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El Nido Itinerary: Plan Your Next Adventure
El Nido is one of the hottest (most popular) beach destination/place to visit in the Philippines right now. It’s even more popular than Boracay. In this 5 day El Nido itinerary guide, I’m going to show you how you can explore some of the Philippine’s most amazing...
Sibaltan Tour – Finding Your Secret Paradise in Palawan, Philippines
Once you go on the Sibaltan Tour, you’ll be ruined for all other tours on Palawan. El Nido's Alphabet Tours (A, B, C, and D) will be disappointing after experiencing a tour without the crowds, without the Disney World-like lines, without the snorkeling traffic jams,...
Port Barton Itinerary: What to do for 3 Days in Port Barton
Nearly every backpacker is looking for that perfect beach in Southeast Asia that has yet to be discovered by hoards of tourists. In the Philippines, you can still find some undiscovered gems. Port Barton on the island of Palawan is one of those places that is just...
Manila Itinerary: 2 Days Exploring the Culture and History of Manila
In this Manila itinerary post, I’m going to share with you my 2-day itinerary for Manila. I’ll show you what I did for 2 days, where I stayed, and what tours I took. If you’re interested in learning how to get around Manila, you can read about my experience and tips...
First-Timer’s Guide to Getting Around Manila
The most frustrating thing about traveling around the Philippines for me was figuring out how to get around Manila. Metropolitan Manila consists of nearly 13 million people and has a higher population density than Tokyo, Mumbai, and Paris. Traffic jams are notoriously...
Kanazawa Itinerary: 2 Days in the City of Samurais
In this Kanazawa itinerary post, I’m going to show you how to spend 2 days in Kanazawa, a city famous for its stunningly restored samurai and geisha neighborhoods and its fabulous and fresh seafood. If you’re looking to escape the craziness of Tokyo and the...
25 of the Best (and Worst) Books on Vietnam
If you’re like me and you love to read up on the place you’re traveling to, then you’ll find yourself overwhelmed by all the choices of books on Vietnam. I swear the number of English-language books on this country could fill a small public library. What does it say...
Penang Itinerary: From Amazing Street Art to Unforgettable Street Food
Penang is the perfect place in Southeast Asia to get your culture and foodie fix. It’s probably one of the most culturally rich and diverse destinations in the region. You can find Malay, Chinese, Indian, and colonial British influences in its food, architecture, and...
The 4 Best Day Trips from Tokyo
Looking to take a day trip from Tokyo, but don’t know where to go. Here are THE 4 best day trips to take from Tokyo: Hakone, Kamakura, Mt. Fuji, and Nikko. All of them can be reached in 1 or 2 hours by bus or train. All will reward you with tons of unique cultural...
25 Books about Thailand: Read Before You Go!
I’ve been to Thailand many times, but I haven’t really read much on the country. So, I've decided that since I’m going back next year (2020), it's going to be my mission to read more books about Thailand. Here is a lit of books that I've read or collected so far. It...
An Unforgettable 2 Days in Melaka Itinerary
In this Melaka itinerary post, I’m going to show you how you can pack the best sights to see and the most delicious foods to eat in Melaka into two unforgettable days. You’ll also learn how to stay at a renovated shophouse turned heritage hotel, where to eat Peranakan...
How to find the perfect place to stay in Tokyo (even on a budget)
Struggling with figuring out where to stay in Tokyo? I totally get it. There are so many neighborhoods to choose from, and each has its pros and cons. Ginza is central but expensive. Asakusa is cheap but far away. There seems to be no place that checks all the boxes....
Malaysia Itinerary: 2 Weeks in Asia’s Most Underrated Destination
In this Malaysia Itinerary - 2 weeks post, I’m going to show you EXACTLY how you can spend two and three fabulous weeks in Southeast Asia's most underrated travel destination. This itinerary is ideal for those curious travelers in search of culture, history, nature,...
Ultimate Bagan Itinerary and Travel Guide
In this Bagan itinerary guide, I’m going to share with you EVERYTHING you need to know to explore UNESCO’s newest World Heritage Site: the archaeological ruins of Myanmar's ancient capital, Bagan. After failing many times to become accepted by UNESCO, Bagan...
How to Travel from Singapore to Malaysia by Bus
In this Malaysia-Singapore travel post, I’m going to show you an inexpensive and pain-free way to travel from Singapore to Malaysia and then back to Singapore by bus. I wrote this post because the first time I was in Singapore, I struggled to find info online about...
