Japan - where sights, sounds, tastes and smells all come together to create an experience that keeps one coming back again and again.

Some of the spots and independent establishments/small businesses that give Singapore that little more soul.

Beyond yellow trams and egg tarts, here are a few observations and impressions from a short trip to Portugal back in July.

We want to protect what we love. So if we want kids to grow up caring for the environment, that has to start from a place of love, and a sense of wonder and appreciation for all that nature has to give.

A great reminder that perhaps this is why we travel and why we should continue supporting small locally run businesses that value sustainability, provenance and the environment.

A guide to campervan travel (with kids) in New Zealand

Observations from a month-long campervan trip with 4-year olds.

If you’re looking for a place with a vibrant nightlife, or lots of shopping, or one that’s bustling with activities, this probably isn’t it. But go to Onomichi if you want to experience a small town in Japan, eat good food, and even better, embark on that scenic cycling route across the Seto Island Sea.

If you’re a fan of Japanese denim, this might be a good place to check out for your Made in Japan denim fix, with nearby Kojima being the birthplace of the first Japanese jeans.

Karuizawa is a very idyllic mountain resort area 1-hour by bullet train from Tokyo, and traditionally known as a summer retreat for the imperial family. Here are a just a handful of recommendations on where to eat and what to do should you plan to visit in future.

Once in a while (usually when Erwin’s 30,000 feet high), he’ll pen down his thoughts on parenting. Here he draws the parallels of his two roles (at home and at work).

a little impression of this charming little cobblestoned seaside town in Istria, Croatia.

Went there for one reason: the hometown of Kings of Convenience.

A great spot for enjoying both the mountain and the sea.

Kanazawa, an understated destination located on the west coast of Japan, was the birthplace of the Zen philosopher, D.T. Suzuki and it is here where one can experience the museum dedicated to his philosophy.

Parenting truths.