Back in the Bangkok Loop
Every trip has its cycle. This is the end of mine. The routines set in. The streets feel automatic. The energy dips. Bangkok never changes — but staying too long will change you.
5 Days in Makati — The Reset I Didn’t Plan
Makati was only meant to be a stopover. But travel has a way of deciding things for you. Five days later — tired, burnt out, and down with a cold — I realised I wasn’t just stuck in a city. I was stuck in a loop. This is the story of slowing down, stepping back, and learning the hard way when it’s time to stop.
5 Days in Subic Bay – A Travelogue of Fading Curiosity
Subic Bay wasn’t what I hoped—but it taught me what I need. This five-day stretch captured the Mid-Trip Plateau: from fading novelty to raw clarity. Broken sleep, the wrong base, a sense of “not again”—and the slow return of instinct. A Caveman Passport story of discomfort, detachment, and the wisdom of walking away.
4 Nights in Angeles – Raw & Real
A reflective travel story of 4 nights in Angeles City. Rooftop views, empty encounters, and the raw edge of solo travel in Southeast Asia.
Seekers vs. Settlers: The Two Paths of Modern Man
Some men build homes. Others follow the road.
But when you walk the wrong path, suffering follows.
This post explores the ancient divide between Settlers and Seekers—and how knowing who you truly are might change everything.
2 Nights on Burgos Street, Makati Manila – Neon & Noise
A sensory-packed 48 hours in the heart of Manila’s red-light district. From neon-lit rooftops to riverside calm, follow the emotional and visual journey through P. Burgos Street, Makati — where overstimulation, temptation, and reflection all meet.
3 Days in Malate, Manila – Grit, Girls, and Ghosts of a Scene
Three nights in Malate, Manila: a gritty solo journey through neon bars, aging nightlife, and early morning stillness. Not a guide—just honest observation.
Home: The Fire We Lost and the Hearth We Still Seek
Home used to mean kinship and comfort. Now, for many Seekers, it feels more like a reset point than a place of belonging. This post explores the ancient roots, modern shifts, and emotional truth behind what we call “home.”
Hedonic Adaptation: Why Travel Thrills Fade and How to Fight It
Even the most exciting trips eventually feel flat. This post explores the hidden force behind that fading thrill—hedonic adaptation—and reveals practical, purpose-driven ways to reset your excitement and fall in love with travel all over again.
From Bangkok to Manila: A Journey Through Transition
Traveling from Bangkok to Manila is more than just a physical journey—it’s an emotional adventure filled with moments of stress, excitement, loneliness, and discovery. Here’s my detailed guide, blending practical advice with deeper Caveman Passport insights, to help you prepare for your own Southeast Asian adventure.