Probably one of the most exciting places in the whole of Hanoi is the popular Old Quarter in the Hoan Kiem District. Featuring the chaotic but beautiful street life of […]
Overseas
Drenched and Cold at the Taipei National Palace Museum
I know the title sounds a little too melodramatic but that’s exactly what happened — we were was drenched and cold when we visited the National Palace Museum in Taipei, […]
Overseas
Walking Around Bac Ninh City in Northern Vietnam
The City of Bac Ninh in northern Vietnam is a pretty small city. Located 30 minutes from the capital city of Hanoi, Bac Ninh is home to some of the […]
Overseas
My First-Ever Hostel Experience at Flip Flop Hostel Garden in Taipei
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 […]
Overseas
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 […]
Overseas
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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
Life
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 […]
Overseas
A Day of Adventure at the Sun Moon Lake
It was still 5 am but Ian and I were already up. The Sun Moon Lake was a long way from where we were. We had to be at the […]
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Hanoi, Vietnam on Foot: Journey Through the Streets of the Vietnamese Capital
My year-long stay in Vietnam was nothing short of amazing. I guess I can say that the whole thing was one of my most unforgettable experiences ever. And since I […]
Overseas
A Closer Look at Hoan Kiem Lake – The Heart of Hanoi
I know I have already made an entry about Hanoi’s Hoan Kiem Lake in the past. However, I decided to make another one to further talk about this particular area […]
Local
A Relaxing Time at Golden Sands Destination Resorts in Daanbantayan, Cebu
The invite to visit Golden Sands in Daanbantayan came when things were quite stressful and nerve-wracking both at work and at home. I really needed a break. A quick drive […]
Overseas
Welcoming the Lunar New Year in Lạng Sơn, Vietnam
After leaving the Mau temple in Đồng Đăng in Vietnam, our group proceeded to yet another temple in Lang Son. Our next stop was the Bac Le Temple. Bac le Temple […]
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A Memorable Journey to Đồng Đăng in Lang Son, Vietnam
The holiday break in Vietnam is long and lonely. That’s what I found out the hard way when I experienced it personally. While they do not have a long Christmas […]