CHINA
Country Overview:
"A land of contrasts, where ancient traditions meet rapid modernization, and delectable cuisine coexists with complex political realities."
My seven-year journey in China, from May 2013 to August 2020, was a whirlwind of experiences. I taught English, pursued my Master's in Politics & Foreign Policy at the prestigious Tsinghua University, and immersed myself in the media landscape at China Today and Xinhua News Agency. Beijing was my home base, but my travels painted a vibrant tapestry of China's diverse landscapes and cultures: the bustling metropolis of Shanghai, the historic city of Xi'an, the tropical paradise of Sanya, the unique blend of East and West in Macau and Hong Kong, and countless other destinations in between. From savoring the exquisite flavors of regional cuisines to navigating the intricacies of daily life under a distinct political system, China left an indelible mark on me.
Trip Itinerary
Philippines
- Manila
- Angeles
- Batangas
- Sabang
- Caticlan
- Boracay
- Iloilo
- Cebu
- Boljoon
- Oslob
- Samboan
Here's how it was done. Flew into Manila, went up to Angeles for 2 days, then back to Manila by bus. From there we bussed it down to Batangas (basically a commuter city) because boats left from there to Sabang. Sayang was awesome, which we had stayed there longer. Then we took a ferry to Cataclan, and then caught a small boat to Boracay. Returned to Cataclan by boat then took a bus to Iloilo. Next day we took an overnight ferry to Cebu, stayed a night, then caught a bus to Boljoon. Really secluded little area, great hostel, not much else. Motorbiked to Oslob to swim with whale sharks and then further down to Samboan to check out the waterfalls. Bus back up to Cebu and flew out of there to Singapore.
Singapore
- Singapore
Malaysia
- Kuala Lumpur
Indonesia - Bali Island
- Kuta
- Gili T
- Ubud
Shoutout goes to Garuda Airlines for having exceptional service and nice facilities for an economy class flight. It also might have helped that there were only 15 other people on the plane.
I also swam with whale sharks in Philippines so I'll work on rendering those videos and posting them shortly
