A Damp Morning in Singapore’s Little India
Rain, rain, go away. The streets were wet. Locals were clutching on to their umbrellas. It was my first neighborhood exploration day, yet the weather wasn’t exactly cooperating. I checked … Continue reading
Singapore: Third Time’s A Charm
It’s been more than a month since I got back from a week-long trip to Singapore. My sunburn has faded; the extreme pain in my left heel had been gone. But, my … Continue reading
D.I.Y. Iloilo, Guimaras and Roxas: Itinerary and Expenses
The cities of Iloilo and Roxas were both memorable, not by the sheer beauty of these places, but by the kindness and generosity of their people. In Iloilo, locals were … Continue reading
A Heritage Walk around Roxas City
From the moment we set foot on the town center, it became clear to us how tiny Roxas City’s historic district was. The jeep dropped us off at the Provincial … Continue reading
Travel Tales: On the Road to Roxas City
We were truly spoiled in Iloilo – an endless array of food to try, a very convenient public transport system and a great mix of small town, big city feel. … Continue reading
Walking around Jaro, Iloilo
After spending the morning side tripping to Miag-ao, it was time to spend the rest of our day in the city of Iloilo itself. There was only one place I … Continue reading
Miag-ao: A Side Trip from Iloilo
Of all the must-see attractions in Iloilo, it was Miag-ao that topped the list. After all, it is one of the four baroque churches in the Philippines hailed together as … Continue reading
Captivated by Iloilo’s Charm
It took me three flight reservations before I finally set foot in Iloilo. I got sick on my first attempt and had to attend a funeral on the second. If … Continue reading
Climbing Mt. Ulap
Rested from the previous day’s lazy exploration, we hailed a jeepney from the place we were staying at near Lourdes Grotto to Burnham Park. From there, we walked a few … Continue reading
Another 24 Hours in Baguio City
The sun was beginning to rise as the bus slowly drove through the winding roads of Marcos Highway. It was still very early, and yet we were here, almost, in … Continue reading
D.I.Y. Sorsogon and Albay: Itinerary and Expenses
Our trip to Bicol might have been less than stellar, thanks to the seemingly unending showers, but it was still a great chance to get together with friends. For those … Continue reading
Chasing Mayon Volcano
Our past two days in Bicol had been exceptionally rainy, but the pouring of rain finally subsided on our last day. The sky was still overcast, but we were on … Continue reading
Rainy Bicol: Spelunking and Food Tripping in Albay
I used to think that I was a lucky traveler, at least weather-wise. I would leave rainy Manila only to find myself in sunny Cebu. Or I could spend summer days … Continue reading
Road Tripping in Sorsogon
One late February Friday, my friends and I started on yet another journey. This time, down south, literally. We were to hit the southernmost province of mainland Luzon: Sorsogon. It … Continue reading
D.I.Y. Malaysia: Itinerary and Expenses (Penang, Melaka and KL)
My trip to Malaysia might have been short, but it was sweet. I was able to explore the heritage cities of Penang and Melaka, and to have a short visit … Continue reading
Best of KL: Merdeka Square and Petronas Twin Towers
Our trip to KL was pretty uneventful. The ride was smooth; that Delima bus was awesome. But by the time we pulled into the city’s tollgate, raindrops appeared on my … Continue reading
A Morning in Melaka: The Perfect Time to Explore
I was feeling let down by Melaka on my first day – the tourist crowd and the raging car traffic was too much too bear. I felt as though I … Continue reading
Melaka Heritage: Shophouses and Red Buildings
In an ideal scenario, Melaka and Penang should be done in separate trips, knowing how geographically opposite they are. But, we were greedy; we wanted both in one so we … Continue reading
Eat Street: Penang Indulgence
But really, what is Penang without the food? You can’t go to Penang and not sample their street food. Yes, it has become a little touristy, but it’s still a … Continue reading
Penang Heritage: Temples, Mosques and Clan Houses
Following our morning trip to Bukit Bendera, we headed back to Georgetown to see more of the city. It was darn too hot to walk, unfortunately, so we opted to … Continue reading
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