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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[…]

Don Papa Rum

Negros Island aged Don Papa Rum

I recently attended an event by Don Papa Rum set in a beautiful gardenĀ  spot with the classic Ruins of the Mariano Ledesma Lacson Mansion[…]

volunteer travel

Charitable Institutions to Visit in Bacolod

Locals and visitors alike who are interested to do some charitable work in Bacolod City, Philippines often ask me where they can volunteer or donate[…]

Panda

Animal Encounters in Photos

Throughout my travels, I have seen various animals that caught my fancy. Some I saw in zoos, others I just encountered along the way. Not[…]

Putrajaya

Protect Yourself As You Travel

Traveling can be daunting. So many things happen on the road or while you’re in transit. Accidents are, well, unexpected. But it must not stop[…]

How to Secure Your Future While You Travel

There are travelers who have left their eight to five job and changed their cubicles into endless roads. While not everyone may cut out the[…]

Hilltop Murcia

A Restobar at Murcia’s Hilltop

From Bacolod City in Negros Occidental, Philippines, we went via Sum-ag towards Brgy. Tabunan, Bago City to visit the OISCA silk-making facility. On our way[…]

OISCA Bago

Silk Making at OISCA Bago

I have heard of the popular silk making industry in Bago City, Philippines that is run by OISCA, or Organization for Industrial, Spiritual & Cultural[…]

Metro Inn Bacolod

Metro Inn Bacolod: A Perfect Holiday Staycation

This holiday season, when relatives are coming home for reunions and gatherings, it is fun to take a break from the daily routine and give[…]

Sabor Victorias Cook-Off 2015

Sabor Victorias Cook-off at the Kalamayan Festival

“Kalamay” means sugar in our local language. Victorias City is home to the famous Victorias Milling Company (VMC), which has been producing sugar since 1919.[…]

Make the best happen

Make the Best TRAVEL Happen

There’s a new website that recently caught my attention. Not only does it talk about my main interest – traveling – but it also provides[…]

Balaring Silay City

First-time in Melkens Balaring

It was a bright sunny day and the noontime heat would probably be unbearable if not for the windy breeze. The sea has moved back[…]

Silay City

Negros Bloggers go on a Silay Heritage Walk

There I was again traversing the streets of Silay City, Negros Occidental, and re-acquainting myself to the old structures that spoke thousands of stories. I[…]

Taipei Eats

Taipei Street Eats

Of all my Taiwan posts, I think this one on the Taipei street eats would be a lot interesting. Whenever I travel to a new[…]

Taipei 101

Taipei 101 and Din Tai Fung

As soon as the sun was about to set, we rushed via MRT to Taipei 101 to see this popular Taiwan landmark transform from daytime[…]

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