The One and Only Taipei for First Time Visitors Guide You’ll Ever Need If you’re planning a trip to Taipei, Taiwan, for the first time, you’re in the right place. I’ll highlight the best area to stay in Taipei for sightseeing, along with five popular and affordable hotels you’ll enjoy. Plus, I’m throwing in a couple of recommended restaurants […]
Musings
Here’s where I’ll drop random thoughts and perhaps a pic or two of things that interest me.
Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and Maeklong Railway Train Market
Half Day Trip to Two of Bangkok’s Nearest Tourist Attractions – Damnoen Saduak and Maeklong Market Finally, I went somewhere in Thailand I’d thought I’d never visit. It was a half day tour of Damnoen Saduak Floating Market (ตลาดน้ำดำเนินสะดวก ราชบุรี) and Maeklong Railway Train Market a.k.a. Umbrella Pulldown Market (ตลาดร่มหุบ). It’s a perfect combination as […]
AWA Resort Review in Koh Chang, Thailand
AWA Resort Koh Chang Review It’s been a long while since I’ve written a hotel review in Thailand. So I’m super excited to share my experience staying at AWA Resort Koh Chang. My wife and I were planning to drive from Bangkok to Koh Chang for a week. And her friend from the island said […]
16 Hour Layover Inside Manila’s Airport
And a Review of Philippine Airlines Flight 733 From Bangkok to Manila to JFK Have you ever wondered whether Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) is safe or not? How about what it’s like to fly Philippine Airlines from Bangkok to JFK with a 16-hour layover inside Manila airport? I did. Because I’ve read many […]
The Curious Case of Houtong Cat Village in Taiwan
A Little Side Trip From Taipei With Kitty Cats – And a Mystery Shrouding the Village’s History Recently on my latest Taiwan trip, I came across Houtong Cat Village 侯硐貓村 in Ruifang District, just northeast of Taipei about 35 kilometers and just 1 hour away from Taipei Main Station by train. After a few days spent […]
Hotel Papa Whale Review in Taipei, Ximending District
One of the Best Hotels in Ximending District, Taiwan I’ve stayed in plenty of budget hotels all over Taipei, Taiwan. And I prefer searching for hotels in Taipei’s Ximending District. Simply because it’s one of the best areas to stay for tourists. So what do I look for when I’m searching for hotels on the […]
Things to Do Near Chatuchak Weekend Market You Might Enjoy
Guide on Things to Do Around Chatuchak Weekend Market You Might’ve Never Known About If you’ve visited Chatuchak Weekend Market (a.k.a Jatujak also JJ Market จตุจักร) more than a few times you’ve probably become too familiar with one of Bangkok’s most famous shopping attraction. And by now, maybe it’s boring. That’s why I listed 5 points of […]
Eating My Way through Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
The Best Eats in Kuala Lumpur Are Served on Plastic Bowls and Metal Trays… Being based in Bangkok, Thailand with so many countries and cities I can choose to visit frequently, here are some reasons why I chose Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia as the place I go time and time again. Because Kuala Lumpur always […]
Visiting Qatar – Passing Time in Doha
Things to Do in Doha The State of Qatar gave me my first taste of the middle east. It’s a territory I have never been to. But always wanted to visit. While searching for things to do in Qatar here on the internet, I was surprised to see that there’s… well not much to do, […]
Kuala Lumpur’s Ever Evolving Bukit Bintang
Twice a year I make a trip to Malaysia’s capital city Kuala Lumpur, usually staying for a week. I don’t go there for business. And I don’t go there for leisure. I just go to KL to eat. Kuala Lumpur is a easy 2 hours flight from Bangkok, Thailand. With another 30 minutes worth of travel time […]
