Planning to travel from Chengdu to Chongqing by high-speed train? During my recent trip to China, I took the train from Chengdu East Railway Station (Chengdudong) to Chongqing North Railway Station (Chongqingbei), and I was pleasantly surprised by how easy the whole experience was. Before my trip, though, I had plenty of questions. When should […]
Since 2019, I’ve made it a habit to write a year-in-review, a way for me to pause, look back, and make sense of everything that happened. Somewhere along the way, I missed a year. 2024 came and went quietly on this blog, even though life certainly didn’t slow down. So here I am again, restarting
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As a Philippine passport holder, one of the main challenges of traveling is securing a visa for most destinations outside Southeast Asia. My brother and I are planning a hiking trip to Japan, so I must apply for a tourist visa. I haven’t been to Japan before, but my brother encouraged me to try applying
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It’s been a long time since I last posted here because of many things. First, Google made so many updates that I’m not very happy with what’s going on with what I am seeing in Google Analytics. Second, after much push from friends and family, I decided to try out vlogging. I am trying to
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During my 12-day trip to Borneo last August, I experienced traveling by ferry from Brunei to Labuan in Malaysia. Labuan is not on my original itinerary, and it never crossed my mind that I would visit that island. However, because of some things that I overlooked during my initial planning, I ended up taking a
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Nusa Penida, Nusa Lembongan, and Nusa Ceningan are stunning islands nestled in the archipelago of Indonesia. These idyllic paradises offer breathtaking landscapes, crystal-clear waters, and a chance to immerse yourself in nature’s wonders. If you find yourself in Nusa Penida and wish to embark on an adventure to Nusa Lembongan or Nusa Ceningan, you’re in
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Two weeks ago I posted on my Instagram stories some photos taken during our visit to Kanto Lampo Waterfall and some of my followers were asking about it. Kanto Lampo Waterfall is an enchanting natural attraction located in the Gianyar Regency of Bali, Indonesia. It is a 40-minute drive from Ubud, so you can include
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In 2019, I started a tradition on my blog where I publish a birthday post on my birthday. This year, I was not able to do it because I wasn’t in the mood to blog. I haven’t posted in a long time that I kind of lost my momentum in writing. I still love blogging
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I used to be a loyal Agoda customer. Most of the time, properties are cheaper in Agoda than in other third-party booking sites so I book with them. And because of that, I have AgodaVIP Platinum status. I never had any problems with my bookings until our trip to Siquijor last month. It was a
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One of my goals during my first trip to Bali in 2019 was to visit Kelingking Beach on Nusa Penida. Kelingking Beach, also known as T-Rex Beach because the cliff’s shape resembles a Tyrannosaurus Rex, is one of the most famous tourist spots in Nusa Penida. I was able to accomplish that goal. However, I
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