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Isla de Gigantes is a prime island destination in Northern Iloilo. Roxas Airport, on the other hand, is just around 1.5-hour away from the destination. During a seat sale, I booked a flight to Roxas without any plans. When I found out its proximity to Isla de Gigantes, I immediately drafted our itinerary. Next thing…
Metro Cebu, surprisingly, is twice the size of Metro Manila in terms of area. The urban center of Cebu includes the cities of Carcar, Danao, Lapu-Lapu, Mandaue, Naga, Talisay, and Cebu City. While foreign tourists prefer the extreme ends of the province for outdoor activities, local tourists visiting Cebu for the first time usually stay…
A midnight flight from Manila forced us to stay all night that resulted in a sleepy arrival in Tan Son Nhat Airport. Early morning arrival in Park Hyatt Saigon was not an issue because we were allowed to check-in, thanks to a non-fully booked day. Around 4 in the morning, when we decided to call…
Boracay traffic really bothered me on my last visit to the famous island in the country. I wanted to leave Station 2 immediately after I arrived on the most crowded area of the island. Savoy Hotel Boracay has its hourly shuttle picking up and dropping off guests at D’Mall. The cool temperature of the vehicle…
When we stayed in Zuzuni Boutique Hotel, we heard from the staff that the management will be opening another property. Zuzuni is perfectly situated along the main beach and the new one will be in a different location. This time, to provide a more serene surrounding sans the crowd and beach parties, it will be…
When I worked in Manila several years back, I rented an apartment in Makati but away from the Central Business District. The only place I know is the Ayala Avenue strip because of the shopping malls, business offices, and the Ayala Triangle. Beyond that, I had no time exploring the tiny alleys of the city….
Thailand is a traveler’s haven. Go to any part of the country and you can meet backpackers and other types of travelers, all-year round. This means that you’ll need to deal with the crowd, chaotic streets, and jam-packed restaurants. If you’re looking for a place to move away from these stressful scenes, make a visit…
Pantai Cenang area was the first target in finding a place to stay in Langkawi. It’s accessible to the beach and an entire strip of commercial establishments like restaurants, convenience stores, and duty-free shops. However, circumstances brought me to Lavigo Resort, a serene resort located just a 5-minute drive from the airport. For a traveler…
Container concept is currently creating a buzz when it comes to hotel accommodation. Container Hotel Group is one of the first brands to offer such experience in Malaysia. My first encounter with a container-type accommodation was my stay at Capsule by Container Hotel at KLIA2. Apart from the airport location, the brand actually has several…
Sure you have Langkawi and Penang islands on the west coast offering dose of beach and Malaysian culture. The thing that you should know is that east coast of the Malaysian peninsula has also gems to offer. You have the Perhentian, Redang, and Tioman Islands as quick island getaways for local and foreign tourists alike….