Tag: travel
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Bangkok Revisited: 10 Must-Visit Historical Places
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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 well-preserved houses, the city offers a glimpse into its storied past. In this blog post, we will take you on a journey through ten historical…
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The Importance of Research When Preparing for Your Trip
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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.
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A Night at the Gardens by the Bay
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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 didn’t have the opportunity to step foot in this popular Garden City. Returning to Singapore for another trip, this destination was at the top of…
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First-time in Taman Mini Indonesia Indah: The Archipelago in a Park
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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 set foot in Taman Mini Indonesia Indah? I’ve spent most of my time in the central and northern part of the city and missed out…
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10 things you must know about Dubai before your first trip
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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, particularly Indians. The number of Indians visiting Dubai has only grown in the last few years. And even for Filipinos because there are a lot…
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10 Things to See in Jakarta
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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 the sea for about 10 hours already. I looked out the window, the landscape was vaguely familiar. I was searching for something that can match…
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A Homey Stay at Pesona Jogja Homestay
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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 on a ship that crossed the Sunda Strait and went further towards Jakarta, then riding an 8-hour train to Yogyakarta. We arrived in the city…
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10 things to do in Yogyakarta
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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 Jakarta, Indonesia. Though I was fortunate to have been there five or more times, those instances when I made my way there were usually just…
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MassKara Festival 2017 and its ASEAN theme
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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 culture as part of the larger ASEAN heritage as well as a look to the future towards a stronger ASEAN integration. It is understandable why…
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First-time in Palembang: The Enchanting City of Heritage
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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 and since Palembang was behind an hour from Singapore, the clock barely moved when we touched down at the Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport.…
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First-time in Tangkil Island: a Paradise in Lampung, Indonesia
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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, it was high time to hit the seas and ride ourselves to excitement and adventure. Our destination: Tangkil Island. We first had breakfast at Emersia…
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Seda Capitol Central: A New Hotel in Bacolod City
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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 AyalaLand Hotels and Resorts, is opening its 7th property in the Philippines in the City of Smiles — Seda Capitol Central. Business travelers will have…
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Cikwo Coffee and Resto: Of Seruwit, Robusta and Siger
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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 was served to us at Cikwo Coffee and Resto in Bandar Lampung, Indonesia (READ: First-time in Lampung). It’s a mixture of many things and Tempoyak.…
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First-time in Emersia Hotel & Resort Bandar Lampung
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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, Indonesia (READ: First-time in Lampung, Indonesia) perched atop a hill with a spectacular view of the city and the sea. The photos did not do…
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First-time in Lampung, Indonesia
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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 Emersia Hotel (READ: First-time in Emersia Hotel and Resort), our home for two days, where we would be having our breakfast. I’ll tell you more about…