My First-Ever Hostel Experience at Flip Flop Hostel Garden in Taipei
by I must admit, I’ve never stayed at a hostel before. I’m not saying I’m a very well-traveled man. But here in the Philippines, where the chances of staying at a …
Author: leylander
Night Shopping and Binge Eating at the Shilin Night Market in Taipei
One of the last places that we visited during our Great Taiwan trip was the Shilin Night Market in Taipei’s Shilin District. The Shilin Night Market is considered one of …
A Look Inside the Vietnam Military History Museum in Hanoi
Admit it, when you hear the word Vietnam, the very first thing that comes to your mind is the Second World War. Do not worry, you are not alone. To …
Finding the One Pillar Pagoda in Hanoi by Chance
One day in 2018, I decided to set my eyes on the famous Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum in Hanoi. I wanted to locate it without asking for help because I …
In Photos: Cho Dong Xuan (Dong Xuan Market) in Hanoi
One of my most favorite spots in the Old Quarter of Hanoi is the Cho Dong Xuan or the Dong Xuan Market. Located very close to the famous tourist destinations …
Up in the Clouds on The Sun Moon Lake Ropeway in Taiwan
Right after our fun bicycling adventure around the Sun Moon Lake, we were off to another popular tourist stop. We all got on our tour van and made a quick …
Exploring the Gorgeous Ly Bat De Temple in Bac Ninh, Vietnam
One day, when we were all bored out of our wits, Tea suggested that we all go on a short road trip around Bac Ninh. (Bac Ninh is the smallest …
The Amazing Sky Lanterns and Foot Bridges of Shifen, Taiwan
After stopping at the Yehliu Geopark, our tour bus took us to the PingXi area to see the amazing sky lanterns at the Shifen Old Streets. The Shifen Stop is …
A Birthday That I Will Always Remember
Today’s blog is quite different from all the other stuff that I usually post. This one is a bit more personal. A bit more intimate. Today, I am going to …