Your Travel Guide Around South, East and Southeast Asia
As you might have guessed, Sombrero Island, which means hat in Spanish and in Filipino, is shaped like a hat. This tiny island off the eastern tip of Tingloy, Batangas has long been attracting day trippers due to its bountiful marine life. Sombrero Island is a good spot for snorkeling, just bring your own gears and pay the entrance fee. …
I’ve been to Indonesia a few times, but admittedly, I always hightail Jakarta, until my recent trip. I had no choice but to stay in Indonesia’s busy capital since I didn’t book a flight to Bali ahead of time. I waited a few days to book for a cheaper flight. So since I have 3 or 4 days to spend …
A major hub of Buddhism spiritualism, Bagan is where one can view an astounding collection of beautiful Buddhist pagodas, temples and stupas ruins – all dating back from the 9thto 13thcenturies. Stepping on the loose golden sands of this ancient city not only takes one back in time, but also injects an indescribable sense of newfound spirituality. As the capital …
Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) was never on my bucket list. To be honest, the only reason I visited Vietnam is because I was already in Cambodia and my hotel sells bus tickets to HCMC/Saigon. So I bought one and decided to cross the border from Phnom Penh (Cambodia) to Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam). Little did I know that …
