A Day Trip to Eden Nature Park
On our last day in Davao, we headed to yet another communion with nature: Eden Nature Park in Toril. Since it was early, the roads weren’t as congested as we … Continue reading
What to See in Davao City
After a quick getaway from Samal, we spent the rest of the afternoon going around the city of Davao. Here’s a list of things to see: Museo Dabawenyo It is … Continue reading
Road Trip: From Malaybalay to Davao City
The road from Malaybalay to Davao wasn’t too long. In fact, it spanned less than 200 kilometers, yet the travel time was around five or six hours according to the … Continue reading
Road Trip: From Cagayan de Oro to Malaybalay
Since our ticket to Mindanao was an open-jaw one (we flew into Cagayan de Oro, but were flying out from Davao), we had to travel by land across Bukidnon, the … Continue reading
Quick Peeks into Bantay and Vigan
Narvacan and Sinait may be my go-to places in Ilocos Sur, but every now and then, I pay a visit to the provincial capital of Vigan. Though I’ve frequented the … Continue reading
A Little Bit of Ilocos Norte Love
I may be biased with my love for Ilocos Sur, yet undoubtedly, the tourism campaign of Ilocos Norte is so much stronger. In my most recent visit, I was even handed … Continue reading
Life in Narvacan, Ilocos Sur
“Iba ang buhay dito sa probinsya,” our neighbor in the province told me. (Life is different in the province.) It’s true. It’s a world apart from the chaos and traffic … Continue reading
Hello Again, Ilocos
Phew! Finally, I found the time to write. October flew by in a breeze, and before I knew it, the month was already over. If what I planned became reality, … Continue reading
Cebu Lechon: Pick Your Pig
That pig that makes any celebration even more grand. That pig that underwent hours and hours of gruelling heat. That pig that was force-fed an apple. That pig that loses … Continue reading
What to Eat in Cebu
I must admit that I grew up not being too familiar with Cebuano cuisine. My parents both hail from the Ilocos region, and maybe I have no right discussing about … Continue reading
Marveling at Churches and Temples in Cebu City
Being the oldest city in the country, Cebu boasts not only of old houses and centuries-old forts but also a cacophony of religious landmarks. With the country being predominantly Catholic, … Continue reading
Casa Gorordo: An Ancestral House in Cebu City
Cebu is fast becoming as progressive as Metro Manila, yet a few kilometers away from the giant malls lies a house that stood witness to the city’s growth. Casa Gorordo, … Continue reading
Batad: Trekking to Tappiya Falls
Though tired from our morning trek down to the village of Batad, we had to move our asses back on the road. It’s been raining every afternoon according to Bernie, … Continue reading
We finally made it to Batad!
It was way back in December of 2012 when my friends and I began contemplating on visiting Batad, one of the clusters of rice terraces hailed as a UNESCO World … Continue reading
Food, Friends, Future
“All journeys have secret destinations of which the traveler is unaware.” – Martin Buber I quit my job almost a month ago. I wish I could tell you that I’m … Continue reading
Northern Mindanao + Davao: Itinerary and Expenses
As my series of posts related to Mindanao draws to a close, I would like to share with you two practical notes – itinerary and expenses. Itinerary Day 1 Arrival … Continue reading
Samal: A Quick Getaway from Davao
Davao is a bustling metropolis, yet it seemed to me that its major thoroughfares couldn’t cope up with its progress. Traffic is everywhere. Add to that the impractical speed limit … Continue reading
A Guide to Malaybalay
Our arrival in Malaybalay wasn’t as welcoming as expected. The town was filled in darkness as power blackout continued to persist throughout Mindanao. It was actually an eye opener. Not … Continue reading
Weekly Photo Challenge: STREET LIFE
Vigan is perhaps one of the most romantic cities to see by moonlight. Calle Crisologo is home to a number of Spanish-influenced houses that stood a test of time. Learn … Continue reading
Gastronomic Delights in Cagayan de Oro
Our two nights in CdO were filled with gastronomic goodness, thanks to two wonderful meals in the city. It was actually difficult to find a recommended restaurant, not that there … Continue reading
