WHEN WE WANDER

We love to travel. With the time we have left, we just want to visit the countries we want to visit and experience the things we want to experience. We pray for the self-control to not want more than what we need and have the mindfulness to leave enough for future generations. We hope our trips inspire you to do the same.

Agra Day Tour: Visit the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and Fatehpur Sikri on a Private Tour from Delhi

Agra / INDIA / WHEN WE WANDER Aug 22, 2019 JB & Renée Macatulad

The word "breathtaking" is often used to describe picturesque places and scenery, but rarely is it meant in a literal sense. At the Taj Mahal, I literally felt my breath leave my body when I walked through the south gate and laid eyes on this majestically beautiful building for the very first time.

The First-Timer’s Travel Guide to Kolkata (Calcutta), India (2019)

INDIA / Kolkata / TRAVEL GUIDES / WHEN WE WANDER Last Updated: Aug 22, 2019 JB & Renée Macatulad

Kolkata is a city of revolutionaries and intellectuals. It's regarded as the cultural capital of India, having spawned generations of artists, poets, writers, film producers, and Nobel Prize winners.

The First-Timer’s Travel Guide to Hong Kong (2019)

HONG KONG / TRAVEL GUIDES / WHEN WE WANDER Last Updated: Aug 19, 2019 JB & Renée Macatulad

Whether you're into shopping, food, fashion, or nightlife, I hope our Hong Kong travel guide can help you plan your trip. As you'll quickly learn when you step foot in this city, Hong Kong has it all.

Hong Kong Food Guide: 19 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Hong Kong

FOOD GUIDES / HONG KONG / WHEN WE WANDER Last Updated: Aug 19, 2019 JB & Renée Macatulad

Hong Kong is a gastronomic city in every way, offering a range of experiences from fine dining to street food, a lot of it at a very high level.

Hong Kong Food Tour: Eat Your Way Through Kowloon with A Chef’s Tour

HONG KONG / WHEN WE WANDER Last Updated: Aug 18, 2019 JB & Renée Macatulad

This Hong Kong food tour takes you to key spots in Kowloon like Mongkok and Sham Shui Po to give you the most authentic examples of Cantonese cuisine. There are no touristy stops on this tour. Each place has a long history and many of them are known only to locals.

The First-Timer’s Travel Guide to Phuket, Thailand (2019)

Phuket / THAILAND / TRAVEL GUIDES / WHEN WE WANDER Aug 4, 2019 JB & Renée Macatulad

Phuket refers to both the province and the island in southern Thailand. It's the country's second smallest province but it's biggest island, home to beautiful white sand beaches along its southern and western coast and a spattering of smaller islands just off the mainland.

Phuket Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Phuket, Thailand

FOOD GUIDES / Phuket / THAILAND / WHEN WE WANDER Last Updated: Aug 4, 2019 JB & Renée Macatulad

Phuket was once a port of call, routinely seeing traders from China, India, Malaysia, Persia, Arabia, Indonesia, and Portugal. Each of these traders brought with them spices, recipes, and cooking techniques that helped shape Phuket's cuisine.

The First-Timer’s Travel Guide to Athens, Greece (2019)

Athens / GREECE / TRAVEL GUIDES / WHEN WE WANDER Jul 27, 2019 JB & Renée Macatulad

Athens is the capital of Greece and its largest city. It's one of the world's oldest cities with a recorded history spanning over 3,400 years. Home to Plato's Academy and Aristotle's Lyceum, it was a center for philosophy and the arts, and was a powerful city-state whose rise to prominence was tied to the development of the Port of Piraeus.

The First-Timer’s Travel Guide to Santorini, Greece (2019)

GREECE / Santorini / TRAVEL GUIDES / WHEN WE WANDER Last Updated: Jul 27, 2019 JB & Renée Macatulad

It's no secret. Santorini is stunning. It's considered by many to be one of (if not) the most beautiful islands in the world, which is why it receives an estimated two million visitors annually.

Santorini in Photos: 60 Pictures of the Most Beautiful Island in the World

GREECE / Santorini / WHEN WE WANDER Last Updated: Jul 22, 2019 JB & Renée Macatulad

Is Santorini the most beautiful island in the world? Many people seem to think so. Famous for its cycladic houses and stunning caldera views, it has to be one of the most visually striking islands in the world.

Santorini Food Guide: 9 Must-Eat Restaurants in Santorini, Greece

FOOD GUIDES / GREECE / Santorini / WHEN WE WANDER Last Updated: Jul 23, 2019 JB & Renée Macatulad

Tourism is the primary industry in Santorini. This picture-perfect island in the Aegean Sea receives an estimated two million visitors annually. With so many tourists enjoying its caldera views year after year, hundred of restaurants have sprung up across the island offering a wide variety of fare from seafood to Greek to Asian and Italian.

Ammoudi Fish Tavern: One of the Best Waterfront Restaurants in Amoudi Bay (Oia), Santorini

GREECE / Santorini / WHEN WE WANDER Last Updated: Jul 27, 2019 JB & Renée Macatulad

Framed between volcanic red rocks and the Aegean Sea, Amoudi Bay is a tiny fishing port located about 300 steps below the town of Oia. In spite of its remote location, it's become one of the island's worst kept secrets, often cited as being one of the best places to enjoy great seafood while watching Santorini's spectacular sunset.

Tavern Tzanakis: Enjoy Delicious Greek Food Like Family in Santorini, Greece

GREECE / Santorini / WHEN WE WANDER Last Updated: Jul 23, 2019 JB & Renée Macatulad

Tavern Tzanakis is a Greek restaurant in Megalochori, a village in the southwestern half of Santorini. It's owned and operated by a lovely Greek family offering the most delicious examples of classic Santorinian fare like fava, ntomatokeftedes, saganaki, and dolmadakia.

Metaxí Mas: The Best Restaurant in Santorini, According to Locals

GREECE / Santorini / WHEN WE WANDER Last Updated: Jul 22, 2019 JB & Renée Macatulad

Metaxi Mas is a Cretan and Santorinian restaurant in Exo Gonia, a small village in south central Santorini. From locals to bloggers to reviewers on TripAdvisor, all signs pointed to Metaxi Mas as being the best restaurant on the island.

Dos Pebrots: Not Your Everyday Tapas Bar in Barcelona, Spain

Catalonia / SPAIN / THE WORLD'S BEST / WHEN WE WANDER Jul 13, 2019 JB & Renée Macatulad

Dos Pebrots is the second restaurant of Chef Albert Raurich, former head chef at Ferran and Albert Adria's mythical El Bulli. Located in Barcelona's Raval neighborhood, the restaurant offers an interesting menu of tapas inspired by historic Mediterranean dishes.

Ponto Final: On Seafood, Sunsets, and Somebody Feed Phil in Lisbon, Portugal

Lisbon / PORTUGAL / WHEN WE WANDER Last Updated: Jul 14, 2019 JB & Renée Macatulad

Ponto Final gave us one of our most memorable dining experiences in Europe. If you're lucky enough to get a table on their waterfront patio, then you can enjoy the most spectacular views of the 25 de Abril Bridge and Tagus River.

The First-Timer’s Travel Guide to Bali, Indonesia (2019)

Bali / INDONESIA / TRAVEL GUIDES / WHEN WE WANDER Last Updated: Jul 25, 2019 JB & Renée Macatulad

Bali is characterized by its striking coastal areas and verdant interior. Hindu temples abound throughout the island, as do expressions of its highly developed arts in the fields of painting, sculpture, woodcarving, metalwork, and dance.