Author - Debbie Lim

Conquering Mt Kinabalu

June 21, 2016

Look at little ol’ me standing there amongst the clouds on top of the tallest mountain in Borneo. This is definitely one of the most physically and mentally challenging activity I’ve ever endured. Never have I been so exhausted and tested so much in my life. I knew it was going to be tough but did not expect the tremendous obstacles near the end when everything seem so near yet i knew it was still so far away. This photo was taken during our descent which was an equally arduous part of the trip. Also it’s a beautiful photo of...

Part 3 How To Find A Good Deal On Airbnb

April 26, 2016

Debbie Lim

Travel advice

Final chapter to my 3 part tips on Airbnb. So we just got back from San Francisco, which is the birthplace for Airbnb, and of course we decided to stay in another airbnb apartment. As the birthplace of San Francisco, we were spoiled with abundance of accommodation choices in every corner of the city depending on the budget. The Airbnb units in this city are considerably cheaper than renting a hotel room as San Francisco is one of the top 3 most expensive places to live in the US. What impressed us the most was that most of the Airbnb hosts...

Part 2 – How To Find A Good Host On Airbnb

April 25, 2016

Debbie Lim

Travel advice

Aside from finding a good room and location for your stay, finding a good host will make or break your holiday. This especially true if you are sharing the place with your host. If you are going to share a place with a host, you want to live with someone who is accommodating, flexible and nice. Someone who will respect your privacy, someone approachable and happy to share tips of their city with you. A few tips to find the perfect host…. Start by messaging them. Review their room/unit for rent, and strike up a conversation about anything at...