February 21, 2023
I never thought I would see something so Asian, so unabashedly Thai, in the middle of nowhere in Berlin. But there it is, the best Thai food in Berlin. Thaipark is a weekend paradise for many Thai food lovers in this German capital. It is not a secret, but you […]
February 21, 2023
This Apo Island Travel Guide covers all the top things to do in Apo Island Dumaguete, Philippines. It also covers all the travel essentials you need to make your stay more memorable. A little note: Apo Island is different from Apo Reef in Mindoro. Apo Island is a little island […]
February 21, 2023
Cambodia, oddly, did not appeal to me at first. I kept on skipping it. Perhaps because its neighboring countries, Vietnam and Thailand, made a great deal of first impressions on me that this Angelina Jolie clad in cat suit country failed to capture me. To kick off my year-long trip […]
February 20, 2023
I’m no surfer. I tried it once, and right in the middle of the surfing lesson, I know it is not for me. But places always hold a singular image in your head. Siargao, before my first trip to this ever-growing popular destination, some pounds ago, was Cloud 9—not the […]
February 20, 2023
This Astoria Palawan blog review first appeared on my column Down South on Interaksyon.com. I included more photos here to give justice to the beauty of this place. PALAWAN, PHILIPPINES—An egret ambled around my deck, peering through the glass wall of my own sanctuary. It must be looking for food. […]
February 20, 2023
SAMAR TRAVEL GUIDE | Or a personal narrative of doing it | A NOTE FROM JONA THE WITCH: I’ve been away from the Philippines longer than my heartbreak. Yet, this modest of a digital space for ramblings still got some media trip invitations. With Ha Noi, Viet Nam as my current […]
February 20, 2023
Puerto Princesa Underground River Travel Guide covers everything you need to know fully enjoy one of the seven wonders of the world! This gorgeous underground paradise is a place that you can actually visit. What’s commonly known as the Puerto Princesa Underground River is an 8.2-km (5.1-mile) section of the […]
February 17, 2023
Stari Grad Hvar. Or as the Italians call it, Cittavecchia or Cittavecchia di Lesina, is a charming town nestled on the north side of the stunning Hvar Island in Dalmatia, Croatia. This place is seriously old, folks – we’re talking ancient! In fact, it’s one of the oldest towns in […]
February 16, 2023
This Quy Nhon Travel Guide covers all the essentials you need to make your trip to Quy Nhon memorable and smooth. If I want to avoid as many Hanoi faces as possible, I either go to Quy Nhon, Tuy Hoa for an affordable escape. This part of Vietnam FEB 2020––Our […]
February 14, 2023
The Philippines, an archipelagic country facing the Pacific, never runs out of ways to surprise the curious and the wandering. My home island Cebu, for example, has piqued the interest of fellow Filipinos and foreign travelers alike for its incredible and jaw-dropping underwater ecosystem. On top of my list, regardless […]
February 14, 2023
From its vibrant food scene and sandy white beaches to the gorgeous Mayan ruins, there’s so much to do in Tulum. This is one of the most popular tourist towns in Riviera Maya and is known for its crystal-clear cenotes, where visitors enjoy swimming and snorkeling. There are so many […]
February 14, 2023
North Beach in Tulum where the crystal-clear waters are as refreshing as a mint mojito and the soft white sand is like walking on powdered sugar. It is probably one of the best public beaches in Tulum you will find yourself in. This is the place where relaxation is the […]