Earlier this month, I joined a cute event for bloggers based in Cebu. Hosting the party was Cebu Pacific, with the help, of course, of JG Summit Holdings, Inc., Providore, […]
Life
A Return to Bindoy: Revisiting My Mom’s Hometown in Negros Oriental
My mom has been quite insistent that we all travel to Bindoy in Negros Oriental as a family because we’ve never been back in years. My grandma had been asking […]
Overseas
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum: Paying Respects to Vietnam’s Beloved ‘Uncle Ho’
During one of my weekend adventures in Hanoi, I decided to do something unusual. Nope, I didn’t decide to befriend other tourists or try to find love. Instead, I simply […]
Overseas
Phat Tich Pagoda: A Memorable Visit to Vietnam’s Cultural Giant
During my last month in Vietnam, I got an invite from the Relic Management Board of the Province of Bac Ninh to do a special project. The goal was to […]
Overseas
My Super Cool Detour to Da Lat City in Vietnam
Hanoi can be pretty hot in the summer. Actually, it can get oven-hot. If you can picture that out, then yes, things can get really uncomfortable. So, a day trip […]
Overseas
But Thap Temple: A Must-Visit Cultural Gem in Vietnam
One of the most important historical marvels in the city of Bac Ninh in Vietnam is the But Thap Temple. Located near the Đuống River dyke in the Thuận Thành […]
Overseas
Visiting the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long in Hanoi, Vietnam
One of the many points of interest in the beautiful city of Hanoi is the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long or simply the Hanoi Citadel. Considered a must-visit, the citadel […]
Overseas
Tay Ho: An Afternoon at the Biggest Lake in Hanoi, Vietnam
The West Lake (more popularly known as Tay Ho Lake) is one of Hanoi, Vietnam‘s most important tourist and cultural destinations. With a shoreline totaling to approximately 17 kilometers, the […]
Overseas
A Rainy Evening at the Taipei 101 Observatory in Taiwan
Despite the heavy rain, we still decided to push through with our scheduled tour of Taiwan‘s tallest skyscraper Taipei 101. The tower is in the Xinyi District in Taipei, around […]
Overseas
Experiencing the Mesmerizing Alleyways of Jiufen Old Street
On our third day in Taiwan, we found ourselves at the amazing Jiufen Old Street. Located several hundred feet above sea level in the Northeastern Coast, this lovely little village […]
Overseas
Seoul on Foot: Exploring the Capital City of South Korea
On our last day in South Korea, I decided to not focus on a specific tourist spot. Knowing that locales are better when experienced on foot, I decided to instead […]
Overseas
Visiting the Famous Gangnam District in South Korea
Today, we finally got to visit the very popular Gangnam District. Gangnam is one of the districts in Seoul, South Korea. It is widely popular due to its high concentration […]
Overseas
Strolling Around Gwanghwamun Plaza in Seoul
The hugely popular Gwanghwamun Plaza is an open space with historical, cultural, and social significance. Located in the Jongno District, the plaza is known as one of the most important […]
Overseas
My Unforgettable Traditional Culinary Adventure in Insadong in Seoul
On our second day in Seoul, we visited one of the city’s most important cultural destinations — the neighborhood of Insadong. Insadong is about as traditionally Korean as it could […]
Overseas
Hoa Lo Prison: Visiting Vietnam’s Infamous “Hanoi Hilton”
One of the most important historical spots in Vietnam is the Hoa Lo Prison in Hanoi. Built by the French in the 1880s, the prison used to house Vietnamese political […]
Overseas
A Visit to The War Memorial of Korea in Seoul
One of the many tourist spots that you must not miss when you’re in Seoul, South Korea is the War Memorial of Korea in Yongsan-du. The War Memorial of Korea […]
Overseas
A Kid Again at the Amazing Everland Resort in South Korea
One of our most important stops during our great Korea Adventure was the Everland Resort in Gyeonggi in Seoul, South Korea. Everland is a theme park that boasts of dozens […]
Overseas
Strapped and Stuffed in Myeongdong in Seoul, South Korea
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 […]