Tag: YouTube
Hanoi: visiting the capital during Vietnam’s 80-year anniversary weekend
I actually didn’t plan to be in Hanoi during a national holiday - it happened by accident, and I ended up being really grateful for it.
Music Monday – April 14, 2026 – “Someday the dream must end…”
"Listen to my story. This may be our last chance." The words that open Final Fantasy X are legendary, haunting every player who has ever stepped into Spira. But throughout the journey, you know how the story ends. You know where Tidus, Yuna, and the rest will end up. The game repeatedly tells you and...
Back in Manila – A Walk through Malate, Pasay and Makati (Poblacion)
Walking in Manila on a sweaty 20 km weekend route from Rizal Park through Malate and Pasay to Makati’s Poblacion - street life, wrong turns, cold brew, and a surprise fiesta.
Roi Et stole my heart: 3 days in Thailand’s underrated Isaan city
After wrapping up my first Isaan journey, I knew it wouldn’t be my last. A few months later, I found myself booking a last‑minute trip during Chinese New Year – and this time, my destination wasn’t Udon Thani or Khon Kaen, but Roi Et. A place most international travelers have never heard of… yet. Why...
Now: 6 - 12 January 2025
Our one Cold Week of the year saw me finishing my book and watching too much YouTube. At least I'm running consistently again.
Florian Gadsby makes pottery
Florian Gadsby makes videos for 30-somethings that can't fall asleep without YouTube
The streets of Manila – a 14 km walk through the Pearl of the Orient
I love to explore, and I do that often by myself. I love traveling alone to meet new people on the street and feel a city's real vibe. When I was 25, I traveled to Prague, Shanghai, Dubai, and Munich. I always walked through the cities on my own two feet. https://youtu.be/3Dhfqb-eo14 It's the best...
Hiking to Gulugod Baboy in Batangas
Mount Gulugod Baboy in Mabini is a wonderful place for nature lovers. I recently explored this beautiful hill at the southern tip of Batangas and shared my experiences in my latest YouTube video. https://youtu.be/-8J68xIlLB8 Difficulty The 2/9 difficulty level provides just the right amount of challenge, making it suitable even for beginners. The starting point...
Balabac video trip recap: Is it safe? Is it worth it?
In this last and final episode of my limited series, I will recap the last days in Balabac. Is it worth travelling to the southwesternmost tip of the Philippine archipelago to visit Balabac? How is the trip to Balabac? How busy are the beaches? Is Balabac safe? You will get all the answers in this...
Why did I start making videos — a childhood dream and a Vietnamese notebook
I still remember the days when video cameras were a luxury. Growing up, I couldn't afford one for sure. So, my early memories are captured in photographs taken with a traditional film camera. I remember having a box at home full of photos from trips with my family. But I also recall that I always...
Intramuros: Exploring Manila’s Historic Heart & Local Life
In 2019, I came across some pictures of this place and instantly knew I had to visit it. I booked a flight, but unfortunately, COVID-19 struck, and I had to cancel everything. Now, more than three years later, I finally found a group to join. I packed my bags and flew from Manila to Puerto...
Sai Wan Swimming Shed near Kennedy Town
https://youtu.be/dmBVQzA57Jg It took almost seven years until I discovered the Swimming Shed in Sai Wan, near Kennedy Town. It turns out to be the perfect place to watch the sunset in the western part of Hong Kong Island. How to get there The Sai Wan Swimming Shed is located near Kennedy Town MTR station, Take...
The Last Year in Path of Exile
Over the past year or so, I've been playing Path of Exile when new seasons come up relatively casually...
Why Path of Exile is the Best ARPG
Path of Exile is one of the best ARPGs for PC and consoles. This is my fairly in-depth review on what sets it apart from everyone else.