I am almost done with my Surigao obsession. I have been to the top Surigao destinations a couple of times and in some cases watched with horror as some of those I’ve visited turned from an exclusive natural territory to a human infested local tourist trap. It’s the way of progress I guess but still [...]
Continue reading...16. September 2011
A couple of weeks ago, I found myself trailing the significant other who was browsing through the luxury shops in Singapore buying stuff for clients. It would have been great if some of the stuff she was buying was for me but unfortunately it was all about business as usual. The great thing is that [...]
Continue reading...13. August 2011
Top 5 Philippine Fall Events The Philippines is a wonderful place to visit in the fall. It may be considered rainy season, but most the time the rain only comes for a couple of hours a day. The bonus is the cooler weather and the many events that will give you an insider’s view into [...]
Continue reading...10. August 2011
If you are planning a trip to the Philippines, one of the most important things which you will need to consider is where you want to stay. There are certainly plenty of options available in this area of the world, but the choice which you make can have a significant impact on the nature of [...]
Continue reading...16. June 2011
For months I’ve been dreaming of travelling to Sohoton Cove and swim with its non-sting jellyfishes. I’ve seen some videos on youtube of these creatures and I was amazed by the sheer number of these creatures swimming in Sohoton’s emerald waters.
Continue reading...22. April 2011
It is lent in the Philippines and it’s one of those holidays that I really, really like. I say this with a guilty conscience though. I am born and raised a catholic but lately I couldn’t really call myself one if following the catechisms and the dogmas of the catholic church were to be the [...]
Continue reading...21. April 2011
Cabilao Island, once one of Bohol’s hidden paradise but is now slowly being visited and discovered by nature-loving people. Cabilao Island is located in the western part of the main island of Bohol , facing Cebu. It is part of the municipality of Loon. I have a classmate in college who lives there and she [...]
Continue reading...19. April 2011
I mentioned in this travel blog before that I really like how Cebu Pacific tries to be hip and young with it’s fare promo’s. Their tagline– “It’s time every Juan flies” is a classic in my book. Along the way, Cebu Pacific made some pretty fun promo slogans as well although some may be corny [...]
Continue reading...18. April 2011
How Philippines Travel Blog Lost Its Groove A couple of months ago, I got an email from an advertiser asking me to put in a little script in my sidebar for a tidy sum of money. It wasn’t that great but it was something that could pay for a few expenses. I thought why not [...]
Continue reading...8. March 2011
Palawan is an unspoiled paradise located on the Philippines’ western border. Also known as the Philippines’ final frontier, Palawan is the country’s ecotourism capital and as such, is visited by millions of tourists, both foreign and domestic, year after year. Bestowed by nature with white sand beaches, virgin forests, coves, and improved on by the [...]
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28. November 2011
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