This heart-shaped province had been on top of my bucket list for quite a while. I was eluding it for the longest time but I knew deep down that a weekend getaway will not suffice. Then the right time came after the wedding of one […]

It is truly amazing when you think positively that something will happen, it does actually happen. My dream to finally step foot in the island province of Marinduque came true when we visited this charming resort in an island called Maniwaya. Our adventure began at the dawn […]

These photos were taken at the Day of Valor held last April 9, 2016 at Mt. Samat National Shrine, Pilar, Bataan. It was Mr. Aquino’s last Araw ng Kagitingan as a president. Like a famous celebrity, people were clamoring to hold him or shake his hand. […]

Every year, the Philippines commemorates Araw ng Kagitingan or Day of Valor. With compliments from the Provincial Tourism Office, me and fellow travelers were able to experience the celebration of a significant national holiday in the province. It was my first time to attend an event […]

A distant memory of climbing Mt. Samat in high school was my only recollection of this simple province. This, and a few horrible WWII stories of my late great grandmother.  So when an invite to explore some of its offerings was at hand, I took […]

After Pamplona, we stopped by the town of Lal-lo. Lal-lo is a first class municipality and was called as City of Nueva Segovia during the colonial times. The town of Lal-lo was the center of trade and religious activities of Northern Luzon. It has a […]

My impromptu northern Luzon vacation last Holy Week was laid-back and candid. My friend Journeying Pinay, dragged me one day on a road trip to the farther towns of Cagayan province. It was very relaxing and also very refreshing. I enjoyed staring at vast green […]

The mermaid has finally swished her tail in the seas of La Union. Yes, a brief visit to this province has made me appreciate it more. I only used to pass by it when I visit the more popular Ilocos provinces.My friend and I spent […]

It was my first official summer adventure for 2016. My last beach escapade was end of May last year where my red tail ended in the contested Spratly Islands in Palawan. I was excited for my first air travel this year. Me and friend Marx met at 4 AM in […]

The Philippines’ public transportation system still has a long way to go compared to its Southeast Asian neighbors. As a frequent traveler, I have noticed the difference and take note how huge the impact will be in the tourism sector, and in the Filipino lives in general, if […]