Gardens and Green Escapes: Nature’s Beauty in 10 Cities

As I pursued on exploring various countries and cities, my travels unveiled the beating heart of each metropolis. Amid bustling streets, verdant havens provide solace—a timeless narrative of culture, history, and urban-nature harmony. These are the parks and gardens found in modern and busy cities, providing refuge to the weary. Definitely, these green spaces aren’t …

Grand Palace

A Journey Through the Majestic Palaces in Asia

A palace stands as testaments to grandeur, power, and cultural heritage. Embarking on a journey to explore these magnificent structures allows us to step back in time and witness the opulence and architectural marvels of bygone eras. I am fond of royalties, especially of olden times, so I make it a point to take a …

Travel preferences

Exploring Your Travel Preferences for Awesome Trips

What do you want to do in your travels? What are your preferences when you travel? You see, traveling allows us to explore the world, immerse ourselves in new cultures, and indulge in unique experiences. However, our travel preferences differ based on our interests and desires. So, how do you plan your itinerary? I remember …

Choosing a Travel Companion: Tips for a Stress-Free Trip

Traveling with the right travel companion can make your trip memorable and enjoyable, while traveling with the wrong one can lead to a disaster.

A Megaworld of fun and surprises in Bacolod

Megaworld announced that it is building an iconic hotel inside the 34-hectare The Upper East township.

Lessons on the Road: The Purpose of Your Travel

Why do you travel? Why are you going to a particular place? Is it to do some sightseeing? Is it to visit a relative or friend? Is it to attend a meeting or to look for business opportunities? Is it to study? Or is it to tick off something on your bucket list, shade a …

Dear Café: an oasis in Mansilingan, Bacolod City

Right beside the entrance of East Homes 4 Subdivision in Mansilingan, Bacolod, is a small commercial area where Dear Café is located.

Iconic Masskara-themed McDonald’s store opens in Bacolod

Driving along Galo St. in The Upper East, property giant Megaworld’s 34-hectare township, in what used to be the Bacolod-Murcia Milling Company (BMMC) complex brings a sense of nostalgia to me. My paternal grandfather had worked in BMMC, and later on my father as well. He and his siblings lived in the BMMC compound before …

Korean Variety Shows with Travel Themes

Call me a late bloomer, but it was only a few years ago when I started binge-watching Korean TV shows, K-dramas included, with a preference on variety shows with travel themes. It may be many years too late, as I’m no longer in an industry where I get to see them in person whenever they …

Yuan Thong Temple

Chinese New Year celebrations around the world

Bacolod City confers Dr Andrew L Tan as Adopted Son and Honorary Mayor of the city during Bacolaodiat Festival The Chinese tradition is probably one of the oldest cultures in the world that continues to thrive from generations to generations. Many of them have also migrated and settled in other parts of the globe for …

Taman Mini Indonesia

First-time in Taman Mini Indonesia Indah

Would you believe that in my seven months of living in Jakarta (READ: First-time in Jakarta and 10 Things to See in Jakarta) I haven’t set foot in Taman Mini Indonesia Indah? I’ve spent most of my time in the central and northern part of the city and missed out a lot on the southern, …

Can You Make a Difference while Travelling?

The feeling of travelling the world is a glorious one; a feeling of wonder and excitement and a thirst for adventure that simply can’t be quenched. Whether you’re travelling to a new country, exploring a big city or getting lost in the wilderness, ticking items off your bucket list and getting to grips with new …

Guimaras Floating Cottage and Taklong Island

Floating Cottage and Taklong Island National Marine Reserve

After roaming the whole Guimaras Island in the Western Visayas part of the Philippines (READ: 10 Tourist Attractions in Guimaras Island), it was time to go to the seas and see some of the smaller islands in the province. As part of our stay in the Nature’s Eye Resort, we headed towards the Taklong Island …

Bon Appetit buffet

Bon Appétit: A European Culinary Journey

My dream of going around Europe is still a dream, which I hope to achieve soon. But for now, I sated myself with the gustatory delights from five European countries: France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Switzerland. L’Fisher Hotel Bacolod, which is celebrating its 27th Anniversary this September, started the month with a bang through the …

Attractions in ASEAN Countries

50 Things to See in ASEAN Countries

On August 8, 1967, five countries banded together to form the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). These are Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore and the Philippines. Now, the ASEAN marks its 50th year and it has grown into 10 countries, which now includes Brunei, Laos, Myanmar, Cambodia and Vietnam. I realized that I have visited all …