backpacker – Travel with Mon

Haji Lane

Kampong Glam, Singapore Colorful art, people, and culture beamed through the crowded streets, showing off Singapore’s diversity in one frame. The combination of vibrant murals and exotic scents exuded a hint of excitement even before reaching the main street. Transportation Finding my way to Haji Lane wasn’t so difficult with Singapore’s budget friendly transportation system.Continue reading “Haji Lane”

Blue Lake & Desert

Bintan, Indonesia This jaw dropping photo is not photoshopped! Literally in the middle of nowhere, there is this beautiful blue lake and desert, far away from where the beaches and tourists are. After many bumpy dirt bike roads and confusing stops, this incredible view shocked me for a while. If you are in Bintan island,Continue reading “Blue Lake & Desert”

Canals of Amsterdam

Amsterdam, Netherlands Strolling through the canals of Amsterdam on one sunny day in May was a dream come true. I’ve envisioned walking around European cities for many years and finally I had a 12 hour transit in Amsterdam on my way back from Boston to Seoul. It was my very first European city and itContinue reading “Canals of Amsterdam”

Katara Cultural Village

Doha, Qatar Visiting a country so different from mine shocked me to the point where I ended up walking around almost gawking at everything (or everyone!). Katara Cultural Village displayed the beauty of Muslim culture through its marvelous architecture at sunset and had my jaw drop down even more. Although Doha was only a 24Continue reading “Katara Cultural Village”

White Beach

Moalboal, Cebu, Philippines Warm water, breezy beach, sandy toes are all waiting for you at White Beach in Moalboal! I had such a dreamy afternoon tanning at this clean and tranquil beach and enjoyed the pink sunset on the way back to my resort at Panagsama Beach. The main difference between Panagsama and White BeachContinue reading “White Beach”

Kawasan Falls

Moalboal, Cebu, Philippines The blue water from Kawasan Falls definitely has its special place in my travel memories from Cebu, Philippines. It is a must if you are in Moalboal, a 3-4 hour drive away from Cebu city. If you are into cliff diving, natural water slides and swings, a.k.a. canyoneering, Kawasan has so muchContinue reading “Kawasan Falls”