London Day 2: Westminster Abbey and National Gallery
From where we stayed, a bus change was needed to get to our morning destination, the Westminster Abbey. Trafalgar Square was eerily quiet at that early time of day. Pigeons … Continue reading
London Day 1: St. Paul’s Cathedral and Tate Modern
A mere hour’s train ride away from Cambridge, London could have been the perfect day trip, yet doing so would not give justice to this vibrant, historic city. We spent … Continue reading
Cambridge: A Charming University Town
Six hours from the time we first set foot in the UK, we reached Cambridge. It was almost a 3-hour bus ride from Heathrow, and it was already the middle … Continue reading
My First Time in Europe
I spent years daydreaming about my first trip to Europe. Will it be France or Italy, I kept asking myself. The answer? Neither. When my brother left for the UK … 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
Eating around Roxas City
No trip to Roxas would be complete without sampling its array of seafood. After all, it is dubbed as the Seafood Capital of the Philippines. There is no better area … 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
Food Tripping in Iloilo
No trip in Iloilo would be complete without sampling its array of Ilonggo dishes. Our time was short, but we got to sample some of their best dishes. Batchoy from … 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
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
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
Georgetown, Penang: Art around Armenian Street
The sun was blazing hot when we were finally ready to explore the heart of historical Georgetown, the capital of Penang. Rows of centuries-old shophouses filled the streets, while a … 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
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
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