Category: Travel

Freedom Wall travel logs, updates, guides, itineraries, and photo collections.

Boracay Named World’s 4th Best Island

Travel + Leisure Magazine named the island paradise of the Philippines located in the province of Aklan as one of the World’s Best Island. Boracay, which debuted this year on the awards, is one of the only two Asian islands included in the list (Bali, Indonesia is the other one which holds the top 2 spot). The island has been a long time favorite destination of Filipinos or even foreigners to chill, relax, and rejuvenate, but it is only this year it is included. Travel + Leisure magazine select the islands based on natural attractions, activities/sights, restaurants/food, people, value. The ... Read more

Palaran Festival: The Barangay Bonawon’s Festival

palaran festival logo I finally came home, my 3rd time since I left to study in Manila. It wasn’t easy at first – of course, you will miss the locally cooked dish which I am used to, the unusual scenery, the bizarre corners of the village, the friendly and the unfriendly folks, etc. It was the best time to be home. The first week of April 2011 was the best schedule to pick in the year since it is when we celebrate the annual Feast of Saint Vincent Ferrer. Highlights of the week includes a local beauty pageant which started ... Read more

Trekking to Taal Volcano Crater

Truth is, Taal volcano has several volcano craters. Binintiang Malaki is the volcano which cinder cone is visible in Tagaytay City. There is also Binintiang Munti, Tabaro, and the largest of them – the Main Crater. Situated in the center of the Main Crater is the Vulcan Point or a large rock that projects from the surface of the crater lake.  According the the experts, it was the remnant of the old crater floor. Boats that take us to Taal Island Boat Transfer We took the Kalawit (Calauit) trail during our tour so we got a chance to visit the lake ... Read more

Baywalk Manila: Captured Moments

Usual views you can see when you visit Baywalk in Roxas Boulevard in Manila are skyscrapers, the most famous sunset, and the great ambiance of the relaxing 2-km walkable area. High rise office buildings, condominiums and hotels along Roxas Boulevard From the left; Manila Hyatt Hotel & Casino Manila, Landbank of the Philippines Tower and Diamond Hotel Near sunset at Baywalk Baywalk Roxas Boulevard Unfortunately, entertainment shops were uninstalled from the area making it primarily for walking tour. But by visiting the site, you can witness different faces of sentiments and different forms of drama thus I enjoyed and sometimes ... Read more

Puerto Princesa Subterranean River: Truly, God’s Masterpiece

One good reason for a visitor not to forget the Philippines is its natural wonders, to mention one is Puerto Princesa Subterranean River Natinal Park or the Puerto Princesa Underground River . It is beautifully “architectured” by its Creator and every detail has been carefully crafted. Extraordinary sceneries with placid flowing river that breaks through an underground beauty will greatly fill your cravings of adventures. The Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park, current finalist of the New 7 Wonders of Nature, is located about 50 kilometers north of the city of Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines. The National Park is located ... Read more