I love tropical weather and the ocean, and I enjoy surfing. So I don't know why I would dream about trekking the Himalayas."

If you’re planning a trip with a parent who’s a reluctant traveller, here are a few things to think about.

It started as a typical trip to Penang but soon became a lesson in local scams.

Travelling can be inspiring and challenging, in a positive way. But sometimes, it can unravel us in ways we never thought possible.

A continuation of how Nezia Azmi realises her travelling companion could be her partner for life on their epic 25 day train journey from London to Tehran.

A 25 day train trip from London to Tehran. Two friends travelling together for the first time. What does fate have in store for these travellers?

Often when travelling a stranger will surprise you in ways unknown. Read Allison Yates adventure in China and her experience of dining with a stranger.

Iceland’s magnificent terrain encompasses some of the finest sites Mother Nature has to offer. Tighten your seat belts as avid traveller Corine Pettit takes you through them.

On a lone bus to Bali, Ummi realises the importance to put safety first, no matter what the circumstances are.