I tried my best to visit some of Gaudi’s famous works in Barcelona, walking around the city on a beautiful day. Since it was a Monday, Bellesguard Gaudi (which I haven’t been to) is closed, so I went to the other sites for the second time around. The last time I was in Barcelona was […]
It was my first time to visit Oman even if it’s easy to travel there from Doha. My friend, April, has been based in London for almost a month, and she had a layover in Muscat. Of course, here I came crashing her hotel room again. š With just a few hours left before my […]
Tiger Cave Temple (Wat Tham Suea) is a Buddhist place of worship in Krabi, Thailand. To reach the temple, we had to climb 1,237 steps; some of which are more than a foot high. For comparison, the Eiffel Tower is almost the same height at 300 meters. The actual cave can be found at the […]
Rome is one of those places which however many times you visit, will never ever lose its appeal. The last time I went out and took tourist pictures of the famous landmarks in the city was back in 2012, although I had come back quite a few times after that. I make sure to always […]
Gyeongbokgung is the largest of the five palaces built during the Joseon Dynasty in Korea. It is closed on Tuesdays, and entrance is free of charge. Nearest station (Seoul Metro) – Gyeongbokgung.Ā
Being a mountainous province, Rizal has an abundance of waterfalls, rivers, and springs. As the population and infrastructure grow in major towns, it’s surprising that there are still pristine ecosystems that are easily accessible by road. Before my birthday, we went to Tinipak River in Daraitan, Tanay. From neighboring municipality, Taytay, we headed out at […]
Confession: I had never heard of the country Azerbaijan until about five years ago when we started to operate flights to its capital, Baku. This gem of a country is hidden between the Caspian Sea and its more popular neighbors, Armenia and Turkey. Known as the “City of Winds”, I had first-hand experience of just […]
After a 16-hour flight from Doha via SĆ£o Paulo, finally Rio! The vibrant and captivating city of Rio de Janeiro has travelers from all over the world swarming into this Brazilian municipality all year round. Although peak season is at the start of the year during the Rio Carnival, there is rarely a quiet night […]
Ancient Romans are infamously known as gluttons. There even came a time when an Emperor had to implement laws to abate extravagant eating in gatherings. They just love lots and lots of food! And why wouldn’t they? When you came from the race that gave birth to pizza (although it wasn’t invented ’til much later […]
I don’t even know where to begin, so let me start by saying this – I was in King’s Landing, you guys! I was in King’s Landing! Well, I was in Split and Dubrovnik – two of the main shooting locations for Game of Thrones’ fictional city. June is a perfect time to be there, […]
Paris syndrome (French: Syndrome de Paris, Japanese: ććŖēåē¾¤, Pari shÅkÅgun) is a transient mental disorder exhibited by some individuals when visiting or vacationing to Paris, as a result of extreme shock resulting from their finding out thatĀ Paris is not what they had expected it to be. (Wikipedia) It is true, ladies and gentlemen. Paris syndrome […]
Although there are a good many things to do in Perth, I wantedĀ to just stroll in the nearby spots around the hotel where we’re staying in. Perth, the capital of Western Australia, is located at the southwest coast, and surrounding the Swan River; making my morning stroll what felt like a chilly and windy 10, […]
If you find yourself on a short layover in Narita, and don’t have enough time to go to Tokyo, hop on the Keisei LineĀ from the airport toĀ the city. About ten minutes into the train ride (two stops) is Narita Station, where you will findĀ Omotesando Street just around the corner. This street is closed off to […]
Petra may be a common travel bucket list item, because: (1) Ā it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World; or (2) you grew up watching Indiana Jones, and undoubtedly know that the best one is The Last Crusade. Yes, and yes. š I will not go […]
Have days off, will travel. Things to consider: flight timings/duration (to maximize my 3Ā days off), passenger load (anyone who’s travelled on ID tickets knows the peril of being on standby), visa requirements (Philippine passport holders, ya’ dig?), and most importantly, budget (believe it or not, a huge chunk of my salary goes to FOOD expenses). […]
I tried my best to visit some of Gaudi’s famous works in Barcelona, walking around the city on a beautiful day. Since it was a Monday, Bellesguard Gaudi (which I haven’t been to) is closed, so I went to the other sites for the second time around. The last time I was in Barcelona was […]
I’m currently on an unplanned long vacation in the Philippines; and since my extended stay was unexpected, I didn’t plan any out-of-town trips. Luckily, there are so many things to do in our province, Rizal. A few minutes drive from our house in Taytay is the PintĆ“ Art Museum in Antipolo City. Far from the […]
I had another Milan flight this month, and I wanted to go somewhere quiet and relaxing. I knew that if I went to Central Milan, I would end up shopping again, so I tried to stay away as much as possible. Since Como is only an hour and a half train ride from Malpensa Airport, […]
I am on a roll! I clearly have too much time this month, hence the five blog posts. :)) I’m trying to write as much as I can, while I can; because I recently read about a writer who developed Alzheimer’s and tried to write a memoir, recollecting memories that were already escaping her. That […]
In a last-minute roster change, I got a London flight in exchange for Muscat. Imagine how happy I was when I realized that I would be able to make it to the final week of Monet and Architecture – a special exhibit at the National Gallery. I’ve mentioned Monet in some of my previous posts, […]
It was my first time to visit Oman even if it’s easy to travel there from Doha. My friend, April, has been based in London for almost a month, and she had a layover in Muscat. Of course, here I came crashing her hotel room again. š With just a few hours left before my […]
