1. A tuktuk becak driver waits for his next passenger. 2-3. Colorful details of the Indonesian tuktuk becak. 4. A friendly girl flashing a smile at my camera. 5-6. Food cart selling bakso. 7-8. An old lady vendor selling various trinkets.
Category: Destinations
Indonesia: Borobudur At Last!
We arrived in Borobudur just a little over six in the morning. Our van driver told us that if we hurried, we would be able to catch “a beautiful view of Borobudur in the early morning.” The temple itself was a couple of kilometers away from the Tourist Center where we parked so we walked…
Madeira in Time Lapse
Madeira, a Portuguese archipelago near the Canary Islands, is one of the places I dream of travelling to someday. I’ve seen a lot of features about it and always, I’d be fascinated by its beauty. But I’ve almost forgotten all about it until I saw this short film. Beautifully shot by Christian Mülhauser, it’s a…
Pinay Traveller Recommends #16: Portugal’s Hostel of Style
Pinay Traveller Recommends is a weekly round-up of interesting sites, photos, stories and/or events found around the net. From the outside, it looks like a typical Portuguese World Heritage building fully restored to its tiled glory. But inside, every bit of it is modern. Welcome to Tattva Design Hostel, the largest hostel in Porto. Inspired…
Europe’s Most Underrated Cities
Tired of the usual European destinations? Well, you might like this. GQ lists some of the most underrated cities in Europe and gives precious tips on how to avoid the usual tourist traps. From Portugal to Croatia, the list is a delightful mix of the not-so trodden, but nonetheless exciting, destinations. Read on! Porto, Portugal…