For me, a chance to be able to visit Bangkok again meant taking the opportunity to visit nearby destinations I haven’t visited yet, especially the ones with no direct flights from Manila. Given that, I took the opportunity to visit Laos. Having a very limited time, it was hard for me to choose between Vientiane…
Thailand!!! Finally we meet again! It’s been a while since I visited Bangkok. It is undoubtedly one of the most popular place to visit in Southeast Asia (and loved by my friends from Western countries!). Not gonna lie, but Bangkok has a certain kind of charm sans the crazy traffic jam. How locals would greet…
When traveling to Thailand, there are thousands of hotels to chose from, but what are IHG Hotels in Thailand? Read on to find out! (This article contains affiliate links) I am a self-confessed budget traveler, but staying in business hotels or luxury hotels is sometimes an inevitable idea for me because some of my work-related…
This was my attempt to assess if my current professional circumstances can mix business trips with vacation. (I wish I can just travel for work! But can I?) Every chance I get to go out of the office, whether it’s for an out-of-office task, a training/workshop, or a visit to another office, believe it or…
Are you a Muslim traveler looking for halal-friendly hotels in Bangkok? Having a lot of foreign and local Muslim friends who traveled to Bangkok and found it hard to look for halal-friendly hotels around, I felt the need to help them and everyone in the community. With that, I compiled this list of 6 halal-friendly…
As a traveler coming from Asia, I have been hearing from my fellow travelers from Western countries that Southeast Asia is a very affordable destination to do backpacking, and I must say, I feel #blessed for coming from this beautiful region. I have visited all Southeast Asian states, and per my observation, Bangkok is one…
SEE ALSO:SOUTHEAST ASIA TRAVEL BUCKET LIST (FREE INSTAGRAM STORY TEMPLATE) Manila traffic can be compared to Bangkok traffic, so I must hate Bangkok as well? NO. It may be that traffic in Bangkok, but I love how calmly the people are dealing with it. I know a friend who moved from Bangkok to Chiang Mai…
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…
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…
(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…
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…
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…
My love for Southeast Asia started in high school when I had the privilege to compete and win an ASEAN Quiz Show hosted by a private college in my hometown, and along with the trophy are brochures, maps, and information materials about ASEAN and Southeast Asia. I became passionate with learning more about Southeast Asia…
Hello, everyone! After my short trip to Bangkok, Thailand, I created this simple travel vlog containing the video clips I took. Enjoy! Bangkok Travel Vlog For more blog posts on Thailand, please click on the photo below: And click HERE to subscribe to my YouTube channel! Where to stay in Bangkok, Thailand? Whenever I will…
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