QC Eats: Alba Restaurante Espanol
Our next food joint was something of a Tomas Morato classic, Alba Restaurante Español. Since we wanted to have some paella, we called the restaurant while we were on the … Continue reading
QC Eats: Behrouz Persian Cuisine
A craving for Middle Eastern cuisine led us to our next food venue. Unfortunately, the restaurant we were planning to dine at had closed, but the staff at the hotel … Continue reading
QC Eats: Meat Depot
“I want steak” were Mr. B’s exact words. I knew we couldn’t afford a proper steakhouse on an ordinary day, but it was difficult not to yield to his sudden … Continue reading
QC Eats: Cyma Greek Taverna
Admittedly, it had been a while since we last dined at Cyma. Their lamb gyros was my personal favorite, but over the years, their prices just kept climbing (I know, … Continue reading
QC Eats: SGD Coffee Bodega
Mr. B and I often get some coffee after our weekend morning walk around the university. Skipping our usual coffee joint, we opted to drop by one of Maginhawa’s coffee … Continue reading
Ha Long Bay: A Day Trip with Paradise Cruises
I poured in a lot of hours researching what the best day cruise for Ha Long Bay. I had to juggle a level of service I wanted with a price … Continue reading
Hanoi: Off to Ha Long Bay
Among the things to do in Hanoi, the only thing that beat roaming around the Old Quarter was having the same walk in the area early in the morning. Strolling … Continue reading
Hanoi Day 2: Old Quarter, Banh Mi and Coffee
From the Temple of Literature, it was an easy Grab ride to go back to my favorite area in Hanoi, the Old Quarter. After a quick stop at our hotel, … Continue reading
Hanoi Day 2: Temple of Literature
Armed with a ride-hailing app, I felt ready to leave the “walkable” confines of the Old Quarter to discover more of what Hanoi had to offer. We ventured out to … Continue reading
Hanoi Day 2: Pho Gia Truyen Bat Dan
It was an unexpected early start for us on our second day in Hanoi. It was still dark when we started treading towards another food institution in the Old Quarter. … Continue reading
Hanoi Day 1: Bun Cha Dac Kim and Hoan Kiem Lake
After checking into our hotel in the Old Quarter, we decided to grab some lunch before getting some rest. Though navigating Hanoi’s Old Quarter was tricky for first-timers like us, … Continue reading
First Time in Hanoi
The sun was just rising by the time we were to depart Don Muang Airport in Bangkok, and it was a little past ten in the morning by the time … Continue reading
Bangkok Day 3: Chatuchak Market and Terminal 21
The weekend had befallen in Bangkok, a lucky day I must say. It was time for the city’s biggest weekend market, the one situated in Chatuchak. It would be my … Continue reading
Bangkok Day 2: Khlong Toei Market, Pratunam and Ban Khun Mae
“What are we going to do today?” was the question my parents asked me over breakfast on our second day. We had no concrete plans on this trip, so between … Continue reading
Back in Bangkok
It was still dark when our flight landed in Bangkok. I still couldn’t believe that we were here, merely over a year from our last visit. Our previous trip was … Continue reading
Takeaways from our Second Trip to Japan
While our 8-day trip to Japan was certainly longer than the average time we spend in Asian cities, it still left us sad as we said our goodbye. Japan has … Continue reading
D.I.Y. Japan: A 7-Day Itinerary in and around Kyoto
As with most of our travels, it all started with a seat sale. The heavily discounted airline tickets prompted us to return to one of our most beloved countries, and … Continue reading
Giro-Giro Hitoshina: My First Kaiseki Ryori Experience
The dark streets leading up to Giro Giro Hitoshina were enough to dispel most of my excitement for the meal ahead. Though I knew that Japan was safe, there was … Continue reading
Kyoto: A Second Glimpse at Kinkakuji
It was too late when I learned that the G20 Summit was to be held in Osaka, and our schedule suffered greatly as we avoided the city during this period. … Continue reading
Wakkoqu: A Kobe Beef Experience
Although it was a short ride from Kyoto to Kobe, we were rushing a bit to get to our destination. We had a lunch reservation at Wakkoqu ANA Hotel at … Continue reading
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