Roughly seven years ago, I found myself in an outrigger boat traversing the calm waters of the Visayan Seas exploring twelve mystical islets, which legend has it, were once a playing ground for giants. The idea of those colossal people running around the beach, watching the sunset, and picking fruits in the forest really hit … More What we didn’t know about the stone heads in Gigantes Islands
For an artist like me who was born and raised in the urban jungle of Metro Manila, the visit to a place like the Mt. Talinis and Twin Lakes Natural Park is heaven. There are a multitude of inspirations to write a poem, draw another mandala piece, or compose another song dedicated to the astounding … More Mt. Talinis and Twin Lakes Natural Park: A nature’s masterpiece in Negros Oriental
We feel you! No matter how much we want to stay in a place for our vacation, most often than not, our energy and resources do not always permit us to do so. Sometimes, circumstances also do not go our way. In this post, I will share with you some tips on how you can … More This is how you spend two days and one night in Legazpi City
What would it take to use and claim the tagline “happiest place”? Should you have a nice landscape where people can just hang out and play? Should it be a place for families to have a picnic, watch the clouds, or maybe fly colorful kites? How about an exciting campsite in nature? Maybe, an open … More Happiness in big servings at the FarmPlate in Daraga, Albay
While we only stayed for a night in Legazpi City, we did not compromise comfort and affordability in choosing our hotel. Before the trip, we were thumbing through social media for some options, and on one lucky day, Your Brother’s House Tribal Village appeared on our feed. While browsing deeply on their page, we were … More Top 6 reasons to stay at “Your Brother’s House Tribal Village” in Legazpi
Let me start by saying that I don’t drive. The mere idea of me holding the steering wheel and putting my foot on the car clutch is terrifying enough for me already. I don’t put shame on this, but in the house, my wife is more into driving than I do. So, when she told … More Giving in to the thrill: Cagsawa ATV Adventure
Calaguas was out of our radar when we were planning our first summer vacation this year. Then one restful evening, right before going to sleep, our daughter suggested we visit the white beach of Calaguas. So, we checked over the internet to see what we can expect on the island, there instantly, we heed to … More Calaguas Group of Islands: Gest and serenity in one
Raise your hand if you are up for a memorable island adventure. A visit to the Calaguas Group of Islands will never disappoint your sprightly wandering soul. But let me start by saying that the ride will never be easy. Welcome to backpacking Calaguas 2024. Calaguas Group of Islands is situated in the Pacific Ocean … More Backpacking Calaguas Travel Guide (2024)
Powdery sand beach, crystal clear turquoise water, and a hilly landscape that completes the postcard-ready sceneries of the Calaguas group of islands — all that you need for a great tropical adventure. Calaguas is indeed very tempting, but it is not for a faint of heart. For one, if you are coming from Manila, you … More Postcards from Calaguas (2024)
This is a great beach throwback! In this post, I have curated photos of stunning beaches – just 15 of them – that I have visited around the country before the pandemic. I am super excited to walk again in their shorelines, feel the embrace of the ocean, and kiss the sun one more time … More Pre-pandemic photos of 15 amazing beaches in the Philippines
post-pandemic backpacking 