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Martyr's Shrine

First-time in Taiwan’s Martyr’s Shrine

It was late in the afternoon when we got to the Martyr’s Shrine. It was easy to locate it. From the MRT Dazhi Station, we[…]

National Palace Museum

Taiwan’s National Palace Museum

The National Palace Museum in Taipei is located near the hilly portion of the metropolis. It was an easy commute taking the MRT Wenhu Line.[…]

Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall

First-time in Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall

Taiwan’s rich history can be traced from its founder and former President, Chiang Kai-shek. The Republic of China (ROC) has made Taiwan, formerly called Formosa[…]

Ximending

Shopping at Ximending Taipei

Let us say that we got to Ximending Commercial Area by accident. Or something to that effect. I knew that Ximending is near our area,[…]

Go Sleep Hotel

Go Sleep at Hankou, Taipei

Why should you stay at Go Sleep Hotel-Hankou when in Taipei? Unlimited drinks, which is composed mainly of different kinds of coffee, tea, apple cider,[…]

Taiwan

First-time in Taiwan: Exploring Taipei and New Taipei

Taiwan was like our next-door neighbor, often bypassed as a travel destination. If not for a friend who visited the country and convinced us to[…]

A lucky Chinese New Year adventure

Four ladies decided to brave Manila’s Chinatown in Binondo, said to be the oldest Chinatown in the world that was established in 1594, for the[…]

Visiting 5 Pilgrim Churches in Metro Manila for the Year of Faith

While scrolling through Facebook one evening, I came across a notification from a friend with a link from the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Manila website,[…]

Spring Seoul

Spring in Seoul

Spring. Living in a country where the weather is sunny, except when there are rains and typhoons, it’s not easy to differentiate spring from summer.[…]

Seoul City Tour Bus

Seoul Unveiled: An exciting adventure aboard the Seoul City Tour Bus

Reflecting on my Seoul City Tour Bus adventure, I am filled with awe and gratitude for the unforgettable journey I experienced. From the majestic palaces[…]

First-time in Myeongdong: Unleashing the Delights of Seoul’s Vibrant Heart

Missha. Etude House. The Face Shop. Nature Republic. Holika Holika. It’s Skin. A’Pieu. Skin Food. And the list goes on. This is Myeongdong, the bustling[…]

Seoul Trick-Eye Museum

First-time in the Trick-Eye Museum

If you think museums are booooring, think again. Here’s one that will let you roll on the floor laughing. Seoul’s Trick-eye Museum is one that[…]

First-time in Seoul: An Adventure into the Vibrant Heart of South Korea

Our Seoul jaunt was a trip to remember and one for the books. My cousin-friend Corr and I flew to Seoul, South Korea with mixed[…]

Pilgrimage to Tagaytay: Serenity in Nature’s Scenic Splendor

As a Christian nation, the Philippines regard Holy Week as an important part of the calendar. On a Black Saturday, my friends and I embarked[…]

Slow & Easy in Anilao

Fishes of various colors and sizes swarmed around us as my friends threw in bits of bread into the sea. It was delightful to be[…]