Visiting Batu Caves was not just fun, it was also enlightening because it opened my eyes to a different culture.
Batu Caves: 272 Steps + 300 Liters of Gold Paint
Underwhelmed at Puerto Galera
Have you ever been so excited to see a place and then ended up being disappointed when you arrived? I have. Puerto Galera, Luzon’s “Little Boracay,” underwhelmed me.
Conquering Mt. Pulag, Playground of the Gods
Four hours of trekking. Slips and slides. Shortness of breath as you go upward the slope. Chilly breeze touching your cheeks as you repeatedly ask yourself why you’re doing this. All of this, you’ll forget as soon as you reach Mount Pulag’s peak and take in the beautiful, glorious view.
The Road to Mt. Pulag: a Pre-Climb Adventure
The road to Pulag is an adventure on its own. In just 12 hours since meeting the new guys, we’ve managed to bond over food, top-loading, bridge crossing, and tons of photo ops. But we have yet to see the best part.
Ro-Ro Row Your Boat: The Ro-Ro Experience
Ro-Ro stands for roll-on, roll-off. Wheeled cargo such as buses, cars, trucks — land vehicles that cannot cross seas and oceans — are driven on and off the ferries/ships on their own wheels in a ramp. If you’re traveling to provinces and want to bring your car, Ro-Ro ferries are the way to go.
Ten Things I Learned From Traveling
Whatever your reason for traveling is, you’ll end learning a thing or two about yourself, your country, your destination, and the people around you.
Sun, Sand, and Storm at Cagbalete Island
Cagbalete is a true beauty. And it’s just a few hours away from Manila. Whether you’re looking for solace or a quick escape from the metro, this island is worth a visit. 🙂
Suman Up For Grabs: Hagisan Festival in Tayabas, Quezon
Besides the famous colorful Pahiyas, the rest of Quezon celebrates different festivals in honor of San Isidro de Labrador every May 15. Tayabas City’s Hagisan ng Suman Festival shows you the fun and wild side of the province.
The Most Colorful of Them All: Pahiyas Festival in Lucban, Quezon
Pahiyas Festival is truly a joy to experience, especially at night. It showcased so much creativity, artistry and resourcefulness from Lucbanons and proved once more that the Philippines is a prime travel destination worthy of a visit.
History, Culture, Nature and Adventure in Cebu Part 1
Here are spots I recommend to travelers who are interested in learning more about Cebu’s history.