Josie Wanders Blog

Where to Eat Kaya Toast in Singapore: 9 Places I’ve Tried

A breakfast set with two soft-boiled eggs, toast, and a cup of coffee on a white table, served on red plates in a casual dining setting.

There are some things I do almost every time I arrive in Singapore, and one …

Which Mandai Wildlife Park Should You Visit? I Tried All Five

A tiger walks behind a chain-link fence in an outdoor enclosure, partially obscured by green plants in the foreground.

Singapore’s Mandai Wildlife Reserve is home to five wildlife parks – Singapore Zoo, Night Safari, …

Free Things to Do in Tokyo

A large black maneki-neko (beckoning cat) statue sits on a stone plinth in front of a traditional wooden Japanese gate surrounded by trees.

Japan is not one of those cheap budget-friendly Asian countries – things here are a …

Tokyo Free Walking Tours: 3 Tours I Tried and Recommend

Main hall of Senso-ji Temple in Tokyo glowing red under night lights, with crowds of visitors and the pagoda visible in the background.

One of my favourite things to do when I arrive in a new city is …

Singapore Hawker Centres You Should Try

Grilled meat skewers on an orange plate with sliced cucumbers, served with dipping sauces and side dishes on a table.

The Singapore hawker centres are one of the unique and iconic parts of this Southeast …

European Churches Worth Visiting

Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris on a sunny day, with people gathered in the plaza and pigeons on the ground.

I’m not religious, but somehow I always seem to find myself walking into churches when …

Making the Most of Singapore in the Rain

Foggy view of a garden with modern domed structures and lush greenery, partially obscured by mist. Pink flowers are visible in the foreground.

Singapore’s location on the Equator makes for a year-round tropical climate, with rain possible on …

Noumea Without a Tour

A sandy beach with palm trees, people swimming and walking along the shore, and parked cars in the background under a cloudy sky.

I originally wrote this as a Facebook post, but so many people commented saying how …

P&O Pacific Adventure Cruise Review

Cruise ship docked at a sunny harbor, with Sydney Harbour Bridge in the background and people walking along the waterfront.

I debated whether to bother doing a cruise review since P&O won’t exist as of …

5 Day Singapore Itinerary

A display of dark red, round Chinese lanterns adorned with gold characters, hanging outside a colorful shophouse. A red decorative knot with intricate designs is also part of the display, while the backdrop features teal shutters and mustard-yellow trim on the historic building. For 5 day Singapore Itinerary

Welcome to this 5 day Singapore itinerary, where we’ll pack your trip with all the must-see …