DUMAGUETE: A PRACTICAL TRAVEL GUIDE FOR DIY & BUDGET TRAVELERS [UPDATED as of 2021]

Note: As a precautionary measure in this time of COVID-19 pandemic, it is best to check with the authorities the updated travel requirements and possible restrictions that might affect your travel plan. Contact Dumaguete Tourism office at [email protected] or at (035) 422 9409 to know the latest update. Remember...

BORDER CROSSING THAILAND TO CAMBODIA FOR FIRST-TIME TRAVELERS (2020): THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY

This story accounts my first 24-hour trip from Bangkok to Siem Reap. This may appear a long write-up but read on anyway to know what to expect in Cambodia and learn some tips on how to avoid being scammed while crossing the Thailand-Cambodia border. The article is most helpful...

2020 SINGAPORE TRAVEL GUIDE (with DIY itinerary, budget, tourist spots, top things to do, where to stay and how to get there)

Updated as of January 2020 Summary: This blog details a comprehensive budget travel guide for Singapore which includes 2 samples of 3-day DIY itinerary that can be stretched to 5 to 7 days. It also covers some of Singapore’s top tourist attractions that are FREE of charge, options on...

2020 KUALA LUMPUR TRAVEL GUIDE (with DIY itinerary, budget, tourist spots, top things to do, where to stay and how to get there)

Updated as of January 2020 Summary: This blog details a comprehensive budget travel guide for Kuala Lumpur which includes a DIY itinerary good for 3 to 5 days. It also shares some of KL’s top tourist attractions that are FREE of charge, options on how to get to each...

BEST TEMPLES IN ANGKOR FOR 2020 (with tips, photographic spots and best way to get around)

Updated as of January 2020 Summary: This blog shares 10 of the best temples in Angkor, from Angkor Wat, Ta Prohm to Banteay Srei. All needed details for each top temple are laid out in the post including operating hours, entrance fee, location, how to get there and photographic...

2020 JOHOR BAHRU TRAVEL GUIDE (with DIY itinerary, budget, tourist spots, top things to do, where to stay and how to get there)

Updated as of January 2020 Summary: This blog details a comprehensive budget travel guide for Johor Bahru which includes a one day DIY itinerary that can be stretched to 2 to 3 days. It also covers some of Johor Bahru’s top tourist attractions that are FREE of charge, options...

2020 SUKHOTHAI TRAVEL GUIDE (with DIY itinerary, budget, tourist spots, top things to do, where to stay and how to get there)

Updated as of January 2020 Summary: This blog shares a budget travel guide for Sukhothai, Thailand with a DIY itinerary that is good for one day; estimated budget is 750+THB per person which covers expenses for tour and entrance, food and transportation only. Further, this Sukhothai blog is intended for...

2020 CHIANG RAI TRAVEL GUIDE (with DIY itinerary, budget, tourist spots, top things to do, where to stay and how to get there)

Updated as of January 2020 Summary: This blog shares a budget travel guide for Chiang Rai, Thailand with a DIY itinerary that is good for 3 to 5 days; estimated budget is 4,788+THB per person which covers expenses for tour and entrance, food and transportation only. All needed details for...

2020 CHIANG MAI TRAVEL GUIDE (with DIY itinerary, budget, tourist spots, top things to do, where to stay and how to get there)

Updated as of January 2020 Summary: This blog shares a budget travel guide for Chiang Mai, Thailand with a DIY itinerary that is good for 3 to 5 days; estimated budget is 3,360+THB per person which covers expenses for entrance, food and transportation only. All needed details for each Chiang...

CROSSING THE SINGAPORE-MALAYSIA BORDER: A FIRST TIMER’S GUIDE (2020)

Updated as of January 2020 Summary: This blog details some tips on how to properly cross the Singapore-Malaysia border for the first time, including what bus to take, documents to prepare, and the expected atmosphere at the immigration. CROSSING BORDER AT A GLANCE ANXIETY –  It’s typically the prevalent feeling...