Half-day at Penang’s Kek Lok Si Temple
Our hotel, though a bit away from Georgetown’s Armenian Street (two kilometers in Penang’s heat was too much to bear), was a short hop from the Komtar Bus Station. The … Continue reading
Sleeping in Airports? A Singapore Night Layover
Around two weeks ago, I found myself in an impromptu trip to Malaysia. The travel was so sudden that it caught me off-guard with soaring airline ticket prices, and worse, the … Continue reading
D.I.Y. Boracay and Antique: Itinerary and Expenses
The seemingly endless stream of tourists would forever distort prices in Boracay. Along with rise in fame came the surge in prices. Be forewarned, travelers. Beautiful as it may be, … Continue reading
Tibiao’s Kawa Hot Bath
Following our short island getaway, we headed to Tibiao, a nearby town famous for its river. On our way, we met a giant boulder of rock blocking the road after … Continue reading
Malalison Island: Antique’s Hidden Gem
Having just wrapped up our short stay in Boracay, we headed south of Panay Island to visit a less-explored destination: Antique. To be honest, I never expected much about the … Continue reading
Tiptoeing through Boracay’s Tourist Traps
Let me be honest, I can turn a blind eye on being scammed on a foreign place, but not in my own country. It feels so wrong to be taken advantage … Continue reading
Beyond Lazy Days: What to Do in Boracay
Boracay to me is an island great for just relaxing around the beach. No pressure. Just a dose of sun, sea and sand that’s perfect for the soul. But for … Continue reading
Boracay: Lazing around Puka Beach
There’s something about Puka Beach that conjures images of sheer relaxation. It is after all, Boracay’s best known secret, an alternative to the crowded White Beach. We hailed a tricycle … Continue reading
Boracay: Strolling along White Beach
I might have skipped the fury of summer’s heat by traveling abroad, but I surely missed one summer thing: going to the beach. I was never a beach lover, but … Continue reading
Things I Learned from Traveling across the United States
I never expected to explore the U.S. again, but I am happy that I did. A bittersweet feeling enveloped me as I boarded my plane in JFK — grateful for a … Continue reading
Back in Midtown: On Top of the Rock
Because it was still early, we took the subway to Midtown. It’s here in Midtown where a lot of Manhattan’s tourist attractions lie: the Empire State Building, Central Park, Times … Continue reading
Lower Manhattan: Civic Center and 9/11 Memorial
Many people would cringe when I say this, but I don’t like New York City. Not that I hate the mad rush, nor do I hate cities, it’s just that … Continue reading
Brooklyn’s Best: New York Pizza and Brooklyn Bridge
From Philadelphia, it was an easy 2-hour ride to New York City. It would be here where we’d catch the plane for a flight back home, ending our trip across America. … Continue reading
Walking around Baltimore’s Inner Harbor
It was just a weekend getaway, but a memorable one nonetheless. To be honest, this second visit to Baltimore made me appreciate the city in a deeper sense than seeing … Continue reading
Enjoying Spring at Longwood Gardens
“Oh, it’s just a time when families go out of town,” answered a relative I asked what the fuss the Memorial Day weekend brings. It was designed to commemorate the … Continue reading
Walking around Philadelphia
Six hours after leaving Rochester, we finally reached Philadelphia, our home on the east coast for the next couple of weeks. The city welcomed us with such warmth that I … Continue reading
Closer to Nature at Letchworth State Park
The beauty of going back to places you’ve once been to is the discovery of more places. I oncee read somewhere that the more you travel, the more you realize … Continue reading
Beyond Rochester: From Flying to Finger Lakes
The barren branches of trees were seemingly endless as we traveled from Chicago to Rochester. The car ride was long, but was almost uneventful except for a short stop in … Continue reading
Chicago: Blown away by the Windy City
As I was wandering around Wat Po in 2013, it suddenly dawned on me how fortunate I was. The far-fetched dream of visiting places outside the Philippines has become a … Continue reading
Enjoying the California Zephyr in Coach
Who wouldn’t want his own room in the sleeper car when you ride across America in the California Zephyr? Nobody. It’s one thing to see great views, but being comfortable … Continue reading
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