Himeji, Hiroshima and Miyajima in One Day
Japan gave us a cold welcome, literally. While the temperature soared during the first half of March, it suddenly dropped by the time we arrived. Yet, our short stay made … Continue reading
Japan is amazing!
It has been barely a week since I got back from this wonderful country, but I cannot help think about the next time I’ll visit. Truth be told, I was … 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
Not Your Typical Baguio: What to Do in 24 Hours
Having been to Baguio in the past, I wasn’t too keen on visiting the usual tourist spots. The itinerary below isn’t great for first-time visitors, yet it’s a good one-day … 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
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
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
A Closer Look at Sinait, Ilocos Sur
After enduring the butt-numbing 7-hour ride, we were finally in Sinait, the northernmost town of Ilocos Sur. The town was quiet, almost dead in the wee hour of our arrival. … Continue reading
Marveling at Churches and Temples in Cebu City
Being the oldest city in the country, Cebu boasts not only of old houses and centuries-old forts but also a cacophony of religious landmarks. With the country being predominantly Catholic, … Continue reading
Marveling at Churches and Temples in Cebu City
Being the oldest city in the country, Cebu boasts not only of old houses and centuries-old forts but also a cacophony of religious landmarks. With the country being predominantly Catholic, … Continue reading
Casa Gorordo: An Ancestral House in Cebu City
Cebu is fast becoming as progressive as Metro Manila, yet a few kilometers away from the giant malls lies a house that stood witness to the city’s growth. Casa Gorordo, … Continue reading
Casa Gorordo: An Ancestral House in Cebu City
Cebu is fast becoming as progressive as Metro Manila, yet a few kilometers away from the giant malls lies a house that stood witness to the city’s growth. Casa Gorordo, … Continue reading
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