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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[…]

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[…]

Italia Bacolod

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[…]

Costa Pacifica

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[…]

First-time in Baler, Aurora: A Hidden Gem for Adventure and Relaxation

Nestled on the east coast of Luzon in the Philippines, Baler is a captivating destination in the Aurora province that offers a perfect blend of[…]

Bantayan, Cebu

The road to Bantayan Island, Cebu

Pristine white-sand beaches, clear blue-green waters, fresh air, friendly ambiance — all these spell the beautiful island of Bantayan, a paradise found in the northern[…]

Visiting 5 Pilgrim Churches in Metro Manila for the Year of Faith

While scrolling through Facebook one evening, I came across a notification from a friend with a link from the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Manila website,[…]

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