There’s something about trains that summons nostalgia. It just reminds me of a time so long ago, when travelling was still new; when crossing borders was somewhat exotic and adventuresome. The first and last time I travelled long-distance by train (and by long distance, I mean more than a hundred kilometers) was three years ago,…
Just the other day, I was asked by a friend why I haven’t ever been to the US and if I had plans to go there in this lifetime. “Well, I’d love to go,” I told her. “It’s just that I haven’t really thought about it that much.” So I came up with a list…
I force my feet to move forward, stepping from the shade to the blinding light outside. I instantly long for the shaded coolness of my sister’s apartment building. Unfortunately, I have no choice but to brave the mid-morning sun. I only have a couple of days to explore the city. The heat may be oppressive,…
IMPORTANT: I appreciate that you’ve taken the time to visit Pinay Traveller and read this post. But all the facts/information I know or am aware of regarding this topic are already here. Please READ and UNDERSTAND what I’ve written. I will NOT answer questions whose answers can already be found on this page. You can…
It’s almost winter! For tropical Asians, this statement doesn’t really mean much. After all, most countries this side of the world only have two seasons: wet and dry. In the Philippines, the dry season lasts from December to May and the wet season, from June to November. But recently, the line between the two seasons…