The Asian side of Istanbul often receives less attention by tourists since the majority of renowned places such as Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and Topkapı Palace are in the European side. Read this blog to know more the places to visit in the European side of Istanbul. However, if you really want to truly understand Istanbul, you need to step onto the Asian side of Istanbul. This side of Istanbul represents the modern and daily life of the city. Similar…
Exploring Istanbul by walking along the city can be exhausting due to traffic, crowds, and distance of sightseeing places. If you are searching for an alternative and want to level up your Istanbul experience, going for a Bosphorus cruise tour is an option. The Bosphorus cruise will help you capture the essence of Istanbul. The Bosphorus straight is a 31 kilometers long narrow waterway that divides not only Europe and Asia but also centuries of history. A Bosphorus cruise isn’t…
As tourists (and locals) you may find yourself overwhelmed by the busy life of Istanbul city — the heavy traffic, bazaars, and crowds. Visiting the Princes Islands is one way to see and experience the serene and slow rhythm of life of Istanbul. The Princes Islands (known as Adalar), consists of nine islands. It is historically known as the place for exiled princes and royalties during the Byzantine and Ottoman periods. Hence, it gets the name Princes Islands. Among the…
Istanbul Turkey is a special place to visit because it is the only city in the world that sits in two continents at the same time – Asia and Europe. These two continents can be literally crossed by a ferry, tram, or metrobus in just 15 minutes. At the same time, these continents do not only geographically divide Istanbul, but also manifest a living proof of historical and cultural blends. The European side is often the priority to visit among…
Incheon South Korea is one of the major cities in Korea, next to Seoul and Busan. Incheon is known for its beautiful sceneries due to its location facing the East China Sea, historic sites that tell many interesting stories, and having one of the largest Chinatowns in South Korea. This city has an international reputation being home to major international airport, sea port, and large scale international conferences in the country. This August 2023, I was able to visit Incheon…
In my previous blog Bangkok Thailand test & go (Quarantine free) travel, I highlighted the travel requirements and costs for a Test & Go (Quarantine free) travel in Bangkok Thailand. If you have completed the steps for collecting the documents and applying for a Thailand Pass, congratulations! You are ready to travel to Thailand. As a family, we choose to go to Bangkok Thailand because it is the most strategic location to visit before going to Philippines. The Bangkok Thailand…
Travelling during corona pandemic has lots of uncertainties and is expensive. Some countries are not yet fully opened to tourists while others demand extra documentations or requirements that involve extra costs. In the last quarter of 2021, we decided to go to Asia and take a calculated risk in travelling. We did a lot of web searching and planning on how we can push through with our travel plans, with the end goal of visiting my home country – the…