Zamboanga City is one of the cities with rich and diverse culture. It is the city where people from different ethnic tribes, religion, and languages converge. That is why Zamboanga City is one of the perfect venues for culture discoveries. Roaming around Zamboanga City is part of our Ultimate Zamboanga … Read More
I really did not expect that I will be able to feel the soil of Basilan Island between my toes. It was beautiful and surreal, but an eluded paradise. Basilan Island has been a hot spot and has been consistently heard over the national news for acts of terrorism and … Read More
It all started with my friend informally inviting us to his trip. Actually, I am not yet sure if he was damn serious or was just kidding when he invited us to go with him on his Zamboanga trip. But then a green flag waved on one of the cheap … Read More
It’s not a secret that Palawan is indeed a paradise. I must say it is one of the front liners of Philippines tourism. With its beautiful islands, beaches, and diverse marine life, Palawan can easily rival and even outclass the likes of Maldives, and the beaches of Thailand and Hawaii. … Read More
It was already late afternoon when we arrived at the Kawayan port of Biliran for our transit to Sambawan Island. We were already behind our schedule straight from our Mt. Tres Marias descent. The race against time was real. We were supposed to be on the port before 5 PM … Read More
I have to admit, the ocean was the first to awaken the adventure spirit in me. I remember so well when I was still a kid, I get a different kind of adrenaline rush and excitement every time I hit the ocean. The feeling and excitement still remain even now … Read More
Leaving the island with a heavy heart, I was not yet ready to leave Digyo island yet. Not now when the sun has finally shown itself which amplified the beauty of the island. But we have to. The time is ticking and we still have another beauty to visit. So … Read More
Few miles to the east of Cebu lies her geographically bigger sibling, Leyte. Leyte has recently made headlines over the past years due to the great havoc caused by the super typhoon Haiyan, especially in its capital city which is Tacloban. Early May, this year, I got the chance to … Read More
An hour of sailing from Carnaza Island, we arrived at the inviting stretch of white pebbles of another island listed on our itinerary. In the middle of the ocean, at the southern part of Masbate, lies a simple yet elegantly alluring small piece of land. Divided into two and connected … Read More
Lying at the northern tip of Cebu province is another island away from the list of commonly abused tourist spots in Cebu. Carnaza Island sits right at the very tip of the Cebu province’s boundary. The island is under the jurisdiction of Daanbantayan municipality. I’ve heard the name of the … Read More
There is always something exciting with going to new and unfamiliar places. It opens your eyes to something new and opens your mind to new experiences. I am born and raised in Cebu and have been roaming around its places for years already but have rarely visited the northern part. … Read More
I never knew that aside from the famous Bantayan Island, there is yet another noteworthy island on the northern part of Cebu that can par with the rest of the Philippine islands for its raw beauty. Guintarcan Island (Guintacan/Kinatarkan Island) sits near the northern tip of mainland Cebu and is … Read More
You only live once. Take chances. This quote has been one of the many that have made me into who I am now. It made me the adventure seeking and the risk taking adrenaline junkie that I am now. Skydiving has always been on my ever-growing bucket list of to-dos. … Read More
It was February 2014 when one of my closest friends had her skydiving experience on her birthday. A year after that, another close friend of mine had his for his birthday too. For real, I was so envious but at the same time so happy for both of them. As … Read More
Bantayan island is one of the front liners of Cebu’s tourism. Blessed with fine sand beaches and pristine waters, the island can rival any beach island in the world. It is one of the many reasons that has brought Cebu province on the tourism pedestal. Though the island has been … Read More
It was supposedly a late celebration for our annual Christmas gathering with my friends, but it turned out to be a hilariously crazy teaser for my 2017 adventures. It has been our “barkada’s” tradition to go somewhere to spend and celebrate Christmas season together between December and January. Instead of … Read More
Siargao Island is part of Surigao del Norte province located in North Eastern part of Mindanao. It is facing the Pacific Ocean thus giving it one of the best waves for surfing. The island somehow reminds me of Siquijor for its rural feel, but unlike Siquijor, resorts are already popping … Read More
The Philippines is blessed with thousands of islands with arrays of the best beaches in the world. One is the little island called Kalanggaman Island. Kalanggaman – which means “where birds are” in the bisaya dialect. The island is a small island with an extended stretch of a pure white … Read More
Follow through our trip the previous days here. Day 5: Puerto Princesa City Tour We stayed in Princess Armicha Pension House which was just a walk away from the Provincial Capitol. They offer great deals and they also offer city tours. They best thing is that the inn is just … Read More
As a yearly habit, I and my friends go somewhere in the Philippines during the summer months. Last 2014 we marked Coron, Palawan and I still can’t forget my wonderful experiences on the island. This time we planned to hit El Nido and Puerto Princesa, Palawan. It all started with a spotted promo … Read More