First-time Travels

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10 things to see in Siargao

Siargao island is no longer the secluded haven it once used to be. Over the past few years, it exploded in popularity among local and[…]

Cultural Heritage

Making a Difference: Preserving Cultural Heritage

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[…]

Philippines

How To Have The Best DIY Travel in the Philippines

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[…]

Snorkeling Philippines

My Favorite Snorkeling Sites in the Philippines

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[…]

MassKara Festival, Philippines

The Colors of the Philippines

Wow Tapes: Philippines from WowTapes on Vimeo. If you watch this video from Wow Tapes, you will find that the Philippines — yes, that tropical[…]

Manjuyod Sand Bar

10 Quirky, Quaint Stays in the Philippines

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[…]

Philippine beaches

Fly Straight to these Philippine Beach Destinations

Fly from Los Angeles, USA to Cebu, Philippines (or vice versa) Non-Stop With Philippine Airlines (PAL)! Wanting to go to a warmer place and enjoy[…]

15 Reasons to Have More Fun in the Philippines

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[…]

My 5 best first-time travel experiences

Travel brings a world of joys and delights, igniting a sense of adventure and opening doors to new experiences. It is a catalyst for personal[…]

Paliton Beach

It’s More Fun in the Philippines videos

Smiles. Laughter. Fun. Whatever the circumstance is, Filipinos always find a reason to inject humor or joy into it. And with the catchy campaign “It’s[…]

First-time in Sarangani

What’s good about business trips is that you get the chance to visit places at short notice. The downside is that you spend most of[…]

Ostrich and Roasted Pig in CDO

So, I had been travelling to and from Cagayan de Oro five times in 2012. And it was not yet even half of the year then. All these[…]

A Weekend in Cebu and CDO

It was a challenging weekend – three consecutive mornings spent in three different airports, in three different cities. This is the upside and the downside[…]

Traveling to help Rebuild Cagayan de Oro

In December 2011, amid the holiday frenzy, the Philippines was struck with a challenge when typhoon Sendong (international name: Washi) suddenly took everyone by surprise[…]

Camsur

A First-time Traveler’s 3 Best Kept Secret Islands

I have three best kept secret islands found in my country, the Philippines, but I’m letting these out of the bag. With more and more[…]