I returned to Vietnam to visit a place I wanted to but couldn't go before, Ninh Binh. I saw pictures online and I was immediately sold about going. I booked a flight to Hanoi from Kuala Lumpur and after staying for a couple of days, booked a bus ticket to Ninh Binh.

Siargao has turned into an all-around destination since the first time I went in 2013. A lot has changed (as always with development, a mixed bag of good and bad) when I returned. However, I still enjoyed my visit.


This guide can help you with your budget and itinerary for Siargao.

Xiamen is a coastal city that has a laid back vibe. After traveling around China, it became one of my favorite cities. It has a number of interesting places to visit that are easily accessible, making it a tourist-friendly destination.


If you plan to visit this city, read on for the budget and itinerary for Xiamen.

I wasn't sure to expect when I joined a salt farm tour in Bolinao, I kept an open mind. I didn't know a lot about salt, this went in and out of my mind during the long drive from Quezon City to Pangasinan. After the trip, my knowledge about salt deepened.

Irkutsk was my last stop during my trip around Russia. I took the train from Krasnoyarsk, I didn't have the time (or the interest) to take the days' long journey from Moscow. Irkutsk is one of the biggest cities in Siberia and is often the jump-off point for trips to Lake Baikal. It has some places of interest and things to do for those who are planning to stay for a couple of days.


If you're planning to include Irkutsk in your budget and itinerary, read on.

Yaroslavl was another Golden Ring City I included to my itinerary. This city is several centuries old which made me decide to include it in my trip. It was towards winter already and I barely saw any other tourist (which was another plus for me).


If you're planning to visit this for your budget and itinerary for Yaroslavl, read on.

Kyoto is one of my favorite destinations in Japan. The city combines the old and new with many centuries old temples amid the urban sprawl. You'll see remnants of the country's storied past whenever you move from one part of the city to the next.


If you are planning a trip, read my guide about this historic city.