6 Oft-Forgotten Travel Essentials

1. Scissors For obvious reasons, these should go into your check-in luggage but the power of the humble scissors should not be underestimated. Whether dealing with loose threads or stubborn packaging (don’t you hate those damn plastic tags that bind 2 socks together?), a small pair of scissors presents a myriad of uses and is… Read More

7 Tips to Booking Cheaper Flights

1. Time your flight purchase This is the most frequently asked question we get at Curated Travel – how long before our trip should we book our flight? Our advice is 9 months to a year in advance, if you are travelling to a tourist hot spot in peak season e.g. New York over Christmas… Read More

6 Inexpensive European Cities Worth Visiting

Many a budget traveller dismiss Europe as being too expensive a continent to even consider visiting. Sure, room rates may be astronomical in cities like London and Geneva, and eating out in Paris and Venice will make you reconsider that starvation diet, but you would be surprised at how much of Europe you can see… Read More

Essaouira, Morocco

The HBO fantasy TV series, Game of Thrones, may be loved and hated in equal measures for their plot twists and unsympathetic killing off of beloved characters, but what everyone can agree on is that the producers always select the most spectacular sites to film this hit show. Fans may mourn the end of Season… Read More

6 Honeymoon Destinations

Sure, Paris is the city for lovers and Greece has stunning sunsets that newlyweds can admire in awe together. However, for those looking for a less-trodden holiday for their honeymoon (or second or third or even annual honeymoon, lucky you!), read on for our 6 picks of romantic hot spots around the world: 1. South… Read More

Race Across The Sahara

These days, combining vacations with marathons like the Tokyo Marathon or the Gold Coast Airport Marathon is growing in popularity with adventure travellers. However, there are marathons… and then there are Ultra-marathons. Singaporean Ian Lye, aged 35, and his team-mate have just completed one of these Ultra-marathons – the Marathon des Sables (MdS), ranked by… Read More

Palio di Siena

The Palio di Siena, or Il Palio as more commonly known, is the most famous event held in Siena, Italy. Sienese all year round await with much excitement this 90-second horse race around the Piazza del Campo. The race has roots tracing back to medieval times but it was first run with horses in 1644.… Read More

6 Kid-Friendly Destinations for the June Holidays

The June school holidays are fast approaching but if you have yet to book your family trip, fret not as Curated Travel recommends 6 holiday destinations with hands-on activities, inspiring history and/or an animal or two to keep your children entertained and propel you to parent superstardom, at least in their eyes. 1. Ningaloo Reef,… Read More