Category: Geek/Gaming

Disney Adventure cruise ship arrives in Singapore

SINGAPORE (March 3, 2026) – Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship, the Disney Adventure, has arrived at its new home port of Singapore, making magical sea vacations more accessible than ever.

After a two-month journey around the globe, the Disney Adventure reached Marina Bay Cruise Centre Singapore on March 3, where its arrival was greeted by a water salute and fireworks. The Disney Adventure is Disney Cruise Line’s first ship to homeport in Asia.

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Disney Adventure: Robert Downey Jr. to christen new Disney Cruise Line in Singapore

Iron Man himself will be christening the new Disney Cruise Line in Singapore. Academy Award-winning actor Robert Downey Jr. has officially been appointed as the godparent for the Disney Adventure, Disney Cruise Line’s newest and largest ship. The vessel will be sailing on its maiden voyage from its home port in Singapore next month.

Downey’s role as the genius, billionaire, playboy and philanthropist Tony Stark/Iron Man remains the heart of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the highest-grossing film franchise of all time. His character’s cinematic journey as Iron Man culminated in Avengers: Endgame. Downey was named an official Disney Legend in 2019 and is set to star as Doctor Doom in Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Doomsday, in theaters Dec. 18.

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JAPAN | Guide to Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan, Osaka

Anyone who grew up playing old school video games dreams of visiting Super Nintendo World. This themed section inside Universal Studios Japan in Osaka is a geek-filled paradise where you warp right into Princess Peach’s Castle, punch question mark blocks in real life, and dine on cute Mario-themed food items.

After years of being stuck at home and escaping to virtual worlds, it felt great to get sucked into this immersive video game world in real life in Japan during a recent family trip. 

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Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo -The Making of Harry Potter tickets now available

Want to experience the magic of the Wizarding World on your next trip to Japan? Travel and experiences platform Klook has just launched tickets for pre-booking to Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo – The Making of Harry Potter on its platform.

In case you’re a Potterhead planning to visit Japan soon and have already been to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios in Osaka, you can add this hassle-free tour to your Tokyo bucket list.

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Video games with environmental themes to play this Earth Month

Climate change, air pollution, and other destructive habits of human beings towards the environment should be a great cause of concern to everyone. Travelers are well-aware of the environmental troubles impacting tourist destinations in the Philippines, including the encroachment of territories in Masungi Georeserve, destruction of mountains due to mining in Sibuyan Island, and damage to marine life brought by the recent oil spill in the wates of Mindoro.

However, kids these days are growing up stuck to their screens rather than exposed to the great outdoors. One way to make the younger generation appreciate the value of nature and our environment more is through video games. 

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Travel Guide: 82 Provinces of the Philippines

UPDATE: As of January 2025, the Philippines has 82 provinces within 18 administrative regions. In June 2024, Negros Island Region (NIR) was re-established with Siquijor transferred from Region VII. In September 2022, the province of Maguindanao was split into two. This travel guide was originally completed and written in 2019 before the split and the pandemic, but has been updated to reflect the new province and newer photos from more recent revisits.

The Philippines is made up of 82 provinces, spread out under three major island groups: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanano. Currently, there are 38 provinces in Luzon, 16 in Visayas, and 28 in Mindanao. The provinces are grouped under 18 different regions based on their geographical, cultural, and ethnological characteristics.

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Video games to keep you busy during the holidays

With work and life normalizing the past six months, I haven’t had a lot of time to play video games. However, I am looking forward to getting back into gaming and escape to virtual worlds again this holiday season.

I recently bought Horizon Forbidden West (months late after its Feb. 2022 release) and am planning to get God of War: Ragnarök (released in Nov. 2022), which has been nominated for the Game of the Year Awards 2022 next.

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Book Museum and Ethnology Center in Marikina

Do you miss traveling and going to museums? The Book Museum and Ethnology Center in Marikina announced that they’re finally reopening on July 18, 2021 (Sunday) at 50% capacity. This colorful and quirky museum offers an interesting visit for book-lovers and avid travelers. The museum contains a collection of limited edition books and published materials from all around the world, including travel artifacts from different regions of the Philippines.

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How video games helped me during the pandemic

The Covid-19 pandemic has had an enormous impact on the video game industry. With restricted movement as people are forced to quarantine at home, interest in gaming has just boomed. People have turned to video games as a hobby and means of socialization, organizing virtual meet ups with friends through games. While many industries are still struggling to find their footing, video games continue to be developed and released digitally, so it’s still possible to access new games and content even with prolonged lockdowns.

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Go on a Virtual Scavenger Hunt through Hong Kong

The last time I was in Hong Kong was in 2018 for a solo 3-day trip, I enjoyed walking around the gardens in the city, navigating through the city to hunt for IG-worthy spots and street art, and chowing down on amazing street food and craft beer. Before that, it was on a family trip to Hong Kong Disneyland with my mom, sister and nephew. Hong Kong is just one of those destinations that you don’t mind visiting again and again because there’s always something new to discover.

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