It was my first time in the province of Cebu. I wonder how come I have skipped visiting this comely queen for many years now. I guess because of the fact that Cebu has always been on the top of the list among Philippine destinations. […]

I smiled a genuine smile as the scenes from a painting of a Philippine National Artist came to life before my eyes. Mountains as the backdrop, farms on the sides, two carabaos lounging in the river, the blue skies, a gentle river snaking from the […]

I was wedged in between rowdy teenagers and an elderly woman with lots of baggage. The jeepney we were riding in was having a hard time maintaining its steady momentum as it wound its way up to the hill towards Sentinela. The small sliding window […]

So my good friend Journeying Pinay convincingly convinced me to tag along with here when she went home over the long weekend last August. I was headed for Cebu the following week so I was contemplating if I will decide to join her. Budget was […]

So somewhere up north I was able to cross a hanging bridge above a free-flowing river from the jungles. I vividly remember the slightly swaying steel rods as it groaned under me and Hazel’s weight. Rusty and worn-out, the bridge could use a new smudge […]

My first venture in Ilocandia was back in April of this year when I visited the UNESCO Heritage Site of Vigan City. Little did I know that I would step foot on its vast lands again just after a few months. I am glad to […]

Aug 16, 2014. This was the date that I have scratched off another thing off my bucket list. I was unaware that I would be able to do this very soon! I convinced my college friend, and now my dive buddy, Chie, to take introductory […]

August 2014 was a big month for me. All weekends were booked. I smile as I remembered a friend saying I was just like a celebrity, you need to have a scheduled appointment if you want to see me. 🙂 It was the second weekend. […]

Nowadays, it is rare to find a place we can truly call home aside from the one where we grew up in. For those living in the city, we sometimes find ourselves yearning to commune with nature to attain peace and solemnity even just for […]

Third day in Sagada. It was a bit quiet as new friends were already leaving that morning. We woke up early and had our first and last breakfast together. Jaja and James, the uber-sweet couple, were already at Strawberry Cafe while RJ and I followed […]