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“All journeys have secret destinations of which the traveler is unaware.” – Martin Buber

Wandering around Singapore’s Kampong Glam

Singapore’s Kampong Glam might be tiny, but it packs a punch. This Malay neighborhood might be the smallest one I visited during the trip, yet it certainly had a charm of … Continue reading

June 30, 2017 · Leave a comment

Exploring Singapore’s Chinatown

Following my Michelin-starred gastronomic adventure, I sought out to see more of Singapore’s Chinatown. I roamed around the nearby streets, mostly rows of shophouses. It was the most populous neighborhood … Continue reading

May 11, 2017 · Leave a comment

Singapore: Walking around Little India

Tired of trying to keep myself dry, I braved the rain and took my time wandering around Little India. From Little India Arcade, I crossed Serangoon Road and walked along the … Continue reading

February 28, 2017 · Leave a comment

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

February 26, 2017 · Leave a comment

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

November 28, 2016 · Leave a comment

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

August 31, 2016 · Leave a comment

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

August 28, 2016 · Leave a comment

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

August 21, 2016 · 4 Comments

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

July 31, 2016 · Leave a comment

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

June 5, 2016 · Leave a comment

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

May 29, 2016 · 1 Comment

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

May 22, 2016 · Leave a comment

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

May 1, 2016 · 4 Comments

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

April 17, 2016 · Leave a comment

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

April 10, 2016 · Leave a comment

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

April 3, 2016 · 1 Comment

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

March 27, 2016 · 1 Comment

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

March 9, 2016 · Leave a comment

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

September 16, 2015 · 2 Comments

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

August 16, 2015 · Leave a comment