First-time Religious Visits in KL

It was Holy Thursday and families in the Philippines were trooping to the churches to witness the reenactment of Jesus washing his disciples’ feet. Since I was a kid, it has been our tradition to visit Catholic churches at this time of the year. We call it Visita Iglesia. This year, as I was in …

Langkawi, Malaysia

First-time in Langkawi, Malaysia

The Adventure It was past 10:00 pm and we just had finished our meal at Marry Brown, inside Kuala Lumpur’s Low Cost Carrier Terminal (LCCT). My friend, Karen, and I, were surfing through our individual laptops, trying to find a way out of our situation. You see, our trip to Putrajaya delayed us for several …

First-time in Putrajaya

The last time I was in Malaysia, I learned that Putrajaya was a thriving place because it is now considered as the country’s administrative  capital, housing the offices of the Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Minister, and the Ministers of the different departments in the executive branch of their government. This time around, upon my return, …

Lessons in my Malaysian trip

My recent Malaysian trip was all about letting go of control. I’m obsessed of doing background research on a particular destination, making itineraries, and budget. So, I went ahead and browsed on some hotels, not even checking its location, but only considering its rate. I was set on not becoming my control-freak, time-conscious, organized self …

Tune Hotels

First-time in Tune Hotels, KL

When I thought of Kuala Lumpur, what instantly entered my mind was the Petronas Tower, Malaysia’s poster image. Because of its prestige, I envisioned KL as an urbanized metropolis. But its distance from its international airport totally took me by surprise. Good thing we found Tune Hotels located right in the airport complex. It was …

Los Angeles, USA

Highlight of 2009: My first-time travels

Watching travelers in an airport coffee shop while waiting for my flight, I couldn’t help but wonder what 2010 has for me when it comes to traveling. Of course, 2009 was a good one. I have covered almost 20,000 miles, visited four countries, and enjoyed several beaches and landmarks. It was my first time to …

First-time in Kuala Lumpur: Exploring the Vibrant Heart of Malaysia

As the airplane descends, my heart quickens with anticipation. The sprawling cityscape of Kuala Lumpur, or KL as others would want to shorten it, is a few hours away. I couldn’t wait to experience the tapestry of towering skyscrapers, verdant parks, and vibrant streets. Upon arrival at KL by bus from the airport, the first …

Vietnam

Prelude to Malaysia-Cambodia-Vietnam visits

Years ago, after my return to the Philippines from a seven-month stay in Indonesia, I gifted myself with a Southeast Asian Travel Guide. It was sold on a very big discount because it’s the non-updated version. I didn’t mind and I figured that it would always be useful and I can find out for myself …