The Southern Ridges are a series of parks and hills that connect the West Coast Park to Mt Faber and tower above the jungle and city. Walk the Kent Ridge Park to Mt Faber route for a chance to pass over lush areas of…

The architecture of Singapore is quite simply phenomenal. A stunning collision of tradition and modernity. Our favourites of the modern architecture include the Marina Bay Sands which is an instantly recognisable trio of skyscrapers connected by a 1 hectare roof terrace, the Esplanade theatres…

Little India has a superb collection of colourful temples to visit. Start at the stunning and exceptionally colourful Sri Veeramakaliamman temple on the busy Serangoon Rd, before moving on to the equally colourful Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple before finishing in the The Temple of…

Start with a visit to the Chinatown Heritage Centre, which serves as an informative introduction to Singapore’s early Chinese migrants, and then stroll along New Bridge Road and take in the rowdy stalls that serve up barbecued meats and a delicious collection of traditional…

Singaporean cuisine is a delicious mix of Asian flavours – particularly Chinese and Malaysian, but you’ll also find influences from the local Indian diaspora as well as British, Portuguese and Thai. Expect delicious use of spices and chillies, soups filled with noodles, seafood and…

Climb a mountain Wat Phra Doi Suthep is an impressive mountain top temple close to Chiang Mai – climb the steps, explore the temple and receive a Sai Sin (sacred thread) bracelet for luck from the monks before taking a look back over the…

Thai cuisine is world-renowned for its flavour and colour, good use of spices and health benefits, but in the west, the cuisine is a little watered down. Try instead the simple but delicious Pad Krapow (one for the spice lovers), Tom yam kung nam…

The setting for romance; candlelit dinners on the beach as the waves brush up against the sand, lost waterfalls, dense jungle trails, and some of the worlds largest beach parties, Thailand’s islands are eclectic to say the least. The Angthong National Marine park is…

Elephant trekking Elephant trekking is part and parcel of any trip to Thailand – you can find them all over the country, but the best places are in the north, where the elephants live in protected habitats, and you can ride them through peaceful…