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Your Ultimate DIY Travel Guide to Siargao Island 2025
I spent most of my days in there barefoot – with tiny white shells on a string dangling on my right ankle. Everyday, my hair gets too briny and my skin gets tanner than ever. I could instantly hit the beach and bury my feet in the sand when I want to as I could just hop into a motorbike and drive few minutes down to Cloud 9. At dusk, we’d hang out on the beach to get some cheap mango ice candy that tastes heaven available at the entrance of the tower, an overpriced fruit shake or a bottle of beer while waiting for the gorgeous hues of sunset…
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Balabac, Palawan Ultimate DIY Travel Guide 2025 (Itinerary + Budget)
My emotions started to well up at the sight of the island but extreme happiness took over. My insides fluttered with joy – ah, euphoria. I drowned into a whirlpool of words. A million drifted through my open mind but none escaped from my very mouth. My lips turned into an upward curve instead that only God knows how long it was like that. I was just staring, lost in the reverie – grateful for the moment, amazed by the incomparably pure and unspoiled beauty. So this is Balabac. How mornings are like in Onuk Island I hankered to run barefoot and feel the fine sand on my feet, the…
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BOLINAO PANGASINAN TRAVEL GUIDE 2025
It was my first time to visit Pangasinan and the first town I’ve set my feet upon is Bolinao. I have always loved long drives and the trip to Bolinao is then one of those. The long drive, particularly the entrance to the town fascinated me big time because of the natural landscape and the green rolling hills and plains at the sight although afar. I was even more amazed when I learned about the historical side of it apart from seeing how stunning it truly was. About Bolinao Pangasinan Pangasinan is situated at the northern west coast of the archipelago facing the West Philippine Sea. It’s beauty and treasures…
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Everything that You Need to Know About Danjugan Island (2024 TRAVEL GUIDE)
Danjugan island, is situated 3 kilometers off the coast of Brgy. Bulata, Cauayan, Negros Occidental and is surrounded by a marine sanctuary. This 43-hectare island that is 1.5 kilometers long and a half kilometer wide is rich in natural wonders over and above the ocean that has long been treasured thus left untouched and away from any destructive acts. It was said that this island was bought through the green loan to save it from over-fishing. Ever since it was acquired by the PRRCFI around 1990s, fishing around the island has been strictly prohibited. Danjugan Island is Not a Resort As the management claims, Danjugan island is not a…
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Anawangin Cove, Zambales 2023 DIY Travel Guide
Tall pine trees towering over you in a campsite just a few steps from the salt water and ocean waves? Sure. Anawangin Cove has it. In just a 4 to 5-hour drive from the hustle and bustle of Manila with a 30-minute wave-battling boat ride is a hidden paradise called Anawangin Cove located at Barangay Pundaquit, San Antonio, Zambales. It is one of the recently known coves of Pundaquit along with Agnain and Nagsasa. As aforementioned, the beach is known for its relaxing campsite, fine gray sand and the beach itself enveloped in the mountain ranges of Pundaquit which can be trekked during one’s stay in there to get an…
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The One with the Accident in Siargao
There was a loud screech, thud and a crash. The next thing that we know, people were shouting and wailing. There’s blood on the pavement. There’s an unconscious man bathing in his own blood in the arms of his son who was shaking him and trying to wake him up. At that moment, I felt numb and my knees failed to keep me standing upright. Little did we know that a dreadful accident in Siagao will happen before our eyes. A Fine yet Gloomy Morning It was a cloudy yet fine day in August 2019. It was the third day of our almost-a-week stay in Siargao. I, together with my…
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Mabua Pebble Beach, Surigao Del Norte Travel Guide
Philippines is undeniably blessed with beaches with sand hues ranging from bright white to pitch black that make tourists frequently visit and fall in love with it. But unknown to many, pristine beaches with such hues are not the only ones this country has to boast – there goes the pebble beaches too which secretly lie at the coasts in a few provinces. One of which is located at Northern Luzon in Luna, La Union but swimming is impossible due to its waves that may violently wash you away from or back to the shore along with the other pebbles. The other one is located in Mabua, Surigao del Norte.…
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SIQUIJOR TRAVEL GUIDE 2020 (Budget and Itinerary)
The island of Siquijor is surrounded by the giants in the tourist go-to’s in Visayas which puts the province into the off-beaten travel destinations in the Philippines. What others do not know is that, this island is full of wonders and surprises which makes reality better than your expectations. It is blessed various unspoiled beaches, enchanting waterfalls and marvelous architectures that you would not want to miss in your life. With that, let this Siquijor travel guide give you something to look forward in this enchanting province! The Captivating Charm of Siquijor We were only about to visit Cebu when we heard how awesome Siquijor is. So, we decided to make…
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Budget trip to Manuel Uy Beach Resort in Calatagan, Batangas
Sun’s up and glaring and we’re all thirsty for some natural waters and fine sand beneath our soles. Summer is so in here! Have you had a pick already? Manuel Uy Beach Resort might be a good deal for you. We often consider the budget, accessibility and the travel time apart from the activities, waters and the sand of beach itself that we would like to visit. There’s quite a lot of beaches around Metro Manila to consider but I dare you try Manuel Uy Beach Resort in Calatagan, Batangas if you’ll be basing your pick on these. For starters, it is budget-friendly since it’s quite near to the city.…
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Cotivas Island, Caramoan, Camarines Sur
Caramoan was once a home to the contestants of a global reality show, Survivor. Right there and then, a lot of travelers have been eyeing the group of islands rich in grainy to fine white sand beaches, lagoons, caves, limestone cliffs and formations and more that this small town boasts. Caramoan is actually a small quiet town in the province of Camarines Sur of the Bicol Region. It is a thirteen to fourteen-hour drive from Manila. The roads leading to the place after Paniman, Camarines Sur are not well-paved and are literally long and winding. But at the end of it lies a great adventure and wonders. Going…
Storie of connection from the summits to under the seas.
