First-time in Kamana Sanctuary
The photo of their Casitas was enough for me to agree to a weekend getaway during the long holiday in observance of All Saints Day[…]
Free Freedom Island
…from trash and other ecological threats. Freedom. Such a powerful word, and something that is close to a traveler’s heart. For instance, I relate traveling to[…]
Dinner Cruise at Manila Bay
Fascinating. This is how I describe our dinner cruise adventure at the Manila Bay. Onboard Prestige Cruises, my friends and I (we were about 20)[…]
Travel Survival through Language
It was midnight. My friend and I found ourselves at a bus station in Kuala Lumpur. We missed our flight to Langkawi so we opted[…]
First-time in Star City
Colorful shapes, fun games, and guiltless pleasures – this is the magic of childhood. And so I found my feet leading me to Star City,[…]
First-time to Use a FlyGrip
I excitedly opened a package that came on my door step a few days ago. My sample of the latest FlyGrip has arrived! If I’m[…]
Slow & Easy in Anilao
Fishes of various colors and sizes swarmed around us as my friends threw in bits of bread into the sea. It was delightful to be[…]
First-time in Mabuhay Palace
“We’re on the road We move from place to place” It was labor day. One must have minded working on a holiday. I would have.[…]
Travel to Learn English
I recently read this infographic on learning English at the Kaplan International website. Infographic via the KIC Blog. The data is interesting. One of the[…]
Behind Masskara’s Smile: The beginnings of MassKara Festival
I was eight years old and I was standing in front of my mother’s office right across the city plaza watching with awe the crowd[…]
First-time in Panaad sa Negros Festival Part I
“Panaad” or in local language (Hiligaynon), it is about a vow and fulfilling it. For 19 years, the province of Negros Occidental has been fulfilling[…]
Dreaming of Oia
It was only a small writing assignment that needed a little bit of research but it bloomed into a hunger to explore the world and[…]
To Donsol and Back
There’s something about Donsol that wants you to come back. So, after seven years of taking pleasure on its natural attractions, I’m back with a[…]
First-time in Vitton Beach Resort
After a gruelling 18 hours on the road, including several stops for breakfast, sightseeing, shopping, and lunch, arriving at Vitton Beach Resort was a welcome[…]
Twinkling Trees, Enchanting Fireflies
A romance to remember. Tiny bits of light glitter in a synchronized manner as if a Christmas song is played in the background. But these[…]