Category: Travel

Tagaytay City is one of the closest escape from Manila. Aside from a number of attractions perfect for your family and friends and good places to eat, it also features a very ideal climate. The surrounding temperature is very suitable in venting out the accumulated city (Metro Manila) heat. Taal Lake, A View from Tagaytay Tagaytay is located in the one of the premier highlands in the Province of Cavite, facing the scenic Taal Lake and Taal Volcano. So, if you are planning to get away from your normal daily routine, Tagaytay is the closest option for you. And, if ... Read more

While some people like to spend their time away lounging by the pool or lying on the beach, others prefer to treat their vacation like an adventure. The Philippines is the perfect country for adventure sports, with all sorts of terrain across its 81 provinces. You can enjoy adventure by land or sea, and you’ll never run out of new places to explore. Travelers who are looking for a thrill will definitely find it in the Philippines, whether they want to go trekking, diving or mountain biking. Mt Pinatubo trek (Photo Credits: Kristel Pechon, on Flickr) Trekking If you enjoy ... Read more

Fresh from our runaway camp in Borawan Island, we headed directly to Hinguiwin Falls without any idea what to see, what to encounter in the trail, and what to expect. A day before, while on board the minibus from Lucena to Padre Burgos, I happened to glance a “not-so-artistically”  designed banner – asking passers-by to pay a visit. It said that Hinguiwin falls is just a kilometer away from the highway where the banner is posted. Then I thought; why not give it a shot. [If you want to know how we enjoyed our tour in Dampalitan and Borawan, visit my other ... Read more

When you think of Surigao del Norte, Siargao immediately comes to mind. When you think of Siargao, there goes surfing. But Surigao del Norte or Siargao isn’t all about surfing. There are a lot of things to do in the northeastern province of Mindanao Island. That is aside from gliding with the waves. The below list is quite handy. Spend Some Good Time in Mabua With just 10-15 minutes away from the province’s capital, Surigao City, you can enjoy the clear waters of Mabua Pebble beach. However, instead of sand, you will experience a rocky shore, as the name suggests. This will desaturate ... Read more

When I only had a week to my birthday, I constantly searched for a quick weekend getaway that is close to Manila. Then I found Alibijaban Island in San Andress, Quezon. Unfortunately, there weren’t enough transport information in the web so I did not take a risk. I will bring some officemates with me, hence, I couldn’t afford for a possible misadventure. A day before the trip, we then settled for Borawan Island via the Municipality of Padre Burgos in Quezon Province. After some research, we found out that we can do some island hopping to the neighboring Dampalitan Beach and Puting Buhangin ... Read more

To start, this is not a recent travel story. We visited Isla de Gigantes July last year, few months before the rampage of Typhoon Yolanda, wherein Isla de Gigantes is one of those places that received a big hit. Good thing that the island group has been making significant recovery. I am sharing this, though late, to give you an idea how great it is to stay on its islands. I can guarantee that the beauty it once had when we visited the place remains ’till the present. Nature always survive nature, anyway. We accessed Isla de Gigantes via Iloilo ... Read more

If you’re getting sick and tired of traveling to the Costa Del Sol every single year for your holiday, it might be time you considered something a little more exciting. There are lots of different adventure holidays on offer these days, and you just need to find something suitable for you. With that in mind, we’re going to list some of the most popular choices throughout the course of this post. With a bit of luck, you’ll discover something that seems appealing. You never know; this could be the best vacation you ever take. Ice climbing on Mt. Rainier (Photo ... Read more

Spain is a wonderfully diverse country, with a plethora of things to see and do. All of the locations listed in this post are very different, and offer a wide range of activities for people looking to go on a fun holiday. Whether you want to party, chill, or explore, there’s the perfect place for you to visit in Spain. here are 7 of the best places: Barcelona (Photo by Moyan Brenn on Flickr) 1. Ibiza You probably already know that Ibiza is one of the best places to party in the whole world. It has some of the most ... Read more

Like any other countries in the world, Philippines has something to boast especially in the field of tourism. The only work needed here is for the rest of the world to see and discover it. With more than 7100 islands, you’ll have the same number of reasons to visit the country. In the photo are just twenty of those reasons. A collage of Philippine tourist destinations [custom_table style=”1″] If you want to know where to find these wonders, see below: Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Talisay Beach, Tapiutan Island, El Nido, Palawan Enchanted River, Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur Guyam Island, Siargao, ... Read more