Malaysia
“That’s where the tourists go”
Whenever visiting a new place, chances are, you will end up asking people for recommendations on spots to visit where they will name a couple of them followed by “That’s where the tourists go”. Absolutely nothing wrong with that.
How to Appreciate Kuala Lumpur
I know a lot of people who were ‘not impressed’ with Kuala Lumpur, saying there’s really nothing special there. I beg to disagree. I had the chance to visit Malaysia when a group of friends came up with an idea of going there as a group. I honestly don’t have a lot of expectations going … Read more
SNAPSHOTS: Asia Photo Essay #17: BERJALAN DATARAN MERDEKA
On our first day in Kuala Lumpur, my friends and I had a chill stroll around the Dataran Merdeka (Merdeka Square) area to observe the local city life, see what the tourists are up to, and visit a couple of museums. Not so long ago, I had the chance to travel to Malaysia with a … Read more
Sunway Lagoon: Your Happy Place in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
Are you in Malaysia and looking for some fun activities to do with your friends and family? I’ve got a recommendation for ya! During our stay in Malaysia, my friends and myself dedicated one whole day to explore and have fun at Sunway Lagoon. I must say that this place is a good bonding place … Read more
How to Travel Around Malaysia According to Anthony Bourdain: 9 Things To Do
Are you planning to explore the beautiful country of Malaysia? Here’s a Borneo Malaysia travel guide for you, which exactly traces the Borneo Episode of the travel show Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown. Malaysia is one of the beautiful countries in Southeast Asia that I would recommend to explore outside the capital city Kuala Lumpur. Don’t … Read more
20 Southeast Asia Travel Bloggers to Follow on Instagram
Southeast Asia region is a very popular travel destination, and a lot of travel bloggers have written so much about it. It is popular not only to budget travelers and backpackers (because man, they always say this is the cheapest region to travel to), but also to digital nomads, photographers, and travel bloggers themselves as … Read more
10 Southeast Asia Travel Guides You Can Buy at Amazon.com
Southeast Asia is a very popular travel destination to travelers all over the world from all walks of life. Traveling around the region can be a little intimidating because of geographical challenges and language barriers. Moreover, despite being a popular travel destination, a lot of important information are still not available to travelers. I myself … Read more
A Collection of Amazing Photos of Music Museum Malaysia Before It Closed Down
As I was going around Merdeka Square in Kuala Lumpur, I cam across a group of museums that are next to each other. As I was also beating the Malaysian heat at the same time, the museum enthusiast in me did not hesitate to check out these museums (which are free entrance, btw) and one … Read more
After a trip to Kuala Lumpur, I just want to travel solo
You heard it right, a Kuala Lumpur trip just made me frustrated about traveling in group. I just want to travel solo. I just feel like I had to write this down, because traveling with the wrong people can change your perception about traveling, a lot. With “the wrong people”, I meant people who have … Read more
18 ART GALLERIES YOU CAN VISIT IN KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA
I had the chance to visit Kuala Lumpur with some friends from college, and what we loved the most is the variety of food that we could try there! While we were there, I requested one afternoon to visit some museums and art galleries in Kuala Lumpur, because it is mandatory for me to learn … Read more
Visa-Free Southeast Asian Countries for Filipinos (Philippine Passport Holders)
A lot of Filipino travelers I know have expressed some frustrations on how less ‘powerful’ the Philippine passport is compared to other countries because we are only eligible to enter a few countries without the need for a visa. To someone who is aiming to visit all nation-states in the world, yes, it would be … Read more
Travel Plug Adapters in Southeast Asia: A Practical Guide
(Keep on reading to be informed about what Southeast Asia travel adapter suits your travel needs.) Traveling to another country could be a pain if you forget to consider the electrical plugs that your country of destination uses, especially if it is different from the electrical plugs you use in your home country. Some hotels … Read more
Flying Around Southeast Asia: Direct Flights From Brunei Darussalam
Direct flights to Southeast Asia may have been limited before, but more routes have been opening to so many destinations connecting the East and the West every now and then. Flights to Brunei Darussalam, for instance, are increasing, hence Bruneians and other travelers have more options on where to go next. Brunei has direct flights … Read more
Sherlyn’s Practical and Honest Overseas Hotel Reviews: To Stay Again or Not to Stay Again?
To be honest, I have been planning on writing hotel reviews of all the hotels and hostels I I have checked in during my overseas travels (meaning outside the Philippines, because I’m based in Manila). However, I never had the time to actually take photos to help my readers appreciate my reviews. Most of the … Read more