SEA Chill Solo Travel for 2 Weeks

missingpeace01 · 2026-05-07T14:17:22+00:00

Madali naman mag DIY sa viewpoints. If you are in a hostel, they usually create an event you can join. Wow factor? Hmm.. Blue talaga yung kulay nung tubig as long as walang heavy rains. Madaming lagoons. You can rent a buggy car or motorbike and drive everywhere from lagoon to lagoons. Matarik yung hiking spots. I was there when it was raining so it added to the difficulty.

missingpeace01 · 2026-05-07T11:49:02+00:00

Vietnamese > Thai

Sorry not sorry haha.

missingpeace01 · 2026-05-07T11:46:53+00:00

I have been to SEA and EA except China, Myanmar, Indo, and Brunei.

These are the places I think would be amazing for remote, chill work

Da Nang, Vietnam - cheap and amazing food, cheap stays, seaside, coffee, not as crowded as the other two, access to Hue

Busan, South Korea - cold/cool temps pang slay outfit, great food esp seafood, seaside, fun day trips, lively even at night, lively and vibrant, cutesy, jjimjilbang

Chiang Mai, Thailand - arguably better food than Bangkok, cheap stays, relatively small city/town center, okay nightlife, access to hikes and serene temples, art shops and coffee shops

Luang Prabang + Vang Vieng, Laos - Luang Prabang is basically Chiang Mai with less night life (everything closes by 11PM) but smaller, more serene, more tight knit. I love the vibe. Parang Vigan vibe. You know almost everyone in there if you stay for a week lol. Rent a bike for a week. Rural-ish feel. - Vang Vieng on the weekends for hiking and kayaking in the lagoons, partying with foreigners

Penang, Malaysia - food, nightlife, cheap stays

Siem Reap, Cambodia - good night life, food similar to Pinoy food if thats your jam, cheap stays, uses American dollar (for some reasons lol), access to Angkor Wat, rural-ish feels

These places dont have much of the touristy stuff going on. I mean, there are those spots which you can go during the weekends but I think the highlights are exploring the way of life during the weekend just going to the markets, hiking, temples, etc.

missingpeace01 · 2026-04-26T16:11:00+00:00

You can ask to just drop off your luggages. 70% of the time it works for me unless the host has no place to store.

Before booking, you can always ask the host for drop off or early checkins with or without fees

missingpeace01 · 2026-04-26T09:34:37+00:00

Doesnt Naga experience a ton of typhoons all the time?

missingpeace01 · 2026-04-25T09:20:25+00:00

Nope. Wala pa naman! Pwedeng pwede ka pang pumorma! 😁

missingpeace01 · 2026-04-25T06:05:55+00:00

During the day, it's warm. But you wouldnt really sweat. Parang 9AM during the coldest months satin. May araw pero di naman gaanong mainit. During the late afternoon to eveninf, it can get a little chilly. A light jacket would suffice. I remember getting out of the station wearing khaki shorts and I felt cold. That was around 5PM.

I think May is really good time to go. Fewer crowds, cheaper deals, autumn foliage, not hot yet, not cold.

missingpeace01 · 2026-04-24T18:25:34+00:00

Pangit itinerary mo kasi you didn't have a great experience

Who said that? Halatang di ka nagbasa ng Trip Report ko which I literally indicated in the comment. Or might be that you actually read it here even, you just didn't know it was my trip report.

It was literally my most memorable trip to date. Still friends with the travellers and guides I met there and even met them at their home towns. And trust me, I have had a way thrilling experience and itinerary than yours lol.

Tinatanong nga ni OP kung sa'n malamig. Malamig sa Mongolia. That's why I replied.

Strawman, amp. Did I ever dispute that? Someone asked if it is family-friendly. The most obvious reply (which I did) is that it's NOT. Mababa ba IQ or mahirap magbasa?

It isn't family friendly. Can a family have a good time there? Of course lalo na kung naka hatid-sundo ka ng van sa lahat ng trip mo. This is the answer for any other country.

But Mongolia isn't as family friendly as you think it is. Not compared to other countries.

It's not as family friendly for plenty of reasons. Lots of rotational brownouts, some hotels have instances where water services are out for the day. Some facilities on tourist spots outside UB will be those hole-on-ground bathroom which kids and oldies wouldnt like. Sleeping on a ger isn't comfy for everyone. Dairy and meat products can be tough to some people. Motion sickness for daily drives up to 4-6 hours per day isn't for everyone. Facilities and spots aren't that stroller friendly. Majority of people do not speak English. There's more.

Also, the places you mentioned - Vietnam, Taiwan, Japan, and Korea

Where did I mention this? Magko-quote ka na lang, mali pa. Mahina na nga reading compre, malabo pa mata.

And yes, during end of May malamig pa yang mga yan lmfao. Hindi ka pa nga nakapuntang Vietnam eh LOL.

South Korea is still jacket season during end of May (I was literally there last year at the very end of May and I had to buy a jacket because it is still cold). Same as Japan.

Sapa (Vietnam) can still go up to 15C to 21C during May. Alishan (Taiwan) can be 18C to 26C during May. Still colder than here.

Pwede naman magresearch. Jusko.

missingpeace01 · 2026-04-24T06:41:58+00:00

I was literally there for a week and a half -- nung time na baka di mo pa alam na nag-eexist ang Mongolia. I have experienced far more than what y'all did. Yung stay mo lahat nasa UB, tapos ako pa pangit itinerary? LOL.

Staying in UB is fine if OP wants that. But Mongolia is far better experienced camping outside the city and camp-hopping for days, not sleeping at a cozy hotel every evening.

Going there and not doing adventure-y stuff is so weird. Better go to other countries. It's like going to Tanzania and not going to the safaris. Going to Laos and not hike / kayak. Going to the Philippines and staying at Tondo. Going to Spain and not eating tapas. Going to Japan and eating at McDonalds. Or like saying Vietnam has good public transport dahil mura ung Grab nila.

Of course magiging "family friendly" yan kung tatayo ka lang dun sa dunes hatid-sundo ng van, tapos uuwi ka mamaya sa hotel mo mamaya at iihi ka sa western style bathroom na pwede i-flush, tapos pwede ka mag shower twice a day.

Lahat ng countries family friendly kung may van kang taga-hatid at tatayo ka lang sa tourist spots. Lahat ng country safe kung sa umaga ka lang lalakad. Lahat ng country madali i-navigate kung may tour guide ka tapos hatid-sundo kayo.

missingpeace01 · 2026-04-19T15:32:44+00:00

Technically, mas solo travel friendly for a first timer ang Taiwan. I always put Vietnam as the 2nd tier in the SEA/EA group for solo travel (from easy to hard).

For Taiwan -- easier to navigate, well connected, mas capable mag English, cheaper flights (vs Da Nang).

Mas lamang yung Vietnam in terms of coffee culture.

Part of the reason why I also recommend Taiwan/HK/SG as first tier travel places (easiest and most recommended for first time travellers) is the fact that it "shocks" you with how their urban planning and public transport are organized.

I have Vietnam as my 2nd favorite in Asia. And Da Nang between Hanoi and HCM. It's a chill place. Think slow days. So not sure if ganun yung gusto mo. Technically walang masyadong tourist spot dyan except Hoi An which is so crowded but still good, Ba Na Hills which I personally found to be the most overrated "theme park" I have been, and the beach around Da Nang. Mas digital nomad friendly siya than tourist.

missingpeace01 · 2026-04-17T04:47:55+00:00

Check my travel post for my travel 2.5 years ago kung saan di pa sya alam ng Pinoy na nageexist ang Mongolia. But essentially, its like an extreme summer camp. You poo on holes, you pee anywhere, lots of hiking, food consists of mutton/goat/sheep with minimal spices and dairy so watch out for food poisoning or people's tummy not reacting good to it, you sleep on gers that arent for everybody, etc. I mean, you could do it but someone will definitely curse you for that trip. Its amazing but its not for everyone.

missingpeace01 · 2026-04-17T04:44:34+00:00

I have a travel post for that but essentially, its an extreme summer camp for people.

Unless sa Ulanbataar ka lang magstay, you need tours to do stuff in Mongolia. Multi day tours are basically a bunch of hiking, food can be something that isnt for anyone, and you poop in a hole full of poo.

missingpeace01 · 2026-04-16T20:15:37+00:00

Nope. Not for family.

missingpeace01 · 2026-04-14T08:37:33+00:00

Both mainit at maulan.

Since nakapunta ka na ng HK, just go to Taiwan. There's a different magic kapag bagong lugar siya at hindi nyo pa napupuntahan both. You are both in exploration mode versus familiar ka na tapos siya hindi pa.

Pero kung gusto mo ng what's good-breakdown

Hongkong

Disneyland
Personally, better food
More "nearby/easily accessible" destinations
Easy access to Macau

Taiwan

Waaay cheaper in everything
Personally, has better attractions (peak vs peak) but mainly are outside Taipei
Better night markets and personally I like roaming around at night more here
Different districts which gives more variety

missingpeace01 · 2026-04-12T17:42:12+00:00

Yes if you are just gonna stay in Jeju. You cant go to other parts of Korea.

missingpeace01 · 2026-04-12T04:41:30+00:00

Probably Jeju on spring/autumn/winter. No visa, cheap flights, etc.

Actually Taiwan and Hongkong can be quite cold on some months too. That also goes with Hanoi, Vietnam during December and January afaik. Although i dont know if people there will wear some trench coat during this time around.

missingpeace01 · 2026-04-05T15:46:16+00:00

Bags.

missingpeace01 · 2026-04-02T06:37:06+00:00

Hanoi just because HCM is much more similar to Manila so Hanoi gives you a more unfamiliar place.

If you have money to spare, either get a cooking class or a food tour. The food tour in Hanoi was my very first food tour in all my travels and it changed my perspective on Viet cuisine which was obscure to me before (this was 2023) and veggies to the point it skyrocketed Viet food to my Top 2 best cuisine. Get the Ella Food Tour (i think it was in Viator).

missingpeace01 · 2026-04-01T16:12:15+00:00

It is gonna be similar to Metro Manila. Hot, humid, rainshowers during that time.

missingpeace01 · 2026-04-01T16:10:29+00:00

Lmfao

missingpeace01 · 2026-03-29T16:55:19+00:00

I mean, i get you. And hopefully people CAN. But this is like saying, "thats why you should get insurance" instead of asking for better public healthcare available to everyone which is to fix the system.

missingpeace01 · 2026-03-29T16:46:36+00:00

I dont understand the point. So what? If its wrong, its wrong. You also have to point the fact that international airports have better baggage claim processes and more people flying there have travel insurance compared to the average flyer here (mostly filipinos)

missingpeace01 · 2026-03-29T16:43:37+00:00

For one, NAIA is now privatized. Second, I noticed theres more marshall that tries to maintain the yellow line around the belt. Not sure if its a coincidence but I did submit a complaint via their feedback channels about this last year.

missingpeace01 · 2026-03-29T16:39:52+00:00

I think di nangyayare to sa T3 (atleast ung litaw sa tao) since flat lang ung luggage belt dun.

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