Some of you may know that I majored in tourism when I was in college. However, only a few people know about one of my main interests in this area: dark tourism. Dark tourism is the study of places dealing with death, tragedy, and horror. For as long as I can remember, I’ve always been interested in such places. So interested, in fact, that I proposed the topic to my college BFF Kat for our undergraduate thesis. After all, I’ve always been a fan of horror and macabre, so it’s only natural that I would go down that route, isn’t it? Today, I’m going to share the 7 scariest places to visit i ..read more

There’s no doubt that Henann Group has largely dominated the newly-renovated Boracay Island with its numerous resorts, each one with its own personal charm. But with all your options, which one should you pick? To help you choose, here’s a review of one of the best hotels on the island: Henann Lagoon Resort! Side note: K and I loved our stay so much that we ended up taking way too many photos – forgive me in advance for the photo dump that’s about to happen! Pin this post for later! Location Henann Lagoon Resort is located in Station 2, Main Road, Boracay. If you’re imagining a ..read more

It’s the last day of 2019, which I think makes it the perfect time to look back on the year, don’t you think? In this article, I’m sharing the 5 things I learned from traveling this 2019! Pin this post for later! 1. You don’t have to be scared of new things I’m the kind of person who likes the same things, over and over again. I used the same wallet for 7 years straight, from high school to college. Or at least, that’s what it seemed to outsiders. Actually, I had already replaced it thrice, but I always used the exact same brand and design. I was forced to stop only because the bra ..read more

It’s a sweltering day here in Bangkok and the whole place is just sizzling. Temperature now: 31 degrees Celsius. Feel likes: 35 degrees Celsius. Hotter than our Manila, just great! I’m definitely feeling it alright! It’s a good thing K and I have already whipped up a quick breakfast at home. We’ve learned our lesson. We’re prepared. We bought some ‘freshly’ packed chicken thighs at the 24-hour-open TESCO near our place. Why chicken, you may ask? One, it’s easy to cook. Two, we get to save time and money by preparing our own food just once a day. Thai food may be really delicious, but eatin ..read more

Along with the rise of tourism came the rise of all types of travel. In order to cater to as many people as possible, the tourism industry as a whole has been coming up with various ways and gimmicks to make travelling more attractive. It’s true that when it comes to travelling, we all have different preferences. Some people enjoy exploring on their own. Others like the convenience that comes with packaged tours. These days, it’s almost impossible not to find something that will suit you, be it a guided tour or an independent travel. But come to think of it, what’s the difference between ..read more