Kalanggaman Island, Leyte, Philippines The Philippines—also known as the “Pearl of the Orient”—is one of the best countries in Asia to have a vacation. The nation is enriched with countless tropical islands that are just difficult to find in…
8 Fun Ways of Commuting in the Philippines
Filipinos commuting daily in the Philippines’ capital, Metro Manila, will definitely jolt in horror with the combination of the words “commuting” and “fun”. Experiencing what it’s like to commute in Manila will make you want to own a helicopter. That’s…
Eight Churches in Batangas for Visita Iglesia
The Visita Iglesia is a religious tradition to visit seven churches on the evening of Holy Thursday to pray before the Blessed Sacrament. If you’ve chosen Batangas as your next destination to visit this Holy Week, read on for these…
Philippine International Pyromusical Competition 2017
The fireworks at the pyromusical competition held annually in Manila, Philippines, will make you go “Oh, oh, oh!, as it shoots across the sky-ay-ay” The 8th Philippine International Pyromusical Competition is an annual explosive event that happens by Manila…
Las Puertas de Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar
“The Doors of Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar (or The Doors of the Philippine Houses of the Acuzars)”: Featuring another doorsgraphy series, this time concentrated to a 400-hectare of park in Bataan with a collection of close to 40 heritage…
Why the Giant Lantern Festival is a Christmas Destination in the Philippines
I’ve been wanting to see the Giant Lantern Festival of San Fernando, Pampanga for ages. Finally, I was able to do so after letting pass several Christmas holidays, to think that San Fernando is just 45 minutes away from home. …
15 Photos of Samal Island that Will Make You Want to Unplug
Here’s to more than three years of throwback to a quick getaway at the east-southern tip of Samal Island, Davao. I may not vividly remember the details of getting there, but one thing I will never forget is the tranquility…
Throwback Travel: Mt. Daguldul, San Juan, Batangas
The time was November 2004. Many things have changed since then – shirt size, civil status (well, not applicable to everyone in this pic hehe), priorities. But friends are always there to make you enjoy life. I can’t help but…
Throwback Travel: Osmeña Peak, Dalaguete, Cebu (2006)
Wow! Almost a century ago! 🙂 Osmeña Peak is Cebu’s pointed version of the Chocolate Hills. I remember going there from Obong Cold Spring in Dalaguete, where we enjoyed its refreshing cold waters in preparation for the sweaty climb up the…
Busuanga’s Calauit Safari Park and More!
Palawan isn’t just about the serene white beaches and the UNESCO World Heritage Site Underground River of Puerto Princesa. At the northwest tip of the Busuanga Island is the Calauit Safari Park, located in Calauit Island, where one can enjoy…