From Manila to Batad
Update: May 19, 2017 Starting June 1, traveling to Banaue will be quicker and more accessible because of a chartered flight(Wakay Tours) from Clark International Airport in Pampanga to Bagabag airport in Nueva...
Category: Asia
Manila: day trip in Escolta
My grandmother spoke of Escolta, the heart of Philippine commerce in her young days, and of the tram line lost to the war. Even under occupation, Escolta thrived. Firms set their roots deep, flaunting...
Kawah Ijen (“Ijen Crater”), East Java, Indonesia
Along the East Java tourist circuit, the most oft-visited volcanic site is Mount Bromo. The tourist facilities near the volcano and the ease of reaching the site are the main reasons why it is...
The multifaceted city of Taipei
I arrived at Taipei at the dead of night, a timing I am used to as there seems to be a correlation between cheap airfares and late-night arrivals. I got some money out of...
Memories of Beirut
Beirut, Lebanon – written on May 27, 2007, / Edited: May 7, 2020 Today was my first day in Beirut. I went for a walk along the Corniche onwards to Raouché. At some...