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Hong Kong and Macau are two countries that Filipinos consider for their first out-of-the-country trip. These Asian countries are infamous as touristy destinations in the world because of their theme parks and shopping centers. Frequency and availability of cheap flights from low-cost airlines also encourage travelers to visit these countries even just for a weekend….
Phuket Old Town deserved few nights to get out of the crazy and chaotic Patong area. I made my way to the center on a non-aircon bus leaving every hour from Patong Beach. No one was able to provide information for the drop-off point in town so I just relied on my Google maps. Luckily,…
Bangkok is a must-destination for backpackers traveling to Southeast Asia. Westerners visiting the region for the first time always include the city on their itinerary, hence the backpacker and dormitory accommodations. On the other hand, for the capital city of their neighboring country, Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia, offers a different vibe that is too fancy…
Japan is a dream destination for most Filipino travelers. But before you make your first step on the Land of the Rising Sun, you need to work and save big time. First is to get the visa and next is to accumulate a sufficient travel fund. Why is money included in the picture? Because it…
Muay Thai ring, billiards, table football, and an air hockey table. I wonder if backpackers checking in this hostel in Patong Beach still have time to sleep. There are tons of activities to do apart from what Phuket, Thailand offers! But before I plunged with the craze, I settled my reservation at Lub D Phuket…
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….
My energy was too low to roam around the streets of Kuala Terengganu to find a local eatery. And 8:30 PM was already late for opening hours of food places in the city center. The 8-hour bus ride from Kuala Lumpur leads me to the doorsteps of KFC for my first meal on this side…
Four thirty in the morning. That was our estimated arrival in Bandung in an overnight train from Yogyakarta. We booked a business class seats but were surprised with the train line’s definition of business class. In short, we had no decent sleep. Checking in to Ibis Bandung Pasteur at wee hours in the morning was…
