Zero visibility. We experienced that for a few minutes while traveling the mountainous road of Mountain Province going to Ifugao. It was just white, pure white. The road was covered with…
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Bangui Windmills: Ilocos Norte’s Iconic Tourism Destination
It was our last day in Ilocos Norte. Though it was a quite good morning for us, we couldn’t help but be sad that our Ilocos getaway was about to end. Ilocos Region…
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Muelle Port and Varadero Bay: Your Much Needed Relaxation in Puerto Galera
Is this going to be my life forever? I’ve asked myself this question a hundred times every morning whenever I endure traffic and inconvenience on my way to work, and I know…
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Paoay Church: A UNESCO World Heritage Site in Ilocos Norte
Heat is unforgiving during summer in the Philippines. And what more if you’re in the Ilocos Region? We were hesitant to go out of the van when we arrived at the parking…
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Alibijaban Island, Quezon: An Unforgettable Sidetrip
I’ve been reading a lot of good things about Alibijaban island. Of how over the years this island in the municipality of San Andres, in the southern tip of Quezon province has…
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88 Courtyard Hotel, Pasay: Uncompromising Comfort and Leisure
Pasay City is becoming the center of entertainment in the country with the proliferation of hotels, casinos and not to mention, The SM Mall of Asia. It is expected that Pasay will continue…
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Malasimbo Festival in Puerto Galera: A Magical Night of Music and Arts
I just heard about Malasimbo from some friends who are the creative types. You know those who just do their thing and don’t give a fu*k about what the world would think. So in…
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Infinity Farm: Nature’s Best Kept Secret in Baco, Oriental Mindoro
There were only nine of us inside a long jeepney in a two hour ride going to Baco, Oriental Mindoro from Puerto Galera. Tourism Officers of the province said, we were about to…
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Topload Experience in Cordillera Region, Philippines
We all woke up before the break of dawn. It was a cold morning, and we were craving for coffee. It was our last day in Batad, Ifugao. Our conversation was more…
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The Climb to Mt. Kupapey in Maligcong, Bontoc, Mountain Province (Updated)
It was 3 o’clock in the morning when I woke up to the sound of an alarm. I tried my best to get up as fast as I could but still, I…
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Paoay Sand Dunes – Falling Face First While Sandboarding!
The problem is, we give so much f**k about what others think about us. This way of thinking is so deep…so severe, we’ve become trapped, a victim of an unknown nemesis. “Am…
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Vigan, Ilocos Sur: A Walk at Calle Crisologo
It was the mango shake’s fault. Or shall I say It was, the restaurant’s fault, Cafe Leona. You don’t have any idea how excited we were when we ordered the mango shake at…
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Kapurpurawan Rock Formation in Burgos, Ilocos Norte
It was the last day of our Ilocos Norte trip. That morning we were heading to Kapurpurawan Rock Formation in Burgos , Ilocos Norte. Our guide, Alchie, told us that Kapurpurawan comes…
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The Horror of Black Water from Encenada Beach Resort in Puerto Galera
I planned this trip to be extra special. I know my girlfriend is stressed with work so I really intended our next vacation to be just relaxing and enjoyable. That’s why when…
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The 2 Faces of Slum Tourism in Manila
Reading is a way for me to de-stress. I read books, publications and of course, I am an avid follower of really amazing bloggers. One of my favorites is Sab, a travel…














