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
Travel: Asia
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
2017 Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix: Day 2 (Recap)
The action-filled first day at the 2017 Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix was clearly a prelude of what was to come. The second day saw not only exhilarating on-track action but well-anticipated performances from two of the hottest global acts—Ariana Grande and The Chainsmokers. We were staying in Balestier Road, so it was quite a Read More
The Jewels of Gifu: Shirakawa-go, Takayama, and Gujo-Hachiman
With a more lax visa policy and the entry of Jetstar Japan into the country, Japan continues to be one of the most in-demand destinations among Filipinos—and it shows by simply counting the number of flights between the Philippines and Japan. Browsing on social media, there’s always a friend or relative who is going to Read More
2017 Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix: Day 1 (Recap)
With my passport fresh from the embassy for my visa, we flew from Manila to Singapore to witness the 2017 Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix. It had been six years (my last was 2011) since I covered the only night race in the F1 calendar, so to say I was hyped would be an understatement. Read More