Baker’s Hill – Puerto Princesa’s ‘Pasalubong’ Authority

(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 … Continue ReadingBaker’s Hill – Puerto Princesa’s ‘Pasalubong’ Authority

Here’s all you need to know if you plan to have a DIY Underground River Tour (Subterranean River Tour)

[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 … Continue ReadingHere’s all you need to know if you plan to have a DIY Underground River Tour (Subterranean River Tour)

MARAGUSAN WEEKEND TRAVEL GUIDE: ATTRACTIONS TO VISIT + ACCOMMODATION & BUDGET

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 … Continue ReadingMARAGUSAN WEEKEND TRAVEL GUIDE: ATTRACTIONS TO VISIT + ACCOMMODATION & BUDGET

How I Made My 4-Day Batanes Vacation Possible Under Php 15,000 – All-In, From Davao

I had been dreaming of a Batanes vacation for quite a long time. However, with plane ticket prices soaring between Php 13,000 and 20,000 every time I checked, I always had a compelling reason to put that travel plan on hold. For a long time, I thought Batanes would remain … Continue ReadingHow I Made My 4-Day Batanes Vacation Possible Under Php 15,000 – All-In, From Davao

BATANES TRAVEL GUIDE: NORTH BATAN, SOUTH BATAN, AND SABTANG

Batanes. From its rolling hills blanketed with green fields to its seas that change in colors of different shades of blue; from its exhilarating winding coastal highways to its astonishing cliffs and rock formations; from its top-of-the-world view decks down to its alluring valleys; from its well-kept old structures to … Continue ReadingBATANES TRAVEL GUIDE: NORTH BATAN, SOUTH BATAN, AND SABTANG

Batanes Travel Guide: 11 Useful Tips For First-timers

Are you planning to visit Batanes soon? If so, it pays to come well-prepared for it. Know the place well so that you will have a memorable and fun-filled experience. Now, to help you become more prepared, I have shared below some things that Batanes first-time travelers should know. This … Continue ReadingBatanes Travel Guide: 11 Useful Tips For First-timers

BUDA TRAVEL GUIDE: PLACES TO VISIT + ITINERARY & BUDGET + TIPS

One of the things I love about Davao is that it has a lot of attractions to offer – from island to highland. For instance, with just a 10-minute barge ride from Sasa Port, you can already enjoy pristine beaches in Samal Island. An hour or two drive from the … Continue ReadingBUDA TRAVEL GUIDE: PLACES TO VISIT + ITINERARY & BUDGET + TIPS

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 … Continue ReadingMy 3D2N Ilocos Tour: Places Visited + Sample Budget

Bantayan Island Travel Guide: Places To Visit + Budget & Tips

I have been to Cebu several times. And as I have said, it seems that it never runs out of beautiful attractions to offer to visitors. That’s perhaps the reason why I keep coming back. Just this year, in July, I visited the island province again but this time, I … Continue ReadingBantayan Island Travel Guide: Places To Visit + Budget & Tips

Sugba Lagoon: Experience Siargao’s One Of The Most Valued Attractions

Sugba Lagoon is one of the most popular attractions in Siargao. In fact, those who are offering tour packages in the island usually (if not all the time) include this spot to their itineraries. But that should not come as a surprise considering the lagoon’s breathtaking features. Sugba Lagoon is … Continue ReadingSugba Lagoon: Experience Siargao’s One Of The Most Valued Attractions