It was finally my time to go to Chiang Mai. I was excited about it, but I still had a lot of time left in Bangkok that morning. Actually, I still had…
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Eating Like a Local at Huai Khwang Night Market, Bangkok (The Weekly #3)
Being a traveler has its perks. One of the best is meeting people along the way. One of those travel friends was Glen. I met him back in 2016 when I joined…
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Trying Mark Wiens’ Famous Pad Kaprao at Phed Mark, Bangkok (The Weekly #2, Thailand Series)
I had a good sleep and woke up at around 9 PM. Of course, I was hungry. I stepped out of the hostel and explored the city at night. Just a few…
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My First Morning in Bangkok: Immigration Nerves, Airport Soup, and City Walk (The Weekly #1)
Just like many Cebu Pacific promo flights to Bangkok, my flight schedule was way too early in the morning. Since I’m from Cavite, I had to make sure public transportation was still…
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The Weekly Blog Project Begins
Blogging has really changed over the years. Now that short videos have taken over the internet, written content like personal blogs has slowly gone down the drain. Personal blogging simply doesn’t get…
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How to Pay JoyRide Using GCash: Complete eCash and JR Pay Guide
Cashless payments can make commuting much more convenient. You do not have to search through your bag for loose change, worry about whether the driver can break a ₱500 bill, or stop…
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Fiesta de la Reina de Cavite: Honoring Nuestra Señora de la Soledad de Porta Vaga
Long before Cavite became known for subdivisions, industrial parks and busy highways, Cavite City was an important port facing Manila Bay. Ships arrived and departed from its waters. Sailors, merchants, soldiers and…
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Bangenge Festival in Cavite City: Giant Christmas Characters, Kuneho and Colorful Lanterns
Christmas in Cavite City has its own collection of unforgettable characters. They are much taller than ordinary carolers, with oversized heads, brightly painted faces and bodies created from baskets, bamboo, paper, fabric…
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Kakanindayog Festival in Imus, Cavite: Celebrating Kakanin, Karakol and Nana Pilar
The smell of freshly steamed rice cakes has a way of bringing people together. A tray of warm puto placed on the table rarely stays untouched for long. Someone prepares coffee, another…
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Sinagingan Festival in Mendez, Cavite: Celebrating Bananas, Farmers and the Feast of San Isidro Labrador
Bananas are among the most familiar fruits in the Philippines. We eat them fresh, fry them with sugar, boil them as merienda and turn them into cakes, chips, preserves and other delicacies.…
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Pupugayo Festival in Imus, Cavite: Colorful Kites, Filipino Creativity and Family Fun
There is something naturally joyful about watching a kite rise into the sky. At first, it struggles close to the ground. The person holding the line runs across the field, waiting for…
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Tahong Festival in Bacoor, Cavite: Celebrating Mussels, Coastal Livelihood and Bacooreño Food
For many Filipinos, tahong is simple comfort food. It can be cooked in a hot ginger broth, baked with garlic and cheese or sautéed with tomatoes and vegetables. A large bowl placed…
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Sanghiyang Festival in Alfonso, Cavite: Faith, Fire and an Enduring Thanksgiving Ritual
As darkness settles over Alfonso, Cavite, a bed of glowing embers becomes the center of everyone’s attention. The crowd grows quieter. Ritual performers dressed in red gather near the fire while prayers…
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LoHiTor Festival in Tanza, Cavite: Celebrating Lobo, Higante, Toro and Tanzeño Heritage
At first, the name LoHiTor Festival may sound mysterious. It is not the name of a saint, a local delicacy or an agricultural product. Instead, it combines three colorful traditions associated with…
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How to Create a JoyRide Account: Complete Registration and Verification Guide for Beginners
Before you can book an MC Taxi, private car, metered taxi, delivery, or another service through JoyRide, you first need to create a passenger account. Fortunately, JoyRide registration is generally straightforward. You…
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Pawikan Festival in Naic, Cavite: Celebrating Sea Turtles, Coastal Conservation and Community Action
The most memorable moment of Naic’s Pawikan Festival does not involve fireworks, enormous floats or celebrities performing on a brightly lit stage. It begins quietly on the dark sand of Barangay Labac.…
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JoyRide Fare Rates Philippines: How Much Does an MC Taxi, Car, or Taxi Ride Cost?
One of the first things most passengers want to know before booking JoyRide is simple: How much will the ride cost? Unfortunately, there is no single JoyRide fare that applies to every…
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Kawayan Festival in Maragondon, Cavite: Celebrating Bamboo, Craftsmanship and Local Heritage
Bamboo is so common in the Philippines that we sometimes forget how remarkable it is. We see it used as fencing beside provincial roads, poles supporting vegetable plants, furniture inside homes and…
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How to Book a JoyRide: Complete Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners
Public transportation in the Philippines can be unpredictable. You may leave home early, only to spend the next several minutes waiting for a jeepney, bus, taxi, or motorcycle ride. During rush hour,…
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Muscovado Festival in Magallanes, Cavite: Celebrating Sugarcane, Sweet Traditions and Rural Life
There is something comforting about the smell of sugarcane juice slowly cooking over a fire. The liquid gradually thickens, the color deepens and the air fills with a warm aroma that is…
