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November 17, 2012 by jfalbelda

London’s Quirky Streets!

roads in England

There are two places in the world where men can most effectively disappear ― the city of London and the South Seas. –Herman Melville

When you think about the intricate pattern around which the streets of London are woven, these wise words start to make perfect sense. The capital of Great Britain is notorious for its extremely narrow, winding streets which oddly enough have become a major attraction for tourists all over the world.

Travelers are simply in love with the congeries of alleys, roads, lanes and the charming ‘mews’ which conveniently conceal within their midst a variety of homes, pubs, restaurants, boutiques and some of the city’s last vestiges of community spirit. Although tourists come in search of something precise, they usually end up getting lost between the crooked alleys and the historically filled buildings. For those who have been there before it no secret that every house has its unique character and story. Read More »

Posted in England, Inspiration · Tagged England, London, Urban Layout ·
October 25, 2012 by jfalbelda

Relaxin’ to the Maximum in Pai, Thailand

Northern Thailand

Mountains around Pai

After deciding Bangkok was too nutso for me, I headed to the north of Thailand to explore the region, and my first stop was Chiang Mai. While it’s the 2nd largest city in Thailand, it is shockingly more calm, easy to get around and just exudes a way different vibe than bustling Bangkok. And when I wanted to take my chillaxing to the next degree, I was told about a place called Pai from some other travelers, just a short 3 hour ride northwest of Chiang Mai.

So, instead of opting for the 150 baht minibus there (5 bucks), I channeled my inner Ché and rented a motorcycle to head for the hills, literally. Read More »

Posted in Inspiration, Thailand · Tagged Asia, Chiang Mai, motorcycle, Mountains, Nature, Pai, Thailand ·
October 14, 2012 by jfalbelda

Experiencing Siem Reap and Angkor Wat in Cambodia

Temples in Cambodia

Angkor Thom

While visiting temples isn’t usually something I go out of my way to do these days (I’ve been dragged to more mediocre Mayan ruins by my mom than I can count), the amazing Angkor complex in Cambodia is one place that is worth a visit (UNESCO says the same). Ever since I had a charismatic Dutch professor in college, Jan Nijman (dude is a modern day Indiana Jones) who talked to us about the wonders and grandeur of Angkor Wat, I have ever since been intrigued.

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Posted in Budget Travel, Cambodia, Luxury Travel · Tagged Angkor Thom, Angkor Wat, Cambodia, colonial, Colonial Architecture, Ruins, Siem Reap, Unesco ·
October 7, 2012 by jfalbelda

Cock Fighting in The Philippines

Cockfighting in General Luna, Siargao

The ash from my cigarette fell between my legs as I wiped the beading sweat from my brow. I thought to myself, “it must be 110 degrees in here” as I sipped my warming beer for a little relief from the blanketing humidity.

I looked out around the cockpit at the local Filipinos chit chatting with one another, eating oiled peanuts and most definitely arguing who they thought was going to be the big ticket bird that day. I asked the guy next to me when he thought the first fight would start and he said once the first two cocks are matched and fitted with blades outside, they’ll bring them in and the rest of the spectators will follow. Read More »

Posted in Budget Travel, The Philippines · Tagged Asia, Cock Fighting, Crazy Experiences, The Philippines ·
September 27, 2012 by jfalbelda

China’s Coolest City – Macau!

When I was in Hong Kong recently, I saw a lot of promotion for a place I had only heard briefly about, Macau. What I saw were billboards for casino names I knew from the states like Sands and MGM, but what caught my eye were pictures of colonial Portuguese neighborhoods and foods that looked more in place in Lisbon rather than across the world smack dab in the middle of Asia. Read More »

Posted in Luxury Travel, Macau · Tagged Architecture, China, colonial, Luxury Hotel, Luxury Hotels, Macau ·
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