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It has been 4 years since I added a new province to my list, owing to the pandemic and the reluctance to travel from Pangasinan for a flight to unexplored territories. Catanduanes captivates with its pristine beaches, lush jungles, and welcoming locals, offering a retreat from bustling city life. Its untouched charm preserves a genuine…
Brussels is the beautiful capital city of Belgium, known for being the nation’s political and commercial hub. In recent years, however, the city has gradually emerged as a cultural hotspot and a top tourist destination in Europe. Home to some world-class museums, fine dining institutions, impressive Art Nouveau architecture, and plenty of other gems, Brussels…
A Laos immigration officer laughing at my name for no reason kicked off my Laos experience. This country is part of my 100-day backpacking trip in Southeast Asia and it really was a laidback and fun stop. If flights to Laos from Manila are more accessible, I’d probably find myself in this country more often….
If there’s one reason why Filipinos travel to Japan or South Korea, it’s because of snow. The Philippines has no winter season making it a dream for everyone to experience the cold and freezing weather. With a flight booked to Japan during the first week of December, I decided to fly to Hokkaido. The 2-week…
If there’s one destination in Malaysia that I’ve never planned to visit, it would be Kota Kinabalu. It’s proximity to the Philippines make me ditched it on my travel list. But my urge to see Brunei forced me to include this Malaysian city on my itinerary. To my surprise, the activities available are truly endless…
Masbate was a travel goal when I was based in Cebu due to its proximity to the province. However, flight route to the Rodeo Capital from the queen city of the south was put off and taking the overnight ferry is a hassle. Until I went back to Manila and snatched a direct flight to…
Southern Thailand, usually called by travelers as the islands, is on Kra Isthmus, the narrowest section of the Malay Peninsula. This part of Thailand is between the Andaman Sea on the west and the Gulf of Thailand on the other side. Southern Thailand has tons of island destinations but prominent ones are Phuket and Krabi. Luxury…
Myanmar was never on my list when I started to plan for overseas trips in the early days of my travels. But a picture of Bagan convinced me that Myanmar has a rich history and an interesting culture worth to be discovered. Of the ten countries in Southeast Asia, it has the most intriguing story….
If not for Yi Peng Festival, the famous lantern festival of Northern Thailand, I wouldn’t make myself to Chiang Mai. The simultaneous release of lanterns to the horizon creates a dreamlike scene based on the photos I see online. When I found out that the festival is within my first Indochina trip, I ensured to…
Travelers visit Penang Island because of its food. Most Malaysians I’ve met on the road mentioned that Penang is the food capital of Malaysia. But the wall and street arts of the historic town of Georgetown add a worthy time to your stay on the island. Penang Island is part of the Malaysian state Penang…