Halfway between the bustling hubs of El Nido and Puerto Princesa lies Port Barton, a hidden gem in the heart of Palawan. This laid-back coastal town in San Vicente strikes…
Japan is one of the most visited tourist destinations in East Asia. It has a visa exemption arrangement for short-term stays for certain countries, unfortunately, the Philippines is not on…
Kalanggaman Island, Northern Leyte, Philippines — Kalanggaman Island sits gracefully between Cebu and Northern Leyte, quietly flexing what might just be the most jaw-dropping sandbar in the Philippines. The name…
Bali, Indonesia — I first heard of Bali back in the early 2000s when I was a teenager because of the bombings of 2002 and 2005. And then in 2010, it…
Dieng Plateau, Central Java, Indonesia — There are two things I did not expect when I booked a tour to Dieng Plateau, its cool climate and breathtaking farmlands and sceneries.…
Yogyakarta, Indonesia — Yogyakarta, also known as Jogjakarta or Jogja, is regarded as the heart of classical Javanese fine arts and culture such as ballet, batik, drama, literature, music, poetry,…
Jakarta, Indonesia — Jakarta, officially the Special Region of Jakarta, is Indonesia’s capital and largest city. It is a melting pot of different cultures and serves as a gateway to…
Bantayan Island, Cebu, Philippines — located in the northern part of mainland Cebu, Bantayan Island, along with Malapascua Island, is one of the two major beach destinations in the province…
Bangkok’s Buddhist temples, or wats, are more than just beautiful, they’re living links to Thailand’s royal and religious past. Many were built during the founding of Rattanakosin (late 1700s), when…
Malapascua Island, Cebu, Philippines — Malapascua, a hidden gem off northern Cebu, is a tropical paradise known for its pristine white sand beaches and world-class dive spots. Just a short…
Jomalig (pronounced as HOO-mah-leeg) is an island in the northeastern part of the Philippines which forms part of the Polillo Islands, a place where life slows down, locals know each…