Bandung, Indonesia | Tracking Nature Prints of Volcanoes and Heritage Trails

“I come with the rain,” I muttered to myself while I watched the last sheen of daylight give way to dark clouds, casting over the countryside and heading to Bandung. I spent the three-hour train ride from Jakarta uneventfully fighting off sleep, and I opted to stare at the passing lush scenery as much as I can.

Where to Stay in Dumaguete | the Flying Fish Hostel

Whenever I travel solo, I follow my personal and my own wallet’s desire to stay in hostels. Even though traveling around the Philippines may present a challenge, since most cities still do not have hostels that appears hip and easy on the pocket. In recent years however, I’ve seen a steady increase in this type of accommodation fitting the budget of backpackers on many locations.

2018 Mekong Tourism Forum | Sustainable Tourism, Exciting Start-Ups and Role of Influencers

People often associate Mekong River exclusively to Vietnam. Unbeknownst to many, the mighty Mekong stretches a long distance and drawn-out amply forming a sub-region inside the vast Asian continent. The countries of Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Myanmar and even China, are all needled together by Mekong River.

Where to Stay in Luang Prabang: Lotus Villa Boutique | Laos

It was starting to darken when I arrived at Luang Prabang causing me to hurry my pace in locating my hotel. Guided by my Google Map, I walked pass the main street of the city's historic district. It was a lovely surprise finding out a few days before, that Lotus Villa Boutique situates right smack in the UNESCO Heritage area of the city. Established in 2008, this small property houses 15 soothing rooms and 2 suites – all designed within the fervor of the architectural style of Laos’ colonial past.

#ForMindanao’s Peace Educators in Lanao Del Sur

We have been navigating the highway out of Marawi City passing by fertile fields for almost a couple of hours when we turned to a narrow road leading to a small town. Eerie silence reigned over our group, as our van rolled in front of a Mosque riddled with bullets. “We’re almost here” I heard someone exclaimed. I looked out the window and I immediately saw a group of teachers amiably welcoming us.