A trip to Western Visayas isn’t complete without visiting Gigantes group of islands (literally 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 island, Cabugao…
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 everyday, and I would say that this hike was difficult for me. Mt. Daraitan is situated in the border of Tanay, Rizal and General…
A perfect trip is not exactly easy to achieve, it is not as simple as choosing a travel destination, 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? As…
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 Georeserve captured attention since…
Bali is a 95-mile-wide island located located east of Java and west of Lombok. It is bestowed with 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 as…
I literally fell in love with Taiwan. Taiwan is formerly known as Formosa and is a neighboring country of the Philippines. Taiwan comprises of Taipei and other major cities like Kaohsiung, Taichung, Tain’an and Taoyuan. Although not a very big country, Taiwan is bestowed with high-tech architectures, dreamy destinations, mouth-watering cuisines and rich cultures. It…
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 is known before as “Ibalong” before the Spanish colonization. Our Bicol trip was a ‘not-so-much’ planned…
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…
Dubbed as 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 became too crowded and…
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…