Where should you stay in Melaka? How about setting base at an upscale neighborhood that offers an amazing view of the Strait of Melaka? You can be neighbor to a 5-star hotel and swim at an instagram-worthy infinity pool, which in my opinion, qualifies as an attraction on its own. All for a very affordable price, ya know? :) Today’s […]
I was surprised that I actually love Melaka’s Jonker Street Night Market, which is likely the most touristy place in Melaka. Those who know my traveling style would know how much I loathe overly-touristy places. So, what made Jonker Street Night Market so special? It’s all about good food, reasonable pricing, vibrant ambiance and beautiful historical buildings! Let me bring you through
As usual, we were feeling so bored in tiny Singapore that we decided on a whim to go for a Weekend Getaway to Melaka. This is my second visit to the historical Malaysia town that is located about 3.5 hours’ drive from Singapore. I thought it’ll be a relaxing trip because I’d been there, done that (erm about a decade
In this final post of my 10-day Philippines Tour, I’ll be sharing our short but very interesting journey getting from Cebu to Mactan Airport. You’ll also read tips that can help you save money and avoid the common taxi scams. In case you are looking for a hotel to stay in Cebu, you may also be interested to read my
This 10-day Philippines travelogue is finally coming to an end. Today, we would be bidding farewell to Boracay. Join me in this return journey where I’ll share some minor mishaps (sob!) as we made our way from Boracay to Cebu. There, we would have a short stay near Ayala mall before catching a next-day flight home. Journey from Boracay
After an early morning session of helmet diving in Boracay, let’s continue with another tour – Boracay Island Hopping Tour. This tour on Day 8 of our Philippines 10-Day Tour would bring us to Crystal Cove, Crocodile Island and Puka Beach. Touristy Crystal Cove Island (10am) The first itinerary on Boracay Island Tour was to visit Crystal Cove – an
Day 8 was one of the most happening days in our Philippines 10-Day Tour.  We combined two day tours on that day, starting with helmet diving at 8.30am and Island Hopping an hour later.  Some of the places explored included Crystal Cove Island, Crocodile Island and Puka Beach. This Puka Beach is different from the ‘private section’ that I’d covered on Day
Here’s one highly-recommended activity in Boracay – Paraw sailing! Anyone keen? Now that we had shifted our base from the secluded Ilig Iligan to the very populated White Beach at Boracay, what awaited us were island tours and fun water activities that would keep us occupied for the next few days. Paraw sailing, helmet diving, snorkeling and more beach activities, here
Hey guys, haven’t seen me for a while? Well, I was exploring other parts of the world including El Nido, Puerto Princesa and Eastern Taiwan. Now that I’m back, let’s continue to talk about Boracay. On Day 6 of our Philippines 10-day Tour, we bade farewell to Ilig Iligan Beach and waved a big “Hello” to Boracay White Beach! Yes, we would
There are so many beaches in Boracay. Which is the best? I’ve had the chance to visit a few on Day 5 of Philippines 10 Days Tour, and let me show you in this post what I thought is the Best Beach in Boracay. Read on, view the photos and see if you feel the same too. Â Psst, I believe