Staying at Sheraton Manila Hotel II
Early on, we knew that Day 2 would be a hectic one. It was, after all, the day of the main event: my friend’s wedding. We did not avail of … Continue reading
Staying in Sheraton Manila Hotel
Honestly, a staycation was something that never crossed my mind. To me, staying in hotels is part of travel, part of discovering something new away from home. But as a … Continue reading
Rediscovering QC: UP Diliman
Though I would love to go out and explore new places, the ongoing pandemic has put a tight restraint on that. Even if the restrictions have begun easing up, I … Continue reading
What to Do in Hanoi
To me, Hanoi wasn’t one of those capitals laden with tourist spots and must-see attractions. Initially, I thought that five days were more than enough to visit, with lots of … Continue reading
Hanoi: Exploring the Old Quarter
Hanoi’s Old Quarter was an assault on the senses. The banging of metal from the shop in front of our hotel played loudly along with the roaring motorcycles traversing the … Continue reading
Eating Our Way in Hanoi
Despite being geographically close to Vietnam, I couldn’t say that our neighbor had such tremendous influence on our cuisine. I didn’t grow up consuming vast amounts of pho or banh … Continue reading
Hanoi Day 4: Ancient House, Liu Riu and Egg Coffee
Coming from our short visit to the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Complex, we headed back to our favorite area in Hanoi, the Old Quarter. As a sucker for traditional old … Continue reading
Hanoi Night 3 & Day 4: Cha Ca Thang Long and Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
It was already night time by the time we returned to Hanoi from Ha Long, but it was time to enjoy another local favorite. Cha Ca Thang Long Cha Ca … Continue reading
Ha Long Bay: A Day Trip with Paradise Cruises
I poured in a lot of hours researching what the best day cruise for Ha Long Bay. I had to juggle a level of service I wanted with a price … Continue reading
Hanoi: Off to Ha Long Bay
Among the things to do in Hanoi, the only thing that beat roaming around the Old Quarter was having the same walk in the area early in the morning. Strolling … Continue reading
Hanoi Day 2: Old Quarter, Banh Mi and Coffee
From the Temple of Literature, it was an easy Grab ride to go back to my favorite area in Hanoi, the Old Quarter. After a quick stop at our hotel, … Continue reading
Hanoi Day 2: Temple of Literature
Armed with a ride-hailing app, I felt ready to leave the “walkable” confines of the Old Quarter to discover more of what Hanoi had to offer. We ventured out to … Continue reading
Hanoi Day 2: Pho Gia Truyen Bat Dan
It was an unexpected early start for us on our second day in Hanoi. It was still dark when we started treading towards another food institution in the Old Quarter. … Continue reading
Hanoi Day 1: Bun Cha Dac Kim and Hoan Kiem Lake
After checking into our hotel in the Old Quarter, we decided to grab some lunch before getting some rest. Though navigating Hanoi’s Old Quarter was tricky for first-timers like us, … Continue reading
First Time in Hanoi
The sun was just rising by the time we were to depart Don Muang Airport in Bangkok, and it was a little past ten in the morning by the time … Continue reading
Bangkok Day 3: Chatuchak Market and Terminal 21
The weekend had befallen in Bangkok, a lucky day I must say. It was time for the city’s biggest weekend market, the one situated in Chatuchak. It would be my … Continue reading
Bangkok Day 2: Khlong Toei Market, Pratunam and Ban Khun Mae
“What are we going to do today?” was the question my parents asked me over breakfast on our second day. We had no concrete plans on this trip, so between … Continue reading
Bangkok Day 1: Or Tor Kor, Yaowarat and Som Tam Nua
After having just landed in Bangkok, we continued our morning with a ride to Or Tor Kor Market. It was a market we enjoyed the previous year not only for … Continue reading
Back in Bangkok
It was still dark when our flight landed in Bangkok. I still couldn’t believe that we were here, merely over a year from our last visit. Our previous trip was … Continue reading
Takeaways from our Second Trip to Japan
While our 8-day trip to Japan was certainly longer than the average time we spend in Asian cities, it still left us sad as we said our goodbye. Japan has … Continue reading
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