Chasing Mangoes in Guimaras
I was ready for another day of food tripping when, lo and behold, my folks had other plans. A lady in Casa Mariquit offered her advice to visit the island … Continue reading
Tibiao’s Kawa Hot Bath
Following our short island getaway, we headed to Tibiao, a nearby town famous for its river. On our way, we met a giant boulder of rock blocking the road after … Continue reading
Malalison Island: Antique’s Hidden Gem
Having just wrapped up our short stay in Boracay, we headed south of Panay Island to visit a less-explored destination: Antique. To be honest, I never expected much about the … Continue reading
Boracay: Lazing around Puka Beach
There’s something about Puka Beach that conjures images of sheer relaxation. It is after all, Boracay’s best known secret, an alternative to the crowded White Beach. We hailed a tricycle … Continue reading
Closer to Nature at Letchworth State Park
The beauty of going back to places you’ve once been to is the discovery of more places. I oncee read somewhere that the more you travel, the more you realize … Continue reading
Spring Blooms: Rochester’s Lilac Festival
The freezing temperatures were mostly gone, and the warmth of summer was beginning to settle. Rochester’s abundance of snow was nowhere to be seen. In spring, the countryside was starting … Continue reading
Enjoying Spring at the Golden Gate Park
West of the city lies the Golden Gate Park, a huge green refuge of locals from the city life. Trees towered above you and sprawling open areas were available for … Continue reading
Up, Up and Away in Ilocos Norte
Just a few weeks after our Batad adventure, my friends and I forged another trip before summer became officially over. Our varied interests made it difficult to pick one destination. … Continue reading
Local Encounters in Batad
“Give Me Back the Menu.” Exhausted from our day’s trek and underwhelmed by the food served in the restaurant of our guesthouse, we decided to give a different inn a … Continue reading
A Day Trip to Eden Nature Park
On our last day in Davao, we headed to yet another communion with nature: Eden Nature Park in Toril. Since it was early, the roads weren’t as congested as we … Continue reading
Samal: A Quick Getaway from Davao
Davao is a bustling metropolis, yet it seemed to me that its major thoroughfares couldn’t cope up with its progress. Traffic is everywhere. Add to that the impractical speed limit … Continue reading
Road Trip: From Malaybalay to Davao City
The road from Malaybalay to Davao wasn’t too long. In fact, it spanned less than 200 kilometers, yet the travel time was around five or six hours according to the … Continue reading
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
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
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
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
Of Nature and Temples: Chikmagalur, Belur and Halebidu
Part of going around the state of Karnataka involves a nature escape. We’ve considered many places to go to, most of which were out of state, including Ooty, Kodaikanal and … Continue reading
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
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
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