A Guide to Malaybalay
Our arrival in Malaybalay wasn’t as welcoming as expected. The town was filled in darkness as power blackout continued to persist throughout Mindanao. It was actually an eye opener. Not … Continue reading
Weekly Photo Challenge: STREET LIFE
Vigan is perhaps one of the most romantic cities to see by moonlight. Calle Crisologo is home to a number of Spanish-influenced houses that stood a test of time. Learn … Continue reading
Road Trip: From Cagayan de Oro to Malaybalay
Since our ticket to Mindanao was an open-jaw one (we flew into Cagayan de Oro, but were flying out from Davao), we had to travel by land across Bukidnon, the … Continue reading
Gastronomic Delights in Cagayan de Oro
Our two nights in CdO were filled with gastronomic goodness, thanks to two wonderful meals in the city. It was actually difficult to find a recommended restaurant, not that there … Continue reading
A Day Trip to Camiguin
Day 2 of our Mindanao road trip spelled Camiguin, the island born of fire. It is an island off the coast of Misamis Oriental, said to be home to about seven … Continue reading
White Water Rafting in Cagayan de Oro
I have lived in the Philippines since birth, but I was never able to set foot in Mindanao throughout my twenty-four years of existence. That streak, however, ended exactly two … Continue reading
Why I Never Want to Fly with Cebu Pacific Again
If you’ve traveled to the Philippines, you might be aware that there are only three major airlines dominating the air transportation sector — Philippine Airlines (which also manages PAL Express), … Continue reading
Nagsasa, Anawangin and Capones: D.I.Y. Camping and Island Hopping
While Valentine weekends are supposedly for lovers, I decided to spend mine with friends. After all, a chance to go to Zambales hardly passes by me. Though it’s one of … Continue reading
Eating Your Way in Ilocos
Having spent most of my childhood summers in Ilocos, and having brought up in an Ilocano household, I must say that I’ve had my fair share of Ilocano dishes. Some … Continue reading
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