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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Tummy Travel: Reading Terminal Market
What the heck are we going to do in Reading Terminal? It was the very thought that raced through my mind the first time I heard about the place. My … Continue reading
My Favorite Experiences in San Francisco
San Francisco has thousands of things to do and a few great places to explore. From its beautiful waters and hilly cityscape, and from great food scene to the contemporary … Continue reading
Arts and Eats in The Mission
I could not complete my tales about San Francisco without paying tribute to the Mission District. It was here, after all, where my family and I stayed the longest while in the … Continue reading
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