D.I.Y. Boracay and Antique: Itinerary and Expenses
The seemingly endless stream of tourists would forever distort prices in Boracay. Along with rise in fame came the surge in prices. Be forewarned, travelers. Beautiful as it may be, … 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
Tiptoeing through Boracay’s Tourist Traps
Let me be honest, I can turn a blind eye on being scammed on a foreign place, but not in my own country. It feels so wrong to be taken advantage … Continue reading
Beyond Lazy Days: What to Do in Boracay
Boracay to me is an island great for just relaxing around the beach. No pressure. Just a dose of sun, sea and sand that’s perfect for the soul. But for … 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
Boracay: Strolling along White Beach
I might have skipped the fury of summer’s heat by traveling abroad, but I surely missed one summer thing: going to the beach. I was never a beach lover, but … Continue reading
Las Piñas Pride: The Bamboo Organ
One fateful Sunday, I found myself in Las Piñas City, a rare circumstance even though the city lies within Metro Manila. A personal errand brought me here, and I decided … Continue reading
One Perfect Day in Tagaytay
Tagaytay. A favorite weekend getaway for Metro Manila residents. A day trip for tourists tired of polluted Metro Manila. Over the years, Tagaytay has progressed from being this rustic town … Continue reading
Tummy Travel: A Day in Binondo
Tired of the Filipino dishes cooked at home, my family and I decided to have lunch one day in Chinatown. We have no known Chinese blood running through our veins, … Continue reading
Hello 2015!
A new year has begun. A month is almost over. 2015 is flying so fast — there’s no denying it. Manila was preoccupied with the Pope’s visit a few weeks … Continue reading
D.I.Y. Sagada: Itinerary and Expenses
About ten years ago, I first set foot on the distant town of Sagada. It was just a day trip from Banaue then, an out-of-the-blue decision that turned out to … Continue reading
Finding Our Way to Echo Valley
The rather disappointing sunrise at Kiltepan Peak led us to search for more spectacular views that Sagada could offer. Again, our group decided to split up — one went to … Continue reading
Climbing Mt. Ampacao
A butt-busting ten hour bus ride and another 2.5-hour jeepney ride were enough to exhaust our bodies, but these could never tire our spirits. We were, after all, in Sagada. … Continue reading
One Perfect Day in Vigan
Whether you’re a cultural junkie or a history buff, you’d probably be interested in visiting the capital city of Vigan. If ever you find yourself in the capital of Ilocos … Continue reading
Quick Peeks into Bantay and Vigan
Narvacan and Sinait may be my go-to places in Ilocos Sur, but every now and then, I pay a visit to the provincial capital of Vigan. Though I’ve frequented the … Continue reading
Quick Peeks into Bantay and Vigan
Narvacan and Sinait may be my go-to places in Ilocos Sur, but every now and then, I pay a visit to the provincial capital of Vigan. Though I’ve frequented the … Continue reading
A Little Bit of Ilocos Norte Love
I may be biased with my love for Ilocos Sur, yet undoubtedly, the tourism campaign of Ilocos Norte is so much stronger. In my most recent visit, I was even handed … Continue reading
Life in Narvacan, Ilocos Sur
“Iba ang buhay dito sa probinsya,” our neighbor in the province told me. (Life is different in the province.) It’s true. It’s a world apart from the chaos and traffic … Continue reading
Sinait’s Sto. Cristo Milagroso Church
Update: In May 2021, this church has been declared as a Minor Basilica. If I were to sell Sinait as a tourist destination, I could only think of two things … Continue reading
