Since we were arriving late night then departing early the next morning, it was imprudent for us to venture into Kuala Lumpur or even outside the airport. Totaling the costs of getting an Uber both ways plus the cost of a decent hotel room, it made more practical and economic sense to simply stay at Read More
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Bluewater Sumilon: 12 Reasons Why I Keep Coming Back
I’ve written reviews about Bluewater Sumilon twice already, so I wouldn’t be making one about our trip this year. Seeing that they are celebrating their 12th anniversary, I decided to come up with a list of the 12 reasons why, every year, I come back to my most favorite resort in Cebu. 1. Cuisine worth Read More
Mercure Jakarta Cikini: Newly-Built, Conveniently-Located Hotel
My last trip to Indonesia ended with a stop in Jakarta. Having gone around the city a few times already, there honestly wasn’t much in my agenda, so I chose a hotel that I was actually staying in. Among the sensibly-priced choices, I chose Mercure Jakarta Cikini, a brand new hotel with a convenient location Read More
Kiridara Luang Prabang: A Charming Boutique Escape
Luang Prabang in Laos is a charming quaint town—its tourist numbers aren’t super high, and its humble town center, lined by cafes, restaurants, and a night market, is totally walkable. Given it really isn’t as “happening” as other tourist towns like Chiang Mai, most of its hotels are small boutique ones. We recently came to Read More
Hyatt Regency Yogyakarta: A Noteworthy Classic
I had already gone to Yogyakarta recently, and I was just returning to the city for one spot I missed—the Prambanan Temple. With two nights and a light itinerary, I knew I was spending a major chunk of my time in the hotel, so I opted for Yogyakarta’s nicest options. What piqued my interest was Read More