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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
Traveling to Vietnam through Visa On Arrival Service
Exactly seven years ago today, I embarked on a Malaysia-Cambodia-Vietnam sojourn. Let me zero in on Vietnam as I recently received inquiries from friends as to where[…]
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[…]
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 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[…]
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[…]
How To Eat Like A Viking at Vikings
The Vikings are known to be the Norse seafarers hailed from their lands in Scandinavia. These are the countries in the northern European region, such[…]
Have a Choobi Choobi Filipino Meal at SM City Bacolod
“Choobi Choobi” is a Fookien word for the Visayan expression “lingaw lingaw” which translates to enjoying or having fun. Now, Choobi Choobi is almost synonymous[…]
First-time in Merkado Cafe Bacolod
Merkado in local language (Hiligaynon is the language of those living in the Western Visayas region of the Philippines) means market. Most towns in my country,[…]
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[…]
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[…]