Blog Posts on other landmarks

Fountain of Wealth | Suntec City, Singapore by The Poor Traveler on Oct 24, 2012“It’s the largest fountain in the world,” my friend Mimi said as she ushered us out of the building to an alfresco area that harbored a shallow man-made pond. “That one?” I asked while flashing a look that excellently ex...

Fountain of Wealth | Suntec City, Singapore by The Poor Traveler on Oct 24, 2012“It’s the largest fountain in the world,” my friend Mimi said as she ushered us out of the building to an alfresco area that harbored a shallow man-made pond. “That one?” I asked while flashing a look that excellently ex...

Melaka River Cruise | Malacca, Malaysia by The Poor Traveler on Jun 24, 2012The queue at the jetty for the river cruise stretched several yards. Backpackers and families composed the long line and excited conversations filled the air as we the queue moved slowly. After a couple of loading batches of tourists, it was finally...

Melaka River Cruise | Malacca, Malaysia by The Poor Traveler on Jun 24, 2012The queue at the jetty for the river cruise stretched several yards. Backpackers and families composed the long line and excited conversations filled the air as we the queue moved slowly. After a couple of loading batches of tourists, it was finally...

Melaka River Cruise: Through Lights and Colors | Malacca, Malaysia by The Poor Traveler on Jun 24, 2012The queue at the jetty for the river cruise stretched several yards. Backpackers and families composed the long line and excited conversations filled the air as we the queue moved slowly. After a couple of loading batches of tourists, it was finally...

The Sunken Cemetery and the Walkway to the Old Volcano | Catarman, Camiguin by The Poor Traveler on Apr 21, 2012Faith is not something we always see in tropical island destinations. The island of Camiguin, however, is different. After all, in a land where seven volcanoes lie, faith goes a long way. The faith and devotion of the people of Camiguin is apparent i...

Flames and Mirrors at the Mission Compound Cemetery | Escape to Sagada by The Poor Traveler on Oct 15, 2011“Hey, look at this!” There she was, my friend Tonet, standing motionless before a gravestone; her eyes glued to the engraving. “It’s weird.” “What is?” I walked towards her. “Look.” Her finger led...

Flames and Mirrors at the Mission Compound Cemetery | Escape to Sagada by The Poor Traveler on Oct 15, 2011“Hey, look at this!” There she was, my friend Tonet, standing motionless before a gravestone; her eyes glued to the engraving. “It’s weird.” “What is?” I walked towards her. “Look.” Her finger led...

Everything is a Gem at the Jewel Box | Singapore-Kuala Lumpur Cruise (17/18) by The Poor Traveler on Oct 13, 2011“Hey, come inside! Look!” Normally, when somebody excitedly invites me over to show me something, I get thrilled. But at that particular moment, I was not. And with good reason. My blogger friend had just emerged from the restroom and exc...

Everything is a Gem at the Jewel Box | Singapore-Kuala Lumpur Cruise (17/18) by The Poor Traveler on Oct 13, 2011“Hey, come inside! Look!” Normally, when somebody excitedly invites me over to show me something, I get thrilled. But at that particular moment, I was not. And with good reason. My blogger friend had just emerged from the restroom and exc...