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Murcia’s Lux Mundi Monastery & Catholic Ming Yuan College

When I tagged along with my DOT-accredited tour guide friends, Maricar and Artie, to Salvador Benedicto, they were talking about the Lux Mundi monastery in[…]

Panaad sa Negros Festival 2018

If there’s one festival that you should look forward to when in Negros Occidental, that’s Panaad sa Negros Festival, the festival of all festivals in[…]

The Taste of Mekong in Bacolod

One of my favorite foreign cuisines is the Thai cuisine. When I was working in Manila Hotel, I would always take the table closest at[…]

First-time in Balokon Spring Resort

The day trip to Salvador Benedicto was really refreshing. Being in the uplands, it was a change of scenery and a cooler weather. But the[…]

Don Salvador Benedicto

Cooling It Off At Don Salvador Benedicto

Since I moved back almost two years ago to my home province of Negros Occidental, Philippines, I have always been eyeing a day trip to[…]

Siquijor

Dining around Siquijor: Surprising Eateries and Restaurants in the Island

Even before I have set foot in Siquijor, I have been warned by those who have gone there that food in the island can be[…]

Siquijor

Staying at San Juan Community Development Cooperative, Siquijor

I was browsing through my Facebook timeline when I saw my friend, Mags Dizon, posting photos of her Siquijor trip. I was immediately taken and[…]

Siquijor

5 Heritage Landmarks in Siquijor

So,  I was able to enjoy the natural attractions of Siquijor Island. But apart from its beaches, waterfalls, springs, and other natural beauties, Siquijor is[…]

Siquijor

Siquijor Beaches, Waterfalls, Spring Parks and Marine Sanctuaries

I have enumerated in my previous post about the various ways to get to Siquijor. Searching for the beautiful attractions to visit in Siquijor, the[…]

Siquijor

First-time in Siquijor: an Island Filled with Mystery

Siquijor is said to be a mystical island in the Philippines because of the presence of healers in this 338-square kilometer area. Even when I[…]

Bacolod City

10 Reasons to Acquire Real Estate and Settle in Negros

As of 2015, the Philippines was in the top 25 countries in the world to retire, and it comes in third among the Asian countries.[…]

Earth Hour

Earth Hour 2016: Dim The Lights, Light the Future

I love browsing photos of famous global landmarks in various websites. They look breathtaking in the morning and they even appear amazing at night. But[…]

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[…]

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[…]

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[…]

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