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.[…]
5 Ways to Take a Breather from the Holiday Shopping Frenzy
Christmas is definitely in the air and the shopping frenzy is present in markets and malls. Whether you are in your hometown or in another[…]
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[…]
Chinese New Year at Yuan Thong Temple
Kiong Hee Huat Tsai! We are ushering in the Year of the Rooster. And when the Chinese New Year celebrations are on the roll, Bacolod[…]
The Taste of Mekong in Bacolod
One of my favorite foreign cuisines is the Thai cuisine. When I was working in Manila Hotel, I would always take the table closest at[…]
My 5 Memorable Train Travels
Getting from one city to another by plane may be the fastest way but traveling by train can be a whole lot of fun. I’m[…]
First-time in Novotel Suvarnabhumi
Arriving in Bangkok on a dark night from Chiang Mai and an early morning flight to catch the next day can be a bit taxing.[…]
First-time at the Lanna Folklife Museum
I have seen its façade four years ago for I have been to the building just across the street. This year, I finally had the[…]
Science & Tech Fair at CMICE
On a dark afternoon, while the mist covered the mountain view of Chiang Mai and its vicinity, the large expanse of the Chiang Mai International[…]
First-time to design an umbrella
I always love to paint. Imagine my delight when we were given the opportunity to design our own very own hand-made umbrellas. It was a[…]
First-time in 137 Pillars House
Fresh Mango Carpaccio with fresh Tuna, beetroot compote and simmered Shiitake mushroom served with avocado and lime mousse, mustard seed and tamarind dressing. Chargrilled fish fillet[…]
First-time in the Royal Project
It was my first time to this location of a Thai Royal Project. I was standing there seemingly on top of the world as the[…]
First-time in Siripanna Villa Resort & Spa
Our home for our brief visit in Chiang Mai, Thailand is the lush and serene Siripanna Villa Resort and Spa. It exudes “the essence of[…]
Thailand gears to be a strong MICE destination
Bound for Bangkok, Thailand for a MICE familiarization trip, I was engrossed playing a game onboard Thai Airways, one of our trip’s sponsor when the[…]
Helping Lek Save Her Elephants With One Click
Today, I found a wall post on my Facebook page from a friend who is now working in Thailand. I’ve known him as an elephant[…]
