Tag: tour
Are Famous Landmarks Worth Visiting?
As a travel writer, I’ve written my fair share of listicles, such as “20 Things To See and Do in [insert popular city or country]” based on a press trip or an assigned comprehensive research. I, too, like reading travel lists by other writers before exploring a new place. But should you aim to see […]
I Klooked My Way Around Taipei
With only four days in Taipei with my mom and auntie (before going solo around Taiwan for 10 more days), my goal was to take them to as many places as possible—not just within Taipei, but neighboring cities. As the self-proclaimed queen of DIY travel, I only give in to online travel booking sites if […]
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[Vlog] Don’t Skip Europe’s Free Walking Tours
If you’re visiting a European city for the first time and you have only a day or a few hours to see as much as you can, I highly recommend… Free walking tours! Technically, free walking tours aren’t actually free. They’re gratuity-based. You sign up for free, but by the end of the 3-hour tour, […]
Brace Your Ears for the Videoke Jeepney
It’s a global fact: Filipinos love videokes. Countless urban legends have emerged from our love for the sing-along. My favorite is the one about “My Way.” To illustrate: Sometime in October, a Singaporean asked me, “Is it true that if you go to a videoke bar in the Philippines, you shouldn’t sing Frank Sinatra’s ‘My […]