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Thanks to an Argentinian traveler who let me use his maps.me because Google map is useless when you’re stupid for not downloading the area. The signage of the hostel was just across the road and I instantly made my way to the complex. It was on the other side and I was struggling to carry my…
Ho Chi Minh City is one of my favorite cities in Southeast Asia. The vibrant roads filled with motorbikes, street food stalls selling piping hot bowls of noodles, and the daily life of its people. Several fun things to do in Saigon await travelers visiting the city for few days or even those who only consider it…
Several bus lines connect Vientiane, Laos to international destinations like Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam. As part of my 100-day Southeast Asia trip, I needed to travel overland from Vientiane to Ninh Binh, Vietnam. Checking the bus prices, a sleeper bus to Vinh and Hanoi have the same price and Ninh Binh is in the middle…
My original plan was to do the border crossing from Thailand to Laos coming from Lampang, Thailand. But the schedule of buses leaving Lampang made me decide to stay for a night in Chiang Rai. The main reason is that the last bus departing for Luang Prabang is at 4 PM. I don’t want to stay…
“I’m Jenny! Remember my name because if not, see you tomorrow!” Our guide for the Khai Islands half-day tour started the day with a witty spiel. She offered everyone fin for rent while giving reminders to be careful with sea urchins. After few more lines, she instructed everyone to board the boat. A staff of…
Mount Rinjani, an active volcano and the second highest mountain in Indonesia, is a famous natural attraction in Lombok. It covers a total area of 41,000 hectares and can be seen on most part of the island. Climbers take the courage to summit the mountain that usually takes three days, to and back. If time…
With my urge not to purchase a JR Pass for my entire 2-week stay in Japan, I needed a painstaking research. A survey on all ways of navigating the country the cheapest way possible. This is how I encountered the Osaka Amazing Pass, a bargain for most attractions available within the Osaka Prefecture. The pass…
The fun-filled experience at the Universal Studios Singapore made me include its counterpart when I visited Japan. Universal Studios Japan is one of the reasons why Filipino tourists visit Osaka. Excitement is really intense especially if you’re a huge Harry Potter fan. It’s the nearest location Filipinos can go to experience Hogsmeade and Hogwarts. I’m…
Red lights were my enemies on my way back to Kyoto Station from Gion. Walking along Shijo Avenue, I was looking for a place where I could stay and spot some geisha. I was already planning to go back to Mosaic Hostel Kyoto but I randomly checked Klook app and found out that the ticket…
Bus trip from Chiang Mai ended in Prasopsook Road in the center of Chiang Rai, still in Thailand. We were like Ninja Turtles struggling to carry our backpacks. Doi suggested of availing tuktuk rides for 20 baht each. I, on the other hand, ensured that Happynest Hostel is just 300 meters away from the terminal….