Our journey through the Holyland continues to Israel, which is the main highlight of the group tour. For our Day 1 to 3 in Amman, Jordan, see blog here. Day 4 – Amman to Israel: Lower Tiberias: Mount Gilboa / Nazareth / Cana From Amman, Jordan, we headed west to Sheik Hussein Border at Bet … Continue reading Journey Through Israel:The Land of Jesus
Here are the highlights of my two-days Journey though the Kingdom of Jordan. I joined an all-inclusive, pre-arranged group tour with Online Travel Express Manila, so I did not do further research na and preparations for this travel. Sit back and relax lang like a retired tita.Day 1 – Departure from Manila to Amman, Jordan … Continue reading My Two-days Journey to Jordan
A dream journey that took almost a year to fulfill. It was October 2021 when I came across an online post promoting an all-inclusive package trip to the Holyland. The tour is set as a non-sectarian pilgrimage; A ten-days excursion curated to follow the Biblical stories that happened in Jordan, Israel and Egypt. I did … Continue reading A Journey to the Holyland – July 2022
Much has been debated already re pros and cons of travelling with the ongoing pandemic. But you know, I am not here to talk about scientific stands and make justifications, kay kapoy na kaayo'g isip. I am writing this blog para mag chika chika lang about laag and all. Yes guys, I just came from … Continue reading Boracay In Time of Pandemic (and the Travel Requirements)
Last August 26 to 31,2019, twenty five active bloggers and influencers from different ASEAN countries gathered in Kuala Lumpur, to participate in the Malaysia ASEAN Influencers and Key Opinion Leaders programme (MAIKOL 2019). The 6-days programme offered the participants a fun and engaging ‘Experience Malaysia’ activities and cultural exposure, aiming to promote Visit Malaysia 2020 … Continue reading A Brief Two-Days Visit to Tawau and Lahad Datu,Sabah
Last August 26 to 31,2019, twenty five active bloggers and influencers from different ASEAN countries gathered in Kuala Lumpur, to participate in the Malaysia ASEAN Influencers and Key Opinion Leaders programme (MAIKOL 2019). The 6-days programme offered the participants a fun and engaging 'Experience Malaysia' activities and cultural exposure, aiming to promote Visit Malaysia 2020 … Continue reading Highlights of Malaysia ASEAN Influencers Programme (MAIKOL 2019)
ASEAN brotherhood and camaraderie was celebrated once again during the MAIKOL 2019, held August 26 to 31, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The event gathered 25 influencers and bloggers from Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Myanmar, Laos, Philippines, Singapore, Vietnam and Thailand, to take part on a 6-days Experience Malaysia programme. The programme was sponsored by Sunway City … Continue reading Revisiting Malaysia with Sunway City Kuala Lumpur
When traveling solo, taking good photos with yourself in it is probably one of the biggest challenges to deal with. Excluding those naturally photogenic people without any bad angle,taking selfies with a cam phone often produce awkward compositions. Your face may be too near the camera, which is not flattering at all. Using a selfie … Continue reading Advanced Selfie:How To Take Creative Self Portraits During Solo Travel
The Shwedagon Pagoda is one of the most famous Buddhist pagodas in the world and it is certainly the main attraction of Yangon,Myanmar. No visit to Myanmar is complete without a visit to this gold leaf-covered, centuries-old Pagoda, which is said to enshrine strands of Buddha's hair and other holy relics. The Shwedagon Pagoda in Myanmar … Continue reading Day Tour Around Yangon and the Shwedagon Pagoda
Mandalay is home to several of Myanmar's Architectural Treasures. The airport arrival gives a clear hint of what awaits at the city centre. Kuthodaw Pagoda – A Unesco World Heritage site known for its intricate architecture and hundreds of brilliant white pagodas. Myanmar's traditional architecture is primarily used for worship, pilgrimage, storage of Buddhist relics … Continue reading One Day in Mandalay:A Photoblog
This blog features 8 best spots in Bagan for Architecture appreciation, sunset experience or for an advanced selfie session with less crowd. Hope this helps. Bagan is an ancient city and a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the land-locked Central Myanmar Region. As revered believers of Theravada Buddhism, the Bagan kings built over 10,000 … Continue reading EIGHT Best Spots in Bagan for Photo Opportunity
I spent P 35,000.00 for 6 days in Myanmar, including taxes and plane tickets. I am sharing with this blog my costing and day to day itinerary for future reference. Hope this helps. I did the tri-city Mandalay-Bagan-Yangon route with modest choice of backpacker's accommodation, comfortable transportation and an appetite that is always full. Real … Continue reading 6 Days in Myanmar:Sample Itinerary for First Timers
Myanmar today is quickly becoming a popular travel destination amongst Pinoy Travelers. Myanmar is VISA Free for Filipino tourists. And just recently, the City of Bagan, Myanmar' cradle of civilization and one of the world's richest archeological treasures, has been named as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. General things to know for Myanmar first timers … Continue reading Backpacking Myanmar:Practical Tips for First Timers
How millennials do "Last day in Siem Reap": ✔See the town on foot ✔Check out the Art scene ✔Starbucks Afternoon ✔Visit local markets (bargain!bargain!) ✔Local Cuisine ✔Angkor beer ✔Pub Street the night away Note: Millennial years start at 1981. DBS blogger @iamjosemanuel qualifies as one. 😋😬 Cebu Pacific Air flies Manila to Siem Reap 3x … Continue reading One Day Siem Reap City Centre
Without doubt, Angkor Wat of Siem Reap is one of the most celebrated heritage sites of our time. For more than 700 years, it was the centre of the Khmer empire. And still today, it remains as the spiritual heart of Cambodia. Built between roughly A.D. 1113 and 1150, and encompassing an area of about … Continue reading One Full Day Angkor Wat Sample Itinerary
With all these promo airfares popping almost every weekend, it is now easier for us Filipinos to plan weekend getaways overseas without spending so much. Vietnam, Hongkong, Thailand and Singapore are nearby destinations we usually visit, as these countries are just around 3 hours away by plane, and are Visa-free for Filipinos. Aiming to encourage … Continue reading Relaxed Three Days Itinerary:Siem Reap,Cambodia 2019
Yes, bes! I just got my passport back from the agent, with an approved Multiple Entry Visa to Japan, valid for 5 years. And I am sharing with you guys how I was able to complete the process. PAANO at SINO BA ANG QUALIFIED FOR MULTIPLE ENTRY? As per Japan Embassy website, here are the … Continue reading Japan MULTIPLE Entry Visa Approved! (An Application Guide)
I mentioned a lot of times on my recent Japan-trip blogs re the JR Pass I purchased, that gave me access to unlimited train rides between major cities in Japan. During my trip, I was able to visit Kyoto, Himeji, Hiroshima and Sapporo, with Tokyo as my port of entry (via Cebu Pacific direct flight from … Continue reading Japan Multi-City Tour using JR PASS. Sulit buhh?!
Japan never runs out of sights and experiences for any eager tourists to enjoy. I had several best times in Tokyo and Kyoto, but the days spent in Hokkaido were no doubt the highlight of my recent 10 days trip to Japan. Hokkaido is Japan's northernmost prefecture, with Sapporo as its most popular City. I … Continue reading Josemanuel Goes To Sapporo
So during my recent Japan trip, I had one extra day in Kyoto. To take advantage of my JR Pass (Unlimited inter-city JR Train pass), I decided to see Hiroshima City, which is around 2 hours away from my location.Initially, I planned to spend the whole day in nearby Nara, a Unesco heritage site, which … Continue reading Himeji and Hiroshima Easy Side Trip
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