2020-06-15 03:13
If you're adventurous and you don't mind a long travel time to reach a paradise, I highly recommend Jomalig for you. Your fatigue will vanish the moment you stepped into this gorgeous island… Read More
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A blog about travels in the Philippines, Southeast Asia and beyond.
2020-06-08 02:28
We settled to stay in this resort based on the positive reviews we've read from their previous visitors. They really stood out among the other options we've checked and it turned out to be t… Read More
2020-05-26 01:00
The last time I went to Korea was in 2015. Back then, I only knew a few things about the country or even Kpop. The trip was also too short. Fast forward to 2019, I am already into so much K… Read More
2020-04-19 00:26
I guess it's been long overdue. I've memorized a number of Korean songs my sister listens to (she's a Kpop fangirl). I've watched countless Korean dramas, movies and reality shows. Can you t… Read More
2018-10-08 14:28
Canada was not on top of my list this year. All the documents I prepared were originally for the purpose of getting a UK Visa. But as day passes by, I started to have a change of heart. I me… Read More
2018-07-29 13:59
We were sad about the closing of Burot Beach to the public. Calatagan used to be our go-to place whenever we needed a quick getaway from the city. Beau tried to look for a new place we can g… Read More
2018-07-26 15:10
Our family had been to resorts near Manila too many times already, so we thought of going somewhere far this time. If it's going to be a long drive, then we must stay in a somewhat luxurious… Read More
2018-07-16 17:37
It's amazing how you can easily find food everywhere in Seoul. Just like us Filipinos, they also love their street foods. But if there's one place I would highly recommend where in you can s… Read More
2018-07-15 07:27
I was super looking forward to this day because we get to go out of Seoul. On our 3rd day, we visited the Gapyeong county located in the province of Gyeonggi. This area is known for its natu… Read More
2018-06-23 14:47
Korean Embassy had already released the list of their officially designated travel agencies for temporary visitor's visa application. A total of 35 agencies have been accredited, 33 in Metro… Read More
2018-04-21 11:13
We rested so well after a long day and after downing some soju shots on our first night. We did nothing fancy. We just acquainted ourselves to the city and enjoyed our first sights of Seoul… Read More
2017-04-18 08:53
New Zealand. My dream destination for a very very long time. Last year during my birthday (which was actually before the year ends), I thought about the things I wanted to do the most that I… Read More
2017-04-11 08:24
I guess most of us has dreamt about seeing the Sydney Opera House in our lifetime. It is just a matter of when. You never will if you won't do anything about that dream, right? The first ste… Read More
2017-03-25 19:51
Unlike other places, Korea is not high on my list. It took me a lot of Korean dramas and a cheap air fare to finally decide to visit the K-land. It started with that AirAsia seat sale. Php… Read More
2017-02-08 13:11
I felt deprived of a getaway for quite sometime. The last time I went on a vacation was back in May. OMG, that was 4 months! A quarter of just home-office-home, I can't believe I went throug… Read More
2016-10-12 12:42
Years ago, I always say I'll just visit Japan later because it is just nearby. But after years of traveling elsewhere and seeing a lot of my friends having a great time there, how can I stil… Read More
2016-02-22 00:02
I guess it's been long overdue. I've memorized a number of Korean songs my sister listens to (she's a Kpop fangirl). I've watched countless Korean dramas, movies and reality shows. Can you t… Read More
2016-02-11 23:33
Like last year, I am once again late in writing my year in review. I've been wanting to write this before the year ends but something happened that I can't get myself to write. When I woke u… Read More
2015-11-02 01:56
As I write this post, I am still trying to absorb the fact that I already have my Schengen visa. It still seems unreal haha! ;) Not too long ago, I was so stressed trying to complete every s… Read More
2015-08-09 00:18
We only had a one full day in Zamboanga City and we didn't let this chance pass without visiting the Great Sta Cruz Island. I was actually hoping to visit Little Sta Cruz Island as well but… Read More
2015-06-09 09:35
Our first day in Tawi-Tawi was action-packed. After our visit in Bongao's Badjao Village, we were already off to visit the island of Simunul. The port is just walking distance from downtown… Read More
2015-04-14 08:58
I fell in love twice last year. First with Batanes, then with Tawi-Tawi. Both of these provinces were on the farthest tip of the country - one on the north, the other one on the south. Does… Read More
2015-04-02 12:44
We didn't stay that long in Zambo City so I can't recommend several restaurants there. But in our couple of days, I can say that we can vouch for this one. The first time we tried eating in… Read More
2015-03-31 07:29
After reaching Batanes in the north, we've been itching to reach the southernmost province in the Philippines which is Tawi-Tawi. There is no direct flight from Manila so it is imperative th… Read More
2015-03-22 13:32
Singapore. A powerful, modern city-state and island nation in Southeast Asia. It has one of the world's biggest financial center and also a major key player in the commercial industry global… Read More
2015-03-16 01:29
Last-minute trips. I used to hate it when friends suddenly turn up and say "let's go!" like I can drop everything right at that very second. But guess what? I learned to love those spontaneo… Read More
2015-03-11 12:39
This wasn't our first choice. We were looking to stay in a cheaper place and planned to book with them. But after reading some articles, we learned that it has been a target of terrorist gro… Read More
2015-02-23 05:00
A little intro... It was a dull overcast morning when we landed in Singapore. It is a 2.5-hour flight from Makassar, Indonesia where we came from. We took the airport shuttle for SGD 9 inst… Read More
2015-02-21 13:24
Well, at least for me... I was very vocal about not liking Singapore (SG). I decided to write about the things I enjoyed there first before anything else. I am not a fan of Utopian cities … Read More
2015-02-19 00:28
"We're here!" I told Beau as I looked out of the window. After our 7.5-hour bus ride from Makassar, we finally reached Tana Toraja. We arrived so early in the morning, around 4:30 AM and it… Read More
2015-02-02 09:47
Tana Toraja Day 2As if nothing happened the day before, we continued to explore Toraja. Though my body was still a bit sore from the cuts and bruises caused by the accident, we went off agai… Read More
2015-02-01 04:12
Makassar Day 3We only spent a couple of days in Tana Toraja. When we came back to Makassar, we planned a picnic with our fellow surfers Karen and Kai and with my host's English students. I g… Read More
2015-01-27 02:55
Tana Toraja Day 1 Tana Toraja is located in the central highlands of South Sulawesi. We traveled almost 8 hours from Makassar to reach this mountainous destination. It reminds me so much of… Read More
2015-01-19 04:51
Unlike other countries, trains here get fully-booked months in advance. It is always better to plan and book ahead. I want to share the steps on how I was able to book our intercity train ti… Read More
2015-01-14 13:27
Makassar Day 2 (continued)After having so much fun in Kodingareng Keke (KK), we went to Pulau Samalona on our way back to the city. Pulau is the Bahasa word for island. It was where we… Read More
2015-01-14 11:06
Makassar Day 2My friend arranged the boat for our trip on our second day. Boat rental is a little steep at IDR 400,000. Well, this is a big boat that can accommodate up to 10 pax that's why… Read More
2015-01-07 12:46
It's 2015! Another fresh start and it's time for me to restart earning and saving my leave credits, so I can take off and travel again. On 2014, I decided not to travel a lot. It was a consc… Read More
2014-09-21 14:15
Indonesia, I'm back!It was September last year when I went backpacking alone in Indonesia for 10 days. It was a very short trip so I was only able to scratch a surface of this big country. I… Read More
2014-08-31 15:53
Hello Again, KL!Lake Symphony in KLCC ParkSleeping in AirportThere are no direct flights from Thailand to our next destination in Indonesia. Since we're flying with Air Asia, it's either we'… Read More
2014-08-30 17:34
On Family TripsIt has always been our tradition to go on a summer trip every year. I know, it’s peak season and not only it’s more expensive to travel and hard to make reservatio… Read More
2014-07-12 16:51
I am fairly a new member or should I say “user” of AirBnb. I only got familiar with it when someone from the Couchsurfing community recommended it when I was helping a friend to… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Batanes Day 3 (continued)After exploring Chavayan, we were transported back to the town proper for our lunch. I would really love to take a lot of photos of the magnificent views while ridin… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Finding a good restaurant and canteen in Batanes can be quite a challenge. When you say restaurant, automatically people will recommend you Pension Ivatan. It is where you can sample the bes… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
That PAL Express seat sale brought a lot of tourists in Batanes since December of last year. When it was our turn to visit this February, the home stays we knew were already fully booked. At… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Batanes Day 3We were already up by 5:00 AM to catch the boat going to Sabtang Island. Thankfully, the medicines I took seemed effective. I was feeling better that morning and the headache an… Read More
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