Build your own pizza at Project Pie Philippines

It has been over a month since I updated my blog- a lot of back entries waiting to be written and photos waiting to be posted. I haven’t had the luxury of time to blog since I started my new work but I promised myself to catch up. Last March, I was given the opportunity to fly to Macau for a training provided by my employer. I can’t wait to share my experience since that was the first time I traveled abroad alone.  

For now, I’ll be sharing my thoughts on a much-raved pizza place which I and my sister tried last month. It has just been surprising that of all my current 16 posts, my one and only food review featuring Scarsdale Doughnuts has been the most read so I decided to write about this one. My other 15 posts are about travels and photos. I think it shows that my readers (well my friends) are more interested in my food trips rather than itineraries. Haha! Don’t worry guys, there are more to come!

Bangkok, Thailand- Siem Reap, Cambodia border crossing| How to purchase a bus ticket

My most recent trip to Bangkok was last August 2013 with my equally adventurous (and crazy?) friend Vanessa. To make the most of a 10-day vacation, we decided to travel to two Southeast Asian cities, Bangkok and Siem Reap. When we were planning our itinerary, Air Asia wasn’t offering Bangkok-Siem Reap flights yet and Bangkok Airway plane tickets were expensive for us, so the only option was to cross borders by bus.

Here is a guide on how to reach the bus station and how to book a ticket going to Siem Reap from Bangkok:

We bought our tickets at the bus station two days in advance of departure to ensure our seats. The easiest way to reach Mo Chit Terminal Station is by taxi which costs approximate THB150. However if you prefer to commute like we did the first time we went, you can take the BTS sky train and city bus. If you’re near any BTS sky train station, take the train following the Silom line and alight at Mo Chit station.  Exit to the side of Chatuchak Market. From there, take any bus which passes by since all buses will reach Mo Chit North Terminal Station. When in doubt, just ask the bus driver or bus assistant. From my experience, Thais are very friendly. Even though most of them speak a little English or not at all, they are willing to help.

1.      The Mo Chit North Terminal Station is a huge compound of buses, shops and eateries. The bus will stop only up to the opposite side of the main ticketing booth. To get to the main ticketing booth, you have to walk around 5 minutes. 

       

From the last stop of the bus, walk straight facing the 7-11 sign and look for this walkway.

Travel Snapshots | Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia

Angkor Wat or City of Temples is the largest religious monument in the world. It is the main attraction in Siem Reap and major reason for the massive increase of tourists in Cambodia since its restoration in the 90's.  

Our tuktuk driver dropped us at Angkor Wat on the first and second day of our tour. It was a bit drizzling when we arrived on the afternoon of the first day. I was glad it just lasted for a few minutes and we were able to explore the temple. 

Sweet Finds| Artisanal Doughnuts and Croughnuts at Scarsdale

I absolutely love doughnuts! I have probably tried every doughnut shop I have stumbled upon in Manila. It is also my favorite pasalubong at home. My mom always tells me that I should cut down on sweets because diabetes runs in our blood, but I never listen. I just think it’s one of the best desserts/snacks or whatever you call it, ever made!

We tried the recently opened Scarsdale when I went yesterday to S&R Shaw Boulevard with my aunt, sister and cousin. From the same company which created Go Nuts Donuts, Scarsdale opened last January 22. Being fan of Go Nuts Donuts for a long time, I expected the same quality from Scarsdale and it didn’t disappoint.

The anatomy of Scarsdale's delicious doughnut

Where I Stayed in Kuala Lumpur | Irsia BnB Guesthouse and Hotel De Grand Orchard

I am a budget traveler. As long as the place is clean, safe and near public transportations and malls, I’m in. I stayed at Irsia BnB Guesthouse when I traveled to Kuala Lumpur with my friends and Hotel De Grand when I was with my family.

From time to time, I get lazy to take photos; hence all pictures here are lifted from Agoda website.

Irsia BnB Guesthouse

34 Lorong 1/77A, Jalan Changkat Thambi Dollah, Off Jalan Pudu, Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

The guesthouse garden where breakfast is also served