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After finally checking-in on our respective dorms, my friend and I agreed to meet at my hostel’s lobby. We planned to head out and explore the streets of Bangkok. It was funny that we were on different hostels. When she tried booking a reservation at Bed Station Hostel, all beds were already taken. Fortunately, a…
Road tripping is a fun and exciting adventure to try when exploring a country. Apart from the unique experience it offers, it just needs your driver’s license and a legit car rental service for your vehicle of choice. You are also not forced to join tourist buses and follow the itinerary of your tour guide….
When I started traveling to touristic cities in Asia, I’ve found out the use of tourist passes. Tourist passes were utilized when I traveled to Japan for two weeks as well as my stay in Hong Kong and Macau. What I liked about these passes is its convenience and the hefty amount of money you…
No Balinese getaway is complete without a visit to one of the island’s marvelous infinity pools or two (or ten). There is a reason your social media feed is full of influencers standing on the edge of these famous structures. They provide you with unbeatable views of the ocean and the jungle as the water…
Weather in southern Taiwan during my visit was really bad. It was raining non-stop during my stay in Tainan that the tour agency decided to postponed my Alishan Forest tour. Since my itinerary was flexible, I agreed on rescheduling and mentioned that I’ll be changing my pick-up location. I moved to Kaohsiung City a day…
Traveling around a country on a limited time really sucks. With that, you need to make the most out of it especially if it’s the only time you’re available to travel around the country. Taipei is a great city to explore when it comes to food, art, nature, and shopping. However, accessibility of this Asian…
Busuanga Island is the largest in the Calamian group of islands and the second largest island of Palawan. Most travelers landing on Busuanga Airport usually have their itinerary focused on Coron. The municipalities of Coron and Busuanga share the island and both have their own set of tourist destinations. On my first Coron trip, destinations…
My first day in Laos started in a jam-packed main dining table of Downtown Backpacker Hostel. It was raining when I arrived in Luang Prabang and braving the rain to look for my dorm was unavoidable. Since my hostel was fully-booked, I needed to wait for someone to check out around 12 noon. I was…
On the last approach of the bus to its terminal station, I noticed that most locals left inside the vehicle were aged forty and above. Each has a backpack, with a water tumbler on the side pocket, and a trekking pole. I know Yangmingshan National Park is a great outdoor destination in Taipei but at…
Ros, a colleague back in Cebu taking her post-graduate studies in Taiwan, decided to join us on our trip to Taiwan northern coast. Tight school works hinder her to visit these places even it has been nine months since she arrived. When she heard about my plans in visiting Taiwan, she extended her interest to…