[USA Series] A Winter Weekend in Philadelphia — A 2-Day Itinerary

The City of Brotherly Love has more to offer than cheesesteaks and Rocky Steps. Home to the US Liberty Bell, Philadelphia is known for its rich history and its contribution to the formation of the United States Constitution and governance. People would usually spend a day trip to Philly either from New York or Washington DC. However, since I had the luxury of time, I decided to spend 2 nights in the city. I flew from Manila to New York and took a 1 1/2 train ride to Philly. Got…

[USA Series] NYE Ball Drop in Times Square: Tips to Have a Magical Moment

Most New Yorkers would say it is crazy to wait for the ball drop in Times Square on New Year’s Eve. Imagine having to stand for 12 hours and bear the freezing temperature (and rain)– that is definitely crazy. Every year, I would watch the news and see thousands of people from all over the world waiting to welcome the new year ahead in such a busy and cramped space, that is Times Square. Back then, I would usually feel envious and wish that I could also experience such a…

Alone in Saigon! (June 16-18, 2018) | 3 Days in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam

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#aloneinsaigon It was not that scary as I had imagined it to be. I only had one fear prior to flying to Vietnam: crossing the streets full of motorcycles going in all directions on my own. This was my third attempt to go to Vietnam, and finally, without any fear and hesitation, I was able to make it. Side note: I was supposed to go to Vietnam in August 2016 alone, until I realized that I was scared to be alone. LOL. Similarly, in August 2017, I decided not to push through…

Three Days in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

Klook.com I am proud to say that I traveled with a sprained ankle but still managed to hike, swim, and eat.  Yes, being the paranoid and 4.0 girl that I am, I sprained my right ankle on the eve of my Strama (MBA Thesis) Defense because I am that stupid. What a nightmare. Although I still got a 4.0 and managed to meet my target QPI to qualify for the honors, having a sprained ankle made my Kota Kinabalu trip a little bit of a challenge. Taking the pain relievers,…

Solo Traveling – Itinerary for 6D6N Indochina (Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam & Siem Reap, Cambodia)

Roughly 3 weeks before I start with my new work, I will be traveling in mid-June for 6 Days and 6 Nights in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam and Seam Reap, Cambodia alone. ALONE – that word seems terrifying even for a twenty-seven-year-old girl like me. Despite years of traveling and crossing borders and continents on my own, the thought of being in a different country still stresses me out. What if I get lost? What if I get kidnapped? What if I eat something bad? The questions go on and on, but…

South Korea Cherry Blossoms 2018-Part3

Day 4 – Hanboknam Experience, Seokchon Lake, Lotte World, Best Korean Barbeque in Dally So Of course, a trip to South Korea wouldn’t be complete without experiencing a life of Korean monarch. Therefore, on our second to the last full day, we headed to the Changdeokgung Store in Hanboknam, near Anguk Station, where you could rent traditional and themed Korean hanboks. Upon arriving at Hanboknam, we were given a locker to store all our valuables and belongings. Only bringing our cellphones and our sense of adventure, we headed to the showroom,…

South Korea Cherry Blossoms 2018-Part2

Day 3 – Nami Island, Gangchon Rail Park, Petite France, Barbeque Dinner We started our third day earlier since we were required to be at the designated meeting place near Hongik Exit 4, for our Nami Island + Gangchon Rail Park + Petite France Tour, which we availed from Klook. We might have taken this traditional tour route despite having been in Nami Island thrice since it will be our first time in Gangchon Rail Bike and Petite France. Just a bit of a backtrack, our Petite France tour was…

South Korea Cherry Blossoms 2018-Part1

Pre-Flight This will be my third trip to the Land of the Kimchi, but it was our first time to experience the Cherry Blossoms Season in Seoul, South Korea, since having handled government payments in my previous job restricted me from traveling during tax season. We happened to score last-minute promo tickets through Jeju Air, three months before our flight. Booking for the Cherry Blossoms season might tend to be a little bit tricky since most airlines have already sold their seats or most accommodations have already been booked. Nevertheless,…

Become an Efficient Traveller and Save Money When You Travel w/ These Hacks:

I can cram in school, and still wing it and get a stunning 4.0. However, I don’t like cramming when I travel. I would like to consider myself being prepared before I go to the airport and board the plane, so I could avoid any mishaps during my trip. So to help you, fellow travelers, here is a list of all the things that I prepare for my travel bag the night before I fly abroad. Valid Filipino passport and Visa (if applicable) Yes, I understand how challenging it is…