Playing in da BEACH
Exploring the Museum for Free
Since it’s been raining all day from morning till evening, I decided to skip the outdoor spots like lakes, beaches, and hills. Instead, I went for the best option—visiting somewhere close to my hotel. I ended up at an art museum in Manila called the Arts Museum. And guess what? Entrance is totally free!! How cool is that??
There was quite a long line though, lots of people waiting to g...
2025-09-01 17:34:02 +0000 UTC View PostHostel and Apartment Stays
So for my first day, I chose this place because it’s close to the onsen. The hostel is called Cheese Hostel. and I got a rate of 25 USD per night. They also have bunk beds available, but I went for a private room with my own bed.
The room was very clean and well-ma...
2025-08-31 16:30:24 +0000 UTC View PostTaking a little break here while waiting to check in at the spa
After a short nap, I started feeling a bit hungry, so I decided to grab something to eat first.
Let’s head downstairs!
This place is really designed for comfort—there’s even an aquarium and a kids’ playroom. So yes, you can definitely bring children along here too.
Off to the Philippines, Arriving at Dawn!
Around 3:31 in the morning, I landed at Manila’s Ninoy Aquino Airport. Welcome to the Philippines!
Don’t forget to fill this out first—just like in Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand. Super easy and quick!
After finishing all the immigration steps and picking up my luggage, I booked a Grab car to head to my accommodation. I couldn’t check in yet, but luckily they let me d...
Night Pool
Solo Day in Kota Kinabalu: How I Spent My Last Day Here
Honestly guys, I was kinda confused about what to do in KK since my friend already went back to Indonesia. But before that, let’s do a quick review of my capsule hotel here! It’s called Jpod Capsul Hotel and I got it for only 12 USD.
They gave me a capsule unit on the 3rd floor, and guess what—there’s no elevator here, just stairs all the way up and down haha.
Now let’...
2025-08-22 10:18:48 +0000 UTC View PostDay 2 – A Fun 2-Hour Ride Out of Kota Kinabalu!
The next day!!!
We planned to head out of Kota Kinabalu to visit one of the tourist spots, Pyramid Hills. But before that, since it’s going to be quite a long trip—around 100 km and more than 2 hours on the road—we decided to grab some breakfast first at Guan's. The menu here has lots of options, and the prices...
2025-08-21 13:51:43 +0000 UTC View PostDay 1 – Arrived in Kota Kinabalu!
I actually arrived in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah in the late afternoon. But since I had to wait for my friends from Indonesia, I ended up hanging around the airport until 10 PM. We finally reached our friend’s place (yep, crashing there! 😆) around 11 PM.
But before heading home, we made a quick stop at the night market for some bites! I grabbed 1 piece of fried chicken for RM 3 (around 0.72USD) and a plate of fried noodles for RM 5 (around 1.19USD). Yumm...
2025-08-17 16:06:00 +0000 UTC View PostLast Day — Not Sure What to Do?
My flight leaves Brunei around 3:30 PM, which means I need to be on the way to the airport right after checking out at 12 PM. So, in the morning, I planned a relaxed activity close to the hotel — jogging!
Around 7 AM, I got ready to jog. Honestly, whenever I travel, I always pack workout clothes, whether I end up using them or not hahaha.
Last Night: Snacking at the Night Market
Since it’s still the king’s birthday celebration, the people of Brunei are continuing the festivities until September. Before heading back to the hotel, I wanted to do some snacking here. The night market is located right around the Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque — the same mosque I visited on the first day.
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Heading to Crocodile Beach???
After Jummah prayer, we headed straight to a beach called Berakas Beach. My friend comes here often alone to tan. The place is really quiet — only 3-4 families around. It’s easy to access but a bit unkempt, with no guards. Entrance is free!
But wait — food first, right? This time we went to his friend’s eatery, Nasi K...
2025-08-13 13:40:59 +0000 UTC View PostFriday in Brunei — Jummah Prayer at a Luxurious Mosque
Around 12:30 PM, I arrived at Jame' 'Asr Hassanil Bolkiah. My friend went home first and will pick me up after I finish Jummah prayer. Anyway, this mosque is huge and absolutely beautiful — you can really feel the luxury!
This mosque was built in 1988 and officially inaugurated in 1994, taking about six years to complete. I...
Day 2 in Brunei — Eat, Play, Eat, Play
Around 9:30 in the morning, I was taken to a popular breakfast spot here called Ximply Chriz One Riverside. It’s a dining place located in an apartment complex by the river — and you can even order by scanning a code here.
Nighttime in Brunei — Dinner and Gym
After watching the beautiful sunset, we decided to grab a meal. My friend took me to a unique place called Liyana Restaurant. I’m not quite sure why it has a low rating — to me, everything seemed perfectly fine.
A one-day trip to several tourist spots
After visiting the museum, I was taken to one of the most iconic mosques in Bandar Seri Begawan — the Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque.
You know what? This mosque was built by the 28th Sultan of Brunei in 1954 and completed in 1958 — so it’s been around for about 67 years! If it were a person, it would already b...
Exploring History at the Museum!
Our first stop was the Royal Regalia Museum!
We came here right after lunch, around 2:18 PM. The rain had just stopped, the sun was out—warm, but nothing too crazy.
And let’s head inside!
The entrance fee for foreign visitors is about (4 USD). Oh, and don’t forget to take off ...
Day 1 in Brunei: Lunchtime!
On Thursday, August 7, 2025, around 1:55 PM, we arrived at Kedai Nasi Ayam—a spot with lots of menu options. The prices weren’t bad at all, in my opinion.
Accommodation: Hotels in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei
After asking around with some local friends, I decided to stay at Badiah Hotel because they offer free airport shuttle service. I got a rate of about (37.50 USD) per night booked on Agoda, and breakfast was included.
I arrived at the hotel around 10:30 PM and checked in right away—let’s go!
HELLO BRUNEI! What’s There to Do Here?
Honestly, I just wanted to explore Southeast Asia first—so now only Myanmar and Timor Leste are left on my list. I was super curious about what’s here, and I also have some friends and online buddies from Brunei. So if anything happens, I’m not too worried since I have some backup or people who can help me out in a foreign country, hehe.
Before going anywhere, I always do my research about accommodations, transportation, and stuff like that. One thing I noticed here is that public...
2025-08-09 14:30:29 +0000 UTC View PostRandom Moments at Bangkok!
It’s So Hot, I’m Telling You—Bangkok!
MRT Tickets Are Expensive, I’m Telling You! Just 6 Stations and It’s Around 1.56 USD🥴
Laughing So Hard at That Swallow-Style Gym!! 🤣🤣
2025-08-09 12:34:51 +0000 UTC
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Where to Buy Souvenirs in Thailand?
-Mall and Supermarket
Since I stayed in the Ratchathewi area, the big mall nearby is PHENIX, and there’s also a BIG C supermarket close by. I’m really happy because Bangkok is becoming more Muslim-friendly, making it easier to find halal food.
If you’re ever confu...
2025-08-09 12:23:50 +0000 UTC View PostOld-School Onsen in Bangkok – My Last Dip Before Leaving!
And that’s it—I’ve officially tried several types of onsen here in Bangkok, Thailand! The last one was more of an old-school style, called Carnation Sauna.
Since it was my final day in Bangkok, I wanted to relax a bit before my flight. From Avalan Hotel, it only took about 15 minutes to get here by GrabBike. And wow… Bangkok was so hot that even the driver’s phone was we...
2025-08-09 12:12:05 +0000 UTC View PostMy Second Bangkok Hotel – And It’s a Good One!
After spending two nights in a bunk bed hostel, I moved to another hotel. It’s still nearby, so I could just walk there. The hotel’s name is Avalan Hotel, and I got it for around (39.70 USD) per night. Super homey! The view from the outside is directly facing the MRT station—imagine how close that is!
I arrived at the hotel around 12 PM, while the official check-in ...
2025-08-09 09:51:13 +0000 UTC View PostFun at the Onsen??? The 6th floor — where all the horse‑riding and sword‑fighting fun happens! 😉
Let’s head up to the 6th floor! There are several rooms here. As soon as you enter, you’ll see a living‑room‑like space with a table and chairs. Then there’s a cozy room where you could totally sit and chat — or even get some work done if you’d like. Funny thing is, this room actually has lights, but the guests here love to switch them off… and I have no idea where the switch is, haha!
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Onsen time again! Feeling a bit excited (and nervous) to try the ‘Men Only’ onsen!
I actually did quite a bit of research to find an onsen in Bangkok — and of course, I wanted to make sure it was the safest option. By “safe,” I mean avoiding any cruising or flirting activities. Honestly, I was also hoping to find something more budget-friendly, since places like Yunomori or other family-style onsens can be quite pricey.
After some digging, I came across a few onsens that were labeled as LGBTQ+. Their prices were actually pretty reasonable, arou...
2025-08-05 13:35:34 +0000 UTC View PostOnsen Time! My First Experience in Thailand
Right after Friday prayers, I hopped on a Grab bike to get here—it cost around Rp25,000 about (1.50 USD). It could’ve been cheaper, but Bangkok traffic was crazy since there was road construction going on.
Finally, I arrived at Yunomori Onsen.
Let’s head inside! After going up the stair...
Day 2 in Bangkok: Friday Prayers
It’s my second day in Bangkok, and since it’s Friday, I decided to join the Friday prayers here. I wasn’t sure what the vibe would be like, but luckily I picked a place to stay that’s close to a mosque, so it’s really convenient. From my accommodation, I just had to take a short walk through a small alley to reach the mosque.
The mosque is called Darul Aman
2025-08-03 09:51:27 +0000 UTC
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Hotel Bunk Bed? My Shared Room Experience in Thailand
So after arriving in Bangkok, I took the airport train to my hotel — the ticket was only about Rp25,000 (2 USD). It took around 15–20 minutes to get to Phaya Thai Station.
The ticket looks similar to the ones in KL, Malaysia — shaped like a coin. I bought mine at the counter, but they also have mac...
OTW THAILAND!! Let’s Go to Bangkok!
So after Langkawi, I’m off to Thailand!!! Straight from Kuala Lumpur. I parted ways with my friend first to grab my suitcase from their car. Off to Bangkok solo again!
Before checking in, I had to pack up a bit — a little hassle, but it’s all good laaa.
Here I’m flying with Malaysia Airlines again — got my Bangkok ticket on tiket.com...