Romblon: the Journey to Romblon Island
It was a bright morning as we packed our stuff, left the Sanctuary Garden Resort and headed to the pier en route to Romblon Island.[…]
Romblon: the Journey Around Sibuyan Island
Sibuyan Island is a picturesque and relatively unexplored island located in the province of Romblon in the Philippines. Known as the “Galapagos of Asia” due[…]
The story of the Rizal Memorial Baseball Stadium
Having worked in the city of Manila, I have passed by the Rizal Memorial Stadium several times without even glancing at the old structures of[…]
Visita Iglesia in Bacolod and Bago
No longer familiar with the city where I grew up, I relied on my sister and Google in plotting our Visita Iglesia, or the traditional[…]
Preparing for a grand #RoadTrip2Home
This year, I will be taking one of the greatest travel challenges I’ll ever have in my lifetime. It is what I call my #RoadTrip2Home.[…]
A lucky Chinese New Year adventure
Four ladies decided to brave Manila’s Chinatown in Binondo, said to be the oldest Chinatown in the world that was established in 1594, for the[…]
The Trails of General MacArthur in the Philippines
General Douglas MacArthur was a celebrated World War II hero that played a significant part in Philippine history as he led the American troops against[…]
Our post Typhoon Yolanda Eastern Visayas volunteer trip
It was a memorable post-Yolanda Eastern Visayas trip and and unforgettable journey through Eastern Visayas after the devastating Typhoon Yolanda. Our group, comprised of 17[…]
First-time in the Sto. Nino Shrine and Heritage Museum
The Sto. Nino Shrine and Heritage Museum, located at Tacloban’s Real Street, is one of the city’s jewels that houses the antiques and valuable collections[…]
First-time in Tacloban City, Leyte
I have never expected that the almost year-long anticipation of my first trip to Tacloban would change at the last minute. Yet, it was for[…]
Volunteer Vacation in Tacloban & Basey
It was March of last year when I received a message from a fellow volunteer of Hands On Manila about a plan to go on[…]
Eat is Bacolod! Must-visit restos in the City of Smiles
Bacolod: the City of Smiles; the capital of the sugar bowl of the Philippines, Negros Occidental. It comes as no surprise to find so many[…]
First-time in Campuestohan
Yes, Christmas is for the children. And also for the children at heart. So, on Christmas day, our family – from our grand aunt, uncle,[…]
Exploring the Waterfalls, Rocks and Hills of Baler
Baler is a place of mystery and adventure. I stepped my right foot in between two rocks, not visible to my eyes as the raging[…]
First-time in Costa Pacifica Resort in Baler, Aurora
Our arrival at Costa Pacifica, a beautiful resort in Baler, Aurora, was greeted with a slight drizzle that threatened us to a day full of[…]