Destinations
Category: Destinations
5 Easy and Accessible Mountains Near Manila
When it comes to hiking, “easy” varies by experience and fitness level.…
A Kalamay Is a Kalamay Is a Kalamay
Sweetness has always been one of our ways of enduring. It arrives…
A Memorable Day at Quitinday Green Hills Eco-Park
There’s always a certain kind of magic when you visit a place…
All the Filipino Food Spots Featured on Somebody Feed Phil
If you’re a fan of food shows, you’ve probably watched Somebody Feed…
Beyond Boracay’s White Beach: A visit to the Ati Living Heritage Center
Boracay is renowned for its powdery white sand, beach resorts, and vibrant…
Blown Away by Romblon’s Underrated Beauty
Returning to Romblon with fond recollections of my first visit a decade…
Bulubadiangan: The Sea Dreams of Land
Bulubadiangan, a small island with a strip of white sand in the…
Coffee and Crafts: The Atis’ Artistry in Barotac Viejo, Iloilo
I have always associated Iloilo with good food like biscocho, fresh seafood…
Contrasting Truths of Faith: Dinagat Islands
Despite its enviable biodiversity, Dinagat remains as one of the poorest provinces…
Demystifying Mount Ilihan
From its cloud-crowned peak, I understood why someone as particular as Neil…
Experiencing the Philippines’ Picturesque Views from the Back of a Motorbike
To my right were sheer, rugged cliffs, and to my left was…
Exploring Binondo: A DIY Food and Historical Tour
My girlfriends from college had wanted to do this for years. It’s…
Exploring Lobo and Panaghoyan, Two of Samar Island’s 1,000+ Caves
Samar Island - composed of the provinces of Samar, Northern Samar, and…
Getting Fishy at the Navotas Fish Port
The weather was like the first time I visited Navotas City’s fish…
How Catanduanes Earned Its Place Among My Favorite Philippine Destinations
Often mentioned last in conversations about Bicol, Catanduanes surprised me so much…
How to Explore Intramuros: The Best Ways to Tour Manila’s Walled City
With its cobblestone streets, horse-drawn carriages, and Spanish era landmarks, there’s no…
Inaul: Maguindanao’s Vibrant and Enduring Woven Tradition
I have always seen the Bangsamoro Region in Mindanao as a home…
La Palmera Mountain Ridge: This Nature-Sculpted Mountain in Sultan Kudarat is Something to Behold
When someone asks whether I’m a beach or a mountain person, I’d…
Lake Sebu Lotus Garden: Paddling Through the T’boli Culture
As our owong glided over the calm lake, I felt like I…
My Solo Weekend in Dapitan: More than Rizal’s Place of Exile
Dapitan has always intrigued me, not just as the place where the…
Of First Times, Chaos & Finding Peace in Magalawa Island
The vehicle choked often against beds of rock and asphalt. We tilted…
Of Sand, Sunsets, and Six-Inch Heels
Boracay. The sun-drunk slice of chaos at the heart of the archipelago,…
Quiapo In My Mind: Of Faith, Folklore, and Stopovers
The first thing that hits you is the density. Quiapo has its…
Rediscovering the Ili: Kapangan’s Badi Falls
To be a tourist in your own hometown usually has negative connotations. …
Resting in Sasmuan’s Rest Area for Migratory Birds
Stars still shone in the sky when I and other travelers rode…
Sagada: Came as a Clueless Outsider, Left as a Better-Informed Guest
“We don’t want tourists. In fact, we don’t need them here. We…
Seeking Adventure in Calayan Island
Free from distractions and modern amenities, Calayan’s rural charm, rugged terrain, and…
South Cotabato’s Lake Sebu: Home of the Dreamweavers and the Land of Living Treasures
Located in the highlands of South Cotabato, about a thousand feet above…
Sunken Garden: A Cup Full and Running Over in UP Diliman
The Sunken Garden, or officially the General Antonio Luna Parade Grounds, lies…
The Seeds We Plant in Place Bloom Long After We’ve Left
Baguio always has a way of teaching you things you didn’t come…
Where the Gods Play
“From where we were in the deciduous forest, hundred-year-old trees swallowed everything…
Why Climb Mt. Apo? | My Labored Ascent to the Rooftop of the Philippines
Having climbed my fair share of mountains since college, I knew that…
Witnessing the Release of Sea Turtle Hatchlings in La Union
There’s something about the sunset in La Union. No matter how many…