Doi Inthanon is the highest mountain in Thailand and part of the Himalayan mountain range. Located about two hours southwest of the Old City, it makes for a popular day trip from Chiang Mai.

Machboos is the national delicacy of Qatar. Also popular in other countries such as Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, and the UAE, this dish is slow-cooked to give it the most sumptuous flavor that one could possibly think of.

A khantoke is a traditional Thai Lanna lunch or dinner offered to guests to celebrate any number of occasions. They can be smaller gatherings enjoyed at home, or they can be more grand affairs celebrating annual festivals like Loy Krathong and Songkran (Thai New Year).

This street food tour takes you through the back alleys of Bangkok’s Chinatown. You’ll be guided by Chef Nutth Sammerwong who owns a restaurant in Hua Hin District. Imagine that, a bona fide Thai chef and restaurateur taking you on a 4-hour guided street food tour of Bangkok’s Chinatown. Seriously, does it get any better than that?

Erawan Museum is one of the more interesting and unique museums in Bangkok. It houses a small collection of antiquities and religious artifacts, not to mention one giant bronze statue of a three-headed elephant.

If you’ve never heard of Taichung, it’s Taiwan’s second biggest city. It’s about an hour south of Taipei in Central Taiwan and is home to the National Museum of Natural Science and the National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts. It also boasts the country’s biggest night market – Fengjia Night Market.

Many travel bloggers have come to Manila and fallen in love with my city and its people, so much so that some of them are actually considering moving here. And they all said the same thing – when you’re here, you’re family.

The Poblacion area is trendy. It’s becoming increasingly popular as a food and arts hub in Makati. Cultured but unpolished, hip but a little seedy, it reminds me of what Malate in Manila used to be.

A boodle fight is a Philippine military tradition where a central mound of food – typically consisting of white rice and a variety of viands, fruits, and vegetables – would be piled high on banana leaves for soldiers to share. Gathered around the table, diners are meant to eat while standing without the use of cutlery.

We prefer boutique hotels over large chains which is why I was instantly drawn to La Casita Mercedes. It’s exactly the type of place we look for on our travels.