Philippines, Bohol, Others

Day-Touring Bohol: Chocolate Hills, Tarsier, Loboc and More!

I had 3 flights to Bohol that all got cancelled for various reasons - budget, leave not approved, and that earthquake. Finally in between the Christmas and New Year holidays of 2015, I hopped on a plane by myself and headed to Tagbilaran. But actually, Mary was already waiting for me there since she spent… Continue reading Day-Touring Bohol: Chocolate Hills, Tarsier, Loboc and More!

Philippines, Batangas

G(r)eeks Invade Batangas: A DIY Day-Tour in Fortune Island, Nasugbu, Batangas

"You don't  develop courage by being happy in your relationships everyday. You develop it by surviving difficult times and challenging adversity."  -Epicurus, Greek philosopher May 1st is Labor Day. We celebrate the fruits of our labor, we fight for our rights as the toiling masses but that day was different for me. It was when I… Continue reading G(r)eeks Invade Batangas: A DIY Day-Tour in Fortune Island, Nasugbu, Batangas

Philippines, Antique

Hot Baths: It's More Fun In The Philippines and Other Tibiao, Antique Stories

It's not fair to call Antique as nothing but a side trip if you're in Boracay. Antique has a lot to offer, if only, we had the time. After googling Antique, little is known about it, was my conclusion. All I found out was that it was about 2-3 hours away from Caticlan, the jump-off… Continue reading Hot Baths: It's More Fun In The Philippines and Other Tibiao, Antique Stories

Philippines, Aklan

Boracay Series: Water Sports and Other Activities in Boracay

Boracay is world-famous for the long white-sand beach, the rich night life and for me, it's the water activity tourism that attracted me the most. So, on the night that we got there, we strolled White Beach and enjoyed the sea breeze. Watched in awe at the fire dancers, marveled at the crowded beach front… Continue reading Boracay Series: Water Sports and Other Activities in Boracay

Philippines, La Union

Surfing San Juan! La Union's Surfing Pride

On my birthday weekend, I decided to surf and experience the South China Sea waves. The first I tried it was in Baler, and the Pacific Ocean waves. Urbiztondo is known to be the surfing area in San Juan, La Union. Another resort I visited in the same "coast" is Flotsam and Jetsam. Read about… Continue reading Surfing San Juan! La Union's Surfing Pride