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Just Wandering – Page 34 – Filipina budget traveler, set to explore the world

  • Philippine Travel Mart 2010

    The 21st Philippine Travel Mart was formally announced yesterday to an overwhelming crowd of seven (yes! Count ’em, SEVEN!) bloggers. It’s not an exclusive event, it’s just that Typhoon Basyang made sure everyone stayed where they are so I can finally win in an event raffle. Gloating aside, this year’s travel mart will be held…

  • Travel Expense: Vietnam, Thailand and Malaysia

    It’s not the cheapest of trips (specially if you see the version where my personal shopping was included), but relative to how much I spent on previous trips, this is pretty good for a 2-week jaunt across three countries. The tickets I hoarded last year played a big part in keeping the budget low. For…

  • Congrats to the Living la vida Imelda contest winner!

    Thank to everyone who shared their Metro Manila itineraries! It was such a joy to read the replies, specially the ones that included detailed descriptions, significance of the places and means of transport. It gave me plenty of new ideas for when I have friends and family coming to visit. If you’re thinking of places…

  • Living la vida with Carlos and Imelda

    Let’s start the week right with a contest! Up for grabs is a free pass (for two!) to Carlos Celdran’s Living La Vida Imelda tour of the CCP Complex. Why don’t I have a photo of Carlos with the Imelda photo? Fail. I’ve done the Imelda tour last March and the Intramuros tour last April.…

  • Bangkok with a bang

    From Hanoi, I flew to Bangkok. It was just to transit for my flight to Krabi, but of course, it’s never “just” a trip to Bangkok. In the three hours that I spent outside my super charming guesthouse (more on this soon!), I managed to blew whatever money I’ve saved in Vietnam. Bangkok has gone…

  • Vietnam Diaries: Hanoi and Halong

    I’m at the Hanoi airport, sitting on the floor while waiting for Air Asia’s check-in counters to open. It’s my last hour and some stray minutes in Vietnam. Hanoi has been… interesting. The city has an old world charm. The streets are small in the Old Quarter, lined with shop houses with French and Chinese…

  • Vietnam Diaries: I’m in love with Hue

    I can’t stop saying it — Hue is awesome. Sure it’s freaking hot and the electricity goes out in some areas in the morning, but there are airconditioned mini malls with wi-fi. Like Ho Chi Minh City, there are also plenty of parks around that overlook the Perfume river. Sayuri celebrated her birthday at the…

  • Vietnam Diaries: Vietnam, hey I mean you no offense…

    Hoi an just didn’t agree with me. I don’t know why, but I don’t think the town and I are meant to be. I woke up early to catch my bus to Hue. I waited for the bus in my guesthouse, and it arrived five minutes before 8am. From the distance it looked impressive, but…

  • Vietnam Diaries: Mixed feelings about Hoi An

    Ever had a trip where everything felt right? The weather cooperated, you get a lot of free stuff and you basically have a great time. Ever had one where try as you might not to feel negative, there’s this nagging tug to pull you into negativity that the trip is less than what you expected?…

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