The Filipino idea of Europe is the usual France, Italy, and Spain. But beyond the usual touristic itineraries in Western Europe is a treasure trove of less-discovered sights in Eastern Europe – among them in the small-yet-mighty country of Czechia. And in the southeastern part of Czechia lies the charming city of Brno, which I Read More
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Journey Across the Great Ocean Road with Bunyip Tours
It was my first time to Australia, so I asked friends who’d been: how many days should I spend in Melbourne? Their answer was the same: three. Two of which were to be spent exploring Melbourne itself and one to discover the Great Ocean Road. I heeded their advice. I checked out a friend’s blog Read More
Shenzhen, China: What Travelers Need to Know
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
Commuting to Clark Airport to Take an Early Flight
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
Hunting for Sakura (Cherry Blossoms) in Osaka and Kyoto
I’ve gone to Osaka a few times already, but with so much to see and do, I seize each opportunity to return. My last trip though was rather special—it was not only spring but also the elusive sakura (cherry blossoms) season, which stretches for only about a couple of weeks. Thus, I made it a Read More