On our second day in Bangkok, we decided to do a Do-It-Yourself tour since the locations were already in the city. In the morning, we visited the Grand Palace. Then, in the afternoon, we went to Wat Pho, one of the famous temples in Bangkok. The second day was very interesting for us because we … Continue reading BANGKOK TOUR: Grand Palace and Wat Pho

Originally, I did not want to join a race during the rainy season because I knew that I would have a difficult time training outdoors. However, because of a surprising turn of events, I found myself randomly registering a month ago for the 41st Milo Marathon in Manila today. It all started when I couldn’t … Continue reading 10K at the 41st Milo Marathon in Manila

What do you when you’re running late for work and your car won’t start after 10 minutes of trying? You call for help. Yup! That’s right. I called for help. My initial response was to call my sister, who eventually went down with my younger brother to help me. However, after many attempts, we still … Continue reading Did You Pray About It?

For the first time in my life, I got stung by a bee. You know how it is in the movies, when everything around you suddenly moves in slow motion, while your eyes widen and your jaw drops, as you clearly see something approaching you? Well, it happened to me when I was in Bohol … Continue reading I Got Stung by a Bee

Part 1 of the Ayutthaya tour can be seen HERE. THIRD STOP: The Old Royal Grand Palace & The Old Royal Temple (Wat Phra Si Sanphet) Ms. Pookie shared that during a war many years ago, the city of Ayutthaya was burned by the Burmese for a week. We didn’t know the story about the … Continue reading BANGKOK TOUR: Temples at Ayutthaya

When my sisters and I planned our trip with mom to Bangkok, we aimed to know more about and experience the country’s culture. After much research on various options for tours, we decided to avail a private tour guide for the temples at Ayutthaya. We chose this over a DIY/Shared tour because of the timing … Continue reading BANGKOK TOUR: Bang Pa-In Summer Palace and Private Boat Ride