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 […]
13 Things You Need To Know Before Your Lake Holon Trek
DIY can cost you more. My Lake Holon experience made me realize that going there the DIY way can cost you more (not to mention it is time-consuming); you can find a tour package (all-in) for just about 3,000 pesos, give or take (and that’s from Davao and back). On the other hand, when you […]
10 Tips for Traveling Solo
Traveling solo can be a spiritual experience and an opportunity to know yourself. Many people prefer solo travel, as their plans and judgment do not get clouded by the opinions of a companion. You get to do and experience things you desire rather than fulfilling the expectations of someone else. However, the idea of traveling […]
More Than 2 Years Of Travel Blogging – These Are The Items I have Added To My Travel Essentials
In the first couple of months of this blog, I wrote about the things to bring in travel. Even then, I was sure that the list would grow soon as travel needs change in time. Fast forward to 2020, almost three years later, I have more items in my list of travel essentials. Check them […]
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 elusive to me. I was […]
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 will come in handy once […]
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 […]
Some Useful Things To Know Before Going To Japan
When I went to Japan for the first time and had a firsthand experience of its capital Tokyo, it wasn’t as smooth as I imagined it to be, particularly during the first couple of days. It was overwhelming not just because I was a first timer, but also because I was traveling alone. I did some pretty good research prior to my travel (glad I did) but still, there were things I wished I knew before traveling to Japan. It could have been a lot easier for me to get around and do the things that I wanted to do.
Are These The Best Places To Visit In The Philippines?
Looking for the best places to visit in the Philippines? Well, read on as this post contains a number of attractions that you might want to experience in you next getaway. I would recommend that you visit these destinations at least once when you visit the country. But, of course, please note that this is […]
How You Can Make The Most Out Of Your Budget For Travel (And Travel More)
The usual question I get from friends – and even from people I come across with for the first time – about my travel is this: How come you are able to travel so often? And they tend to ask that in such a way that implies the idea that I must have a lot […]