Exploring Tonle Sap Lake
TONLE SAP LAKE: A GLIMPSE INTO CAMBODIA’S UNIQUE FLOATING VILLAGES Tonle Sap Lake is known to be the largest freshwater lake in Southeast...
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ShuTravelDiary
Oct 292 min read
Review of Phare Circus, Siem Reap, Cambodia
A MUST-SEE EXPERIENCE IN CAMBODIA When I first heard about the Phare Circus in Siem Reap, Cambodia, I was thinking more of acrobatics and...
ShuTravelDiary
Sep 212 min read
Review of Riverside Night Market, Siem Reap
RIVERSIDE NIGHT MARKET: A GLIMPSE INTO SIEM REAP’S EVENING CULTURE While Siem Reap is best known for its iconic temples, its vibrant...
ShuTravelDiary
Sep 213 min read
Review of Senteurs d'Angkor, Siem Reap
SENTEURS D’ANGKOR BOTANIC GARDEN The focus of my trip to Siem Reap, Cambodia, was to volunteer at a local primary school. However, I had...
ShuTravelDiary
Sep 1311 min read
Chengdu Day 4: Wenshu Monastery, Du Fu Thatched Cottage, Huanhua Xi Park, Manhua Manor & People's Park Heming Teahouse
16 March 2024 WENSHU MONASTERY My first destination of the day was Wenshu Monastery (文殊院), a serene sanctuary amidst the hustle and...
ShuTravelDiary
Aug 119 min read
Chengdu Day 3: Mount Qingcheng, Dujiangyan and Kuanzhai Alley
15 March 2024 MOUNT QINGCHENG Nestled in the lush landscapes of Chengdu, Mount Qingcheng (青城山) stands as a serene sanctuary and a cradle...
ShuTravelDiary
Aug 36 min read
Chengdu Day 2: A Guide to Visiting Hua Hua at Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
14 March 2024 VISITING THE CUTE PANDAS AT CHENGDU RESEARCH BASE OF GIANT PANDA BREEDING (成都大熊猫繁殖研究基地) Today marked the highlight of my...
ShuTravelDiary
Jun 236 min read
Chengdu Day 1: Taikoo Li, Chunxi Road, Wuhou Ci & Jinli Street
13 March 2024 TAIKOO LI: A BLEND OF MODERN AND TRADITIONAL CHARM Taikoo Li (太古里) is a vibrant shopping street brimming with high-end...
ShuTravelDiary
Jun 201 min read
Review: The Temple House, Chengdu
During my visit to Chengdu, I stayed at The Temple House, conveniently located on Taikoo Li Street, near many popular attractions....
ShuTravelDiary
May 267 min read
Essential Apps for Exploring China
TRAVELLING SOLO IN CHINA In March, I embarked on my first solo trip to China, visiting Chengdu. As a first-time solo traveller in China,...
ShuTravelDiary
Apr 145 min read
Taiwan Day 8: Radium Kagaya International Hotel & A Guide to Beitou
18 - 19 Dec 2023 RADIUM KAGAYA INTERNATIONAL HOTEL After my day at Alishan, I boarded the Taiwan High Speed Rail from Chiayi back to...
ShuTravelDiary
Apr 134 min read
Taiwan Day 7: Sunrise at Alishan & Eryanping Trail
18 Dec 2023 SUNRISE AT MT. OGASAWARA VIEWING LOT Watching the sunrise at Alishan was a breathtaking experience that left me in awe of...
ShuTravelDiary
Apr 83 min read
Taiwan Day 6: Alishan National Forest Recreation Area
17 Dec 2023 In the morning, I took the shuttle bus provided by the hotel to Alishan National Forest Recreation Area. As Alishan's...
ShuTravelDiary
Jan 275 min read
Taiwan Day 4: Hualien Whale Watching Experience & Jiufen Old Street’s Charm
15 Dec 2023 WHALE WATCHING EXPERIENCE Early in the morning at 10 am, I set off on a boat to in hope to witness the majestic whales. You...
ShuTravelDiary
Dec 31, 20236 min read
Taiwan Day 3: A Guide to Navigating Taroko National Park
14 December 2023 TAROKO NATIONAL PARK This is the part of Hualien that I look forward to most! Taroko Gorge’s scenery is genuinely...
ShuTravelDiary
Dec 27, 20234 min read
Taiwan Day 2: TRA Express Trains, Hualien, Lakeshore Hotel Taroko & Dongdamen Night Market
13 December 2023 I leisurely explored the Ximending shopping district in the morning before checking out of the hotel. Then it’s time to...
ShuTravelDiary
Dec 26, 20234 min read
Taiwan Day 1: A Guide to Getting Around Taiwan, Suz Hotel, Taipei 101 & Huaxi Street Night Market
12 Dec 2023 THE EASYCARD Upon touchdown at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, I went to pick up the EasyCard, which I had purchased...
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