A major hub of Buddhism spiritualism, Bagan is where one can view an astounding collection of beautiful Buddhist pagodas, temples and stupas ruins – all dating back from the 9thto 13thcenturies. Stepping on the loose golden sands of this ancient city not only takes one back in time, but also injects an indescribable sense of newfound spirituality. As the capital …

What began as a small fishing village where the Khmer people originally dwelled before the arrival of the Vietnamese settler during the 17th century became a pulsating metropolis now known as Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon). Here, timeless alleys are fringed with temple, street food stalls, cheap guesthouses, posh hotels and restaurants serving almost everything Vietnamese.   It may sound cliché, …

Whenever I tell people I am from Sorsogon, I am often asked, “Where is Sorsogon?” or “What are the Sorsogon tourist spots? Or the things to do in Sorsogon?” These questions prompted me to blog about Sorsogon, to showcase the top places to see in Sorsogon.   Where exactly is Sorsogon? It is a province on the southeastern tip of …