🥢 Where to Eat in Brunei: From Hawker Centres to Fine Dining
If you're visiting Brunei and wondering where to eat, you'll be surprised by the variety! From street food and hawker stalls to stylish international restaurants and cozy cafés, Brunei offers something for every kind of foodie. Although I only managed to try a few during my short visit—a local hawker centre, a casual Asian restaurant, and a homey café—I gathered this list to help you explore the local food scene better than I did!
Planning a trip to Brunei? Don’t forget to check their public holidays and national events! While they do celebrate Christmas, New Year, and Chinese New Year like other countries, Brunei also honors unique Islamic and national observances that can greatly affect your travel plans.
📍 Welcome to Brunei-Muara
Brunei has only four districts: Belait (largest), Tutong, Temburong, and Brunei-Muara (smallest but mightiest). I only visited Brunei-Muara, but don’t be fooled by its size—this is where Bandar Seri Begawan, the capital city, is located. It’s the heart of commerce, culture, and politics. 🌆🇧🇳
🌄 Ngong Ping 360: Top Attractions in Lantau Island, Hong Kong
Lantau Island is the largest of Hong Kong’s islands — almost twice the size of Hong Kong Island. Located just 10km west of Central and stretching 25km in length, it’s home to dramatic peaks, lush greenery, and spiritual retreats. One day is not enough to see it all, but a visit to Ngong Ping 360 gives you a taste of its rich natural and cultural offerings.
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🇵🇭 The Heartbeat of Filipino Culture
As a Filipino, I’ve grown up with a deep love for celebrations. If there’s one thing we know how to do, it’s how to throw a party—and fiestas are the ultimate proof of that!
Whether you’re dancing in the streets of Bacolod or feasting in a sleepy town’s barangay, fiestas are woven into our national identity. They’re colorful, musical, spiritual, and undeniably joyful.
🏖️ My First Time at Laiya — Why I Fell in Love with La Luz
Laiya in San Juan, Batangas has long been one of my favorite beach getaways—especially back when spontaneous weekend trips didn’t break the bank. Its fine white sand (made of crushed shells) makes the shoreline feel soft under your feet, though the water gets rocky and dips unexpectedly.
When we were planning our Ocean Park day, we knew one thing: we needed a hotel that was affordable, close to the park, and convenient enough for our packed itinerary. After hours of comparing options online, we finally booked L’Hotel Island South (now called Nina Hotel Island South)—tucked in Wong Chuk Hang, just minutes away from Ocean Park and the iconic Jumbo Floating Restaurant.
There’s something about the beach that makes me feel at peace — the kind that heals the soul and calms the mind. And that’s exactly what Laiya in Batangas does for me. It’s my “home away from home,” a place I return to when you need to reset, unwind, or just bask in the simplicity of sun, sand, and sea.
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