On the road: Nairobi to Kampala
It’s the 4th day of our trip from Nairobi to Southern Uganda and back to Nairobi via Masai Mara. We are riding a truck fitted with passenger-friendly seats, but the ride is still rough:...
Category: Destinations
Arriving at Svalbard
I usually bring a flashlight on camping trips, but then again, where I am going the Sun never really sets in Summer, so no torch this time. On average, temperature goes by 7 degrees...
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 Vizcaya(30...
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...
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...