Category: Aesthetic Cities
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Monthly Breakdown for Visa Sufferers, Temple Wanderers, and Unexpectedly Charmed Souls I came in with zero expectations and left feeling… oddly healed. There’s something about Kathmandu that feels untouched by time. But make no mistake — it’s not all mystical alleyways and spiritual cafes. It’s also cash-only, credit-card-rejecting, visa-line chaos. I learned the hard way,…
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Monthly Breakdown for Food Chasers, Chill Walkers, and Ximending Addicts Taipei is still one of my top picks in Asia. Night markets? Elite. Shopping? Dangerous. Weather? Perfect for late-night strolls with fried chicken in hand. I stayed in Tamsui this time — quiet and by the water — but trust me, the city never feels…
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Monthly Breakdown for Beach Lovers, Return Visitors, and Travellers Who Miss the Quiet I used to love Da Nang — the quiet beaches, the low-key charm, the way everything felt just a little slower. But coming back after two years… it’s changed. The rise in tourism is great for the locals (and they deserve that…
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Monthly Breakdown for Introverts, Early-Stage Nomads, and Nature Walkers This one’s a little hazy — it was early in my full-time travel days and I was in full hermit mode. I didn’t do much, didn’t see much, but I was there. Some trips are like that — slower, quieter, and more about the pause than…
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Monthly Breakdown for Winter Wanderers, Onsen Seekers, and Christmas Market Lovers Sapporo in December has a very specific kind of magic — snowfall, twinkly lights, and steaming hot food when your fingers can’t feel anything. I always find myself back here around Christmas. It’s peaceful, pretty, and has enough festive vibes without being overwhelming. 💰…
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Monthly Breakdown for Pet-Sitters, Beach Walkers, and Quiet Season Travellers I first discovered Newcastle through a pet-sitting gig. That assignment was only for a week, but I ended up staying for a full month with my own accommodations elsewhere. This was during the early days of my travel life, where I was still figuring out…
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Monthly Breakdown for Singapore Escapees, Practical Shoppers, and Banana Leaf Addicts Originally, I booked KL as a convenient hub — lots of flights in and out, easy transit to other countries. But somewhere between the local eats, shopping deals, and day-to-day ease, I kinda fell in love with it. It has a Singapore-adjacent vibe, but…
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Monthly Breakdown for Early Travellers, Risotto Dreamers, and Budget-Conscious Nomads This one’s gonna be short — it was during my early travel years, and let’s just say… my memory of it is about as patchy as my travel insurance back then. But I do remember one thing clearly: the duck risotto. And maybe some regrets…
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Monthly Breakdown for Solo Travellers, Sweet Tooths, and Slow Explorers The main reason I wanted to visit Istanbul was the Grand Bazaar — all the videos made it look like a dream. But in the end, the real highlight wasn’t the shopping. It was the vibe. Wandering through neighbourhoods on the Asian side, hopping ferries,…
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Monthly Breakdown for Digital Nomads, Solo Travellers, and Reset Seekers I never really got the appeal of Busan. My cousin once said it was the one place in Korea he’d go back to, so I was intrigued. I always thought I was more of a city girl — but Busan proved me wrong. This coastal…