Life is one long vacation
I was just in Singapore last week, and the excitement leading to the country’s Golden Jubillee, also known as SG50, is truly immense—from logos emblazoned everywhere to street celebrations. After all, with how the country has progressed as one of most prosperous in Asia over only five decades, there is so much to commemorate and Read More
Imagine yourself walking across the Waitakere Ranges in Auckland, amid stunning forests and unending coastlines. Then, before heading back to Manila, you make a stop in Cairns to tick an item off your bucket list—to explore the underwater splendor of the Great Barrier Reef. But if New Zealand and Australia feel been-there-done-that, Port Moresby in Read More
As I landed into hot and humid Siem Reap, a representative from Le Méridien Angkor took my luggage, offered me a cold towel and water, and got me hooked on mobile wi-fi in a jiffy. I was then asked if I wanted to drive slowly by the picturesque Angkor Wat area to soak it all Read More
Having traveled around Malaysia, I’ve been made aware of Muslims’ restrictions when it comes to food. So when I read that part of our itinerary is a place that serves exotic food, I was partly shocked but mostly intrigued. The last day of our culinary trip to Selangor came, and we were taken to Restoran Read More
I recently read a Facebook post from an American friend claiming that Holiday Inn properties in Asia are exceptionally nice. I’ve been billeted in a few, and I couldn’t agree more with him. For instance, the most recent one I stayed in, Holiday Inn & Suites Makati, is honestly among my favorites because it isn’t Read More
