One thing I’ve realized about traveling alone is that some of the best days are the ones when I don’t really have a plan. No itinerary. No list of attractions that I…
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My First Morning in Chiang Mai: A Closed Hostel, Old City Walk, Jing Jai Market and Lots of Food
It was so cold in Chiang Mai early that morning. Okay, maybe “so cold” is an exaggeration if you’re coming from a country with actual winter. Haha. But as someone from the…
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Bangkok to Chiang Mai by VIP Bus: My Comfortable Overnight Journey (The Weekly #5)
After exploring Bangkok for four days, it was time for me to go on an adventure in Chiang Mai, located in Northern Thailand. I had several options for travelling from Bangkok to…
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Spending My Last Hours in Bangkok at IconSiam (The Weekly #4)
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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Cordillera Festival of Festivals: History, Cultural Dances, Traditions & Travel Guide
The Philippines is home to some of the most colorful festivals in Southeast Asia. From the lively street dancing of Dinagyang to the spectacular flower floats of Panagbenga, there’s always something worth…
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La Union Surfing Break Festival: History, Activities, Dates and Travel Guide
There’s something about La Union that makes people want to keep coming back. Maybe it’s the waves rolling toward the shore, the surfers carrying their boards along the beach, or the beautiful…
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How to Update LTO Contact Details for NCAP Notices: Mobile Number, Email & Address
Have you changed your mobile number recently? Maybe you’re still using an old email address in your LTO account, or you’ve moved to a new home but haven’t updated your vehicle registration…
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Guinakit Festival in Maguindanao: History, Meaning, Fluvial Parade and Traditions
The Philippines has no shortage of colorful festivals. From the spectacular street dancing of Sinulog to the elaborate costumes of MassKara, there’s always something happening somewhere in the country. But in the…
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Occidental Mindoro Founding Anniversary: Arawatan Festival, History, Schedule & Travel Guide
Every November, the province of Occidental Mindoro comes together for a celebration that goes beyond colorful parades, cultural performances, and community festivities. It’s a time when Mindoreños commemorate the founding of their…
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NCAP Vehicle Portal: How to Register, Add Multiple Vehicles & Manage Traffic Violations Online
If you own more than one vehicle, keeping track of traffic violations can sometimes be a headache. Imagine having two cars and a motorcycle registered under your name. You regularly drive through…
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Pandag-Kitab (Pandang Gitab) Festival in Oriental Mindoro: History, Meaning, Date & Travel Guide
When we think about festivals in the Philippines, we often imagine colorful street dancing, lively drumbeats, elaborate costumes, and thousands of people celebrating together. But in Oriental Mindoro, there’s a festival that…
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Kalag-Kalag Festival in Cebu: History, Meaning, Traditions and Celebration Guide
When we think about festivals in the Philippines, we usually imagine colorful street dancing, lively music, elaborate costumes, and communities coming together to celebrate their culture. However, not every Filipino festival revolves…
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Taw-anay Gugma Festival in Dumalag, Capiz: A Celebration of Love, Sharing, and Faith
The Philippines is home to hundreds of colorful festivals, each with its own story, tradition, and meaning. Some celebrate bountiful harvests, others honor patron saints, while many showcase the history and cultural…
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Bagat Festival: History, Meaning, Traditions and Celebration in Sibagat, Agusan del Sur
The Philippines has hundreds of festivals, and each one has a different story to tell. Some celebrate a bountiful harvest. Others honor patron saints, commemorate historical events, or highlight the products that…
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Pinnakan Festival in Luna, La Union: History, Meaning, Schedule & Travel Guide
When people think of La Union, the first things that usually come to mind are the surfing beaches of San Juan, beautiful sunsets, and the province’s growing food and café scene. But…
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Kansilay Festival in Silay City, Negros Occidental: History, Legend, Schedule & Travel Guide
There are festivals in the Philippines that celebrate a bountiful harvest, others that honor patron saints, and some that bring local history and legends to life through colorful street performances. In Silay…
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Esmiringhoy Meaning in Tagalog, Bisaya & English: Origin and Why It Went Viral
If you’ve been scrolling through Facebook, TikTok, or X lately, you’ve probably encountered a word that has suddenly become popular among Filipino netizens: esmiringhoy. The unusual-sounding word has appeared in memes, social…
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Alex Eala Latest Update: Tokyo Match Schedule, Ranking & Doubles
Alex Eala is back on the tennis court, and Filipino fans have another exciting tournament to follow as the country’s top women’s tennis player begins her campaign at the 2026 Toray Pan…
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NCAP Violation Without Receiving a Notice: Do You Still Have to Pay? Here’s What Happens
Imagine this. You’ve been driving around Metro Manila for weeks, going to work, running errands, or simply traveling from one city to another. You haven’t received any traffic tickets. No traffic enforcer…





















