My first-ever visit to Surigao del Sur was made possible upon the all-expenses-paid day tour invitation by Way Philippines (thanks to its founder, Kaiser Mangampo). Despite some schedule issues (prior commitments), I made it sure that I could squeeze this travel into my list. After all, Surigao was one of the provinces in Mindanao that […]
Tacloban City + Kalanggaman Island, Palompon – A DIY Budget Travel Guide For First-timers
Tacloban City. One could bring back many bittersweet memories by simply mentioning the place. There’s a memory of bitterness….pain even… Of course, who can forget the Yolanda tragedy wherein more than 6000 lives lost from that devastating super typhoon? And yes, sweetness… and hope… because despite those bitter and painful things that had happened, its […]
Kalanggaman Island: DIY Travel Guide + Itinerary
I must admit that I had a second thought on going to Kalanggaman Island after reading some negative reviews about it – that the water in the island smells bad… that one could not walk on the sand barefoot because it’s not powdery like that of Boracay, among others. But since I had my plane […]
Budget Travel Guide: El Nido, Palawan (Updated 2022)
We arrived in El Nido at almost midnight. And just like the rest of the group, I was so tired and sleepy from a 6-hour ride from Puerto Princesa; all I wanted was to go to sleep immediately. So, except for the glowing signage and flickering neon lights from establishments, I barely noticed my surroundings […]
Travel Guide: Things To Do In Metro Cebu and South Cebu In 2018 + 5-Day Itinerary
Once is never enough. No, it’s not when it comes to Cebu. My most recent travel to this region was my third time (and definitely not my last). Why I keep coming back? Well, the reason is simple: The place does not run out of beautiful attractions to offer for its visitors – from highlands […]