I stepped inside a working salt hut in Burgos, producing Pasuquin-style salt, and saw how locals turn seawater into salt using heat, husks, and a method I had never seen before.
I tried conveyor belt sushi at Kyoto Tower Sando Food Hall, in the basement below the hotel and famous tower, a short walk from Kyoto Station. At Daiki Suisan, I waited for a seat at the conveyor bar and filmed the experience.
Cape Bojeador Lighthouse sits inland on a high hillside in Ilocos Norte, Northern Luzon, overlooking the South China Sea far from the shoreline.
I stayed at the BnA Wall Art Hotel in Nihonbashi, Tokyo, while searching for a genuinely unique and quirky place to stay. Part hotel and part immersive art space, each artist-designed room feels intentional and unconventional. This is not a standard Tokyo hotel stay, but an experience built around creativity, design, and originality.
Arriving late into Kyoto, I followed a local recommendation to Kyoto Tower Sando and tried a Nick Stock wagyu burger beneath Kyoto Tower.
I share my Cebu Pacific Air review after flying extensively on domestic Philippine routes and an international Hong Kong flight.
A step-by-step guide to the Makuhari Messe walkway route from APA Tokyo Bay Hotel, using the covered pedestrian path to the exhibition centre.
My visit to the Bohol Tarsier Conservation Area in Bohol, Philippines, shows what to expect on the silent trails and explains why the Philippine tarsier is a prosimian primate, not a monkey.
I twice visited Paoay Church Ilocos Norte, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its Earthquake Baroque design, stunning façade, and nearby attractions like Paoay Sand Dunes and Malacañang of the North.
The Atomic Bomb Dome in Hiroshima stands at the heart of the Peace Memorial Park and is one of Japan’s most important historic sites. This post explores its significance and the surrounding memorial spaces.
I visited the Chocolate Hills in Bohol with a dedicated driver and explored the viewpoint, souvenir stalls, and the surrounding landscape.
We drove along the Patapat Viaduct toward Pagudpud and enjoyed sweeping ocean views, lush mountainsides, and one of the most memorable stops of our Ilocos Norte trip.
I visited the RG Jar Factory in Vigan City and experienced traditional pottery at one of the last surviving jar factories in Pagburnayan. I tried the wheel myself, explored the handmade clay pieces, and discovered why this workshop remains a cultural highlight in Ilocos Sur.
I explored Historic Vigan City and its Spanish-era streets, plazas, churches, and trading heritage. This guide shares my experience of Ilocos Sur’s cultural capital and what makes it such a unique destination in the Philippines.
An honest review of my October 2023 stay at Hotel Indigo Tokyo Shibuya shortly after it opened, based entirely on my own real experience at the hotel.
A practical guide to the Japan Rail Pass, with clear advice on train travel, seat reservations, and navigating Japan’s rail system from an Aspie perspective.
A review of flying Emirates Business Class from Dubai to Tokyo Narita, covering the cabin, meals, and onboard experience.
Intramuros is Manila’s historic walled city and one of the best places to explore the Philippines’ Spanish colonial past. Walking through its cobbled streets, historic churches, and old fortifications offers a fascinating and essential experience on any visit to Manila.
