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Rapha Valley

First-time in Rapha Valley

I have heard of Rapha Valley a lot of times. Ever since I settled back in my hometown in Bacolod City, Philippines, the town of[…]

First-time in Tibiao, Antique: Where it Feels Like Home

Tibiao came into view as we crossed from Iloilo into Antique, the road winding through Panay Island’s western countryside. Rice fields stretched on either side,[…]

Renewable Energy, Zero-Waste for a World In 2026

Change in weather conditions, extreme climates, depleting natural resources, and other natural disasters have become a recurring occurrence in various parts of the world. As[…]

5 Things to Look For In A Smartphone for Travel Purposes

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[…]

Cyber Christmas Shopping with GCash

Black Friday, a day after Thanksgiving, is often regarded as the start of the Christmas shopping season in the US. Along with it, Cyber Monday[…]

Brunei

Food Trip in Brunei: A Kingdom of Unexpected Treasures

When traveling, especially to a foreign country, local food is one of the things I always try. Eating in restaurants and eateries of different types[…]

First-time in Qing Yun Rest House, Brunei

We climbed a few steps along a narrow stairway to the entrance of Qing Yun Rest House in Block I of the Abdul Razak Complex[…]

Travel and Battle the Elements with Converse

Chuck II Leads Converse Footwear Against the Wet Weather With Its NEW COUNTER CLIMATE COLLECTION What I like about unexpected meetings is that it often[…]

Brunei

First-time in Brunei: A Sparkling Jewel in Southeast Asia

It was a spur of a moment decision and about a month to prepare. It all started with a simple inquiry of a friend about[…]

MassKara Festival 2018 Schedule of Events

It’s this time of the year once again when my city is alive with colors, songs, and other attractions. Yes, October is MassKara Festival in[…]

Jojo Vito Designs Gallery

Masks at the Jojo Vito Designs Gallery: A Bacolod Icon

When I moved back to Bacolod City, one of the persons I came to know was Jojo Vito, the man behind the Jojo Vito Designs[…]

Make Wanders Happen in Northern Mariana Island

For quite sometime now, I have been looking towards the east, hoping I would someday explore more territories just beyond my country, the Philippines. After[…]

Auckland, New Zealand

10 Things To Do in Auckland

So, I have detailed the various attractions in Auckland that we have visited. Now, I have put together a summary of 10 things you can[…]

Lakes and Redwoods of Rotorua

Apart from geysers, there’s more to see and explore in Rotorua, New Zealand. With about 18 lakes, a forest, several Maori villages, nearby dormant volcano,[…]

Geyser Watching at Te Puia, Rotorua: A Day Spent Well

Watching geysers and seeing them erupt are something I haven’t experienced before. I’m not sure if there’s one in the Philippines. I read there’s an[…]