A trip to Western Visayas isn’t complete without visiting the Gigantes group of islands (literally the Giant Group of Islands). The islands consist of about ten islands, it is divided into two main islands namely, Gigantes Norte and Gigantes Sur. The day tour we availed includes a visit to the amazing islets in Gigantes Sur – Pulupandan…
Quick City Escape: Mt. Daraitan, Mapuso Peak and Tinipak River – Tanay, Rizal, Philippines
Mt. Daraitan’s trail difficulty is a 4/9; I’ve been to Mt. Ulap twice and Mt. Pulag (both 3/9 difficulty) and a college life mostly traversing the steep stairs of my university every day, and I would say that this hike was difficult for me. Mt. Daraitan is situated on the border of Tanay, Rizal, and…
El Nido, Palawan, Philippines – When Things Don’t Go As Planned
A perfect trip is not exactly easy to achieve, it is not as simple as choosing a travel destination, and booking your plane ticket and accommodations. Usually, you take into account reading blogs, planning the itinerary, and budgeting to bring you to your ultimate dream travel. But what if things just don’t go as planned?…
Nature Tripping and Adrenaline Kick at Masungi Georeserve – Baras, Rizal, Philippines
The Masungi Georeserve is a conservation program located in the upland area of Baras, Rizal, Philippines. It is one of the privately owned properties and gardens in the Philippines that boasts 4-hour worth of thrilling adventure and a time to commune with nature. It is about an hour and a half away from Manila. Masungi…
The Island of the Gods – Bali, Indonesia
Bali is a 95-mile-wide island located located east of Java and west of Lombok. It is bestowed with a rich distinctive culture, lush surroundings, sacred and exotic temples, lively nightlife, pristine beaches, surf-worthy waves, and tropical weather. Bali, Indonesia has become cliched these days because this island caters to budget-savvy backpackers and to affluent travelers…
7 Days of Solo Travel in Taiwan
I literally fell in love with Taiwan. Taiwan is formerly known as Formosa and is a neighboring country of the Philippines. Taiwan comprises Taipei and other major cities like Kaohsiung, Taichung, Tain’an, and Taoyuan. Although not a very big country, Taiwan is bestowed with high-tech architecture, dreamy destinations, mouth-watering cuisines, and rich cultures. It was November when…
Exploring Bicol: Albay-Sorsogon-CamSur in 3 Days for P4,000
Bicol is the largest island in the Philippine archipelago. It is the home of the iconic “perfect cone” volcano – Bulkang Mayon. It also offers seemingly endless beaches, lush greeneries, fascinating historical attractions, diverse cultures, and popular dishes. It was known as “Ibalong” before the Spanish colonization. Our Bicol trip was a ‘not-so-much’ planned trip,…
Hike to the Playground of the Gods – Mt. Pulag, Philippines
Tremendously rising 2,922 MASL is Mount Pulag – the third highest mountain in the Philippines. Mt. Pulag, prominently known as “the playground of the gods”, borders the provinces of Benguet, Nueva Vizcaya, and Ifugao. It has four major trails – Ambangeg, Akiki, Ambaguio, and Tawangan trail. It is nestled in a variety of flora and…
15 Destinations Near Baguio City
Dubbed the “Summer Capital of the Philippines”, Baguio became one of the well-known tourist destinations in the Philippines. Aside from its cold weather and numerous pine trees, Baguio is famous for its Panagbenga Flower Festival, no doubt, visitors come and go. Over the years, especially in the peak season, Baguio has become too crowded and…
Masbate’s Untouched Beauty – Burias Group of Islands, Philippines
I was invited by my sister to try out a 2D1N weekend beach getaway since the pressure in school and balancing other aspects of college life is already overwhelming; without further ado, I said yes. Burias Island is one of the three major islands of Masbate province in the Philippines. It boasts the islands of…