Manila: day trip in Escolta
My grandmother would often reminisce about Escolta, which was once the vibrant commercial hub of the Philippines in her youth. She spoke of the tram line, long lost to the war, and how even...
Category: Asia
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 Today was my first day in Beirut. I walked the Corniche, heading toward Raouché. At one point, I thought I had it all wrong, like Raouché...
Destination East Timor
Asia’s newest country is moving silently in its transition to mature its Economy and Society. It is a country where a lot is still on the drawing board and where there is always an...