Overnight in Maguindanao (Part 2)
It was nearing the end of my weeklong birthday trip. After traveling to Palawan and South Cotabato, I made a final stop to Cotabato city to visit some friends (Part 1 of post here). Geographically...
View ArticleEl Nido Experience with Northern Hope Tours
Being in the water is so enlivening that I just had to start my weeklong birthday trip in Palawan. As one of the Philippines' most popular island destination, it's where one can enjoy beautiful...
View ArticleHiking in La Trinidad : Tayawan View Deck and Mt. Kalugong
After hiking Mt. Yangbew (post here), my friend and I walked back to Tawang Barangay Hall. Just outside its building is a path that leads to our next stop, Tayawan view deck. Similar to the start to...
View ArticleThe Top Events in Europe Worth Traveling for This Year
Source : FlickrThe year has started with a bang and settled to a fizz, and now you are starting to think about what events and marvels will unfurl. Europe has always had a lot to offer travelers, with...
View ArticleContest Alert! Travel & Win with Bonamine
In my travels, I've encountered fellow passengers who suffered from motion sickness. This condition can cause nausea, dizziness and even more challenging to handle, vomiting. While I've never had it...
View ArticleIsabela's Bambanti Festival 2018
Every year, the province of Isabela in Northern Luzon, celebrates Bambanti Festival, a thanksgiving of the province's sustained agricultural dominance. Its strength can be seen in its position as the...
View ArticleSamar, An Exciting Destination for Adventurers & Nature Lovers
On this 3 day trip to Samar, I joined fellow bloggers in trekking, caving and riding boats that passed scenic riversides. Samar offers raw adventures in vibrant forests that are challenging, tiring and...
View ArticleMt. Danayag Day Hike in Aurora
Despite the rain, I felt sleepy and sluggish up until we got to the second hour of our hike. After being on the road for 5 hours the night before, the lack of a proper sleep had taken its toll, even...
View ArticleCanada | Manila to Taoyuan International Airport Layover
The first leg of my long journey to Ontario started with a layover from Manila to Taoyuan International Airport in Taipei. I had such good experience flying with EVA Air (mainly because they served...
View ArticleWalking Around El Nido Town (Plus travel info!)
After finishing a strong cup of iced Americano and a juicy BLT from The Cavern, I felt a strong surge of energy that I had to walk it off. The town proper is about 2KM from where I was and easy to...
View ArticleCanada | Rattray Marsh Trail
It was December when I arrived in Ontario. An unfamiliar coldness, one that shot straight to the bones, overwhelmed me as I got out of the plane. I took it as Canada's comical way of welcoming me, a...
View ArticleMt. Banahaw De Tayabas
By the time I had finished work, I only had an hour left to rest, shower and finish packing. Such is hiking life these days as I returned to corporate world after a 7 month break. Always rushing, often...
View ArticleMt. Mamara (Tanay, Rizal)
With numerous mountain trails offering dramatic views, the province of Rizal has become a very convenient option for Manila-based hikers looking for an accessible adventure. One can easily decide on a...
View ArticleGot 24 Hours in Angeles City? Here’s Your Itinerary for an Amazing Time
Museo Ning Angeles, once the town hall of Angeles City, showcases the city'scultural heritage. Photo by Judgefloro, Public DomainWith a population of 400,000 people and rising as of 2015, Angeles City...
View ArticleHiking at Masungi Georeserve's Legacy Trail
i've been busy adjusting to a new job that I wasn't able to hike as frequently as before (I usually hike 1-2 times a month), so I was really happy when my friend Celine invited me, to visit a new trail...
View ArticleExperiencing PT KA's Priority Train from Jakarta to Yogyakarta
Taking the train from Jakarta to Yogyakarta is a popular option among travelers and locals. The 8-hour journey maybe long but once you get to the countryside, you can enjoy an enlivening scenery of...
View ArticleVisiting the Borobudur Temple Compounds
Considered a must when visiting the region of Yogyakarta is Borobudur temple. Built in the 8-9th century AD, this Buddhist temple in Magelang City is a glorious structure, made up of 3 tiers surrounded...
View ArticleSOCCSKSARGEN Region : A Morning at GenSan's Fish Port Complex
Initially, I wasn't keen on joining my friends for an early morning trip to the fish port, a popular attraction in the country's tuna capital, GenSan. Due to lack of information, I had misjudged the...
View ArticleFood Trip : Pacing's House of Barbeque (Navotas)
I rarely venture far from home because of the traffic - unless it’s for a travel or hiking trip, but JZ, an old friend, outdoorsman turned entrepreneur had started a food business in Navotas, roughly...
View ArticleHow to Spend a Weekend in Siargao
If you just have a weekend in Siargao, well, you're indeed not doing justice with yourself or the trip! :) After all, it's simply impossible to enjoy the natural beauty and splendor of this beautiful...
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