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A Day in Bago

A Day in Bago

Myanmar was an impulse booking, a last-minute decision. Since my friend and I did not really have any plans to explore Mandalay or Bagan, we thought to ourselves that three days in Yangon should suffice. A little research told me that there was really not much to see in the city and that a day to explore interesting sites is enough, so we squeezed in Bago, a town just an hour away from the…

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Spending a Day in Yangon

Spending a Day in Yangon

I have to be honest with you, I only wanted to visit Myanmar after I saw pictures of hot air balloons over Bagan! The scene seemed surreal, numerous balloons flying over an area with more than two thousand temples. I have always been a lover of history and of ancient structures and I have always wanted to fly on a hot air balloon so being able to do both seemed very ideal but on my trip to…

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Dubai Frame - The Largest Picture Frame on the Planet

Dubai Frame – The Largest Picture Frame on the Planet

Located in Zabeel Park, Dubai Frame is the city’s latest attraction. Recently opened last January 1, it is 150 meters high and 93 meters wide. The two towers represent old Dubai and new Dubai and they are connected by a 100-square meter bridge, which has a 25 square meter glass panel in the middle, offering guests a magnificent 360-degree view of the city.

The Dubai Frame was designed by…

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Visiting the Hobbit Houses at Baan Suan Noi

Visiting the Hobbit Houses at Baan Suan Noi

I am a fan of J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings movies and I have long wanted to see Hobbiton in New Zealand, where some parts of the movies were shot. The otherworldly movie set, with its little houses and round doors, have always been a fascination. I thought that I needed to wait for a long time before I can lay eyes on this make-believe world, so imagine how delighted I was to discover that…

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Must-See Places in Phnom Penh

Must-See Places in Phnom Penh

Cambodia’s capital can be considered an assault on the senses. Once considered the “Pearl of Asia”, the image of Phnom Penh was tarnished by the genocide committed by Pol Pot. But the city has risen from its ashes and is well on its way to development, albeit with the looming presence of corruption. Today, it is considered as one of the hippest capitals in the region, replete with bustling bars,…

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Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque: A Testament of Faith

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque: A Testament of Faith

Surrounded by beautifully manicured gardens, imposing and a gem in the desert, the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is a wonderful welcome to the city of Abu Dhabi. Conceived by the first president of the country, Sheikh Zayed, the mosque also marks his final resting place. His mausoleum is on the approach to the entrance of the mosque. However, only sitting presidents are allowed to enter his tomb. The…

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A Profusion of Colors at the Dubai Miracle Garden

A Profusion of Colors at the Dubai Miracle Garden

Fine desert sand, hot weather, structures that seem to reach up to the sky and camels are some of the images conjured on people’s minds when Dubai is mentioned. However, in the middle of all these juxtapositions of modern existence and traditional life is a pocket of exquisite blooms called Dubai Miracle Garden. One of the city’s must-see places with over 72,000 square meters, it is the world’s…

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Appreciating Arts at the Louvre, Abu Dhabi

Appreciating Arts at the Louvre, Abu Dhabi

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Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar

Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar

Truth be told, I have never explored Luzon before. The closest I got to Luzon was El Nido, Palawan. So, I say it was of such of good fortune that I started my Luzon exploration in Bataan. Bagac, Bataan, I found out, isn’t exactly on top of people’s list when heritage cities are discussed. As a matter of fact, Vigan, Silay and Taal are the much more popular choices. However, Las Casas Filipinas de…

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See the Good in Goodbye

See the Good in Goodbye

As you read the last chapter of the book and close its covers, you know that it is time to start a new one. Yes, the memories of that book, the adventures, the laughter and the sorrows make it very difficult to put it down but time has come to turn the page. The same applies to your relationship which has ended. When you no longer see eye to eye with each other; when you begin to abhor each…

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Love With a Chance of Drowning: A Review

Love With a Chance of Drowning: A Review

“If we keep on waiting until we feel safe, we’ll never leave.” Travel is one of the things which make me truly happy. Unlike purchasing material things which only gives me fleeting happiness, the memories and experiences which I have from my travels are priceless. To get to experience things firsthand gives me a different high. I serendipitously came across Torre DeRoche’s book, Love with a…

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Beaching in Bai Sao

Beaching in Bai Sao

Often referred to as one of the best beaches in Vietnam, Sao Beach or Bai Sao in the local language, does not disappoint at all. Beholding the swaying palm trees, azure waters, pristine and powdery white sands, and the picturesque island is very popular day trippers, adults and children alike, as well as backpackers. It definitely deserves its moniker as the perfect beach. Sao Beach is the…

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My Food Journey in Phu Quoc

My Food Journey in Phu Quoc

My Food Journey in Phu Quoc   Partaking of local dishes is something which I always look forward to when traveling and my recent trip to Phu Quoc, Vietnam was no exception. I have always loved Vietnamese cuisine, it is one of my favorites and I always look forward to going to Vietnam and trying all the best foods the country has to offer.   Phu Quoc is a Vietnamese island located near the coast…

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Toul Sleng: The Nightmare That Was Khmer Rouge

Toul Sleng: The Nightmare That Was Khmer Rouge

When genocide is discussed, Hitler’s Nazi Germany and Pol Pot’s Khmer Rouge in Cambodia are always on top of the list. I am a person who loves history and every time I travel I make it a point to visit historical sites. Toul Sleng has been on my list for a long time and I am fortunate to be able to visit a historical place, as well as learn about a Cambodia’s grim past.   History   The Khmer…

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Lament

Follow my blog with Bloglovin What was once may never be Gone are the memories of you and me There is no sunset and conversation to be shared No way to smell the ocean in your skin Or the salt in your hair   It swallowed everything like a black hole The laughter, the smiles, the glance Some nights I wish for you to be near me My once love, my constant heartache Why can’t you see   In the crowd I…

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Why Travel the World

Why Travel the World

Why leave the comforts of your own home and venture into the unknown? Why leave the familiar and marvel at the strange but amazing things this world has to offer? Why indeed? In a world where materialism is slowly taking over, it is indeed a delight to know that there are people who still choose to spend their hard-earned money in traveling. I say the experiences and memories you can get from…