A few weeks back, my friends and I had a year-end gathering (a tradition we started about a decade ago), and we chose Samal Blu for the venue – a private by-the-beach resort in Brgy. Limao in Samal. Here’s a map going to the resort. We booked this place for an exclusive overnight stay for […]
Toril Public Park: A Space for a Relaxing Interlude amidst a Bustling District
One Saturday afternoon, I had the chance to stroll through Toril Poblacion. The annual fiesta celebration was fast approaching, so it was no surprise that the atmosphere was lively and vibrant, with many items for sale and plenty of food to try! I strolled along the lines of pop-up stores selling ukay-ukay and tried hopping […]
Osmeña Peak Climb: A Handy Guide For First-timers
I thought climbing up the Osmeña Peak — the highest elevation in the entire Cebu Island — would be a tough one. I was wrong. It turned out, it was one of the easiest climbs I have ever done. That was the reason why I felt, somehow, I didn’t deserve the reward of a breathtaking […]
My 3D2N Ilocos Tour: Places Visited + Sample Budget
Ilocos, the Northwestern region of the Philippines, is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country to date. And I can see several reasons why it has achieved this feat. For one, it has plenty of beautiful attractions to offer; for another, it is quite accessible from the capital Manila, where the majority […]
Coffee Shop in Toril: Take a Sip of Your Favorite Latte (and more) at Cafe Basilico
For a coffee lover like me, a day would not be complete without sipping a cup of coffee; it has become part of my routine. So, every time a new coffee shop pops up, it delights me – usually, I find myself uttering phrases like, “I can’t wait to try this one…” and, “mura’g lami […]