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Calaguas Island: Braving the Storm for Paradise
9 hours by land. 2 hours by water. And a storm signal. This is not for the faint-hearted.I was never a fan of long boat rides especially on small vessels that can accommdate a maximum of 10-15 people....
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Cai Rang Floating Market, Can Tho, Vietnam
Cai Rang Floating Market, Can Tho, VietnamOne of the most popular tourist attractions in Vietnam is Cai Rang floating market located in Can Tho, the fourth largest city in Vietnam, and the largest city...
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The Giant Golden Reclining Buddha of Wat Pho, Bangkok
Wat Pho is one of the largest and oldest temples in Bangkok and is home to more than one thousand Buddha images, including the famous and one of the largest single Buddha structures in the world, the...
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Conquering Mount Pinatubo
It was love at first sight yet again! I don't mind trekking for 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 via a public...
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Surigao 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...
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Feeding the Crazy Fishies of Vietnam
A monument/park in Chau Doc with a basa fish statue.The basa fish is a species of catfish native to the Mekong and Chao Phraya basins in Indochina. They are often labeled in the international market as...
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#Wonderful2014: Year-end Review
2014 was the most adventurous year of my life yet. It's the year that opened me to new experiences, new friendships, and most especially, new learnings. The people I've met, the things I've tried for...
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Kawasan Falls, Terra Manna Camping, and MORE!
With Regine, Bubles, and Darby at Kawasan Falls, Badian CebuThis blog entry was inspired by David, a solo backpacker I met in the bus while I'm on my way to Pampanga today. I asked him where he's going...
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[VIDEO] The Beautiful Province of Surigao del Sur
Check out this short video/trailer about our recent trip to the Philippine province of Surigao del Sur. You may also check out my blog post, including a detailed itinerary here.
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Extreme Selfie: Lioness, Rhino, and Pinagrealan Cave
Extreme selfie at the Lioness' Head!!!Here's another one of those "do one thing everyday that scares you" moments of my life! And I have no regrets!! Well, we just did a "buwis-buhay" [life-risking]...
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Oh My Tanay! Mount Daraitan and Tinipak River, Tanay Rizal
Stunning huge marble boulders of Tinipak River View at 700+m above sea level, Mount Daraitan summitIf you're up for an overnight camp/hike adventure not too far away from Manila, Tanay Rizal is it!...
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What to See at the "Heart" of the Philippines, Marinduque
Ungab Rock Formation, Mongpong IslandManiwaya IslandChecked another Philippines province, yeah! Marinduque is an island in the Luzon island group of the Philippines, east of Mindoro, south of Quezon...
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Baler, Aurora: More Than Just Surfing
Diguisit Rock Formation, BalerBefore I visited Baler, the first thing that comes to my mind, always, is surfing.. just that.. and oh, non-whitesand beach! But now that I have come to see this...
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Manabu Peak: Great Things to Expect at the Summit
Manabu Peak, at 2400 feet above sea levelThinking of doing a minor climb/trek but you're too glued in Manila that you don't want to stray far much from it? Well, Batangas, just a stone's throw away...
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My 13 Favorite ILOCOS Destinations: Kapurpurawan, Vigan, Windmills, Paoay, MORE!
Windmills of Bangui, Ilocos NorteIlocos is approximately 400km away from Manila, or to give you a more imaginable data, it's about 8-9 hours travel by land. Ilocos is divided into Ilocos Norte and...
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HanumanAlaya, Siem Reap: A Home, Art Gallery, Resort in One
HanumanAlaya Boutique Residence blends the best of Khmer hospitality and Cambodian design, in harmony with international levels of service and sophistication.My very first hotel experience, and my...
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#YOLOILO: 4D3N Gigantes Island and Guimaras + Iloilo City
Beautiful sunset in Gigantes IslandThe Iloilo province has tons of breathtaking natural wonders that are worth seeing; not to mention its many cultural and historical landmarks that make the province a...
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Chao Fa Weekend Night Market in Phuket
Deep-fried crickets, maggots, insects, and more exotic food!Night markets are always my favorite! They always have the unusual, the weirdest, the best, the most interesting, and beyond traditional...
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Short but Sweet Escape: Kalanggaman and Sambawan Islands | Leyte + Biliran
The breathtaking view of Sambawan Island in BiliranIt was a short 3 days and 2 nights vacation in the provinces of Leyte and Biliran but it's one of the best trips I've had this year. I was able to...
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FALLS in Love with Tangadan Falls in La Union
Getting ready for a cold dip! | Tangadan FallsBeen seeing a lot of posts recently on Instagram and Facebook of this extremely photogenic waterfalls. I actually first saw it on Luke Landrigan's...
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