• Finland - food - hotel - Itinerary - Northern Europe - Sweden

    By Tour – Narvik, Kiruna, Rovaniemi Winter: The Finale (Days 8-10) Part 3/3

    If the first week of our Finland and Norway winter itinerary was all about adrenaline and chasing the Northern Lights, the final stretch was about slowing down, soaking in the incredible Arctic scenery, and enjoying some serious festive cheer even though we still travel long distance by bus and changes hotel daily. Day 8: Snowy Fjords and Narvik before going into Sweden We started day eight in Tromsø with a heavy breakfast of pancakes and warm omelets—essential fuel for another freezing day of exploration. Leaving the island city behind, we hit the road south towards the town of Narvik, Norway.…

  • Finland - food - hotel - Itinerary - Northern Europe - Norway

    By Tour – Kirkenes, Levi, Tromso Winter: The Finale (Day 4-7) Part 2/3

    After crossing the border into Norway for a freezing, unforgettable King Crab safari on Day 3, the second leg of our Arctic journey took us from tearing through the snow on engines and sleds to marveling at some of Norway’s most iconic winter architecture. Day 4: Kirkenes back to Finland Levi Day 4 was spent mostly on the road, it bring us from Kirkenes (Norway) back to Finland and we stopped at Levi for the night.Kirkenes is a quiet and peaceful town in the far northeastern norway, very close to the Russian border~ Even though theres limited things to do…

  • Finland - hotel - Itinerary - Northern Europe - Norway

    By Tour – Lapland Rovaniemi, Kakslauttanen resort, Kirkenes Winter (Day 1-3) Part 1/3

    We visited the hometown of Santa clause!! It has been always a dream to do so and i believe it is same for almost everyone else~~ This time, we travelled by a tour group booked via the travel fair, reason being is that, we are going there during the winter, and we are not really familiar with driving in a snowy country, additionally during the mid winter season, the daylight is quite short and it might be kind of difficult for us to drive in the snow and also in the dark. We are glad that we chose to travel…

  • Bangkok - Expenses - food - Free and Easy - hotel - Itinerary - Thailand

    Free & Easy – Bangkok in 4D3N with expenses

    Short on time but want to experience the absolute best of Thailand’s high-energy capital? This Bangkok 4D3N itinerary is tailor-made for weekend warriors who want to maximize a quick regional getaway without over-complicating the planning stage. We took a scoot afternoon flight from SIN to BKK, reached at about 4.45pm and booked a airport transfer via Klook to our hotel in Pratunam area. If possible do catch an earlier flight from SG so you will have a full day instead, Where to Stay: First Pride Hotel Bangkok Review (Pratunam) We stayed at First pride hotel in Pratunam area, it is…

  • Bali - Free and Easy - Indonesia - Itinerary

    Bali 3D2N Itinerary: Quick Weekend escape

    The Ultimate 3D2N Bali Itinerary Kuta Beach • Hard Rock Hotel • Tanah Lot • Ulun Danu Beratan Short on annual leave but still craving a Bali escape? This 3D2N Bali itinerary is built for exactly that — a fast-paced weekend getaway that covers beaches, temples, and a legendary hotel stay without wasting a single hour. To keep planning painless, we booked a customised Bali tour package from Singapore, which made the whole trip seamless from touchdown to takeoff. We caught a morning flight (around 9:00 AM) out of Singapore Changi Airport — in our experience, the best flight timing…

  • Expenses - Itinerary - Kota Kinabalu - Malaysia

    Kota Kinabalu Itinerary: 5 Days in Sabah + Budget Breakdown

    If you’re planning a trip to Sabah, this 5-day Kota Kinabalu itinerary covers everything from the Klias River firefly cruise on day one to sunset at Tanjong Aru Beach on the way home. Below is the full day-by-day route — city sights, highland farms, hidden coffee shops, and where we stayed each night — This itinerary is a more relaxed pace itinerary ! Kota Kinabalu 5-Day Itinerary Overview Kota Kinabalu — 5 Day Route Map a firefly-lit island escape KOTAKinabalu Sabah, Borneo · 5 Day Route South China Sea MT KINABALU 4,095m Kokol Hill Poring Klias River fireflies at dusk…

  • Free and Easy - Itinerary - Kota Kinabalu - Malaysia

    Free & Easy East Malaysia – 5D4N Kota Kinabalu’s City Sunsets to Kundasang Peaks (Self-Drive)

    Introducing my self planned travel guide to Sabah Kota Kinabalu!If you’re looking for a destination that perfectly balances vibrant city life, serene island vibes, and misty, cool highlands, Kota Kinabalu (KK) is the place to be. We recently spent 5 days and 4 nights exploring the best of Sabah, and the best decision we made was renting a car. Having the freedom to drive from the coastal streets of KK up to the majestic peaks of Kundasang allowed us to experience the island at our own pace. My Kota Kinabalu Itinerary Lets start with my Itinerary! Feel free to copy…

  • Expenses - Family Travel - food - Free and Easy - Itinerary - North East - Taipei - Taiwan

    Free & Easy Taiwan – 7D6N Part 3/3 Jiufen, Shifen, Taipei, May 2023

    Welcome to the grand finale of our 7D6N free and easy Taiwan adventure! For this final leg in May 2023, we transitioned from rural landscapes back toward Taipei, making a massive, cinematic day trip out of Taiwan’s most legendary mountain towns: Shifen and Jiufen. While you can take a combination of local trains and public buses from Taipei to reach the mountains, the winding roads are notoriously packed. We chose to hire a private driver for the day. It is an absolute game-changer—giving you seamless door-to-door comfort, zero queue times, and the complete freedom to explore at your own pace!…

  • Family Travel - food - Free and Easy - hotel - Hualien - Itinerary - Taiwan - Yilan

    Free & Easy Taiwan – 7D6N Part 2/3: Hualien to Yilan – Paragliding, Cliffs & Onsen (May 2023)

    Missed Part 1? Read our first leg covering Cingjing Farm and arriving in Hualien here. If Day 1 was about mountains and mist, Day 2 was all about the sea, cliffs, and everything in between. This was hands-down one of the most visually stunning days of our entire Taiwan trip — driving up the east coast with the Pacific Ocean on one side and sheer cliffs on the other, with a hot spring waiting at the end. Here’s exactly how our Hualien to Yilan day played out. Quick Overview Route Hualien → Qixingtan → Qingshui Cliff → Heping → Yilan…

  • Cingjing - Family Travel - food - Free and Easy - hotel - Hualien - Itinerary - Taichung - Taiwan

    Free & Easy Taiwan – 7D6N Part 1/3 Cingjing, Hualien, May 2023

    This will be another post about Taiwan.. And Yes, i visited Taiwan again in the same year.Let me share where we went this time .The weather was already quite warm as it is already end of spring.. so we decided to visit the mountainous area to enjoy the cold for abit. We played the Taiwan Lucky draw at the airport, first time winning NT5,000!Thanks Taiwan 😀 We went directly to Taichung by HSR after that.We stayed at Micro Hotel, right in the heart of Fengjia night market, one of Taichung’s most famous night market!It is really convenience, just a short…