Author: Ian Limpangog

Condé Nast Traveler recognized three Philippine Islands, Boracay (1st), Cebu (2nd), and Palawan (4th), as among the five best islands in Asia on its latest readers’ choice awards. Two of them are from the Visayas. Boracay and Cebu are undoubtedly two of the country’s most popular. Both receives significant number of tourists, and many more are aspiring to visit. Whitebeach, Boracay Island Malapascua Island, on the other hand, may not be able to make the cut but is already an internationally recognized dive spot. It is a haven for deep sea scuba divers, especially those who wanted to see the ... Read more

Laid-back vibe, slow-paced lifestyle, and rustic feels albeit the bustling concrete jungle and contiguous crossroads, Dumaguete City keeps its countryside impression despite the urban classification. Not to mention, the city is also a provincial capital. The crowd is concentrated within the downtown, while other areas remain almost still and bare. Staying in Dumaguete gives you extraordinary escape that is away from unending gridlock, pesky stressors, and galling expectations of everyday life. List of things to do in Dumaguete, Valencia, and their neighboring towns. If you see Dumaguete within range of your travel horizon, here’s a list of things that you ... Read more

Hometown sceneries triggered a lot of memories. The zigzag road between Siaton and Zamboanguita, more particularly, made me recall the embarrassing ones. I had motion sickness when I was a kid. The moment I got on a bus, my olfactory system is heightened and become more sensitive. I could smell even an imperceptible amount of diesel, asphalt, and exhaust. I would try to suppress the queasiness by thinking of happy stuff and by controlled breathing, but that zigzag road messed up everything. It was where I normally start to throw up. Drone shot of Antulang Beach Resort in Siaton, Negros ... Read more

Antulang Beach Resort is simply a paradise. The rustic reception blended nicely with the forest feels, isolation, and stunning cliff-side vantage. It adds a high dose of exclusivity and comfort to your staycation. The plumeria blossoms on its poolside gardens exude an inviting scent. You’ll definitely stay once you set your foot within the resort premises. An infinity pool seats beside the cliff-side al fresco restaurant, commanding a view of endless sea. It creates a stunning backdrop for your photos.  Aerial photo of Antulang Beach Resort If you are game for exciting trekking activities, try the cliff-side stairways and pathways ... Read more

All our efforts and dedications here at Freedom Wall are finally rewarded. Freedom Wall won the Best Cebu Travel Blog award and, Ian Limpangog, the man behind the blog was recognized as Cebu Pacific’s Travel Blogger of the year. We are thankful to everyone who became part of our journey, especially to our sponsors, friends, and blogging family. Cebu Bloggers Society members who are recognized in the 12th Best Cebu Blogs Awards with the BCBA Founder: [From L-R] Sinjin Pineda, Best Cebu Personal Blog; JP Abecilla, Best Cebu Events Blog; Leylan Romarate, Best Cebu Photo Blog; Idas Teaño, Summit Blogger ... Read more

Christmas carols are played over the air lanes. Bright, sparkling, and colorful lights are hanged on ceilings, gutters, windows, and even trees. During the day, beautiful and colorful parols take over as they flaunt their unique craftsmanship. Children knock neighborhood doors singing lullabies. Some even surprise you on the streets. This is time of the year where our officemates, friends, and relatives suddenly become reachable and visible. Christmas truly makes everyone closer than ever before. Season of love, joy, and giving Sometimes, though, it triggers sad memories and unusual blues—like what I am currently battling. But most of it is ... Read more

Containing an excitement is like moving a mountain, especially if the cause of the excitement is something that may quench your insatiable thirst for adventure.  Visions of Wonders are beautiful distractions The thought of seeing immense limestone massifs, stunning white sand strips, fascinating underwater wonders, and verdant islands in one sweep is an overwhelming idea for a poor wanderlust to handle.  Not to mention, the host is one of the countries most respected player in the luxury resort business. Staying in Club Paradise Palawan is another enthralling reason to get agitated with excitement. The beautiful beachfront of Dimakyat Island As ... Read more

I could hardly contain the emotion. I was flipping my pen while staring through the glass window panels of Ozanam Building when a marquee of intertwined thoughts rolled like phantasms. Sober memories, emotional breakdowns, and reminiscence of joy intersected my chaotic memory lane like scattered pages of a torn and crumbled diary. The struggle The window view wasn’t helpful at all. Though I was preoccupied with my recollection, I was disturbed by the annoying insertions of peripheral visions. Immediately opposite my line of sight were grubby horde of rowdy students chit-chatting at the study area. I was envious of their ... Read more

As I comfortably settled to its fluffy cushions and fitted my limbs to the dedicated slots, the lady assistant approached me. She asked if I want the hard one. Without any hesitation, I immediately said yes. I was dying to try the equipment. The foot and leg module of the Ogawa Master Drive massage chair raised, and then bended my lower limb. It automatically detected my height, shoulder width, and weight, and then matched them to the correct massage points. Trying OGAWA Master Drive 4D Thermo Chair After few moments, I started to feel the pressure as the airbags on ... Read more