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It was a mistake to decline the tuktuk drivers for the short ride from the station to our hostel. Happynest Hostel is just near the Old Chiang Rai Bus Terminal. But the 10THB would’ve spared us some hundred meters of walk with our bulky backpack under the midday the sun. Comforts immediately welcomed us when we finally…
Cambodia is a common stop for travelers visiting South East Asia for its fascinating history and impressive temples. Phnom Penh and Siem Reap are two of the must-stops in the country that offer different vibes for backpackers. Despite being diverse, a backpacker hostel brand is common for the two. Mad Monkey Hostel is famous in Cambodia…
District 1 is the most hyped area for travelers visiting Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Pham Ngu Lao St, tagged as the backpackers haven of Saigon, is the sole creator of this ballyhoo. Advantages of having affordable accommodations, cheap places to eat and drink, and availability of tour operators. These are the reasons why I…
When a friend uploaded clips from his Vietnam trip, I was intrigued by the night food tour he tried. Considering the crazy traffic and thousands of motorbikes in Ho Chi Minh City, the tour on two wheels is quite interesting and a different way of exploring the city. XO Foodie Tour, is one of the most…
Before anything else, if you’re planning to cross the border to Cambodia from Vietnam, book your ticket at least a week prior to your trip. A mistake on my part not to reserve a ticket in advance, Giant Ibis and Mekong Express were already fully-booked. The staff from The Common Room Project was able to…
Half mermaid, half lion. That’s how they describe the Merlion structure in Singapore. The monument is considered as a national symbol of the city-state and commonly used as a personification of Singapore. The first time I saw Merlion was on a photo from my sister’s friend who worked overseas for a decade. On my first…
When my former boss knew that I do travel blogging, she asked me if I’ve already been out of the country. After I said no, she followed it up by asking what country I intend to visit for my first. Singapore was one of her suggestions and I disagreed by mentioning Vietnam, Cambodia, or Thailand….
Encounter with the immigration officer from my arrival in Changi Airport still haunts me as I waited for the heavy downpour to stop. Winsland House became my shelter as I watched Singaporean kids, accompanied by their nannies, trail the rain-drenched sidewalks. I just ended my art trail at Orchard Road and scheduled to visit landmarks…
Main gate of Chinese Garden is on the west side and coming from the MRT Station, I got inside the garden through the east entrance. Before the wooden bridge, fringed with red fence, are stalls selling sodas and chips. I heard a person warbling an Aegis classic being played on a portable radio. The Filipino in me…
The view of the lush forest on my right wanted to secure my attention but the towering residential buildings and commercial skyscrapers from afar battled for a glance. It was a bit weird to walk on a canopy bridge being bordered by two diverse scenes. I felt sorry for the character on my right as…