My friend Chie and I spent several days up in the summer capital of the Philippines early in February last year. We were having a grand time as that trip was very spontaneous. Talk about meeting one night then going to Cubao the following morning. […]

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. […]

The top tourist spots in Mongolia’s capital are within walking distance from each other. We chose to stay in UB Guesthouse which had a very accessible location. It was just three minutes away from Sukhbaatar Square. Sukhbaatar Square Mongolia Natural Museum Choijin Lama Temple Museum […]

This 18th century, Baroque church sits at the center of capital Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya. This is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Bayombong. It is also called as Bayombong Cathedral. The church has undergone massive renovations through the years due to natural calamities. […]

It is great to know that amidst Shenzhen’s bustling city life, there are still places which reflect traditional Chinese culture and history. A nice example is Chiwan’s Tian Hou Temple or the Temple of the Queen of Heaven. The Goddess is said to be worshipped […]

AirAsia Enhances Services to Taiwan with New Manila – Kaohsiung Flights MANILA, 01 November 2018 – AirAsia is now flying three times weekly from Manila to Kaohsiung in Taiwan. The World’s Best Low Cost Airline flew its maiden flight last October 30 from Manila’s NAIA (Ninoy Aquino […]

AirAsia enhances connectivity to China with new Manila – Shenzhen route All-in promo fares from as low as P1,990* are up for grabs now at airasia.com MANILA, 22 OCTOBER 2018 – AirAsia, the World’s Best Low Cost Carrier, is expanding further into China with the introduction […]

I originally planned on taking the ferry to Kota Kinabalu but my laziness got the better of me. I took after my friend who traveled to Kota Kinabalu by bus last year. He boasted of eight passport stamps that made me jealous and so I […]

Brunei is one of the closest countries to the Philippines, but for some reason, I didn’t plan on visiting it until this year. Perhaps it’s because of its proximity that I always take it for granted for farther destinations. Perhaps it’s the fact that it […]