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Step-by-step guide on what to see and do when in Agra (including the Taj Mahal)

Taj Mahal has always been this beautiful monument that always seemed a bit out of reach. After all, not only is India quite far from the Philippines, but because I had worked in Pakistan for a few months – many Read more…


Helpful tips and tricks when planning a trip to Taj Mahal, Agra

Fancy dropping by India and gazing upon one of the Seven Wonders of the World? The Taj Mahal had always been at the top of my bucket list, and when the company I worked for gave me a chance to Read more…


A step-by-step guide on how to explore the historic temples of Ayutthaya

Are you dropping by Bangkok for a few days and looking for an easy day trip? Are you itching to know more about Thailand’s history? Or maybe you just want to get nice Instagram shots of unique places most people Read more…


Eating my way through San Francisco – my top picks!

San Francisco food is AMAZING. I had always thought American food unimaginative – in my mind, American food was oily, plus-sized, and filled with unhealthy ingredients (fat, sugar, salt)… Boy – I take it all back. Obviously I simply wasn’t Read more…


A step-by-step guide on how to maximize your Tokyo Disney Sea adventure

I am a huge amusement park junkie – which my friends and family can fully attest to. If a country / city is well-known for a certain amusement park (whether Disney, Universal Studios, Six Flags, or one of the local Read more…


What to see and do when in Kitzbuhel (that’s NOT skiing)

So you may have heard of Kitzbuhel, or maybe you haven’t – so let me give a quick 10 second explanation of the place. Kitzbuhel is a small medieval town located in the Kitzbuhel Alps, Austria – that’s surprisingly nearer Read more…


Pakistan: A logistics and travel guide for first-time travelers

Whenever I tell people I spent seven months in Pakistan, they’re honest-to-goodness shocked. Reactions vary from the normal “What’s in Pakistan?” to worried “Was Pakistan safe, were there any bombs while you were to there?” to (frankly) ridiculous “Did you Read more…


Sri Lanka: A travel guide for first-time solo travelers

My travel tips section is usually hella long, but as I popped by Sri Lanka from Pakistan – I’m opting out of my usual “How to get to Sri Lanka” and “When’s the best time to go to Sri Lanka” Read more…


Everything you need to know about Lahore, including what to see and eat (as a solo DIY tourist)

Lahore is well-known for being many things: Pakistan’s second largest city of ~12mn people, the self-professed cultural capital of the country (with good reason), and jokingly (or not so jokingly) described as the Paris of the East. But to me, Read more…