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Bangkok Grand Palace Thailand

Bangkok Revisited: 10 Must-Visit Historical Places

Bangkok, the capital city of Thailand, is a fascinating destination that boasts a rich historical and cultural heritage. From majestic palaces to ancient temples and[…]

Travel lessons: research

The Importance of Research When Preparing for Your Trip

If you're planning a trip, research is crucial for a smooth journey. While spontaneous trips can be fun, traveling to a foreign country requires preparation.

Gardens by the Bay

A Night at the Gardens by the Bay

When I visited Singapore in 2013, I have seen the Gardens by the Bay from afar. It has opened only over a year, but I[…]

Indonesia

First-time in Taman Mini Indonesia Indah: The Archipelago in a Park

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[…]

10 things you must know about Dubai before your first trip

With its skyline of modern skyscrapers, large shopping malls, luxury hotels, and entertainment options, Dubai has become one of the preferred international destinations for tourists,[…]

10 Things to See in Jakarta

Our bus was zooming through the jalan tol or the freeway, and traffic was slowly building up. We had been on the road and on[…]

A Homey Stay at Pesona Jogja Homestay

As we were doing a budget travel, we took a long trip from Lampung in Sumatra Island, taking a 10-hour bus ride that was boarded[…]

10 things to do in Yogyakarta

Yogyakarta, or what we usually call as Jogjakarta or simply Jogja, was a place that I travelled to recurrently when I used to live in[…]

MassKara Festival 2017 and its ASEAN theme

The MassKara Festival of Bacolod: City of Southeast Asia The MassKara Festival 2017 theme focuses on “Bacolod: City of Southeast Asia,” which highlights the local[…]

First-time in Palembang: The Enchanting City of Heritage

Coming from Singapore, we made an hour flight to Palembang, the capital of the province of South Sumatra, Indonesia. But with the one-hour time difference[…]

Tangkil Island

First-time in Tangkil Island: a Paradise in Lampung, Indonesia

After our interesting first day in Lampung (READ: First-time in Lampung, Indonesia) where we had a morning of heritage surprises and an afternoon with nature,[…]

Seda Hotel

Seda Capitol Central: A New Hotel in Bacolod City

Bacolod is seeing the rise of a new hotel in its locality. With the promising financial development in Western Visayas, Seda hotels, homegrown brand of[…]

Cikwo Coffee and Resto: Of Seruwit, Robusta and Siger

Seruwit. It was something new to my ears and to my taste. It was the first time I have tasted of this food when it[…]

Emersia Hotel

First-time in Emersia Hotel & Resort Bandar Lampung

Spending the night on the train seating was quite an exhausting one. So, imagine our delight to find our home in Bandar Lampung, Lampung Province,[…]

Lampung

First-time in Lampung, Indonesia

Arriving on a Saturday morning at the Tanjung Karang train station, we drove through the almost deserted, swept-clean streets of Bandar Lampung until we reached[…]

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