Inside South East Asia

As you might have guessed, Sombrero Island, which means hat in Spanish and in Filipino, is shaped like a hat.  This tiny island off the eastern tip of Tingloy, Batangas has long been attracting day trippers due to its bountiful marine life.  Sombrero Island is a good spot for snorkeling, just bring your own gears and pay the entrance fee. …

I remember seeing the area where Casino Peak in Dalaguete, Cebu is a located a few years ago but I didn’t know its name that time and how to get there.  We were among the first few travelers who visited Osmena Peak that time. I noticed the mountains on that side are similar to Chocolate Hills of Bohol, while Osmeña …

I’ve been to Indonesia a few times, but admittedly, I always hightail Jakarta, until my recent trip.  I had no choice but to stay in Indonesia’s busy capital since I didn’t book a flight to Bali ahead of time.  I waited a few days to book for a cheaper flight. So since I have 3 or 4 days to spend …

Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) was never on my bucket list.  To be honest, the only reason I visited Vietnam is because I was already in Cambodia and my hotel sells bus tickets to HCMC/Saigon.  So I bought one and decided to cross the border from Phnom Penh (Cambodia) to Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam).  Little did I know that …