Tag: Art
Talat Noi: Bangkok’s Friendly Street Art
One of Bangkok’s oldest neighborhoods is steeped in history, as seen with its old buildings and street art. Talat Noi or Talad Noi, which means “small market”, is next to Sampheng Market and Chinatown and ends on the banks of the Chao Phraya River. If you’re looking to explore Bangkok’s street art, this is a […]
Bangkok’s Hidden Graffiti Park
If you walk by this spot in the Ratchathewi neighborhood by chance, you may not think much of it other than an urban park that’s seen better days. Chaloemla Park, also known as Chaloemla Gardens, isn’t a touristy area. On weekdays, it’s busiest in the mid-afternoon, with locals lounging on the benches and school kids […]
Hanoi’s Mural Street Is Great For Introverts
If you’re looking for a quiet respite from the crowded tourist spots of Hanoi, Vietnam, but would still like to soak in some art and culture, head to Phung Hung Mural Street in the Old Quarter. Introverts (or ambiverts like myself), you’ll love this spot. View this post on Instagram A post shared […]
Bookhemian: Phuket’s Hidden Artsy Café
If you find yourself walking along the famed Thalang Road in Old Phuket Town, it’s easy to get distracted by the postcard-worthy buildings with colorful Sino-Portuguese architecture. This 600-meter street is studded with shops, restaurants, cafés, and guesthouses. While it’s one of the oldest streets in Phuket, Thailand, there are plenty of modern cafés and […]
Mural Hunting in Kuala Lumpur
Looking for free things to do in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia? Add mural hunting to your list. Their modern art scene is thriving with pops of street art all over the city, bringing life to otherwise dilapidated walls, shophouses, and alleys. The muse of these Malaysian artists? Their multicultural heritage. You’ll notice that these wall-to-wall works […]
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[Vlog] How I Ended Up In Dulan, Taiwan’s Secret Coastal Town
All the great things you hear about Taiwan are true—from being one of the most underrated tourist spots in Asia to how well their government runs the island independent from China. For most people who have been to Taiwan, you probably started in the capital of Taipei and took side trips to nearby districts like […]
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[Vlog] Rainbow Village: Not Just For The ‘Gram
I first wrote about Rainbow Village two years ago for a travel magazine. I tagged it as one of the must-visit places in Taiwan. It’s not just because it’s a great photography subject, but also because there’s an inspiring story behind it. Back then, the videos showed Rainbow Village as an uncrowded place that was […]
IG-All-You-Want in 1914 Creative Park
It isn’t just night markets that are abundant in Taiwan. There are dozens of creative parks and museums to visit around Taipei, Kaohsiung, Hualien, Tainan, and Taichung. In Taipei City there are two—Songshan Cultural and Creative Park, and Huashan 1914 Creative Park. When I was in Dulan, Taitung County, my roommate Pascale promised she’d meet […]
Free Things To Do In Europe
For those who carry Philippine passports, Europe doesn’t fall under the category of budget travel. Pre-trip expenses like Visa application will take a chunk out of your travel fund. Add that to the average round-trip fare of ₱45,000, and you’re already breaking the bank. But if there’s one thing I learned from my first backpacking […]