Homitori: Davao’s Affordable Accommodation
The highly-urbanized city of Davao occupies a large land area in the island of Mindanao, Philippines. Its width can be unfriendly to walk-in tourists who are searching for affordable temporary shelter....
View ArticlePhilippine Eagle Center Davao City
One of the tourist attractions in Davao City is the Philippine Eagle Center (PEC) in Malagos District, approximately one hour and 15 minutes drive from the city proper. The center houses a number of...
View ArticleDiscover Digos: Kublai Art Garden
The simple and serene community of Kapatagan in Digos City boasts an art garden created by Mindanao’s renowned sculptor—Kublai Ponce Millan. Located 200 meters off the road, the garden features human...
View ArticleCrabalicious buffet in Davao City
Hungry? Grab your family and friends to one of Davao City’s popular restaurants, Glamour Resto ‘N Caterer, and surfeit yourselves with their large, meaty crabs. Indulge in their Crabalicious Buffet...
View ArticleBreaking invisible barriers: Lampinigan Island in Basilan
In a place where acts of rebellion are rife and armed forces are often seen guarding hotspots, it is not surprising to catch sight of a small quantity of tourists strolling around the area. Basilan...
View ArticleMorning jaunt to Pasonanca in Zamboanga City
For the first time since my road mishap four months ago, I jumped again onto the back seat of a motorcycle when my friend picked me up at my hostel in Canelar. We drove at constant speed towards...
View ArticleBasilan Travel Guide: Tips to survive Basilan Province
Before any violent reactions, let’s make everything clear here. This blog post is not created to scare everyone nor impugn the militants occupying Basilan. We all know the surly reputation of the...
View ArticleZamboanga’s Best: Curacha with Alavar Sauce
This is not about the hardworking girl who doesn’t take rest at all (ang babaeng walang pahinga). It’s not the Waray-waray courtship dance aka kuradang, either. I’m referring to the popular seafood in...
View ArticleFort Pilar and the meaning of hued candles
Not only did Fort Pilar in Zamboanga City serve as military defense during the Spanish colonial period; it has also become the refuge of Catholic believers nowadays. Those who are fervently praying for...
View ArticleWhere to buy pearls in Zamboanga City?
Whenever I’m headed to a new travel destination, my mother would always have a special souvenir request: accessories with a touch of aquamarine—either having the actual stone or just...
View ArticleBest Street Snacks in Shanghai: Jia Jia Tang Bao and Yang’s Dumplings
A dim sum basket arrives on your table and you see wisps of silver smoke escaping through the holes of its bamboo lid. Slowly, your excitement grows, your eyes widen, and your mouth gapes as your arm...
View ArticleBrentwood Suites, Quezon City: New Home on the Block
Having lived most of my life in the south, I always find it a struggle to travel to Metro Manila’s farther north. As a commuter who experiences each day the burden of our transport scheme, I couldn’t...
View ArticleHiking the Great Wall of China from Jinshanling to Simatai
“Great Wall Tour!”, summoned the receptionist on duty at Peking Yard Hostel. I immediately raised my hand when I heard her call then I stood up, grabbed my backpack from the side of my seat, and...
View ArticleUltimate Barkada Getaway: Magaul Bird Park at JEST Camp Subic
Saturday morning. Nearly 30°C. I was among the travel bloggers invited to the launch of Wings of the World birds show at Magaul Bird Park, JEST Camp, Subic. Our pick-up location in Quezon City: Caltex...
View ArticleRediscovering Batangas: Mt. Tibig and Malabrigo Beach in Lobo
Just when I thought Batangas would be boring and predictable the nth time around, the coastal town of Lobo turned out to be a pleasant surprise. It has become our yearly tradition to travel together...
View ArticleDodging weapons, catching fire at JEST Camp Hunger Games
My heart was racing fast. I was camouflaged in the forest clutching a gun in one hand and a tote of weapons in the other, treading stealthily toward my first unsuspecting victim. A stout man—the...
View ArticleSitio Patyay: A thriving village in the mountains of Mayoyao, Ifugao
“Are we nearly there yet, Teacher Brenda?“, I limped. “No, not even halfway through it“, she grinned. Doused in sweat, a damp towel round my neck, I traipsed forward munching on a mixed bag of cheap...
View ArticleVIDEO: Pinoy Travel Bloggers in Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija
Last weekend my blogger friends and I had the opportunity to explore Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija in partnership with Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cabanatuan. For two days we toured the city...
View ArticleAn Honest Review of Luxent Hotel in Quezon City
It was the beginning of summer season and I knew it so well for beads of sweat trickled down my forehead when I exited the train station in GMA Kamuning on a Saturday noon. My friends had been waiting...
View ArticleSummer Sojourn at Cebu White Sands Resort and Spa
I’ll never get tired of coming back to Cebu. It’s one of the few provinces in the Philippines that hold a special place in my heart. I’ve been to Cebu four times already as of this writing, and each...
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