Real itineraries, honest reviews, food guides, and smart travel tools from my journeys across Southeast Asia.
Indeed, this is wonderful news for everyone, especially travellers, as we will have more possibilities for cheaper domestic and international flights. MYAirline, a Malaysian low-cost airline, began operations in Malaysia with the inauguration of three routes from klia2 to Langkawi, Kuching, and Kota Kinabalu (They are expanding to cover more places very soon). The
Why Stay at St Giles Hotel Makati? If you are looking for a comfortable and affordable place to stay in Makati, Philippines,
People are expected to resume travelling abroad for a well-deserved vacation now that travel bans have been lifted due to the recent
The Native Dispatches
Unfiltered field notes from Kota Kinabalu, the Mount Kinabalu foothills, and the kopitiams of Malaysian Borneo.
Mount Kinabalu is without a doubt one of the most popular destinations for visitors to Sabah, and Mount Kinabalu Climb is a must-do experience
Looking for a place to work while visiting Sabah? The Opis co-working space is a Toojou Social Hostel – Best Social Hotel in Kota
Toojou Social Hostel – Best Social Hotel in Kota Kinabalu Sabah is where travel meets social. Calling all travellers and digital nomad who are
My Food Travel Asia Alliance
From streetside plastic stools to 24/7 neighbourhood dining halls — where to eat in Sabah and beyond.
Little Sulap is the place to go if you want to try some Kadazandusun cuisine, which is a local native cuisine. So we had
R&B Tea (巡茶), one of the leading tea brands in Taiwan is now available in Malaysia, with the first outlet opening at the Mahkota
Fish Guru Restaurant I have been seeing Fish Guru Restaurant’s posts on instagram quite often so we of thought of trying one of their
Unvarnished Accommodation Audits
Direct impressions on beds, AC noise, WiFi speeds, and the neighbourhood — no sponsored scripts.
Are you looking for a place to stay in Makati, Philippines? Not to worry, Lubd hostel – A fun and unique social hotel in
Nest Nano Suite @ RedDoorz Plus, is an oasis in the hustle and bustle of the busy city of Manila. With welcoming surrounding and lust interior, Nest
Travel Smarter & Nomadic Toolkit
Practical guides on eSIMs, cross-border money, gadgets, and running a website from the road.
WordPress security is a top priority for website owners, and one effective way to enhance protection is by
If you’re running a website on an Apache server, it’s essential to enforce security and consistency in your
Why Hiding the Default WordPress wp-admin and wp-login URLs is Important By default, all WordPress websites use the
So anyone is looking for meals at great price without having to drive or leave their house (or
Planning your next trip through Borneo, the Philippine archipelago, or beyond? Start with the free planners and itineraries built from my own trips.
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Field dispatches from equatorial Southeast Asia.