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“All journeys have secret destinations of which the traveler is unaware.” – Martin Buber

Relaxing in Sinait, Ilocos Sur

After two days of exploring Ilocos Norte and revisiting Ilocos Sur, it was time to mellow down the schedule. Our last day was spent lazily in Sinait. A tale of … Continue reading

February 23, 2014 · 1 Comment

Revisiting Ilocos Sur

As with any visit to Ilocos, the most recent one entailed a stopover in Narvacan, my father’s hometown. Here was where I spent most of my childhood summers in, and … Continue reading

February 18, 2014 · 7 Comments

Rediscovering Ilocos Norte

Last weekend, I was fortunate enough to finally revisit my parents’ hometown in Ilocos Sur, one of the northern provinces in the country. It was a long weekend here in … Continue reading

February 9, 2014 · 1 Comment

Here I come, India!

This is it! In a few hours, I will be boarding my flight to India. I’m excited, yet at the same time anxious for all the new experiences! There’s a … Continue reading

September 7, 2013 · 7 Comments

Bohol Countryside Tour

There are three big tours currently in place in Bohol: the countryside tour encompassing the main island of Bohol, touring the island of Panglao, and a day full of adventure … Continue reading

September 5, 2013 · 5 Comments

Bohol’s Tarsier Sanctuary

Our next destination was the Tarsier Sanctuary. While I thought that this was owned by the government, it was disproved by Kuya Tata, our driver, who informed us otherwise. It … Continue reading

August 20, 2013 · 5 Comments

A Quick Visit to the Chocolate Hills

After a good night’s slumber, we were off to see Bohol. The first stop on our Bohol countryside tour was the Chocolate Hills. We just passed the town of Bilar … Continue reading

August 11, 2013 · 9 Comments

At Home at Alona 42 Resort

If your time wasn’t as limited as ours, I would discourage you to take the evening ferry from Cebu to Bohol. The sea was turbulent, and we felt it inside … Continue reading

August 9, 2013 · 8 Comments

D.I.Y. Cebu City Tour

After the weekend getaway with my friends, where we had the chance to visit Siquijor, Dumaguete and Oslob, my family and I went to another trip in Visayas. This time, … Continue reading

August 3, 2013 · 14 Comments

Happy Mother’s Day, Mama!

This blog has always been centered on travel. Yet today, I would like to dedicate a portion of this blog to my mother, who never failed to love me for the … Continue reading

May 12, 2013 · 7 Comments

El Nido: Sights along the Shore

Day 3 in El Nido: we had nothing to do. We only had the entire morning to spend, so it left us with very few options. Initially, my brother and … Continue reading

April 23, 2013 · 4 Comments

El Nido Tour A

It was a hot and humid day, perfect time to laze on the beach, yet the sea was restless and the waves were stronger than ever. It was Tour A’s … Continue reading

April 21, 2013 · 6 Comments

El Nido Tour C

It was a pity that I didn’t get to visit El Nido the first time I traveled to Palawan. There just wasn’t enough time to squeeze everything in. I loved … Continue reading

April 18, 2013 · 9 Comments

Looking Back

The year 2012 has been a memorable one — some good, others not so. There were happy times, yet there were a lot of bumps along the way. As the year … Continue reading

December 31, 2012 · Leave a comment

Why Singapore Matters to me

“Once you have traveled, the voyage never ends, but is played out over and over again in the quietest chambers, that the mind can never break off from the journey.” … Continue reading

September 4, 2012 · 6 Comments