On our last day in Seoul, we decided to go shopping (using whatever money we had left) for souvenir items and pasalubong in Myeongdong. Now, when you say shopping, one […]
Overseas
My Very Memorable First Winter in Hanoi, Vietnam
To tell you the truth, I never really thought that winter could get pretty cold in Vietnam. In fact, I packed for my Hanoi trip believing that the whole country […]
Overseas
Hoan Kiem Lake: The Heart of Hanoi, Vietnam
Although I lived for several months in Bac Ninh (which is less than an hour away by bus,) I never really got a chance to fully explore the capital city […]
Local
All Saints Day in the Philippines: An Enduring Tradition
Every year, on the first of November, Filipinos flock to their local cemeteries to honor an age-old tradition. This tradition, known as Undas, Kalag-Kalag in Cebu, or All Saints Day, […]
Overseas
Love Locks and Bright Lights at the Namsan Seoul Tower in Seoul, South Korea
One of the many spots that I visited during my trip to South Korea was the hugely popular Namsan Seoul Tower. This tourist spot is gorgeous and is definitely worth […]
Overseas
A Day at Seoul, Korea’s Famous Gyeongbokgung Palace
One of the most popular tourist spots in Seoul is the Gyeongbokgung Palace. Sometimes called just Gyeongbok Palace or simply the Northern Palace (due to the fact that it is […]