How to Apply for a Korean Visa
We applied for a Korean Visa so that I can join and run the Seoul Marathon in March. Applying and getting a Korean Visa was surprisingly fast. The application process at the Korean Embassy took less...
View Article15 Things to See and Do at Don Salvador Benedicto
Don Salvador Benedicto is considered as the Summer Capital of Negros Occidental, thus, earning a nickname of Little Baguio. It is a promising municipality as a tourist destination with its beautiful...
View ArticleHanoi, Vietnam: First Impressions
Here are my first impressions of Hanoi, Vietnam. I did very little research on the place except for the running event I will be joining on Sunday. So it will be another adventure… 1. Modern...
View ArticleNo Internet, No Problem
I realized that I no longer need to turn on mobile roaming or to buy a local sim so that I can access the internet when I’m abroad. The free internet at the hotel, coffee shops, restaurants, and public...
View ArticleHanoi, Vietnam: Quang’s Guide to Crossing the Street
We asked our tour guide on tips on how to navigate the traffic in Hanoi by foot. He gave us three options. How to cross the street? Option 1. Close your eyes. Just walk and pray. Option 2. Wear shades...
View ArticleHalong Bay, Vietnam: In Photos
The Halong Bay cruise is the perfect race-cation. After running the 21K at the Halong Bay International Heritage Marathon, the tour package included an overnight stay in a cruise ship in Halong Bay. I...
View ArticleRocks of Halong Bay
While in Halong Bay, our tour guide told us that some islets would resemble a bird. Another a butterfly. The others will resemble a cat, a mansion, or a bell. The islets can look like an animal, a...
View ArticleHanoi, Vietnam: In Photos
Walking around Hanoi has a similar vibe as walking around Divisoria. It’s a maze of narrow and crowded streets but each turn has a pleasant surprise to those seeking for an adventure. It can be a nice...
View ArticlePunta Bulata, Cauayan: In Photos
Our family spent the New Year at Punta Bulata in Cauayan, Negros Occidental. It’s one of the popular white sand beaches in Negros. Punta Bulata is about 4 hours from Bacolod City. Punta Bulata has good...
View ArticleGoogle Maps Leads Us to a Raging River
We followed Google Maps to get directions going to Avilon Zoo. With a good internet signal on the road, it was able to provide an easy to follow map going to Avilon Zoo. I used Google Maps through my...
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