I am one of those people who don’t think of purchasing insurance when I travel. However, I’ve been looking around for a good provider, as I’ve got several trips lined up this year and I want to make sure I’ll be prepared for anything. My research brought about several travel insurance providers, and on the […]

Got money concerns? Whether you are travelling into Southeast Asia for business or for a holiday, it’s important that you get your finances intact. What does this mean? Simple. You must have accessible budget whenever you travel around Southeast Asia. How do you make that happen? Again it’s simple. Enroll a bank account with an […]

Coming to Southeast Asia for your next vacation? Great idea! But, before you break out your heavy suitcase and start throwing in the bikinis and swimming trunks, read this article for some advice on how and what to pack for a holiday in Southeast Asia. Even if you’re not a “backpacker,” using a backpack as […]

Need some souvenirs to take home? Looking for that perfect wall hanging or beach sarong? Fancy a knock-off watch or handbag? Negotiating for prices in Southeast Asia is a great social leveler–whether you’re staying poolside in a five-star resort or bunking up in a hostel dormitory, you’ll face the same advantages and disadvantages when haggling […]

A beach, a book and a beer: my three ingredients for a great trip. Traveling in Southeast Asia often involves a visit to one of the area’s exquisite beaches. And, long-haul travelers anywhere know the virtues of having a good book to while away layovers, train departure delays and that quiet time between when your […]

When I fly internationally, I’m usually thinking more about my destination than about the airports I’ll stop at on the way. But sometimes, like when planes are delayed or when I want to plan an extra-long layover so I can do some sightseeing between flights, the airport becomes not only a waystation between cities but […]

I consider traveling my basic necessity. And because I travel as a way of life and not to unwind, I opt to forgo certain luxuries that are sure to drain my spending money. Hence, my penchant for hunting down the cheapest accommodations but without compromising safety and cleanliness. If it’s below US$5, safe, clean and […]

Traveling through Southeast Asia brings us in contact with exotic food, flowers, people, and wildlife. Animal lovers who visit the region have a unique chance to see some of the world’s most interesting animals up close. Here are five ways tourists can encounter local wildlife: 1) Ride an Elephant through the Jungle Swaying through the […]

Maria is a common Spanish name, and it is also a name of a town in Siquijor, a province deeply devout in the Catholic faith. Maria, the town, is famous for a delectable beach and (eerie) Catholic (night-walking) image of Santa Rita. To get to Maria, you can take a “habal-habal” (heavy-duty motorcycle that should […]

Summer in the Philippines was achingly short this year, with the monsoons roaring in as early as the latter half of May (which they sometimes do as late as the latter half of June). When it’s raining for days on end, there’s really not much to do except stay indoors and try to keep warm. […]

More than just a beautiful decoration in local parks, flowers in Southeast Asia are significant in both culture and religion. Worldwide, red roses have come to represent passion and romantic love; likewise, in Southeast Asia, there are many other flowers that symbolize emotions, characteristics or ideals. The blooms you see tended on balconies in the […]

It cannot be denied that Filipinos have a very sweet tooth, with each meal ending with a dessert of some kind. Often referred to as “pang himagas”, this is meant to balance out the scrumptious meal eaten earlier, and is meant to settle one’s taste buds. Here are ten Filipino desserts that you should try […]