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What to do when in Kuala Lumpur, including day trips

I lived in KL for close to ~8 months, so I know the city a fair bit – or at least I like to think so. Having said that, I’ve compiled a list of places to check out when in Read more…


Day trip from KL: Discovering the hidden treasures of Melaka

On a chill weekend, I decided that I should probably check out Melaka – for three reasons: It’s a UNESCO world heritage site and is just brimming with local culture and architecture Food is good, and ‘unique.’ I’d been to Read more…


Eating my way through Kuala Lumpur – top picks!

If there’s one thing Malaysia does well (not saying this is the only thing), it’s their yummy yummy food! I wasn’t supposed to write a separate blog post just for food, but realized what a disservice that would be as THE Read more…


Your All-in-One guide to a memorable Boracay vacation

Boracay, perhaps Philippines’ most well-known island paradise, is stunning with its white sand beaches and clear blue waters. But there’s more to this island than meets the eye, and I’ve compiled a list of fun things you can do while Read more…


Dampa-licious: A New Year’s seafood dinner for the ages

Dampa – whenever friends or foreigners ask me, “What’s there to do in Manila?” My stock answer is always… EAT! One excellent place to do so at a price that won’t break the bank is Dampa Macapagal, Pasay. As such, Read more…


What to see and do when in Singapore (6-day itinerary): Day 2 (Gardens by the Bay, Marina Bay Sands, Merlion)

Day 2 After a good night’s sleep, we felt extremely well-rested and were ready to tackle the next part of our journey (the most touristy part of Singapore)! Presenting… the Gardens by the Bay – Marina Bay Sands – Esplanade Read more…


Bangkok: a DIY logistics and travel guide for tourists

Bangkok – visited this city with zero expectations, and came out of it extremely pleasantly surprised. It’s true that Bangkok may not have a lot of “tourist attractions” the way NYC, London, Barcelona do – in fact, I was quite Read more…


Manila Chinatown Food Trip

What to do on a random Saturday afternoon – why, visit Chinatown for a foodtrip led by my friend (a Binondo guide-in-the-making!!)   What’s the best way to get to Chinatown? By public transport, the nearest station is Carriedo (LRT-1). Read more…


Siem Reap: DIY logistics and travel guide for tourists

Cambodia’s one of the latest travel hot spots for young budget travelers like myself, but there seems to be relatively little known about it – aside from it being chockfull of temples (or at least that’s how it felt to Read more…