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ASEAN

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 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.[…]

Bacolod food

Eat’s More Fun in Bacolod

Home sweet home. It truly is. That’s because home is Bacolod, the capital of the sugar bowl of the Philippines. It is known for its[…]

First-time in the Sto. Nino Shrine and Heritage Museum

The Sto. Nino Shrine and Heritage Museum, located at Tacloban’s Real Street, is one of the city’s jewels that houses the antiques and valuable collections[…]

First-time in Tacloban City, Leyte

I have never expected that the almost year-long anticipation of my first trip to Tacloban would change at the last minute. Yet, it was for[…]

Tacloban

Volunteer Vacation in Tacloban & Basey

It was March of last year when I received a message from a fellow volunteer of Hands On Manila about a plan to go on[…]

Thailand Medical Tourism Blog Contest: An Adventure Like No Other

It was a first time for me to be picked as a finalist in a blogging competition. I must say that I’m pretty new in[…]

Encounters in China

One of the good things I enjoy in traveling is meeting new people along the way. May they be local residents or fellow travelers on[…]