Bangkok: Some Practical Insights
I guess the ease of traveling to a certain destination over and over is the sense of familiarity it breeds. Though I cannot say that everything came easy, it certainly … Continue reading
Rediscovering Ayutthaya
Our visit to Bang Pa-in was short, but it was already almost lunch time by the time we arrived in Ayutthaya. Lunch first, and there was only one thing in … Continue reading
Revisiting Bang Pa-In Palace
I remember Bang Pa-In Palace fondly from the trip I had with my friends back in 2013. Though it was not the most extravagant Thai royal residence I had visited, … Continue reading
Visiting Jim Thompson House Museum
It’s been some time since our temple run tour in Bangkok, but I still couldn’t convince my parents in visiting yet another temple. Apart from food and shopping, there was … Continue reading
Bangkok Food: Or Tor Kor Market
Apart from tasting Thailand’s best quality fruits, I had an ulterior motive in visiting Or Tor Kor Market. The cooked food from their food court was also well-spoken of. The … Continue reading
Bangkok’s Or Tor Kor Market
Our early departure from Manila meant that we got in Bangkok by mid-morning. We even took the train instead of the usual taxi from the airport, as we wanted to … Continue reading
Bangkok: A Return
While many people fall head over heels in love with Bangkok right away, I was one of the exceptions. Sure, I was fascinated by the grandeur of its temples and … Continue reading
UK: Food, Goods and Autumn Leaves
It was time to say goodbye. Four weeks in the UK flew by too fast, but for most of the time during our final week, we spent our time idly … Continue reading
Oxford: Hop-on, Hop-off Bus and Gloucester Green Market
Following our short stint in Scotland, we were ready for another trip outside Cambridge. This time, it was this town’s academic rival: Oxford. Even at Parker’s Piece, the beginning point … Continue reading
Edinburgh: Saying Goodbye
Following our day trip to the Scottish Highlands, we opted to take it easy the next day. Later that afternoon, we were well on our way back to Cambridge. Before … Continue reading
Scottish Highlands Day Trip: Glen Coe
Leaving the relatively busy town of Oban, we were headed to the main event: the mountains of Scotland. Though we were able to glimpse a few mountains here and there … Continue reading
Scottish Highlands Day Trip: Oban
Departing Loch Awe, we were finally on our way to Oban, the seafood capital of Scotland. Though still not a very big city, this was by far the largest town … Continue reading
Scottish Highlands Day Trip: Inveraray and Loch Awe
As we departed the village of Luss, the gloomy weather turned for the worse. Raindrops had begun hitting our windows, obstructing the views of the lakes and the villages surrounding … Continue reading
Scottish Highlands Day Trip: Luss
We left the waking city of Glasgow and entered into motorway before finally heading to our first destination of the day. Contrary to the schedule, our guide decided to do … Continue reading
Scotland: Edinburgh Eats
Apart from the magic of Edinburgh’s architecture, it was their food that charmed me. Quite frankly, I was not familiar with Scottish cuisine prior to our arrival in the UK. … Continue reading
Scotland: Edinburgh Castle
Having previously visited the Tower of London, I did not really expect much of our visit to Edinburgh Castle. After all, what could have set it apart from the other … Continue reading
Edinburgh: Walking around the Royal Mile
Upon exiting Edinburgh Waverley, we were greeted by rows of old stone buildings. All of us agreed that looking at that view reminded us that we were, in fact, in … Continue reading
London Day 8: Leaving the Capital
All good things must come to an end. I woke up and stared at the quiet traffic passing below the apartment building. This was our final day in London. The … Continue reading
London Day 6: Kew Gardens and Les Miserables
On this day we celebrated my father’s birthday, so we did not want to pack too many places or sights to see. We spent a fair chunk of the day … Continue reading
London Day 5: British Museum and Covent Garden
After exploring other portions of Great Britain, we were back in London in no time. On this occasion, we were fortunate to base ourselves at the edge of West End. … Continue reading
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