Travel

The Grand Central Terminal is the most beautiful Beaux-Arts architecture and historic landmark in New York. Early this summer, I finally had the opportunity to visit  the terminal on my fourth visit to the city. After Grand Central began playing classical music over its audio system, its crime rate dropped by 33 percent. I was

Aside from its beautiful landscape and cool climate, Chiang Mai, the cultural capital of Northern Thailand, is also known for its vibrant night markets and friendly folk. With an evening to spare on a recent business trip, I decided to visit Chiang Mai’s Wua Lai Walking Street, a popular bazaar near the Chiang Mai Gate,

Croatia shares its glorious Adriatic sea with its closest neighbour—Italy—and is one of Europe’s fastest-growing travel destinations. Voted as the third-greenest city in Europe, this former Yugoslavia state has more than 1200 islands and owns one of the most pristine coastlines in the Mediterranean region. Blue crystal clear waters, a warm climate, delicious food, affordable

Our next stop in our trip across Italy was Venice. “It’s the kind of place that’s spectacular in every shade of light.”—Olimpio Fantuz, photographer A Day in Venice Our motive for visiting Venice was simply to see it before it sinks. Everything there was extremely expensive, and a gondola boat ride at €80 (S$121) per

Pasta, gelato, pasta, gelato. That’s basically how my meals were during my 10 days in Italy. However, that being said, I wouldn’t say the prices were unreasonable—most of my meals were recommended by friends or Tripadvisor, and the dishes were awesomely delicious and worth the price of around S$15-20 per meal. In addition we usually

Hailed as one of the greatest travel destinations in Asia—and some say the world—Thailand bustles with a myriad of sights and smells to savour. It is also home to one of the most celebrated cuisines in the world, and is famous for its Pad Thai, boat noodles, Tom Yum Goong and Pad Ka Prow. Luxury

There is only one word that can describe Langkawi—inexpressible! There is only one word that can describe Langkawi—inexpressible! Can you believe that it is actually made up of 99 islands on Malaysia’s west coast? 99! As Malaysia’s most well-known holiday destination, there is just so much to explore. Surrounded by stunning turquoise sea, the interior

First-time visitors to Tokyo normally experience a culture shock—we are simply overwhelmed by the different things Japan has to offer, from the myriad of choices of food and fashion to mannerisms and etiquette. Tokyo, being one of the busiest food and fashion capitals of the world, has so much more to offer than what we

Nestled at the feet of the snow-clad Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau mountains, Interlaken is a popular Swiss resort town and rail junction for excursions to the majestic Jungfrau Region mountain world—one of the most visited destinations of Switzerland. This beautiful Swiss town derives its name from the Latin phrase “Inter Lacus”, which means “situated between

From abseiling in Mauritius, hiking in the pinnacle forest of Madagascar, paragliding in South Africa, skydiving in Costa Brava, swimming with turtles in the Great Barrier Reef, wildlife watching on the Galapagos Islands to getting up close with a crabeater seal in Antarctica, Nellie Huang loves the adrenaline that comes with extreme sports and has

Sitting on a deep blue lake and surrounded by a mountainous panorama, Lucerne is a gorgeous city and a gateway to Central Switzerland. Dating back to the 8th century, there is a strong atmosphere of culture and tradition in this picturesque city. Frescoed walls line the streets, interspersed with cultural sites and historical curiosities. The

By Sebastian Chia Bangkok has always been a favourite travel destination for Singaporeans. To many, it is a shopping and food paradise, offering a huge range of choices for visitors of varying tastes. For culture lovers, it boasts traditional Thai art and architecture. The elegant and graceful Grand Palace, the serene and beautiful Wat Arun,

Are you looking for mouthwatering food, street art, rich heritage and a fun getaway all in one place? Then Penang is a must-visit for you. 1. Take a tram up to Penang Hill This is a place you shouldn’t miss. Visit Penang Hill during the day to enjoy a panoramic view of the island and

By Vibrant Dot Staff Nothing harkens summer in Provence better than the sweet scent of lavender. Across the iconic countryside, soothing fragrance emanates from sweeping fields of delicate mauve, lavender distilleries, and lavender honey, soaps, crepes and sorbets. There’s a magic in the balmy air that brings to mind the thought — “Paradise.” Let’s travel

Johor Bahru is just 1 kilometre away from Singapore. As Chinese New Year approaches, many Singaporeans will be taking advantage of the superb exchange rate to shop in Johor Bahru over the weekend. But one of the most daunting aspects of travelling to Johor Bahru is the heavy traffic along the causeway,which can consume a

Icy weather and perhaps Northern Lights (Aurora) are probably what most Singaporeans would associate Finland with. But unknown to many, the Scandinavian country, which is located right on top of the Northern hemisphere, experiences the four seasons with boosts charming landscapes paralleled by few. From winter-skiing (a national past-time) and cosy cottage stays to the