Took a leisurely stroll at the Kowloon Public Pier on Victoria Harbor, where it felt like Santa’s elves went overboard with their holiday decor—Xmas figurines everywhere! They even had stations for crafting your own free Christmas postcard. The harbor was stunning, though perpetually cloaked in a mysterious smog. Is it pollution or just Mother Nature’s […]
Dec 17, 2024 – Hong Kong Read More »
Transitioned to Cebu and stayed there two nights. The apartment was lovely with perfect internet connection to Daniel’s delight. Like in Manila, there is not much to do in Cebu. We stayed in the I.T. Park which is Manila’s version of BGC.
Dec 14, 2024 – Dec 16, 2024 – Cebu, Philippines Read More »
At last, a proper place to stay! Bamboo Oasis was a breath of fresh air—spacious, complete with a kitchen, and a swimming pool right outside our door. It was exactly what we needed to recover from El Nido. We managed to muster the energy for one countryside tour, which hit some interesting (and not-so-interesting) notes:
Dec 9, 2024 – Dec 14, 2024 – Panglao, Philippines Read More »
We arrived in El Nido brimming with high hopes—pristine views, dreamy islands, and adventures galore. What we got was… a harsh reality check. The town looks like it survived a WWII bombing raid, complete with lingering poverty and unfinished construction projects everywhere. The infrastructure? Let’s just call it “aspirational.” Our tours in El Nido:
Dec 4, 2024 – Dec 9, 2024 – El Nido, Philippines Read More »
Our accommodation was a delight—spacious, equipped with a proper kitchen, and blessedly cool thanks to well-functioning air conditioning. Even better, the unit had a generator, which turned out to be a lifesaver during a power outage. And our host was amazing, handling every request from us immediately. Kudos to the level of service! We had
Nov 30, 2024 – Dec 4, 2024 – Puerto Princesa, Philippines Read More »
Flying from Tokyo, Narita Airport to Manila, Philippines.
Nov 25, 2024 – Manila, Philippines Read More »
Headed to Tokyo center a bit late, because punctuality is overrated. Grabbed lunch—I had udon, while D and M opted for the fine dining experience of McDonald’s. A culinary tour de force. Then, for reasons best left unexplained, we decided to tackle the Rainbow Bridge on foot. Yes, both ways. It’s like we were auditioning for
Nov 24, 2024 – Tokyo, Japan Read More »
