Adventure Cometh and Then Some, Beyond the Red Lights of Pattaya

Pattaya is one of those places that radiates an aura of mystique to travelers such as myself - who first learned about this resort city through tales of debauchery, mayhem and smut. It was - as suggested by my preconceived notion – as a place composed of organized chaos of neon lights, lavish adult clubs and endless cabaret shows that last through the morning.

Relishing the Olden Vibe of the Ancient City of Sukhothai

Seven hours after leaving the city of Bangkok at the stroke of midnight, I found myself in the main highway of Old Sukhothai – under the drizzling sky. Throbbing head and all brought on by the intermittent sleep I located my hostel, which to my surprise is housed inside a boutique resort property. “Our Dorm of Happiness – as we call it, is located on the second floor. Come follow me” the receptionist told me. My bunk bed is inside one of the rooms at the old cream colored wooden house fronted by a picturesque courtyard.

Bali | Indonesia: Witnessing Primate Goofing at Ubud Monkey Forest

If gazes could talk, you’d instantly hear the surrounding eyes mouthing off intentions of mayhem. A bedlam which doesn’t equate to violence, rather through mischievous actions of the more than 700 long-tailed macaques who calls this place as home.

A primate abode known as the Mandala Wisata Wanara Wana or otherwise referred to as the Ubud Monkey Forest, is another popular tourist destination in Bali. It is tucked deep in the forest covering approximately 10 hectares with a labyrinth composed of zigzagging water streams, hilly slopes, sheltering towering trees – of around 115 different species, and three sacred Hindu Temples.

Stories from the Seas: Panampangan Island | Tawi-Tawi

Everyone was silent as our speedboat sloshes through the calm waters of Celebes Sea. Under the brightness of a full sun, we were cruising with golden skin over a body of water – once known as the most dangerous backwater in the world. What used to be a violent playground of pirate ships committing sea robbery and during the worst of times; the sailing route of Abu Sayyaf militants preying on innocent civilians to kidnap, the waters approaching Panampangan Island is now a picture of unruffled nature haven.