Looking for the direct bus to Siem Reap from Bangkok? Yes, you read it right and no this is not a scam as this direct bus route is certainly not that new. This may not be the cheapest and…
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A departure signboard saying I was bound for Istanbul greeted me as I headed to the escalator. The airport theme was indeed noticeable as soon as I stepped inside Terminal 21 Bangkok from BTS Asok. Another thing that caught…
East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia – The Pink Beach located in Komodo Island is for me one of the most picturesque destinations in Indonesia. The stunning beach has crystal clear waters and of course, you can enjoy the unique sight…
Johor Bahru, Malaysia – Trembling and shocked. That’s how I left Melaka for Singapore just two weeks into my Southeast Asia backpacking trip. I had just escaped a terrible and unexpected ordeal while waiting for my bus to Melaka…
East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia – In Padar Island, the climb may be a bit tough, but the view from the top is definitely worth it! The third largest island in the Komodo National Park was our first stop for our…
After spending most of our day with komodos on Indonesia’s Komodo Island and the beauty of Pink Beach, we ended our day on the paradisiacal Kanawa Island. This island is located around 15 km from Labuan Bajo and is…
“Where are my dragons?!” I couldn’t resist uttering that line with my best Daenerys Targaryen impersonation when we finally stepped foot in Komodo National Park, Flores, Indonesia. Like Khaleesi eager to be reunited with her dragon babies, I was…
Standing at the old train’s open door, I gripped the bar as tightly as I could. And even though the train was moving slowly, I held my breath and tried not to gaze too far down the chasm below.…
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Long Bus Rides: Love – Hate Affair and Asian Misadventures
The coldness of the AC crept under my skin as goosebumps spread on my arms. Teeth gently chattering, shivers wracking my body as the Victory Liner bus I’m currently on, headed its way to Baguio. I tried my best…
It was the fifth day of my first trip abroad, and our last day in Siem Reap. Exhausted from exploring Angkor the day before, we were ready to just chill and savor our remaining hours in Cambodia. What else…