If there was one word I would describe the Forbidden City in Beijing it would be sprawling. The place is so huge that massive is an understatement. I was imagining ancient warriors trying to break in (if it appears the same then). The grounds are […]

The Chojin Lama Temple Museum was one of the attractions I visited in downtown Ulaanbatar. The area where this ancient monument stands is already surrounded by modern structures. But the temple itself is much well-preserved, ready to be admired by residents and foreign visitors alike. […]

Yes! You read it right. Surigao del Norte Gov. Francisco Matugas on Tuesday has approved a memorandum allowing COVID-19 saliva test as a substitute for the usual RT-PCR-test as a pre-requisite for travelers visiting the province. The memorandum reads: “A negative result on COVID-19 Saliva […]

The statue can be seen from miles away. It was collossal. It was grand. It was everything I imagined it to be. Up close, it was way better. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Paula O (@dmermaidtravels) Before we proceeded to Terelj […]

Before heading back to our hostel in Ulaanbatar, we visited a temple which is also within the Gorkhi Terelj National Park. Its formal name is Aryapala International Meditation Center (AIMC) and it aims to promote Buddhist activities and rituals such as meditation and recreational retreats. […]

Gorkhi Terelj National Park is one of the National Parks of Mongolia. Its proximity to the capital Ulaanbatar makes it an ideal sight to visit for those who have little time to spare. The Terelj tourist zone has a number of ger camps in it, […]

The months-long quarantine period had me yearning for anything looking green. From browsing through my past travel photos to watching Youtube videos, I told myself that I cannot end 2020 without at least doing one getaway. Boracay was calling my name but all those pre-travel […]

With protocols and restrictions limiting public transportation, government-registered tourist vans are now offering regular trips to common provincial destinations. Extending an online booking service through http://booktouristvan.com, pre-booking to ride the trip is a requirement. The online platform is powered by Biyaheroes and it aids van […]

My friends and I never get tired of visiting the walled city. This time it was different. Because of the current pandemic, there were less but more cautious tourists. It was a nice change from the usual crowded streets of Old Manila. Truly, the old […]

I spent my college years in downtown Manila. But my memories of it and its surrounding areas were mostly not pleasant. Pollution. Street vendors. Traffic jam all the time. Pickpocketers. Name it. Having travelled to more developed countries like Mainland China and Korea has made […]