100 Travel Stories
JUST GO!
Geylang is the second part of my “Let’s Go to Singapore!” series, following a short introduction to the Lion City.
The Red Light District
From Changi Airport, I took the MRT train to the Aljunied station, where I was welcomed by no fewer than 14 CCTV cameras!
My two-star hotel, Fragrance Hotel Ruby, is located in the middle of Geylang’s red-light district. After checking in, I went out to explore the neighbourhood.
An introduction to a series of posts exploring the island city-state of Singapore.
It was a quick decision to visit one of Asia’s top destinations. I booked my flight in Bangkok through AirAsia.com and chose the Fragrance Hotel Ruby, located in the heart of Singapore’s red-light district, Geylang.
I did some quick trip planning using the Frommer’s online guide, leaving the details to fate (or simply to whim).
For this five-day trip, I decided to skip checked baggage (which would have cost extra) and take only my backpack as carry-on luggage.
And, of course I left my chewing gum at home. Singapore has banned chewing gum since 1992!
Revamping some old stories from West Africa, with a hint of nostalgia and wanderlust.
The Longest Flight
The longest flight I ever took was from Bangkok to Banjul, the Gambia: 40 hours, with stops in Cairo (Egypt), Lagos (Nigeria) and Accra (Ghana).
Once I arrived in Africa, the adventure started!
Brisas Los Galeones
Galleone(s): sailing ship in use (especially by Spain) from the 15th through 17th centuries, originally as a warship, later for trade.
Brisa(s): A gentle to moderate wind.
A three stars resort with five stars service
Brisas Los Galeones is an intimate, adults-only all-inclusive resort set on top of a hill, overlooking the Carribean Sea and Sierra Maestra Mountains (two hours drive from Santiago de Cuba). With only 32 rooms and most of the guests being retired Canadians, the place is pretty quiet – except for the occasional goat bleats during the day and the beautiful Cuban music – performed by local jazz and salsa bands during the dinner time.
Welcome to Koh Lipe island, in the Andaman Sea, Thailand!
White sandy beaches and turquoise blue waters are an invitation for exploring and relaxing.
Take a photographic tour of this beautiful small island once inhabited by sea gypsies.
Three Days of Misadventures
What can go wrong when crossing the border overland between Thailand and Cambodia? Follow our 2016 Cambodia adventure and find out!
“There is no certainty; there is only adventure.” – Roberto Assagioli
“The beauty of the natural world lies in the details.” – Natalie Angier