Conquering Mount Pinatubo
It was love at first sight yet again! I don't mind trekking for more than 2 hours on a rocky terrain to get a sight of paradise! I will never get tired. Not at this age! :)We left Manila at around 3am...
View ArticleSurigao del Sur: Three Philippine Gems Unlocked!
So we've just finished another #WonderfulMindanao trip! This time, we went out exploring a couple more hidden Philippine gems around Surigao del Sur.Surigao del Sur is a province in the Philippines...
View ArticleMövenpick Resort & Spa (former Hilton) Mactan Cebu
The Floating Restaurant, Mövenpick Resort & SpaMactan Island is just one of the many tourist magnet destinations in the province of Cebu because of its beautiful beaches and breath-taking views of...
View ArticleSubic Food Trip: Meat Plus Cafe and Steakhouse
Subic in Olongapo, Zambales is known to most of us as a place to buy cheap imported goods because of the duty free shops that sprouted like mushrooms all over the former naval base; second: Subic is a...
View ArticleNuvali and the Missing Kois, Sta. Rosa Laguna
When visiting Laguna, I'm sure you've heard of this popular place called Nuvali in Sta. Rosa, developed by the Ayala Land, Inc. The first thing that comes to my mind whenever I hear Nuvali are the Koi...
View ArticleI Got Hooked! It's More Fun in the Philippines
It's been just a few days since the Department of Tourism launched its 2012 campaign. And its new slogan "It's more fun in the Philippines" I can say has been successful since inception because it has...
View ArticleSubic: Beach Weekend and All Things Edible!
There is nothing more satisfying than to spend an entire weekend under the sun, in a beach and pig-out as if there's no tomorrow- and spice it up with the company of some great friends! That's what we...
View ArticleVisita Iglesia: More Fun in the Philippines
Holy Week is the time of the year here in the Philippines where aside from reflecting and commemorating the last week of Lent in preparation for the Easter, people also look back at the history of the...
View ArticleExploring Ifugao and the Banaue Rice Terraces
When visiting the Philippines, the northern part of the country is usually one of the many places tourists are flabbergasted of. And among the many tourist-friendly provinces up north is Ifugao....
View ArticleTemple of Wonder: Angkor Wat, Cambodia
Angkor Wat, Cambodia's most famous temple is actually the world's largest religious monument. This tourist-magnet Khmer temple complex is nothing but enchanting! It's my first time to visit Cambodia...
View ArticleSingapore Nightscapes: The Lion City at Night
When I visited Singapore early this year, the first time I did on our first night was a long exposure night shoot. We did an impromptu photowalk starting from Geylang, where our hotel was. Geylang, if...
View ArticleAirAsia Philippines' Inaugural Flight to Singapore
Now it's even easier for everyone to fly to Singapore. AirAsia Philippines has recently launched its Clark to Singapore route with daily flights departing at 6:10am. The inaugural flight took off on...
View ArticleRoyal Plaza on Scotts Hotel, Singapore
I went to Singapore for the first time in January last year - but only to meet and hangout with friends. So I never really had the luxury of time to explore around and get the feel of a first-time...
View ArticleAirbus A320 Sharklet: World's First Eco-friendly Aircraft
[Clark International Airport, 16 January 2013] AirAsia reached another milestone by being the first operator of the newest Airbus A320 equipped with fuel-saving wing-tips. This special type of Airbus...
View ArticleBangkok: A First-timer's Perspective
Bangkok, just like any other city I've visited in Asia, is a busy yet diversely rich district in terms of people, culture, cuisine and so much more! It's far from the usual city where tourists visit...
View ArticleSaigon City Tour, Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam
What I like about staying in Vietnam is the cost of living. It is quite cheap here compared to other neighboring countries like Thailand, Cambodia and Singapore; even cheaper than in the Philippines....
View Article#SHIFTDavao: The Power of Social Media
It was an honor and privilege to be invited to become one of the speakers to the first and biggest social media conference in Mindanao, alongside the big names like Maria Ressa, Bianca Gonzales, and...
View ArticleThe Blue Ginger Restaurant, Singapore
The famous durian chendolOne of the many known facts about Singapore is it has a rich and unique cuisine, with varied influences from Chinese, Malay, Indian and other neighboring countries. As a...
View ArticleMy First Cessna 172 and Britten-Norman Islander Ride with the Philippine Navy
It was one of the most precious and memorable days of my life. I was invited by photography guru and regular Manila Bulletin contributor, Roy Van Morales to accompany him to Sangley Naval Air Base...
View ArticleWhat to see in Puerto Princesa Palawan
I've been showered with a lot of free time lately or should I say, a very flexible work schedule, thus all these travels, local and abroad. In 2012 alone, I have visited 4 countries: Singapore (twice),...
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