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Make Wanders Happen in Northern Mariana Island

For quite sometime now, I have been looking towards the east, from the Philippine perspective, hoping I would someday explore the territories just beyond my[…]

The SM Store

30 Travel Must-Haves You Can Find At #SMFeb30th

If you have vacation or travel plans this year or in the near future, whether it is somewhere near or out of the country, it[…]

Langkawi, Malaysia

First-time in Langkawi, Malaysia

The Adventure It was past 10:00 pm and we just had finished our meal at Marry Brown, inside Kuala Lumpur’s Low Cost Carrier Terminal (LCCT).[…]

Marlou Beach Resort

First-time in Marlou Beach Resort, Nasugbu

It was an unforgettable summer at the Marlou Beach Resort in Nasugbu, Batangas. I love summer and, at the same time, I abhor it. Summer[…]

Laiya, Batangas

First-time in Triple G beach resort, Laiya

When the temperature rise in Manila people head off to the beach, whether it’s far-flung Boracay or a few-hour drive to Subic or Batangas, specifically[…]

Batanes

First-time acquaintances in Batanes

In this particular trip, I realized that I have paid a lot of attention to the people I’ve been with and I met in the[…]

Sabtang Island, Batanes

First-time in Sabtang Island, Batanes

Among the three main islands of the province of Batanes, Sabtang seems to be the most interesting because of the old stone houses that have[…]

Batanes

First-time in Batan Island, Batanes

For years, I had my eyes set on the northernmost tip of the Philippines. It was a place that only few has conquered because of[…]

Tune Hotels KL

First-time in Tune Hotels near the Kuala Lumpur Airport

When I thought of Kuala Lumpur, what instantly entered my mind was the Petronas Tower, Malaysia’s poster image. Because of its prestige, I envisioned KL[…]

Singapore

First-time in Sentosa: The Island Escape of Singapore

Sentosa is an island in Singapore that has been home to the tiny state’s major recreation spots. The once fishing village island was formerly known[…]