Life is one long vacation
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
I almost did not push through with my last trip to Kota Kinabalu, since I had already gone earlier in the year for an impromptu trip. But rather than being bored at home, I decided to push through at the last minute and planned to have a light itinerary—like just going around the city to Read More
My aunt and cousins came all the way from Canada to visit us in the Philippines. They had time for side trips elsewhere in Asia, and since they had never been to Indonesia, I instinctively suggested Bali. Again, they were first timers, so I wanted them to experience Bali’s highlights rather than to stay put Read More
Like Manila, Jakarta can be all sorts of chaotic—the worst traffic jams, the crowded trains, the throngs of people that get into your face—that after a day of exploring Indonesia’s capital, I find myself surrendering and wanting to get a full rest. In my last visit, I chose to stay in one of its best Read More
Admittedly, there is not much to do in Surabaya—Indonesia’s second largest city and one of its centers for commerce—by way of tourism. Rather, most travelers come to enjoy its vibrant cuisine, as well as to make it as a jump off point to explore Mount Bromo. With not much planned in the city, I decided Read More
