Malaysia's Excess and Coming Out Party: Putrajaya

May 21, 2007

From Kuala Lumpur, we went to Genting Highlands, a place on top of a mountain that was developed starting in the 1970s by one of the richest men in Malaysia. Fast forward to today, it is the site of the First World Hotel, renowned for being the second-largest hotel in the world, a casino, a theme park, a mall, and a nearby residential village.

Genting Highlands, Malaysia

May 20, 2007

From Kuala Lumpur, we went to Genting Highlands, a place on top of a mountain that was developed starting in the 1970s by one of the richest men in Malaysia. Fast forward to today, it is the site of the First World Hotel, renowned for being the second-largest hotel in the world, a casino, a theme park, a mall, and a nearby residential village.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

May 18, 2007

That trip was my very first trip out of the Philippines. Sending my gratitude to budget airlines such as AirAsia, blokes like me could finally afford to travel within the Southeast Asian region, and Kuala Lumpur presented the perfect opportunity for me to experience out-of-the-country travel.

Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte

May 16, 2007

The summer 0f 2007 was the first time I was able to visit Ilocos Norte province. Before that, all I know about the place aside from being the home province of former President Ferdinand Marcos was that it’s about a 12-hour ride away from Manila. Together with some friends, I finally ended up in Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte.

Vigan

May 15, 2007

A journey through the cobblestone heart of Vigan, Ilocos Sur. From the Spanish colonial architecture of Calle Crisologo to the savory crunch of local empanadas, we explore one of the world's most enduring heritage sites. On our journey further north toward Pagudpud, we paused in the timeless city of Vigan. It is a place of ritual—be it attending a quiet mass, indulging in the local culinary scene, or wandering through the UNESCO-recognized Calle Crisologo.

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