We spent the entire day touring Zamboanga City. While we were exhausted, the anticipation of our dinner kept our spirits high, especially mine! After a brief rest and freshening up at our…
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PASTIL: Zamboanga’s Unforgettable Snack Experience
Sadly, our time in Zamboanga was drawing to a close. However, the DOT Region 9 team wasn’t finished showing us the culinary heritage of the city. Before returning to our hotel, they…
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HERMOSA FESTIVAL: The Color and Heritage of Zamboanga (Highlights)
It feels good to be back in Zamboanga. It was 2017 when I first traveled to Asia’s Latin City for the Savores, the celebration of the city’s fusion of flavors. Now, I…
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SATTI: A Spicy Breakfast Adventure in Zamboanga
We arrived at Zamboanga Airport around 8 o’clock in the morning. I was fortunate to be invited to a press trip organized by the Department of Tourism Region 9 Office for the…
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OKO-OKO: A Taste of Zamboanga’s Culinary Heritage
I’ve visited Zamboanga twice, and during one of my trips to Santa Cruz Island, our exceptional tour operator introduced us to traditional Chavacano dishes. Beyond the amazing seafood, one dish particularly caught…
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2Go Travel: MANILA TO ZAMBOANGA (v.v. Schedule & Fare)
Discover the wonders of Zamboanga City, known as “Asia’s Latin City,” where diverse cultures, stunning beaches, and natural beauty await. Having been fortunate enough to experience this captivating city twice, I can…
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ONCE ISLAS: Zamboanga’s island-hopping paradise
Once Islas is the newest island-hopping destination in Zamboanga City. It was recently opened to tourists a few years ago and has been gaining traction in social media. Why not? It is…
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Zamboanga to Isabela, Basilan by Ferry
Zamboanga City, being located at the tip of the peninsula, is the gateway to other islands in Mindanao such as Basilan, Sulu, and Tawi-Tawi. If you’re planning to travel to Basilan, you…
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Zamboanga to Jolo, Sulu by Ferry
Zamboanga City is the gateway to other island provinces in Mindanao such as Tawi-Tawi and Sulu. If you’re planning to travel to Jolo, Sulu from Zamboanga, there are two ferry companies that…
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Dipolog to Zamboanga City by Ferry
Do you want to explore the entire Zamboanga Peninsula? You can travel via ferry from Dipolog to Zamboanga City to visit the northern and southern part of the region. The port in…
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Dumaguete to Zamboanga by Ferry
There are many available if you want to explore the Visayas to Mindanao. How about traveling within Negros Island then explore the beauty of the Zamboanga Peninsula. You can now do that…
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Manila to Zamboanga by Ferry
How about going from Manila to Zamboanga by ferry? I know that nowadays, many prefers traveling by plane because it’s faster, but what if you’ve got a limited budget and with ample…
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Sta. Cruz Island: The Pink Beach of Zamboanga
Hailed as one of the best beaches in the world. This is according to National Geographic, citing the Great Sta Cruz island of Zamboanga as one of the most beautiful. It was…
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Curacha and a Lot More Flavors of Zamboanga
Curacha for me is a dance. Seriously. Being born in Northern Samar, raised by waray parents, the song and dance Curacha (or Kuratsa) has been part of my childhood until now. It…













