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1 week in Bangkok, Thailand

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Have you been to Thailand? If so, did you consider visiting or staying for at least a few days in Bangkok? How did you find Bangkok? Is it worth visiting for? These were my questions to my friends who have already gone to Thailand while I was plotting our itinerary. Many people told me not to visit Bangkok if I will visit Thailand because it is crowded, humid, trashy and the list goes on. However, with all its madness, I know Bangkok has something unique to offer.  With only a week to spend in Thailand, squeezing in so many spots to visit within the country is definitely not enough. Therefore, we just decided to stay in Bangkok and visit its nearby neighboring areas. Our itinerary consists of night markets, few Thai temples, a day tour to a place that is only a few hours away from the main city and yes, a lot of shopping!!! ITINERARY Day 1 Arrival in Bangkok Checked-in at The Base Sukhumvit 77 *booked via Airbnb.com* Shopping at Chatuchak Market Dinner at Chatuchak Market Night marke
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Simple Guide to Bangkok

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A couple of months back, I visited Bangkok with my mom and my sister. Bangkok is the capital city of populous Thailand and one of the famous cities in South East Asia. Although we only got the chance to visit the main city, we were still surprised by how vibrant and lively it was. Good thing, we decided to stay there for a week. It gave us ample time to experience some activities that the city has to offer. Bangkok is one of the places that will make you come back for more! Probably because of the foods, shopping scene, nightlife, cheap finds, quirky cafes, name it! There's always something new to this place! The city serves the right mix of culture, food, affordability and of course, shopping. To help you a bit with your planning for your Bangkok trip, here are some notes that you might want to consider. VISA For Filipino passport holders, a visa is not applicable. We can enter the country without the visa and stay there for up to 30 days. However, do not get too confident. You st
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Eid Staycation at VIP Hotel Doha

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First of all, what is Eid Al Fitr? Eid Al Fitr means the celebration of breaking the fast that marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan. Millions of Muslims around the globe gather with their family and relatives for a feast and gift giving. For us, non-Muslims who are working in GCC countries, Eid Al Fitr means looking forward for some days off from work. This will give us the opportunity to have quality time with our family, friends and loved ones like what our Muslim brothers and sisters do. I usually jet off every Eid holiday break but this year, it wasn’t the best choice to do so. (hello, priorities!) This time, I spent it with my family, friends and loved ones here in Doha. I had a long break so as my parents too so we decided to plan a couple of activities to do and one of them was a staycation. For our family’s staycation, we chose the VIP Hotel Doha . VIP Hotel recently opened to the public this year approximately 3 months ago. You can find the hotel in Umm Ghuwailina area w
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Wearing Colors Under the Scorching Heat

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Winter is officially over and summer has finally landed back in Doha! As the temperatures continue to rise, it is also the perfect time for a refreshing dip in an icy-cold pool, isn't? Time to take out those trendy sunnies, pull out your cutest dress, wear those slouchy trousers and seize the day. Don't forget to put on some sunscreen! Getting ready for summer is much easier than getting ready for winter. It's effortless, light and affordable too. But, staying cool and looking cool in this hot and humid AF weather is not easy! That is the reason why a lot of people stick to light-colored clothes because they tend to absorb the heat less. Despite the heat that we’re currently experiencing here in the sandpit, and although white/pastels are the preferable colors this season, wearing clothes that are brimming with colors under the sun’s scorching heat is also becoming a thing now. Bright colors can actually be worn year round. You just have to figure out how to balance th em p
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Al Zomorod Ramadan Tent at The St. Regis Doha

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Every year, I always look forward to celebrating the holy month of Ramadan in Doha. What excites me the most is the great number of stunning Ramadan Tent pop-ups – that is traditionally found in many Muslim countries! During this time, Doha’s dining scene is always all out to give you the best of your Ramadan experience.  A few weeks ago, I got the privilege to attend Ramadan Ghabga in Al Zomorod Ramadan Tent at St. Regis. What is Ramadan Ghabga? It happens between Iftar and Suhoor, around 8:30 PM till 10-ish in the evening. The Al Zomorod Tent is located on the ground floor of the hotel.  Disclaimer: Although I was invited by The St. Regis Doha Hotel, this write-up is meant to be an honest review of my experience. I was not asked by the hotel’s management to post about this and there’s no intention of bragging. All thoughts and opinions are my own.  The tent is overwhelmingly large. As you step in, you will be welcomed by the elegant setting of the tent with sparkling lanterns from th
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