Captivated by Iloilo’s Charm
It took me three flight reservations before I finally set foot in Iloilo. I got sick on my first attempt and had to attend a funeral on the second. If my third try bombed out, I probably would not dare…
Climbing Mt. Ulap
Rested from the previous day’s lazy exploration, we hailed a jeepney from the place we were staying at near Lourdes Grotto to Burnham Park. From there, we walked a few hundred meters past the Public Market, towards Baguio Center Mall,…
Another 24 Hours in Baguio City
The sun was beginning to rise as the bus slowly drove through the winding roads of Marcos Highway. It was still very early, and yet we were here, almost, in Baguio City. Another mountain-climbing adventure led us to the City…
D.I.Y. Sorsogon and Albay: Itinerary and Expenses
Our trip to Bicol might have been less than stellar, thanks to the seemingly unending showers, but it was still a great chance to get together with friends. For those of you interested in doing the same trip, here are our…
Chasing Mayon Volcano
Our past two days in Bicol had been exceptionally rainy, but the pouring of rain finally subsided on our last day. The sky was still overcast, but we were on a great mission: to see Mayon Volcano. After all, it…
Rainy Bicol: Spelunking and Food Tripping in Albay
I used to think that I was a lucky traveler, at least weather-wise. I would leave rainy Manila only to find myself in sunny Cebu. Or I could spend summer days in Beijing without a single drop of rain, until the time…
Road Tripping in Sorsogon
One late February Friday, my friends and I started on yet another journey. This time, down south, literally. We were to hit the southernmost province of mainland Luzon: Sorsogon. It was a destination I was reluctant to see at first….
D.I.Y. Malaysia: Itinerary and Expenses (Penang, Melaka and KL)
My trip to Malaysia might have been short, but it was sweet. I was able to explore the heritage cities of Penang and Melaka, and to have a short visit to my favorite places in Kuala Lumpur. Penang won my…
Best of KL: Merdeka Square and Petronas Twin Towers
Our trip to KL was pretty uneventful. The ride was smooth; that Delima bus was awesome. But by the time we pulled into the city’s tollgate, raindrops appeared on my window. Uh-oh. This was not how I envisioned ending our…
A Morning in Melaka: The Perfect Time to Explore
I was feeling let down by Melaka on my first day – the tourist crowd and the raging car traffic was too much too bear. I felt as though I was in such a great town for architecture, but everything…
