Traveling is and will always be a great passion of mine. I consider myself lucky to have travelled to different parts world others only dream of. These places vary in beauty, and are very different from what I am used to. This year, I have gone to two cities one may describe as a slight variation of the Philippines.
The city landscape of Kota Kinabalu reminded me of our provinces - provinces only 30 minutes away from the metro - with taxi drivers as inflexible as those in Manila. But do not let this discourage you. KK has so much more to offer, if you know where to go. With its lush greens, magnificent mountain ranges, beautiful beaches and breathtaking sunsets, it is a nice place to visit, but even a better one to explore.
This is my first trip to Bangkok, and unfortunately, it was very much like my first trip to Singapore years ago. Although I was warned, I wasn't prepared for the heat. For those who had the pleasure of listening to my first SG trip story, you know my perils. Ouch. Anyway, stepping out of BKK's airport, I find myself thinking 'Skyway' 'Broadway Centrum' 'Escolta'. Although this is my initial impression, I find it to be a very nice mix of Manila, Hongkong and Singapore. With a hectic schedule of trips to the malls & constantly stuffing ourselves with great food, we still managed to visit Bangkok's Grand Palace, where I finally had a reason to stop eating & start taking photos.
