This article was first published on 29 December 2019; updated on 4 January 2026. After two weeks from my second Indochina tour, I visited three more countries – Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia’s Bintan. If you want to visit six countries for two weeks to a month, I suggest the following route – Vietnam-Cambodia-Thailand-Malaysia-Singapore-Indonesia – so …
This article was first published on 28 December 2019; updated on 4 January 2026. Malaysia tour was tiring, but worth it! Now, Singapore was the next stop of my third #SEAtour, plus our five-day Asia-Pacific train-the-trainers training! We traveled for around five hours from Kuala Lumpur to Beach Road via bus, with ticket prices starting …
This article was first published on 28 December 2019; updated on 3 January 2026. Before our Asia-Pacific train-the-trainers program in Singapore, I once rerouted my flight to Malaysia and began what became the first stop of my third #SEAtour. Five years later, in April 2025, I found myself returning—not as a solo drifter, but traveling …
Hidden deep in the mountains of Sigay, Ilocos Sur, this waterfall does not sit along a highway. It does not announce itself with restaurants or viewing decks. There is no sense of arrival marked by convenience. Instead, getting there requires intention, time, effort, and a willingness to accept discomfort yet fulfilling journey as part of the experience.
Celebrated Founding Day of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with a memorable trip to Jazan, one of the most underrated gems in the country. Whenever I travel to a city which is new to me in Saudi Arabia, I always try to have a local with me — someone who can share the history of …
Welcome to the regional page for the Middle East series of my #TheSoloDrifter section. Explore each country through detailed travel guides, curated itineraries, and practical budget breakdowns. Just click the links below to start your journey. Kingdom of Saudi Arabia United Arab Emirates Jordan Oman Lebanon Bahrain Qatar
Here’s the fifth installment of my Middle East series. Last July 2024, I joined the Meet Up event of my fellow DPP (Department of Professional Practice) professionals from KPMG MESAC (Middle East, South Asia, and Caucasus and Central Asia). There are a lot of positive words that I can link to Qatar – organized, elegant, …
I rarely write travel guides or itineraries for destinations in the Philippines. As someone who travels frequently, organizing my thoughts into a structured guide can be quite challenging. But for this special feature in the T.E.L.L. section (Travel. Entertainment. Lifestyle. Leisure.) of VoicePoints, I’m making an exception. If you are a regular VoicePoints reader, T.E.L.L …
After spending five nights in Cebu, our family set off on a two-day adventure to Bohol. How did we get there, and where did we stay? For this trip, I chose a camping theme to fully embrace Bohol’s breathtaking landscapes—from its lush green hills to its serene blue waters. What you need to know about …
Here’s another annual family trip, we decided this time to visit local places in the Philippines – Cebu and Bohol. Why these provinces? You will learn that later and in my Bohol travel blog. T.E.L.L. (Travel. Entertainment. Lifestyle. Leisure.) section of VoicePoints is a spin-off of The Solo Drifter (for my non-solo trips obviously). What …