Category: Luzon
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El Nido Travel Guide: A Tropical Paradise in the Philippines
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El Nido is indeed one of the most wonderful locations on the planet! The tropical paradise is one of the 7000 islands in the Philippines, and the island is sure to keep you entranced for life. It is indeed one of the most beautiful places ever seen what with those…
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Making a Difference: Preserving Cultural Heritage
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This day that I’m putting out this article is United Nations Day. During this day, not only is the global organization commemorating its inception and honoring its mission to humanity, but it is also when schools let their students don national costumes from various countries. There are cultures that you…
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AirAsia Low-Fare Flights for ASEAN’s 50th and new Manila-Iloilo route
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In celebration of ASEAN‘s 50th year since its founding, AirAsia is offering low fares to all destinations across its regional network. Learn more about the ASEAN or any of its member-countries. You can start by exploring Philippine destinations, such as Iloilo, Cebu, Davao, and Clark; or discover interesting attractions in…
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7 things to watch out in Disney’s Newsies
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Globe LIVE and 9 Works Theatrical brings this hit Broadway musical to Manila! Looking for some fun in Metro Manila? Here’s something to dazzle you as Globe LIVE and 9 Works Theatrical gives you a memorable production of Disney’s Newsies. The musical is raking rave reviews and filling the Globe…
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First-time in Nobu Hotel, City of Dreams Manila
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City of Dreams. Three hotels, over 20 restaurants, a casino, spas, entertainment clubs, and meeting and events venues. I was fortunate to have been invited to Manila by Vivo, maker of smart phones, and billeted me at Nobu Hotel in City of Dreams, the first Nobu Hotel in Asia. (READ:…
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Gift Giving to Bicol Residents and PGH Patients
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Catanduanes is one of the destinations in the Philippines that I have always wanted to visit, but they were recently ravaged by typhoon, along with other provinces in the Bicol region. For those living in these areas who lost their homes and belongings to Typhoon Nina and for the children…
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5 Things to Look For In A Smartphone for Travel Purposes
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For people who love to travel and want to preserve the memories of their trip, it is important to find the right gadget to bring along with. I used to carry with me a bulky DSLR camera, which can take up space and weight. Nowadays, a very efficient smartphone can…
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How To Have The Best DIY Travel in the Philippines
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Arranging a trip by yourself can be quite an interesting task, but with the proper preparation, it can be a whole lot of fun. It’s not just the actual journey itself that will make every travel episode enjoyable and gratifying, but it’s also the planning and putting all the pieces…
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My Favorite Snorkeling Sites in the Philippines
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It is just the beginning of May and summer in the Philippines is far from over. It even seems that the temperature keeps on rising and it’s getting more humid than ever. While I’m still contemplating my next summer getaway, I’d like to share with you (and reminisce as well)…
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The Colors of the Philippines
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If you watch this Wow Philippines video, you will find that the country — yes, that tropical archipelago with 7,107 islands in the Southeast Asia region — is a country that is full of colors, not just visually but in the true essence of the word. The Philippines is a…
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10 Quirky, Quaint Stays in the Philippines
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Although I have traveled around the Philippines, I just barely scratched the surface as there remains a big chunk of territory that is still left uncharted by this blogger. Work assignments have provided me with the opportunity to go to major cities within our 7,107-island nation. Plus, the cheapest flights…
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The #Wonderful World of Mayon
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Traveling is my passion. I have visited cities, swam beaches and hiked hills. One of the interesting places I have visited is Mt. Mayon. Many say that one is fortunate to view Mt. Mayon and all its glory. There are several times when it is covered in clouds. Yet, in…
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Different Kinds of Travels
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We travel for different reasons and purposes. Traveling is an activity that encompasses a lot of things that it’s even harder now to box it in just one kind. The constant debate and comparison between a “tourist” and “traveler” had always been interesting but my personal take on this, which…
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Eco-journeys and Environmental Education
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It was the right call at the right time. A former colleague from the development industry gave me a ring one morning. “Claire, I’m in Bacolod!” she exclaimed. She was to attend the 8th International Conference and Scientific Meeting (ICSM) that was being held in Talisay City, the city north of…
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15 Reasons to Have More Fun in the Philippines
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[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWqkZZaxpfI] This is the Department of Tourism video of the Visit the Philippines Year 2015. Although the campaign was in 2015, every year is a reason to have more fun in my wonderful country, the Philippines. As a student of life where the world is my classroom, I always thirst…