Budget Travel Guides, Travel Tips, Reviews, Sample Itineraries
Budget Travel Guides, Travel Tips, Reviews, Sample Itineraries
Budget Travel Guides, Travel Tips, Reviews, Sample Itineraries
(Here’s it’s worth dropping by) Baker’s Hill in Puerto Princesa is the go-to place for those who buy goodies for pasalubong. No wonder why tour operators include it in their travel itineraries. Well, they should! I experienced going there myself, and I can attest that dropping by this place is worthy of your time. Here […]
[This post supersedes my previous Underground River travel guide] 1 | Getting a permit You have to get a permit at the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park Protected Area Management Office. It has transferred to Mendoza Park – about 2.7 km from its previous office at the Puerto Princesa City Coliseum. At the airport […]
When a friend of mine suggested Vines for our dinner get-together, my reply was “okay ra ko kung asa ang gusto ninyo.” And here’s the thing: When I send a response like that, my mind tells me I am okay with it, but I am not excited about it. In other words, I was expecting […]
Finally, almost three years into the pandemic, the City Government of Davao goes for a face- to-face Kadayawan Festival celebration. Yes, you read it right. This time , you will witness the Kadayawan Festival again in the streets, halls, stages, and other venues. Are you all excited for the Kadayawan activities? If so, I am […]
The UAE has something for everyone, whether you want to watch Formula 1, go ziplining at Jebel Jais or discover culture at grand mosques and Arabian deserts. But Dubai (the largest city in the country) has the most incredible experiences. Travelers favor the city because of its fascinating attractions, mind-blowing architecture, and extravagant lifestyle. That […]
I was hesitant to board the vessel despite the boatmen assuring me that it was safe and that the weather was just right to sail the naturally turbulent waters separating Batan, the island capital of Batanes, and the destination, Sabtang. But my desire to set foot on the island said to be gifted with so […]
My recent visit to Isla Reta was my second time. The first was way back in 2011 (couldn’t believe it was that long). The resort has changed a lot (and for the better) since then. There are more and better accommodations now than before. They have enhanced more areas along the shore to offer more […]
After more than two years of “outdoors hiatus,” I am glad that I have finally made a comeback (apologies for the “comeback;” that’s just for the lack of a more appropriate word). But yes, right! Now that strict restrictions and lockdowns are over, you will see me hitting the trail and getting sun-kissed again more […]
For so long, I had wanted to visit Maragusan because I heard a lot of good reviews about it. However, every time I tried to add it to my schedules, it got postponed because of my “corporate” obligations. But not this time around. I made sure that I could squeeze it into my calendar. And […]
Update (as of this writing, May 29, 2024): The trail in Brgy. Carmen is closed indefinitely. As an alternative, you can take the Tamayong trail. The jump-off point is at Purok 6. — Of all the waterfalls in the Philippines I have visited, this one located in Barangay Carmen, Baguio District in Davao City, called Curtain Falls, […]