History of the incident 26 April 1986. The fateful day of the Chernobyl disaster, a catastrophic nuclear accident. Shortly after midnight at the no. 4 light water graphite moderated reactor at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant, an inadvertent explosion of the core reactor during an emergency shutdown of the reactor while undergoing a power failure test. It occurred near the now-abandoned …
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Kiev is the largest city and capital of Ukraine. It was said to be the birthplace of the Slavic people, becoming the former capital of a united Soviet Ukraine in 1934, before standing on its own when the Soviet Republic dissolved in 1991. Its natural beauty remains intact, with the scenic Dnipro River cutting through …
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London is a year-round destination, suitable for all ages and traveler groups. One of the world’s most visited cities, London has something for everyone: from history and culture to fine food and good times. Despite having visited London twice previously, I had yet to visit the Buckingham Palace, so I set out to do it …
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The Mont-Saint-Michel architecture and its bay are the most visited tourist site of Normandy. Classified as a historical monument in 1874, the place is part of the UNESCO world heritage list since 1979. Built between sand and sky, the Mont-Saint-Michel represents one of the most amazing middle ages creation. You will fall under the spell …
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When I was doing research for Disneyland tickets, I came across this UK website called Picniq. They sold the tickets at a lower price compared to the official Disneyland website. Is this a scam? After looking through Trustpilot and TripAdvisor for online reviews, I was relieved to find that Picniq is indeed a legit website …
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Flight: SQ609 Carrier: Singapore Airlines Class: Business Route: ICN – SIN (Seoul to Singapore) After traveling for one month, it was finally time to fly back home. Since it was Christmas Day and I wanted to surprise my gf, I decided to redeem business class tickets for our flight back from Seoul to Singapore. By …
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If you think that Guam is just about relaxing by the beach at Tumon Bay or outlet shopping, then you are wrong. There is more than meets the eye here, in terms of the nature and some secluded beaches where you would find you’re the only one swimming in the area. This place is known as …
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The Colombian capital is a vast, noisy, and intense city, but Bogota has a lot more to offer than initially meets the eye, and not just for solo travellers. It caters to all groups of visitors, be it the business tourist there for a business meeting, a backpacker touring his/her way down the length of …
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The state capital of Uttar Pradesh in northern India was once the “city of the Nawabs”, a place renowned for culture and the arts. The Mughal Empire ruled India from the 16th to mid-18th centuries and established native governors – nawabs – as semi-autonomous rulers of its states. Lucknow became the seat of power of …
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In December 2015, the West Line of Hainan’s much-publicised high-speed railway looped with the East Line in Haikou, creating the world’s first round-island high-speed railway. Departing from Haikou station, we pick a few intriguing spots that prove Hainan is so much more than beaches and pool bars. Wenchang Station/ Eastern Ring With half of the …
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Since my trip to Ukraine is approaching in one month’s time, I decided to apply for the Ukraine visa today. For Singapore passport holders, we can apply for the E-visa or we can also get it on arrival at one of the three airports – Kyiv Boryspil Airport, Kyiv International Airport (Zhuliany) and Odessa International Airport. …
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Ever wondered what happens in the rainforest at night? Take a walk in the wild, and uncover the stories and sensory treasures of nature with Rainforest Lumina. The first such experience in Southeast Asia, Rainforest Lumina is presented by the Singapore Zoo as part of its 45th anniversary celebrations. The lush, luminous world of the …
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For first time visitors to Krabi, Thailand, it is always a dilemma choosing where to stay, between Ao nang beach or Railay beach. Railay is known mainly for its great beaches and huge limestone cliffs. Visitors mainly come either for the beaches or for rock climbing. While connected to mainland Thailand, Railay is only accessible …
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Macau, also spelled Macao, is a tiny Chinese territory that is about 30 square kilometers in size. It is a fusion of East and West in lifestyles, architecture, and food. Known for its huge casinos and being the world’s top gambling city, it boasts some popular attractions for tourists to visit. Whether you are into …
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At the Pasar Bawah, the undercover market of Pekanbaru, baskets are piled ceiling high with the spices and other flavours that make up the local Padang cuisine famous to West Sumatra: ginger, galangal, turmeric, lemongrass, cassava chips, garlic, shallots, shrimp and chilli. Together, they spice up the most iconic dishes of masakan padang: rendang daging …
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While Chile’s exotic landscapes of Patagonia and the Atacama Desert tend to capture much of the world’s attention, the UNESCO World Heritage port city of Valparaiso is an under-the-radar gem. Situated on The Central coast just two hours west from the capital Santiago, the city’s poetically sloping streets of colourful, corrugated metal-sided houses are worth …
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PR508 Singapore to Manila Flight time: 3h 50min PR110 Manila to Guam Flight time: 3h 30min This is my first time flying with Philippine Airlines. When we reached the airport around two hours before the flight time, there was a long queue at the checkin counter, even for web checkin customers. Not wanting …
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Roam like a local Want to see the city through a local’s eyes? Take one of the many trishaws that fill the streets. Of course, a taxi is a much faster way to get around- but where’s the fun in that? Although trishaws have no meters, the rates are modest: prices start at 2000 kyat …
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A one-hour ferry ride across the Rio de la Plate from Buenos Aires and few hours’ drive from Montevideo, Colonia del Scaramento is a Uruguayan town stuck in time. Anchoring the city is the Barrio Historico, the original, irregular street plan built by the Portuguese that is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here, azulejo …
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When I told my friends that I was going to Guam for holiday, many of them gave me a blank look because they did not know where in the world is Guam. It is off the tourist path for Singaporeans, but definitely not for the hordes of Korean, Japanese and Taiwanese tourists that we saw …
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Construction cranes have become a constant in Mexico City a ultramodern office towers rise at a rapid rate, with restaurants, hotels and museums taking shape in their shadows. Amid the bustle, the Museo Soumaya – home to the art collection of Carlos Slim, one of the world’s wealthiest men – now ranks as the country’s …
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South Africa is the perfect mix-and-match destination. Culture, nature, romance and adventure – it’s all here, but with more diversity and quality than you will find practically anywhere else. Maybe you want to shop the top five markets in the country, sample the fare at the top five restaurants or see five of the most …
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“If you’re curious, London is an amazing place.” And curiosity can be top level. For the first-time visitor, the London bucket list might include a visit to a royal palace, shopping and a dash of culture. Perhaps a pot of tea. And a photo with a Beefeater. Think Buckingham Palace and the changing of the …
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The historic capital of Belgrade is a lush green city of culture nestled between two rivers, which provide the backdrop for many of the city’s key sights, and split the city up into the more attractive Old Belgrade and New Belgrade, defined by its post-war brutalist architecture. The city, which makes its three century long Ottoman …
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