One for the Road (Hong Kong)
It was 7 in the morning when I touched down Hong Kong. The redeye flight from Japan was exhausting in spite of the comfortable seat on the plane. Coming from…
Month: May 2017
Heavily Hiked (Mt. Maculot Batangas, Philippines)
I used to weigh 207 lbs. That’s 94kg. At some point, the fat became more and more unwanted. They had to go because of my newly found passion in travel. I…
I Spent My Birthday Week With Strangers: Part III (Koh Yao Yai, Thailand)
Nestled between Phuket and Krabi is a secluded island called Koh Yao Yai. Translated as “Big Long Island”, this enchanting island was my final stop for my birthday week solo trip.…
I Spent My Birthday Week With Strangers: Part II (Phuket + Krabi + Phi Phi Island, Thailand)
I took the first flight out early morning of my birthday. In just an hour or so, I went from the vibrant streets of Bangkok to the laid-back white sand beaches of Phuket.…
I Spent My Birthday Week With Strangers: Part I (Bangkok, Thailand)
I was turning 25 and was experiencing quarter-life crisis. (Haha.) So what to do? Yeahp. Get out there again. I booked the flights, filed my leaves at work, and I…
One Bus Ride Away to a Quick Getaway (Malacca, Malaysia)
The first photo I have from this trip is of us when we touched down Malacca (also spelled as Melaka), Malaysia. Why? Funny story. Well, it’s funny now. It was…
It’s Magic (Siquijor, Philippines)
Siquijor. I grew up fearing this place for its reputation of housing some of the Philippines’ most feared “mythical creatures.” Legend also has it that the place is known for…
Not Too Urban, Not Too Rural (Dumaguete, Philippines)
What makes a destination worth going to? As a traveler, there are just too many destinations on my list but as budget and time dictate it, I can only choose a…
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