“Look at the rain long enough, with no thoughts in your head, and you gradually feel your body falling loose, shaking free of the world of reality. Rain has the power to hypnotize” – Haruki Murakami, from the book South of the Border, West of the Sun Preparing for a trip can be daunting. There are … Continue reading “Green Season Allure: Travelling to Koh Samui”
Today’s generation calls for a more compact, time-constraint lifestyle. In this age, everyone is always in a hurry to do so many things in such a short span of time. Working while travelling, meeting while having lunch, or reading the newspaper while having breakfast are some of the normal things happening to those who like … Continue reading “Weekend Plan: Active and Fit”
Ask anyone who frequently travels, and they will say an island getaway is something anyone should just do. No excuses. If the opportunity presents itself, grab it! And if you have more time in your hands, then you have all the reasons to visit different beautiful destinations – from West to East, North down to … Continue reading “Island Getaways – Part 2”
They say there are significant events in life that are worth celebrating. These occasions are either life-changing or just bursting with love and happiness. If one would think about it, these are the celebrations that immediately comes into mind: birthdays, graduation, and weddings. Ah, weddings! The word itself is such a blissful thing to hear … Continue reading “Dream Weddings: Blissful Beginnings”
Life for Gary Fell always revolved around design and architecture, growing up surrounded by people who fostered his interest for creating tangible works of art. Who would have thought that this world-renowned architect first took a different path during his formative years? Following a standard academic route, Gary Fell took a degree in Philosophy. Luckily, … Continue reading “Samujana: An interview with Gary Fell”
In a country that has reached a billion mark on its population, how do you keep the morale of your citizens? With such a broad scope when it comes to the population, one country has devised a way to uplift the spirits of everyone. Meet China’s Golden Week. Just the term, ‘Golden Week’ will put … Continue reading “A Week of Holiday: China’s Golden Week”
KOH SAMUI, THAILAND – 24th May, 2018 – Samujana today announced that it has received a TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence. Now in its eighth year, the achievement celebrates hospitality businesses that have earned great traveler reviews on TripAdvisor over the past year. Certificate of Excellence recipients include accommodations, restaurants and attractions located all over the world that have continually … Continue reading “Samujana Awarded TripAdvisor® 2018 Certificate of Excellence”
The moment when you soak up under the warm sunshine and sip your favourite coco drink (or that Piña colada refreshment!), that’s the time you already know you are in vacation. But how will you know it’ll be an even amazing trip? When everything is beyond your expectation already – you have that freedom of … Continue reading “10 Things to See and Do in Koh Samui”
“There is a kind of magicness about going far away and then coming back all changed.” — Kate Douglas Wiggin The wonder of travelling is often seen afterwards. The well-rested glow, an enthusiastic aura, and the fervour to re-tell the adventures made. All of these and more are evidence that the life truly can change … Continue reading “The Ease of Travel: Australia to Koh Samui”
Admit it, there was less clutter to occupy our minds before technology arrived in our offices, schools, and homes. As they say, life was simpler back then. A game of basketball or football would be enough to keep the children entertained and healthy. Cooking was not instant, rather a particular way of showing that you … Continue reading “Of Wellness and Relaxation”
When the weather calls for something more refreshing, you immediately think of ways or things that will help lessen the sweltering conditions and cool you down. Most specially if one is exposed too long under a temperature that is 140°F or more. Though the numbers may change and there are other factors contributing to how … Continue reading “A Tea-rrific Way to Cool Down”
Koh Samui is a place that possesses an alluring appeal. Everyone is enchanted. One not need to explain, it’s palpable: there is nothing like a great vacation off an island where pristine waters, succulent food, and a warm welcome is ready anytime of the year. What is even lovelier is visiting this paradise that’s easily … Continue reading “Getting to Koh Samui (USM)”
Summer beckons us to relax, have fun, and let go of everything that confines you. Even for those living in tropical countries, this season is the perfect time to take a break from the usual routine that the city life offers. With this in mind, a lot of people would really take time to find … Continue reading “Non-negotiables to Island Life: Koh Samui Edition”
“L’amor che move il sole e l’altre stelle.” – The Divine Comedy Once the calendar hit February, there is one major theme that instantly pops up: Valentine’s Day. You can immediately sense if it is Valentine’s already: heart-shaped designs atop different establishments, red is the favourite colour choice, and there is the sudden promotion of … Continue reading “Meet me at Thailand: Best Valentines idea for all”
In a blink of an eye, its 2018 already. It is always such a surreal experience how – when at the moment we are the happiest – time flies by in a steadfast motion. If only there was an apparatus of some sort, designed to replay our cherished moments in real life. A wishful thinking … Continue reading “Island Getaways 2018 – Part 1”