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 facilities. The rooms are spacious and nice looking. The swimming pool is small but the kids will love it. … Continue reading Punta Bulata, Cauayan: 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 cozy coffee shop in the corner or great local food at the sidewalk. Here are the photos I … Continue reading Hanoi, 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 was just mesmerized by Halong Bay. The different islets are beautiful. And there is something calm and peaceful to be in … Continue reading Halong Bay, Vietnam: In Photos
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 and use a stick while crossing the street. The vehicles will avoid you.Option 3. Fly if you can.Another … Continue reading Hanoi, Vietnam: Quang’s Guide to Crossing the Street
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 areas are enough so I can be connected. You don't have to be connected every time. … Continue reading No Internet, No Problem
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 infrastructures are rising. The airport is big, clean and organized. The highways are very wide. Not many skyscrapers... yet. 2. … Continue reading Hanoi, Vietnam: First Impressions
It's my first time to visit Vietnam. I'll be running a half marathon at the Halong Bay Heritage Marathon on Sunday. I had my Philippine Peso changed to Vietnamese Dong. With the current conversion rate, I should be getting 4 Million Dong!!! However, the money changer only have 3.5 Million Dong. I complained! "All my … Continue reading A (Four) Million Dreams
I had chance to have a short sightseeing in Guimaras after organizing the 1st Manggahan Festival Half Marathon. I went with my sister and her friends to Raymen Beach Resort in Alubihod where we took a boat ride to see the small islands in the area. It was a short but fun ride. Although Guimaras … Continue reading Island Hopping in Guimaras