Siem Reap is a one of the most bike friendly places I’ve been to and that’s what made me like this place even more. You can go from point A to point B without stepping on a gas pedal or hailing a cab. And like what they always say, “Do as the Romans do” so I […]
Month: June 2017
Mountain Bike Ride Around Angkor Wat Siem Reap
Cycling around the vast temple complexes of Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom is one of the highlights of my Indochina tour. Its paved roads and flat sandy surfaces are ideal for commuting on two wheels, not to mention experiencing some of Cambodia’s ancient historical structures and scaling along its corridors and steep stairways that lead […]
The sights and sounds of Khao San Road
I love walking around unfamiliar places. It stimulates my curiosity and makes me just want to explore a few blocks to observe the locals, check out food stalls, and take snapshots of statues and monuments. This is a habit that I always do, not just in another country but also in provinces of the Philippines […]
Crossing Chao Phraya River to Wat Arun (The Temple of Dawn)
Fresh from my tour around Wat Pho where the Reclining Buddha resides, I took a 2 minute walk to the docks of Tha Tien market to cross Chao Phraya River and visit the majestic Temple of Dawn or Wat Arun. Its main feature is the Khmer style tower which can be seen from afar. Too […]
Visiting Wat Pho (Temple of the Reclining Buddha)
After visiting the Grand Palace, I continued my journey in the Thai capital to see more popular temples near where I was staying, one of which is Wat Pho where it houses the famous Reclining Buddha. It was still a hot afternoon when I took a 10 minute walk to the temple. I paid 100 Baht […]
Temple tripping in Bangkok: Inside the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew
Bangkok is an amazing city to wander around because its bustling districts, colorful tuktuks, towering temples, and delicious food. With its vibrant attractions and people with genuine smiles, it is considered as one of Southeast Asia’s ideal gateway to travelers. I’ve been planning to visit some parts of the Indochina region on my own and […]
Gear Review: Vogmask
As an everyday commuter on two wheels, I am equipped with safety gears to protect me from the risks around the traffic congested city. With dozens of vehicles whizzing past me as I ride my steel commuter bike, sudden road accidents, smog from vehicles that were clouding my vision and shooting up my nostrils, the […]