The Art Deco District of Bacolod
As a former volunteer of the Wikimedia Foundation’s Philippine Heritage Mapping project, I have visited a number of Art Deco structures in Metro Manila and[…]
Blogging in the midst of COVID
I have not blogged so much in 2020. Not a good time for a travel blog, I guess. But is it really the end of[…]
First-time at the Phaya Thai Palace: A Royal Residence
It was a warm afternoon when we arrived at the Phaya Thai Palace or Phya Thai Palace in Bangkok’s Ratchathewi District. It plays a significant[…]
10 things to see in Siargao
Siargao island is no longer the secluded haven it once used to be. Over the past few years, it exploded in popularity among local and[…]
First-time in Chocolate Ville, Bangkok
When it comes to interesting places to dine and roam around at night, Bangkok offers a wide array of choices for locals and travelers alike.[…]
Korean Variety Shows with Travel Themes
Call me a late bloomer, but it was only a few years ago when I started binge-watching South Korean TV shows, K-dramas included, with a[…]
First-time at the Jim Thompson House & Museum
“Welcome to the Jim Thompson House,” our lovely Thai guide said in her deep British accent voice. This tourist destination was a place I wanted[…]
First-time in Wat Bang Kung: The Temple Under A Tree
As our bus entered the compound of the wat, rows of men in various fighting positions filled both sides of the road at the entryway[…]
First-time in the Amphawa Floating Market
Floating markets are not uncommon in Thailand. While I’ve been to this Southeast Asian country several times, visiting a floating market is something that remained[…]
First-time in the Maeklong Railway Market
Snaking through the crowded narrow alley, we braved the early afternoon heat at the Maeklong Railway Market in Thailand. Shops and restaurants fill up both[…]
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[…]
The International Cuisines at Vikings Bacolod to Feast On
Smörgåsbord. It is a word we often hear that is associated with having so many food preparations where you can enjoy a lot of choices.[…]
A day trip to Ayutthaya: The Ruins and Beauty of the Kingdom
During my first trip to Thailand in 2001, Ayutthaya was one of the places we visited. It was an extremely hot day, and I could[…]
First-time in Bang Pa-In Palace: Roaming the Summer Palace
Bang Pa-In Royal Palace was built during the 17th century during the reign of the Ayutthaya Kingdom, one of the earlier kingdoms of modern-day Thailand.[…]
Thipsamai: A Michelin-Star Restaurant with the Best Pad Thai
Having been hooked to Korean variety shows, I saw on these travel programs where the cast visited the famous Thipsamai Restaurant in Bangkok, Thailand. I[…]