A week after my friends and I talked about where to go next for another food trip, we found ourselves sitting at a tiny space under some hanging red lanterns (a signature Japanese restaurant overhead decoration) along a pretty narrow alley in a not-so-busy street. We were eating at a restaurant called Kaizen – a […]
Alorro Beach Resort: A Promising Travel Destination in Samal Island, Davao del Norte
Nestled amidst a lush greenery in San Remigio, Island Garden City of Samal, is a travel destination that is ideal for those who are into beach getaways – the Alorro Beach Resort. It is just an hour (or a little more) ride from Samal Ferry Terminal so you can just take it as a day […]
Experience Autumn in Nikko and Die: My top Recommended Attractions for a 2-Day Visit
You might find it a bit shallow but I admit that one big motivating factor why I made a trip to Tokyo was to see autumn leaves. I thought seeing trees in vibrant colors – in different shades of red, orange, yellow – was mesmerizing. However, trees were still green in the metro in the […]
TOKYO ON A BUDGET: Comprehensive Travel Guide + Sample Itinerary
Of mountains and woods, lakes and waterfalls, gardens and amusement parks, shrines and temples, concrete jungle and railways, foods and fashion, entertainment and shopping hubs – Tokyo has it all! No wonder why it is a dream destination for many travelers around the world. To those who are looking for an all-in-one travel destination – […]
How I managed to secure a Japan tourist visa despite the lacking requirements
[If you are looking for a more comprehensive Japan Visa application guide, check out Japan Visa Application for Filipino Travelers.] Applying for Japan tourist visa should not be that difficult for first-timers. For as long as you can produce the required documents, there is nothing that you should worry about. You are good to go. […]




