15 Best Travel Quotes
These are the best 15 travel quotes that I have ever encountered. Some have inspired me to travel, while others echoed my thoughts. May they encourage you to see more of the world. ^___^
Our Deepest Fear
I have just finished watching Coach Carter and once again, I found myself profoundly moved by the “Our Deepest Fear” quote. From the start of his coaching stint at his old high school, Coach Carter kept asking his problematic student, Timo Cruz the question “What is your deepest fear?”. Towards the end, …
Staycation at Acacia Hotel Manila
Whenever I travel, I am never one for 5-star hotels. I always go for the cheapest places that offer basic but decent accommodations. I believe that my money would be better spent on tours and experiencing the local vibe rather than on a room that would only serve as a …
Montero Diaries: Isdaan Floating Restaurant in Laguna
Today, I drove 37.5km to Isdaan Floating Restaurant in Laguna to celebrate my older sister’s birthday. Alright, her birthday was actually a week ago but this day was chosen for the celebration. And as further practice for my driving, I drove the whole way – through fast lanes, winding roads and …
4D3N Coron Itinerary
Back in 2011, I had the opportunity to visit one of the most beautiful places in the Philippines: Coron. And thanks to DIY Coron, we had a great itinerary which made the whole trip jam-packed with activities. Here is a copy of our 4D3N Coron itinerary. 4D3N Coron Itinerary Day …
My Running Comeback: 2013 Run United Philippine Marathon
After having run 42km last February, I pretty much thought that I have already graduated from running. Well, I guess I changed my mind. Because when Moche told me that he’d run 21km in the 2013 Run United Philippine Marathon, I said I’d do it, too. Thus, I went back to …
3D2N Bali and 2D1N Jakarta, Indonesia Itinerary and Budget
My solo trip to Indonesia had been haphazardly planned and executed but I must say, all’s well that ends well. What I lacked in planning, I made up in documenting my itinerary and expenses. So, here is a detailed list of the places I went to, the food I ate …
Going Solo in Indonesia: Indonesian Food Adventures
Half the enjoyment of going to a foreign land comes from eating the local food! And since I wasn’t familiar at all with Indonesian food, I just relied on the recommendations that some of my friends made. The first Indonesian food that I experienced was the Babi Guling of Warung Nasi Andi …
Hotel Review: Amaris Thamrin City Hotel
The last phase of my research for my Going Solo in Indonesia trip consisted of looking for a hotel in Jakarta. I decided that I would do 3D/2N in Bali then stay overnight in Jakarta. And for that, I needed another hotel. Thus, I thought that it would be a …
Going Solo in Indonesia: Rants About The Soekarno-Hatta International Airport
Going to the The Soekarno-Hatta International Airport from my hotel was really easy because it was above a mall so there was a taksi stand available. I got to the airport very early and had dinner at B&W. Once the gates for our check in counter opened, I immediately went inside. …
Going Solo in Indonesia: Central Jakarta
One of the select few that I told about my Going Solo in Indonesia trip was Dortz. She’s my blockmate in college who is now working in Jakarta and she agreed to meet me for dinner. But other than that arrangement, I would still be totally on my own in …
Going Solo in Indonesia: Barong and Kecak Dance
Part of going to Bali would be watching the Barong Dance and the Kecak Dance. The former is played in the morning while the latter is played during sunset. While it was Honey who recommended that I see the Kecak Dance, it was Kadek who told me that there was …
Going Solo in Indonesia: Surfing In Bali
Despite my attempts at getting to know Bali by researching its tourist spots, I still hardly had any idea what I would do in Bali. Well, except for one thing: I will go to Bali to SURF. Yes, I went to Bali with just one goal in mind. I wanted to …
Going Solo in Indonesia: Bali Temples and Rice Terraces
I was finally in Bali! And the surprises would not end. I was really shocked, amazed, apprehensive to find this bouncer-like guy waiting for me, holding a paper with my name on it at the airport’s arrival area. He smiled uncertainly to me and asked me if I was “jay-chuh …
Going Solo in Indonesia: Airports, Transfers and Money Changers
The Philippines was still reeling from the effects of Tropical Storm Trami and up to the last minute, I wasn’t sure if I should push through with my “going solo in Indonesia” trip. Lots of flights were being cancelled because of some serious flooding in the airport areas. But still, …
Going Solo in Indonesia: Trip Preparations
Ten months ago, I booked a P2.00 flight to Jakarta from a Cebu Pacific sale. I was planning on joining Travel Factor’s Surfvivor Bali tour. They were going to Bali by way of Jakarta but joiners must arrange their own flights. Because of that, I booked a flight to Bali via Air …
Hotel Review: Pop! Hotel Kuta Beach
Traveling solo and on a budget requires a lot of preparation, research and advance booking. And after spending weeks reviewing the budget hotels in Bali as listed at Agoda.com, I settled for Pop! Hotel Kuta Beach because of the price ($69.64 for two nights), location (in Kuta but very near Legian) and the …
Big City: Hotdogs, Burgers, Sausages
One of the new food places in the new wing of Glorietta is Big City: Hotdogs, Burgers, Sausages. Moche and I have eaten there a couple of times and I would like to share some insights on some of their offerings. We first tried the Sausage and Hotdog meals with 12 …
Surfing Baby Waves in Baler
A virtually flat sea is not welcoming sight. Particularly when you’re arriving in Baler with surfing in mind. So I was really disappointed to see teeny tiny waves lapping against the Sabang Beach and I thought to myself, “Oh no, I will be surfing baby waves in Baler yet again.” …
Singapore Trip (Finale)
The fourth day of our Singapore trip was Mommy’s birthday and we were going to the Universal Studios! It was already my second time there but I was excited to experience the much talked about Transformers ride. So, after touring VivoCity, Singapore’s largest mall, and doing some shopping at the Daiso, …