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[…]
First-time in Legoland Malaysia: from toy blocks to theme park
Lego is a global brand that is popular with children and adults alike. This popular toy blocks that are being put together trace its roots[…]
First-time inside Cambodia’s markets
…with interesting finds! When the third blog carnival of the Lonely Planet blogsherpas rolled out, hosted by Orange Polka Dot I picked from among my travels which best suited the[…]
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[…]
First-time in Phnom Penh: A City of Contrasts and Charms
The little town of Siem Reap was filled with foreigners wanting to see Angkor Wat. Despite the incursion of travelers, it was still a small[…]
First-time in Angkor Archaeological Park: Kingdom of Lost Temples
As the first rays of the sun peeked over the horizon, casting a golden glow upon the sprawling landscape, I stood in awe at the[…]
First-time in Siem Reap: An Expedition into Cambodia’s Jewel
Coming from Kuala Lumpur and flying early morning to Siem Reap, the anticipation in the air was palpable. Flying over Tonle Sap Lake, the small[…]
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[…]