soloflightEd

Afternoon Tour in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

soloflightEd — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:45:33 +0000

Ho Chi Minh City was the starting point of my Southeast Asia backpacking adventure after quitting my job and leaving the Philippines. The reason for this is because I was able to score a promotional deal and book cheap flights to Vietnam. I was still a corporate employee then. An Afternoon in Ho Chi Minh [...]

Dreaming about Santorini, Greece

soloflightEd — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 21:32:23 +0000

One of the destinations in Europe that I am hoping to visit the soonest would be Santorini in Greece. Knowing that I’m now based in the Middle East, more options have come up for me to visit nearer places. A friend also mentioned that it’s easier to apply for tourist visas. Back in my home [...]

Seven Days in Bali, Indonesia

soloflightEd — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 23:07:47 +0000

For seven days, Jana and I were in Bali, Indonesia. This was one of those trips that I booked when I was still working in an office. A promo fare was going on and I was able to book cheap flights to Bali from Kuala Lumpur for about 2500 Php (60 USD) round trip. I’ve [...]

First Time in an Emirates Airlines Boeing 777

soloflightEd — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 08:26:47 +0000

I boarded an Emirates Airlines Boeing 777 plane on my way to Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It was my first time to ride a plane of that size. I became excited at the thought of riding a huge aircraft even if it meant spending 8 hours in the flight. My Emirates Boeing 777 Experience Emirates [...]

My Elephant Nature Park Experience by Save Elephant Foundation

soloflightEd — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 12:18:44 +0000

During my last week in Thailand, I visited the Elephant Nature Park by Save Elephant Foundation which is located in Chiang Mai. It was a day of awareness as I learned about the plight of these gentle giants and how Lek, the founder of Save Elephant Foundation, is pushing the cause to stop the abuse [...]

The Best City Festivals

soloflightEd — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 20:09:44 +0000

Now that summer has arrived, it is time to fill those long days. If you are looking for something to do, try something new. Stop spending your days doing the same thing with the same people. The summer is filled with festivals in major cities around the world. Certainly, there is one in a city [...]

Blogging in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

soloflightEd — Wed, 29 May 2013 21:28:22 +0000

Whoa, never thought I wouldn't be blogging for this long. It's been awhile since I last updated this blogsite. I also haven't been able to go online as much. My normal day to day Facebook activity has been totally lessened. This is a good thing because it made me realize that I don't need to [...]

Tanjong Jara Resort Review in Terengganu, Malaysia

soloflightEd — Fri, 24 May 2013 22:54:49 +0000

During my 9-month Southeast Asia backpacking adventure, I was able to live in a five-star luxury resort in Terengganu, Malaysia. This was one of the best experiences I had because I lived very comfortably. Tanjong Jara Resort: Unmistakably Malay Dungun, Terengganu, Malaysia Dungun, Terengganu, Malaysia I was in the hotel resort to help out in [...]

A Few Tips About Mui Ne, Vietnam

soloflightEd — Thu, 23 May 2013 21:57:27 +0000

For one day and a half, we headed to Mui Ne, which is 4-5 hours northeast of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. I saw photos about the place and I told myself that I wanted to visit it when I started my backpacking trip. As a reference, here are a few tips during our trip [...]

Chasing the Sunset at the Red Sand Dunes in Mui Ne, Vietnam

soloflightEd — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 21:49:01 +0000

“Go Go!” The jeepney driver motioned us to step off his vehicle fast. “Hurry before the sunset disappears!” He wanted us to witness the spectacle at the red sand dunes especially when this was the highlight why we took the afternoon tour of Mui Ne, Vietnam. For tomorrow may rain, so I'll follow the sun. [...]