2018-03-11 02:27
Mariveles sits at the southern tip of Bataan where the coastline of the province is deepest and most rocky. It's where the mouth of the Manila Bay makes it vulnerable to being a catch basin… Read More
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2018-03-07 22:06
After visiting Bataan for more than three times already, I experienced a different side to it when I recently stayed with friends at The Oriental Bataan in Mariveles. Just when I though… Read More
2018-03-05 20:55
I've visited Bataan more than once and taking the bus worked for me as a solo traveler as much as riding a private car with friends. Those were the years when the ferry from Metro Manila to… Read More
2018-02-23 15:15
In this age of random selfies, a Filipino guy like me deserves to be caught wearing something extraordinarily special like a barong (baro ng Tagalog). It's not all the time that I get to tra… Read More
2018-02-21 20:55
If you're curious to experience a lakeside vacation where you have the luxury of having the whole lake house all for yourself, a new getaway in Rizal is bound to attract your adventurous spi… Read More
2018-02-16 20:19
Burdeos is just a speck of a town off the coast of the sprawling QuezonProvince. A lot of well-meaning travellers still mistake it for Polillo as both towns share the whole island with Panuk… Read More
2018-02-14 21:10
Five years ago, Santa Ana wasn't as busy as it now looks. With tourist arrivals at a peak every summertime, the coastal town is a consistently emerging tourist destination in the Philip… Read More
2018-02-10 17:35
Learning about a city or town doesn't always have to be experienced in the great outdoors. When the elements are not cooperating with your itinerary, you can be left with nothing to do. In t… Read More
2018-02-07 14:24
If you still have a day or two to leave your layover in Manila for a quick escape somewhere in the province of the Philippines, this list of 11 near-Metro Manila resorts, hotels and natural… Read More
2018-02-05 11:36
People follow me online for my travel posts. I’m just one of many content creators whom so-called netizens take the time to notice for relevant information on the blogosphere and on so… Read More
2018-02-01 14:02
Just when you thought that you've seen everything interesting in Manila, the Destileria Limtuaco Museum comes along. Located in Intramuros and housed in a bahay na bato, the two-storey compa… Read More
2018-01-29 01:56
Bagumbayan, a distinct part of Quezon City is currently in the phase of becoming well-served. It seems that booking a hotel in this area is starting to become a challenge because of growing… Read More
2018-01-13 16:22
If you want to be a travel blogger in this age of social media, no one’s stopping you. Blogging isn’t dead yet contrary to what a lot of Facebook and Instagram influencers have b… Read More
2018-01-12 19:44
A lot of beaches near Metro Manila pale in comparison to those found in a lot of the remote islands of the Philippines. This explains why most local and foreign tourists go through the trave… Read More
2018-01-07 20:17
For the longest time, most tourists have been arriving in windswept Santa Ana for the lure of two destinations, namely Palaui Island and Anguib Beach. They almost always want to hop on a boa… Read More
2017-12-26 07:29
One December weekend, I was aboard a tricycle on the General Alejo Santos Bridge when I noticed how beautiful the scenery of Bulacan was from up there. The bridge was aptly renamed as such i… Read More
2017-12-20 18:04
Booked with friends at La Floretina Resort in Bustos one December weekend, I managed to discover a different touristic side of Bulacan. After check-out, we had to have one last lunch before… Read More
2017-12-20 00:38
For 2018, I discovered that some Metro Manila hotels worth booking are new ones while some are upgrades of already glorious structures. My 2017 travels had me visit a lot of near-Metro Manil… Read More
2017-12-18 23:31
With an arterial bypass road having been completed in Bulacan, traveling from Metro Manila to this neighboring province for quick getaways no longer has to be time-consuming. Among the… Read More
2017-12-13 23:33
A reliable hotel is easy to spot in the frenzied urban scene of Makati City when you know exactly where to look. It stands imposing at more than 30 storeys in a highly accessible neighborhoo… Read More
2017-12-09 01:56
Metro Manila refuses to grow old. Like my old folks who recently celebrated their wedding anniversary, this frenetic spot in mainland Luzon continues to be dynamic. This reputation is at its… Read More
2017-12-07 15:41
What's ₱500 going to buy you and a foodie buddy at a neighborhood restaurant in Pasig City?Upon checking the menu of Buffalo Swing Cafe in Brgy. Caniogan, I determined that it can… Read More
2017-12-06 23:39
The Korean craze has long been in the Philippines way before Sandara Park even graced our local TV sets. Koreans are now not just everywhere in the country -- particularly in Boracay, Puerto… Read More
2017-12-05 19:02
Tagaytay can be so overrated sometimes especially if you're in the loop about the existence of similar breathtaking Taal Lake view in another location like Batangas. Roughly a couple of hour… Read More
2017-11-24 09:29
Finally, a relaxing stay at the Mall of Asia Complex this holiday season and the coming new year is possible under one roof. Golden Phoenix Hotel Manila proudly opened to its guests its… Read More
2017-11-15 13:43
AirAsia loves ASEAN livery on AirAsia's AirbusA320 was officially presented today in celebration of ASEAN50AirAsia has launched AirAsia Loves ASEAN, a series of initiatives focused on educat… Read More
2017-11-12 17:31
(L-R) Midori Clark Hotel GM-Mr. Vic Chan, Midori Clark Casino GM-Mr. Manny Aure, Aqua Planet GM - Mr. Rafael Suarez, Mr. James Lee of Eagle Sky and OVBD Shift Manager Ms. Kim Lansang during… Read More
2017-11-08 13:30
(L-R) Jac David Pimentel-Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila and Maria Teresa Josefa Cruz (3rd from Left) Dusit Thani Manila tied together for the Outstanding Sales and Marketing Manager, Christ… Read More
2017-11-03 20:56
As a long-time resident of Pasig City, I was overjoyed when I found out that a new lechon belly restaurant called Belly Good Boneless Lechon Belly (BGBLB) has finally opened near the ci… Read More
2017-11-02 12:50
If the ancient Laguna Copperplate Inscription is to be believed, Lucban is formerly part of an older expanse called Kasumuran that also covers the neighboring towns of Majayjay and Nagc… Read More
2017-10-30 14:28
Casual travel is about the freedom to move about. It doesn't require a rigid itinerary. It lets you be carefree with your activities and with what you wear while you experience them. It's ab… Read More
2017-10-28 10:14
Artist Pepot Atienza in LucbanWhen you're in Lucban and it's not time for the Pahiyas Festival or the Paskong Payas (held every December), you have no excuse to be amused. The atelier o… Read More
2017-10-25 12:46
Sprawling across Laguna and Quezon Province, Mount Banahaw easily changes the moods of towns that lie next to it. This includes the bucolic scenery in Lucban where I recently had an overnigh… Read More
2017-10-20 00:41
Discovery Primea MakatiThe Discovery Leisure Company is thrilled to announce that its two signature hotels, Discovery Shores Boracay and Discovery Primea Makati, made it to the shortlist of… Read More
2017-10-20 00:29
With established operations in the Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia, AirAsia is the only airline that directly services all 10 ASEAN countries. In fact, AirAsia Group carried 13… Read More
2017-10-17 06:43
It's every Christmas season when the 13th month pay and bonuses are released to hardworking Filipino workers who hustle and do the daily grind all throughout the year. It's also the time whe… Read More
2017-10-07 00:05
As a kid who regularly tagged along with my mom to her hometown in Infanta, I'm quite familiar with the amusing bus ride to this coastal town in Quezon Province. The then nine-hour commute w… Read More
2017-10-05 00:39
Year after year, Discovery Shores Boracay has been proving itself to be the Philippines’ best luxury resort as it is consistently being recognized all over the world. The propert… Read More
2017-10-01 20:36
More than having relaxing views of Mount Arayat, Magalang has a couple of imposing remnants of its colonial past. Two of 10 heliograph towers or solar telegraphs still stand in the town wher… Read More
2017-09-29 21:38
Magalang is known for its heliograph towers, a vintage tool of communication in the time of the Spaniards. It's also where colonial houses attract long lost loved ones to see each other for… Read More
2017-09-27 14:26
With Metro Manila feeling the brunt of heavy traffic on multiple fronts, the neighboring province of Rizal has suddenly become an attractive alternative for staycations, vacations, and… Read More
2017-09-21 17:15
It's sometimes overwhelming to book a hotel in Makati City for a layover or long stay, whether for leisure or business, even if you've already tried some of the most popular ones. City Garde… Read More
2017-09-17 00:00
Thanks to Antipolo City's stunning cliff-side views, there's no shortage of exciting dining spots in this side of mainland Luzon. Tourists can easily make stopovers on their way up the city… Read More
2017-09-11 00:36
Antipolo City is no longer full-on bucolic. It's more than the rural scenery that your grandparents used to tell you about back when its famous waterfalls called Hinulugang Taktak was still… Read More
2017-08-20 20:18
There's more to Pasig City than having a food trip of Kapitolyo. You can extend that gustatory activity on your way to the city proper before you can even reach the city plaza where Pasig Ca… Read More
2017-08-13 08:57
Not all vacation lodgings need to be fully modern. There are some that take you back to a forgotten time. Although equipped with modern features for borrowed time's sake, such accommodations… Read More
2017-08-08 22:08
The province of Rizal is blessed to have stunning vistas of the Sierra Madre and Laguna De Bay in specific locations. Where there's such a view, you can expect a hotel or resort operating ne… Read More
2017-08-07 19:44
It's almost impossible to have a quick getaway from Metro Manila what with the lack of appealing attractions to choose from. There are only a few weekend destinations that are both easily ac… Read More
2017-08-07 00:45
Perennially laid-back Antipolo City is still rife with rural cliches -- especially at the foothills of the Sierra Madre where nature is thankfully unharmed by modernity's excesses. In Barang… Read More
2017-07-31 19:01
My travels are not always of the extreme scenery. I sometimes find myself in between a luxury resort suite and an unforgiving rock formation. When a pair of comfy slippers or a hiking shoes… Read More
2017-07-28 18:35
I used to be a "one bag man". I'm that guy who liked to streamline his life with just one backpack for a variety of trips. The getaway could be in the middle of the Sierra Madre in Quezon Pr… Read More
2017-07-26 21:40
It's rare to find a near-Metro Manila getaway that really defines a venue fitting of an urban escape. Accessibility is just one of its facets. The destination also has to disarm a guest of o… Read More
2017-07-21 07:28
Just when I thought that nothing new and remarkable could come out of Manila these days, Rizal Park Hotel proved me wrong. It has so far managed to restore its historical relevance… Read More
2017-07-19 20:15
Attractions to discover in General Nakar: Agos River, Tutulakan River, Maktang Beach, Maktang Falls, Lulumnan Beach, Lulumnan Falls, Masanga Coves and more.Browse and download other issues o… Read More
2017-07-18 14:51
Bataan is always considered by a lot of beach-loving tourists for quick getaways. Because it’s a peninsula, any traveler is bound to have access to a generous coastline. Some are fishi… Read More
2017-07-15 18:38
Most of the terrain of the Sierra Madre in Quezon Province are still in a preserved condition. Secluded by nature via localized storms and typhoons, there are still spots that remain untouch… Read More
2017-07-14 14:37
Potato chips-topped bacon and cheese pizza called Patata E Pancetta Penne Salmone, a healthy pasta dish that foodies on a diet can appreciateFrom leather shoes to clean neighborhoods, M… Read More
2017-07-10 06:37
Laundry hour on Agos RiverI once almost drowned in Agos River. I was about 10 and it was during a summer excursion where a whole clan of my relatives gathered at a shallow portion of the riv… Read More
2017-07-01 23:57
What vegetarian sandwich tastes good as it looks and where in Metro Manila can you have one? Only a falafel in Makati City can be this real. Israeli siblings Guy and Yuval Mann officially op… Read More
2017-06-30 22:40
Day 1 (L-R) The Discovery Shores Boracay Pioneers: Jose Baldisimo, Cris Pimentel, Joey Florito, Theo Frio, Wildie Villorente, Mina Monteras, Philip Bolano, Jun Parreno, Julius Alegre, Erwin… Read More
2017-06-28 07:30
Food parks come and go. Some have thrived beyond their expiration dates by evolving in different locations and with upgraded food choices. In Pasig City, a homegrown food park near the city… Read More
2017-06-27 20:05
A new Mexican cuisine-inspired food stall is making foodies crazy (in a good way) in Pasig City and at its helm is a chef who used to work for Nobu Manila. Co-owned by Chef Fara Pakdamanian… Read More
2017-06-18 18:45
Food parks are all the craze in Metro Manila and have been for a few years now. Even progressive cities in the provinces like Bacolod City and Angeles City have them to the delight of locals… Read More
2017-06-12 22:32
Father’s Day is celebrated once a year to honor the fathers of our households whether with gifts and tokens or a meal fit for a king. Since we’ve become a society of revelry, the… Read More
2017-06-11 16:07
Karen Young of Karen 's Kitchen in KapitolyoWe've all been so accustomed to our glaring smartphones and the mesmerizing muzak outside that we sometimes fail to appreciate meaningful meals. C… Read More
2017-05-31 20:28
Foreigners have a love-and-hate relationship with dried herring or what is called “tuyo” in Tagalog because of its pungent smell when cooked. Most Filipinos, though, regard it as… Read More
2017-05-22 18:14
Margie Munsayac, HSMA President (leftmost) and Rose Libongco (rightmost) flank the 2016 Virtus Awards winners – (left-right) Marivic Recio of The Bellevue Hotels and Resorts, Ma. Trixi… Read More
2017-05-21 20:02
Pasig City is just 17 kilometers from the international airport in Metro Manila which makes it more tourist-friendly than neighboring cities like San Juan, Mandaluyong, and Quezon City. On a… Read More
2017-05-16 14:33
It's almost impossible to not have lechon in any Filipino party. The whole roasted pig symbolizes the delicious revelry over milestones from a family member's graduation to someone's homecom… Read More
2017-05-09 12:07
Attractions to discover in Bataan: Bataan National Park, Pasukulan Falls, Vista Tala Resort and Recreational Park, The Plaza Hotel Balanga, Amanda's Marine Products, Geno's Ice Cream, Bataan… Read More
2017-05-07 08:12
Chicken BBQ Corn Pizza by Buffalo Swing CafeYou may know Pasig City to be the home of Kapitolyo, a popular dining district of international flavors among foodies. What many don't know is tha… Read More
2017-05-02 11:00
Primo's chefAny location in Albay where there's an enthralling view of the Mayon Volcano is enough reason for you to visit the province. However, her volcanic majesty is quite temperamental… Read More
2017-04-23 00:06
Attractions to discover in Quezon Province: Lucban's Paskong Payas, Burdeos' Binumbunan Island and Ginatungan Rock Formation, Cagbalete Island, Lulumnan Beach and Maktang Beach of General Na… Read More
2017-04-22 23:59
Attractions to discover in Albay: Pinamuntugan Island, Guinanayan Island, the blacksmiths of Cobo, Bicol Adventure ATV, Mayon Volcano, Legazpi City port, Pinangat, Quitinday Green Hills and… Read More
2017-04-22 23:54
Attractions to discover in Cagayan: Palaui Island, Laglagto River, Duba Cave, Aparri fishing and its public market scene, Callao Cave and more.http://feeds.feedburner.com/TuristaTrails Read More
2017-04-18 19:13
Cagbalete Island is incomparable as a destination in the Philippines. It's not developed to a fault like Boracay nor is it as seedy as Puerto Galera. The place offers an escape in between. I… Read More
2017-04-14 19:10
Originating from Mongolia, the hot pot dining tradition of beef has been expanded in range as to include seafood when it was brought to coastal China and Taiwan and shared with the world. Th… Read More
2017-04-04 23:46
QC eats (Photography by Aubrey Gacer)Quezon City is bigger than Manila, Makati City and Pasig City combined. It's the largest city in Metro Manila and there's no point for you to be there an… Read More
2017-04-03 00:11
The practice of booking a hotel in Metro Manila has changed. Gone are the days when a hotel needs to be near the airport to be able to attract guests the whole year round. With various encla… Read More
2017-04-01 06:01
By Karl AcepcionIf there’s anything that travel has taught me, it’s the reticence of being at home anywhere my feet takes me. My credo is to escape what’s worth coming home… Read More
2017-03-29 18:59
The foot of the EDSA Flyover in Quezon City showing lamp post bannersLamp post banners along EDSAMacGraphics Carranz International Corporation has expanded beyond static billboards. Partneri… Read More
2017-03-25 22:54
Value for money bed and beddingWay back in the early '80s, North EDSA didn't look like the bustling commercial attraction that it is today. It actually looked desolate, given that Quezon Cit… Read More
2017-03-22 16:54
Restaurants in the lifestyle district of Quezon City are a dime a dozen. Timog Avenue is actually where a lot of them have thrived for years regardless of the menu. At one of its corners, pa… Read More
2017-03-20 13:31
Sabang, Puerto Galera by dayPuerto Galera diving (Photo courtesy of Luceeckhaut.com)Aside from having a variety of girlie bars, Korean restaurants, tattoo shops and spas, Sabang is a sought… Read More
2017-03-17 11:43
Araneta Center Map that shows where the Araneta Center Busport isThe ticketing system where the passenger transaction startsAre you always dreading to be a part of the chaotic number of pass… Read More
2017-03-11 21:42
Junction Hostels Makati (Photo by Aubrey Gacer)Makati City has long been a well-served area in Metro Manila for its proximity to the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) and major comme… Read More
2017-03-08 18:14
Feeling minuscule (Photography by Josua Chan)How is a man’s worth calculated? Is it by the cash in his wallet or by the credit he has with a bank? Does it have anything to do with his… Read More
2017-03-04 02:36
With new enclaves opening left and right in Metro Manila, the frequency by which new ideas are embraced by Filipinos has increased. Both residents and tourists in the metro now enjoy the div… Read More
2017-03-03 09:30
Chef Romel PinedaA Metro Manila layover for a lot of adventurous tourists is not complete without scoping Makati City. Whether it's the business district or the suburbs that you're after, th… Read More
2017-03-02 15:02
Eating out in the Philippines has been so inventive these past few years that more and more restaurants are trying out different ways to surprise diners. As a result, customers are also expe… Read More
2017-02-28 18:03
Hometown Hotel is a new budget-friendly lodging that just opened three months ago in Makati City. Located near the intersection of EDSA and South Super Highway where the Magallanes Flyover c… Read More
2017-02-26 03:37
An abrupt stopover in PolilloAsk a typical Filipino the last time he rode a jeepney and he'll probably react in bewilderment not knowing how to answer the question. It's a little silly for h… Read More
2017-02-24 19:03
Whenever I travel, I'm always on the lookout for a unique coffee shop. Whether it's in Metro Manila or in a sleepy town in a remote province, I always make sure that a cafe visit wonderfully… Read More
2017-02-23 18:15
Sitio De AmorLaguna is strategically located near Metro Manila's vacationers and hotel-based tourists who are fresh from the airport. It's also blessed to have none of the metro's toxic traf… Read More
2017-02-18 22:08
Some destinations are wonderful stopovers. In your meandering, it can be where you get stuck and be inspired.Even if I have scoped parts of mainland Luzon for the past four years more than m… Read More
2017-02-13 17:37
Eating out in the Philippines in the '80s and earlier decades used to be for the well-off only. Most Filipinos eat at home or buy a "paluto" for takeout from a carinderia. With the tourism b… Read More
2017-02-08 14:41
Tokwa't ManokWhat started as a Filipino dining tradition in Antipolo City 19 years ago is now an exciting dining destination at the SM Mall of Asia By The Bay. Originally called Grilla Bar a… Read More
2017-02-07 09:31
Minalungao National Park photo by Ryan RiguerPuno's Ice Cream & Sherbet Ube FlavorNueva Ecija is the last place for anyone to have any sense of trepidation about life. For decades, most… Read More
2017-02-03 11:24
Cabanatuan is no longer a city in the middle of nowhere. It's now the economic heart of Nueva Ecija where a lot of other exciting things are happening at its fringes. In the past few decades… Read More
2017-01-23 15:16
The view of Burdeos more than 40 feet from the groundH I K I N GV I E WBurdeos only became a full-fledged town in the Philippines in 1948 which makes most outsiders still perceive it as part… Read More
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