Travel stories by Johanna Frejoles
A memorable trip to San Jorge, Samar in 2018 made me learn more about organic farming. It was a 2-day caving adventure into one of the most remote places in the Philippines. I was with two American tourists who happened to have a Ph.D. in Mountain Environment and Agriculture. Although I have almost zero knowledge about agriculture, I have huge …
Two years ago, my best friend and I’s NYE experience in Indonesia was a bit of a culture shock. This time, we decided to see what Malaysia has in store for us. I thought it would be nice to spend it in the food capital of the country – Penang. Penang is all about food and visiting this part of …
My piano teacher once told me that you will never forget the first song you learned on the piano. Perhaps it’s true because even after 18 years of not taking my piano lessons seriously, I can still remember how to play John Thompson’s Little Spring Song. I can even play it with my eyes closed! But what I really liked …
South Korea truly deserves its moniker – The Land of The Morning Calm. And if you visit this country during autumn, Haneul Park is a must-see destination.
South Korea is a place of contrasts and contradictions. It was fascinating to witness all of it during my solo trip to this country.
Call me ridiculous but the 2001 Meteor Garden series changed the lives of my generation. When this Taiwanese drama series aired in the Philippines, it became a huge phenomenon that people of all ages talk about it. Posters, CD’s, and any merchandise you can think of are sold almost everywhere. That’s how crazy successful that drama series is in the …
Eslite Bookstore is a bookstore I wanted to visit ever since I was in high school. But I got lost in the wrong bookstore in Taipei when I got there.
If you are short in time but still want to see the beauty of the Philippines, there’s one place I would suggest visiting – Camiguin Island. Read more.
“Do you want to know how a sultan finds a wife?” A question I didn’t expect from an old man outside the Taman Sari Water Castle. After more than a week in Indonesia, I wasn’t sure what else to see. Quite frankly, I didn’t know a lot of points of interest in Yogyakarta. Prior to this trip, I let my …
Underneath the bustling city of Yogyakarta is the magnificent Jomblang Cave. Visiting it was one of my best decisions during my trip to Indonesia.