Written by Asta Alvarez @ The Poor Traveler Itinerary Blog
Filipinos are big consumers of rice. It is an essential part of our cuisine and culture as a whole. We love it so much that a meal isn’t complete without it. Out of this love springs different types of rice: steamed and fried, white and brown, fl…
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TAIPEI TO TAICHUNG BY BUS & BY TRAIN: From Downtown Taipei & Taoyuan Airport
Written by Asta Alvarez @ The Poor Traveler Itinerary Blog
The city of Taichung is located in the Central Taiwan region, but it’s easily accessible from the capital, Taipei, and the island’s main gateway, the Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. In this post, we’ll share with you how to reac…
KAOHSIUNG TO TAICHUNG: By Bus & By Train (THSR & TRA)
Written by Asta Alvarez @ The Poor Traveler Itinerary Blog
Along with other major cities like Kaohsiung and Taipei, Taichung is situated on the west coast of Taiwan. Although there is no direct flight from the Philippines to Taichung, its location — between Kaohsiung in the southern part and Taipei in th…
CHUN SHUI TANG Bubble Milk Tea Original Shop: Menu, Hours, How to Get There
Written by Asta Alvarez @ The Poor Traveler Itinerary Blog
Pearl milk tea, also called bubble milk tea, has risen to “rockstar” status in terms of popularity in many parts of Asia. Even here in the Philippines, where tea isn’t a staple drink, milk tea shops have sprouted. International and lo…
ZHONGSHE FLOWER MARKET: Travel Guide + How to Get There (Chung-She Garden, Taichung, Taiwan)
Written by Asta Alvarez @ The Poor Traveler Itinerary Blog
When I was a kid, there used to be a vacant lot where my cousins and I loved to play every afternoon. Although mostly grassy, I still welcomed the sight of wildflowers here and there. Butterflies were few, but what I enjoyed the most was chasing dragon…
RAINBOW VILLAGE in TAICHUNG, TAIWAN: Travel Guide + How to Get There
Written by Asta Alvarez @ The Poor Traveler Itinerary Blog
Throughout history, art has proven itself as a powerful tool to express personal thoughts and feelings. It has also become an effective platform to encourage discourse on social issues and challenge the existing norms. This is most evident in street ar…
10 EASY RECIPES Using Leftover TASTY BREAD (YouTube Compilation)
Written by Asta Alvarez @ The Poor Traveler Itinerary Blog
Bread is widely consumed across the globe. It’s a staple on dining tables in many countries! But here in the Philippines, where a proper meal is usually dominated by rice, bread is reserved for a light breakfast or a heavy snack. One of the most …
14 Easy FRIED RICE RECIPES You Can Try at Home
Written by Asta Alvarez @ The Poor Traveler Itinerary Blog
Here in the Philippines, we often hear our friends say, “Rice is life.” We often find it funny because there are some grains of truth in it! It mirrors the importance of rice in our everyday lives. I don’t know about you, but for me, …
8 ONLINE WORKSHOPS & DIY KITS Available on Klook
Written by Asta Alvarez @ The Poor Traveler Itinerary Blog
In these trying times, everyone is doing their best to cope with the sudden changes in our routine and lifestyle brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. No matter how quick or slow we ride the “new normal” wave, one thing is sure — we…
7 EASY RECIPE APPS for Home Cooks!
Written by Asta Alvarez @ The Poor Traveler Itinerary Blog
A lot of us have spent most of our time at home since the community quarantine stared. Some businesses operate with a skeleton workforce, while others continue with a work-from-home setup. We are gradually adjusting to the “new normal”. For…
8 NO-BAKE PIZZA RECIPES: No Oven Needed!
Written by Asta Alvarez @ The Poor Traveler Itinerary Blog
Who doesn’t love pizzas? Originally from Italy, this flat dough keeps rolling and conquering hungry bellies. This comfort food is one of the easiest choices when we talk about house parties, casual get-together, and even a movie night at home. Us…
7 Easy DONUT RECIPES You can Try at Home
Written by Asta Alvarez @ The Poor Traveler Itinerary Blog
Donuts. Fried pieces of heaven. It can be a dessert, a snack, and, in some cultures, a main dish. Different donut brands whip out their specialty donut flavors that will give them their own identity. Today, the world is filled with countless varieties,…
12 Easy CANNED TUNA RECIPES You Can Do at Home!
Written by Asta Alvarez @ The Poor Traveler Itinerary Blog
Back in college and in my early years as a yuppie, I was powered by canned tuna. I used to make sandwiches using canned tuna and sauté tuna with soy sauce, calamansi, onion and egg. I know it isn’t ideal, but I didn’t have much time in my h…
5 THEME PARK ATTRACTIONS Set to Open in JAPAN!
Written by Asta Alvarez @ The Poor Traveler Itinerary Blog
Considering our collective experiences dealing with the pandemic, looking forward to getting back on our feet and being able to travel again in the future somehow sparks hope. While travel for leisure is still prohibited here in the Philippines, we can…
10 ONLINE FITNESS CLASSES & WORKSHOPS TO TRY: Yoga, Boxing, Massage & More!
Written by Asta Alvarez @ The Poor Traveler Itinerary Blog
While leisure travel is still restricted and most of us choose to stay at home, it’s tempting to be lethargic sometimes. When you’re stationary, it seems easy to find an excuse to not do any sort of exercise. Most of us just pass the time w…
7 FOODIE SKILLS You Can Learn at Home: Bartending, Coffee Brewing, Pasta Making & More!
Written by Asta Alvarez @ The Poor Traveler Itinerary Blog
Since the implementation of the community quarantine in order to slow down the spread of the COVID-19 virus, we have been spending our days at home. Suddenly, our online feeds are filled with friends sharing the goodies they baked or cooked. Many of us…
10 ONLINE GROCERY & FOOD DELIVERY APPS in the Philippines
Written by Asta Alvarez @ The Poor Traveler Itinerary Blog
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected our daily routines abruptly and tremendously. And it’s obvious that when this is all over, we can’t go back to how it used to be; we will enter a new phase, a new normal. Many of us have been cooped up in …
10 EASY MERIENDA RECIPES You can Try at Home!
Written by Asta Alvarez @ The Poor Traveler Itinerary Blog
Filipinos love snacks. In between main meals, we find time to munch on merienda! Some of us even sneak one more at midnight. Here are some easy-to-prepare merienda recipes that we found on YouTube. Some may be new to you, others may be familiar. Enjoy …
12 Easy HOTDOG RECIPES You can Do at Home!
Written by Asta Alvarez @ The Poor Traveler Itinerary Blog
Hotdogs have become an all-time favorite snack across the globe. The origin of hotdog (or hot dog) can be traced back to the 13th century in Germany. In the Philippines, it’s also one of the staple breakfast items. It was my favorite baon back in…
MANG LARRY’s ISAWAN: Pickup & Delivery via Grab / LalaMove
“The Famous Isawan in UP” As the tagline claims, Mang Larry’s Isawan has created a strong following inside the University of the Philippines-Diliman campus. It has won (and still winning) the hearts of many students, residents, and al…
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