“You never really showed me around Manila,” said Neil. I tried to recall all our trips to Manila and concluded he was right. We didn’t get a chance to explore the city where I was from. I was the first person to take him to Mall of Asia, SM Megamall, Shangri-la, and hotels in Manila, […]
Travelogues
New places, (food) experiences and encounters (b)logged
Is Caohagan Island in Cebu Worth a Visit?
Caohagan is one of Olango Island Group’s most popular islets. But is it worth a visit?
I say skip it.
Sailing Over Hong Kong’s Skyscrapers, Hills, And Seas
Hong Kong’s gondola lift promised fresh sights: trees, seas, and hills instead of dull grey buildings. And it delivered! A standard Ngong Ping 360 cable car, which dangles several hundreds of feet from the ground, offers a 360 view of Lantau Island and its surrounding areas.
Visiting Mt. Fuji and Learning About Japanese Punctuality
It’s my third day in Japan and we were heading out for a sightseeing tour around Mt. Fuji. Here’s an account of our sightseeing trip outside Tokyo.
Making Friends in Tokyo: A Solo Traveler’s Story
I am visiting a city known for its courteous people, forward-thinking creativity, and quirkiness: Tokyo. It’s 11 mins past 10 and I’ve only spoken to nine people today: four airport officers, my capsule hotel’s receptionists, Tully’s Coffee’s barista, Book-Off’s clerk, and a cashier at Family Mart. All transactional, so far. I ask (mostly about prices) […]
Where to Go in Baguio on a Rainy Day
If you take a mysterious delight in a little drizzle while cozying up with a book, hiking through pines, shopping at night markets, or swapping stories at the pub, consider this as a guide to Baguio’s best attractions on a rainy day.
Destined to See Yehliu Geopark
Yehliu Geopark in Taiwan in one of those destinations I remember writing about in 2017. Fast forward to 2019, I’ve finally seen it up close.
Is the Big Bus Tour in HongKong Worth It?
See Hong Kong’s most popular sights via the famous Big Bus Tour if you can’t decide where to go.
My Brief Solo Trip to Macau
A brief tour of Macau reveals historic, glamorous and not so pretty sights. Join my solo tour in this post.