Life is one long vacation
Dubbed as “China’s Silicon Valley,” the city of Shenzhen cannot be dismissed as Hong Kong’s backyard anymore. After all—thanks largely to China’s global influence and economic might—it is an up-and-coming megalopolis, mirroring the progress of its sister down south, and this progress is expedited by the presence of some of the world’s biggest tech companies Read More
The last time I was in Shanghai was 2014, and my recollections of the city were already quite vague—though I did remember well that Nanjing East Road and People’s Square were among the city’s hubs of action and shopping. Checking the options around those adjacent areas, I found the luxurious-looking Le Royal Meridien Shanghai, and Read More
As a traveler who geeks out on hotels, I’m always excited to try out new brands and concepts. Recently debuting in Southeast Asia is Element Hotels, which is Marriott International’s offering for long-staying guests whose main concerns are well-being and environmental sustainability. Its first opening here in the region happens to be in the city Read More
After spending months away, I recently began flying out of Manila frequently again. Most of my international flights out of NAIA Terminal 3 depart either early in the morning or late at night. And whenever I fly in the early in the morning when many flights are departing, it’s always been a hellish experience—caused mostly Read More
Last October, Jetstar Asia flew its inaugural flight from Clark to Singapore. I joined that voyage with a scheduled departure of 7:00 AM, and since I was traveling alone, I was left to find a way to get from Manila to Clark at such an early hour, which I’ve never done so on my own. Read More
