Princess Yenenga Lodge | Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso

According to my former boss, the Princess of Morocco once visited Burkina Faso and stayed in this hotel. And that’s the origin of the hotel’s name. Well, I’m not sure really with the origin of the name but some princess stayed in this hotel. And my boss stayed in her room. I don’t know how he discovered about it. Maybe there’s a shrine in the … Continue reading Princess Yenenga Lodge | Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso

Shibuya Station | Tokyo, Japan

Shibuya Station is one of the iconic places in Japan. This is where Hachiko’s statue located, it is near the ever busy Shibuya Crossing, it has the Japan’s version of Jumbotron or those giant electronic billboards and it is the home of various street performers. Well, I’m pretty sure that they also have street performers in the other parts of Japan but the feels in … Continue reading Shibuya Station | Tokyo, Japan

Bento | Japan

One of the fascinating aspects of Japanese food is their presentation. There’s even an art in making sushi. Whoa! Have you seen their bento boxes? It’s just a lunch box but there’s something in the preparation that creates this magical food specimen. Konbini or Convenience stores like Lawson, 7-11, Family Mart are widespread in Japan. Bento boxes are sold in there. Bento boxes are also … Continue reading Bento | Japan

The Kikay Lake | Lake Retba, Senegal

First heard about this Le Lac Rose or The Pink Lake in a 10H flight from Dubai to Dakar. The Flight Attendants of Emirates Airlines are gushing about this one of a kind tourist destination found somewhere in Senegal. I googled this Pink Lake in Dakar and yes it is really pink. This is because of an algae which produces this pinkish pigment for easier absorption of … Continue reading The Kikay Lake | Lake Retba, Senegal

Good Taste Restaurant| Baguio City, Philippines

One of the best pangmasa restaurants in Baguio City is Good Taste. The official post-game restaurant of almost every varsity team in Baguio City. The restaurant of choice of all student orgs of most universities. Well, not really but almost. One of the selling point of this restaurant aside from their good tasting food is their pricing. For 1 viand, it ranges from 150-300pesos and can … Continue reading Good Taste Restaurant| Baguio City, Philippines

Khmer Street Food | Siem Reap, Cambodia

I never really explored Khmer food that much. But during one of my trips at the Old Market, I tried some of their street foods. Well, just a couple. Jackfruit with Sticky Rice. It’s my first time to try this one. I love jackfruit and sticky rice separately. Most asian does. But together, it’s like a match made in heaven. The sweet taste of the … Continue reading Khmer Street Food | Siem Reap, Cambodia

Cappuccino| Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso

Maybe it’s too late to review Cappuccino now because since January 15, after the terror attack that killed 30 people (including one of the owners and their kid) in Hotel Splendid and in the nearby coffee shop Cappuccino, it is “temporarily” closed down. In quotations because I’m not really sure if they will open again. Since the attack, I kept on returning but no trace … Continue reading Cappuccino| Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso

MaRamen Salamat Po| Ishikawa, Japan

I can eat Ramen every day. That’s what I discovered when I went to Japan for a month. I love noodles specifically Pancit Canton. I survived college with the help of Pancit Canton. It came to a point that I perfected my pancit canton cooking style. Also good with soft-boiled egg, cabbage, with pandesal, etc. I want my noodles just saucy. I don’t want them … Continue reading MaRamen Salamat Po| Ishikawa, Japan

How to amp up your Airbnb game

There are different kinds of travelers. Those who stay in hotels who have more money to spend, Those who stay in hostels who are more budget conscious and those who stay using Airbnb who lies somewhere in between the two. But this post will only concentrate to Airbnb. Airbnb is a website where you can book accommodations from all around the globe. The listings here … Continue reading How to amp up your Airbnb game