After visiting General Santos City and Lake Sebu of South Cotabato, my friend and I spent the next two days in Davao City. It was my first time here. But due to lack of time, we only get to visit the town proper and a […]

Upon watching the indie film K’Na, The Dreamweaver, I knew immediately that I had to step foot in Lake Sebu and mingle with the colorful T’boli people. The opportunity presented itself when my friend Mai asked me to come with her trip. Without second thoughts, […]

It has been more than a year since I stepped foot in India. Until now I still can not believe that I was able to land my itchy feet in that colorful country. Here’s to lifetime of beautiful memories, starting off with being brave in […]

Everyone deserves a good place to stay if traveling to an unfamiliar territory. If you are visiting General Santos City either for business or as a jump-off point to nearby towns, Microtel GenSan is a great place to stay. Ideal Location Tucked inside the posh Valley […]

As a lover of old churches, it was my secret mission to lay eyes on the four world renowned churches in the country. The Philippines boasts of four churches listed under the UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Baroque Church Category 1. San Agustin Church Intramuros, Manila Photo by […]

Boljoon is a heritage town. Boljoon Church or the Patrocinio de Maria Parish serves as the town’s main tourist attraction. The parish was established in 1599 while the present church was finished in 1873. A National Historical Marker stands before the church and is declared as a […]

Let us take a closer what’s inside this Balay (house). This is the ancestral home of a former Church Monsignor. This is a must-do when visiting Boljoon as one can take a peek from Boljoon’s cultural past.    Weaving used to thrive here. Sadly, this culture […]

But of course, a visit to a lovely heritage town like Boljoon would not be complete without discovering its pot of gold: its ancestral homes. The old homes of Boljoon seems more on the mix of American-influence and of traditional architecture. I truly enjoyed walking along […]

I knew I would be stepping foot on this tamed, religious town the moment I saw a picture of it over the internet. Boljoon (read as Bol-ho-on) came first to my knowledge in dear friend Ephraim’s blog post over two years ago. My mind did not need […]

This coastal town only has a few remaining ancestral homes which either have been turned to business establishments or remained the families’ humble abode. Either way, I was still happy to see a few old homes that withstood the test of time.