by Jan Sevilla | Aug 9, 2026 | ESCAPES
There is a Bangkok that rarely appears on the map these days. If you follow the river upstream, you’ll reach The Siam Bangkok hotel — a riverside luxury sanctuary that takes travelers into a forgotten world of wonder, Buddhist-grace, sanuk and the spirit...
by Jan Sevilla | Feb 2, 2026 | AROUND THE WORLD
To experience a different side of Bangkok, hop on a river taxi and sail through its ancient Siamese wonders. Cruising Bangkok’s iconic Chao Phraya River — often called the River of Kings — is one of the best ways to experience authentic Bangkok travel and...
by Jan Sevilla | Dec 9, 2022 | HOTELS
by Jan Sevilla | Nov 12, 2022 | AROUND THE WORLD
Love it or loathe it, Malate is a kind of place that lives up to its legendary reputation and the best way to know it is to embrace it. If you want to understand Manila — not the skyline, but the soul — you begin here. This travel guide on Malate will...
by Jan Sevilla | May 15, 2021 | EVERYTHING'S CONSIDERED
Why boarding a bus invites introspective reflections and pleasures of the everyday. Next stop which loosely translates to ‘prochain arrêt’ in French revolves around bus rides and why there’s more to it than getting on and off. A mong all the things...
by Jan Sevilla | Apr 16, 2021 | EVERYTHING'S CONSIDERED
When was the last time you traveled? With very few destinations to visit these days due to Covid-19, what’s the good of moving when you could travel sitting so comfortably on a chair? Yes I have been to Vienna. Just last night, I was back in the Austrian...
by Jan Sevilla | Mar 20, 2021 | EVERYTHING'S CONSIDERED
Along the highway of life, we come across strangers that leave a part of themselves with us. Oftentimes, they become a part of our journeys and the bittersweet landscapes that we travel to. He wears his smile like a child having tasted lemon for the first...
by Jan Sevilla | Apr 29, 2018 | AROUND THE WORLD
Kuala Lumpur has long been a home to leafy canopies of tropical trees. These days, as skyscrapers dominate its skyline, the drive to reconnect to its green origin is making a comeback. Kuala Lumpur is going through an identity crisis. For visitors, it is a...
by Jan Sevilla | Apr 7, 2017 | ESCAPES
In Malaysia, the country’s cultural diversity and soul is best expressed through its love for food and the makan. Discover Malaysia through Mamak food culture—a rare glimpse into the country’s most intimate local flavor, where culture, community, and...
by Jan Sevilla | Apr 24, 2016 | ESCAPES
There aren’t many places left in Phuket where travelers can find peaceful retreats. But if you know where to look, the island could be yours. While many travelers associate Phuket with raucous nightlife and crowded beaches, there is another side to...
by Jan Sevilla | Feb 28, 2016 | AROUND THE WORLD
Singapore is a melting pot of culture, a happy marriage of East and West, roaring with unfathomable energy and a new sense of identity. Singapore’s transformation story runs from a struggling 1965 kampong to today’s ambitious Smart Nation....
by Jan Sevilla | Nov 22, 2015 | AROUND THE WORLD
Malaysia’s storied capital is teeming with contrast – from its jarring mix of ethnicities, cultures as well as beliefs all adding to its irresistible charm and intrigue. The early morning call from the muezzin at the nearby Masjid Negara, Malaysia’s...
by Jan Sevilla | Sep 21, 2014 | AROUND THE WORLD
There is nowhere in the world quite like Istanbul – spread across two continents, a city exuding with culture and contrast and always on the move. Everyday mostly at six, old wooden carts pass and move along the narrow cobblestoned alleyways...
by Jan Sevilla | Jul 10, 2014 | EVERYTHING'S CONSIDERED
As airlines around the globe compete and connect travelers from one point to another, some airlines choose to go the extra mile offering complimentary cultural packages to passengers with long layovers. Half an hour past midnight, my travel partner is still on...
by Jan Sevilla | Mar 4, 2014 | EVERYTHING'S CONSIDERED
Lah. Go ahead, say it. It’s kinda’ like saying ‘aaa’ at the dentist, only shorter, and with a little more love. Got it? Good. Because ‘Lah’ is the word that will turn your trip in Malaysia into a great...
