Category: Destination

  • Experiencing the Disney magic at Hong Kong Disneyland

    Disneyland, a place usually associated with kids, is also a place for adults who grew up with Disney cartoons. It’s hard to resist the Disney magic that you feel as soon as you step unto the resort grounds. Tohru excited to explore Disneyland

  • Hong Kong food tripping with the Happy Foodies

    There were only a handful of places in my Hong Kong itinerary: The Peak, CTMA and Sino Centres, Citygate Outlet and Tim Ho Wan. Luckily, I was with two happy foodies, Ferdz and Oggie, who were more than willing to try out this famed dim sum place. Happy Foodies Oggie and Ferdz at Tim Ho…

  • Hong Kong, the second time around

    Though this was my second trip to Hong Kong, I was eagerly looking forward to coming back and exploring the Special Administrative Region. My last trip took me way off the beaten path, and this time, I’m eager to go where everyone goes. Cheapest way to get to the city Our flight arrived at 10am,…

  • Wandering in Kalibo

    Kalibo is known as one of the gateways to Boracay island. Bigger than the Caticlan airport, which is nearer the tiny island, the Kalibo International Airport can accommodate bigger aircrafts and chartered flights from Taiwan and South Korea. Believe it or not, that’s a part of the trail map of the Bakhawan Eco Park While…

  • Brunei Travel Tips

    Too busy to write extensive post detailing my three days in Brunei, so I’m just writing down the essential stuff about traveling in Brunei. Sleeping at the airport Certain flights from Manila to Bandar Seri Begawan arrive at 1:40am, and unless you are staying with friends and relatives, it can be costly if you will…

  • Travel Expenses: Brunei and Myanmar

    Brunei surprised me. It wasn’t as expensive as I initially thought it would. Though my taxi from the airport was expensive, my expenses in Bandar Seri Begawan was kept at a minimum. You can live in Brunei for BND$20 a day: $10 for a night’s stay at Pusat Belia, $3 for breakfast, lunch and dinner…

  • Bye bye Burma

    My fears from my last post now seemed silly. They have Internet in Myanmar. Myamar has been amazing. I’ve been to Mandalay, Bagan and now just killing time in Yangon before I leave for Kuala Lumpur. The people’s devotion to their faith is astounding — shiny, sparkling golden stupas everywhere. Don’t even get me started…

  • Notes from Hong Kong

    I started writing this while in Wan Chai on Hong Kong island, while passing time until we have to check out. We’re not flying out yet; we’re just moving to another hotel — Disneyland Hotel. Along with Ferdz and Oggie, we’ll be meeting the other Nuffnangers from Malaysia and Singapore to discover, explore and experience…

  • Candi Borobudur

    One of Indonesia’s seven UNESCO World Heritage sites, Candi Borobudur is still one of the country’s most visited and recognized tourist attraction. Dina walking towards the temple before the touts spotted her The Buddhist temple complex dates back to the 8th century, but has been abandoned in the 14th century due to the decline of…