Hoan Kiem Lake: The Heart of Hanoi, Vietnam
by 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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
“Pot Sessions” at the Bat Trang Pottery Village in Vietnam
One hour from the capital city of Hanoi, you will find the small quiet district of Gia Lam. Naturally rich in clay, this district has become home to Vietnam’s ever-popular …
First Stop: Temple of Literature in Hanoi, Vietnam
In the capital city of Hanoi, age-old structures fill every tourist’s must-visit list. And I tell you, with Vietnam‘s lengthy and colorful history, this list can be quite long. One of …
Beautiful Sunset in Leyte’s Kalanggaman Island
I was recently in the city of Ormoc to cover the first-ever Pina Festival. Since we had enough time before our scheduled flight back to Cebu City, our hosts decided …
A Return to Downtown Davao City
During my recent trip to the downtown area of Davao City, I got a chance to climb up the top floors of the Marco Polo Hotel. To be honest, I’m …
The Beauties of Hiyas sa Kadayawan 2016 in Davao City
“Hiyas sa Kadayawan” is one of the most-awaited events during the whole Kadayawan Festival celebrations in Davao City. Hiyas is a pageant that puts the spotlight on the maidens from …