Asia, Guides and Tips, Itineraries, Thailand »

[31 Jul 2011 | 17 Comments | 7,848 views]
Things to Do in Sangkhlaburi—Walk the Longest Wooden Bridge in Thailand

Sangkhlaburi is a small town in the northwest of Kanchanaburi Province, close to the Myanmar border. Among its many attractions is the longest wooden bridge in Thailand.

Guides and Tips, Itineraries, Philippines »

[28 Jul 2011 | 6 Comments | 2,173 views]
Things to Do in Ozamiz City—Pottery Making in Naomi’s Garden

Naomi’s Botanical Garden is full of beautiful trees and ornamental plants, but it was their pottery shop which held my attention more. Check out the process of making pottery from red clay to finished product!

Asia, Guides and Tips, Thailand »

[21 Jul 2011 | 25 Comments | 6,444 views]
Travelers’ Tips in Going to Bangkok, Thailand

In my upcoming two-week trip to Thailand, I asked friends for their tips as travelers in Bangkok. Here are some Bangkok travel tips for those who are going there anytime soon!

Blog Carnival, Food & Drink, Philippines »

[15 Jul 2011 | 12 Comments | 4,570 views]
Best Food on the Road—The Tinola of Surigao del Sur

I was three when I started traveling with my mother. What stood out most from those memories were the images and sounds of travel—the rumble of buses, the smell of exhaust mixed with the mustiness of dried sweat, the shouts of conductors calling out the stops, the shrill calls of vendors with their wares of boiled eggs and peanuts, and of course, the food.

Guides and Tips, Philippines, Travel Stories »

[8 Jul 2011 | 28 Comments | 6,767 views]
Day Trip from Manila—Our Mt. Pinatubo Trekking Adventure

Mt. Pinatubo erupted in 1991, causing major destruction to its surrounding communities. Through the years, however, it became a tourist attraction because of its breathtaking scenery and turquoise waters. However, there is another face of Mt. Pinatubo! Find out what in this post.

Guides and Tips, Itineraries, Philippines »

[28 Jun 2011 | 10 Comments | 4,526 views]
Things to Do in Ozamiz City—Cotta Fort and Bukagan Hill

If you find yourself in the small city of Ozamiz, in Mindanao, Philippines, don’t miss checking out the 18th century Cotta Fort and the bells in Bukagan Hill.

Guides and Tips, Solo Travel Tips, Thoughts/Writing »

[22 Jun 2011 | 33 Comments | 8,835 views]
6 Things You Shouldn’t Forget When You Travel Solo

Traveling solo? Here are 6 things you shouldn’t leave home without when you’re traveling alone!

Blog Carnival, Philippines »

[14 Jun 2011 | 17 Comments | 6,784 views]
The Worship of a Divine Jose Rizal in Mt. Banahaw

For most Filipinos, Dr. Jose Rizal is not only the Philippines’ national hero, he is also a medical doctor, a novelist, a poet, a linguist, a revolutionary, and a martyr. However, for a group of people in the mystical mountain of Banahaw, Rizal is not only all of these things, he is a divine being as well.

Blog Carnival, Guides and Tips, Philippines »

[9 Jun 2011 | 32 Comments | 8,663 views]
Danakit Cave: Spelunking in Tandag, Surigao del Sur

If you find yourself in my hometown in Surigao del Sur, don’t miss checking out the Danakit Cave!

Guides and Tips, Philippines, Solo Travel Tips, Travel Stories »

[1 Jun 2011 | 101 Comments | 9,606 views]
What is Couchsurfing?

Traveling the world on a budget? Cut down on accommodation costs and get to know locals more through Couchsurfing!

Travel Stories »

[27 May 2011 | 18 Comments | 1,901 views]
Travel Photo Friday—Fish Roadkill

Have you ever seen a fish roadkill? There’s a lot of them in the causeway in San Isidro, in my town of Montalban, Rizal.

Guides and Tips, Itineraries, Philippines »

[18 May 2011 | 22 Comments | 8,315 views]
Things to Do in Bohol: Danao Adventure Park

Yes, you have probably been to Bohol, seen the Chocolate Hills and the cute tarsiers, or had lunch at the Loboc River. Now, there’s a reason for you to go back: extreme adventures at the Danao Adventure Park! Truly, there are a lot of things to do in Bohol!

Blog Carnival, Guides and Tips, Itineraries, Philippines »

[15 May 2011 | 40 Comments | 14,682 views]
Day Trip to Wawa Dam in Montalban, Rizal

Looking for a place to take your family during the holidays? Go to Wawa Dam in my town of Montalban, Rizal for a whole day of swimming, boating, hiking, or simply for just hanging around.

Asia, China »

[6 May 2011 | 2 Comments | 2,744 views]
Travel Photo Friday — CCTV Headquarters, Beijing

The CCTV Headquarters in Beijing remains largely unoccupied even three years after its completion.