A travel guide to Siquijor and Negros Oriental! This is a trip that I’ve taken solo this June. First, let me make this clear. As the title says, I went on this trip to chill and relax. In fact, what I really wanted is to have a staycation and finish a book (a very nice […]
Snorkeling and swimming with turtles in Apo Island
I must say, I love Negros Oriental. There’s the relaxing city of Dumaguete and then Dauin, which is famous for one activity: tourists can go swimming with turtles in Apo Island. Apo Island is a volcanic island situated at the southeastern tip of Negros Oriental. Its surrounding marine habitat is considered a marine preserve, and it […]
Finding the Magic in Siquijor
Siquijor is many things at once. It’s the Isla del Fuego (Island of Fire). According to old stories, the island of Siquijor used to be illuminated at night with swarms of fireflies. Another version says this island rose out of the ocean, amidst thunder and lightning, hence the monicker. For those of us who were […]
Backpacking Southeast Asia? 15 Reasons to Visit the Philippines!
Guest post by Laura from No Shoes Today According to the tourism board “It’s more fun in the Philippines.” Well, I must say, I have to agree! The popularity of the Philippines is ever growing but I feel it is not quite yet solidly on the standard backpacker trail around SE Asia. That in one […]
Newbie Challenge: Making Friends When You’re a New Blogger
I was very excited to be part of a travel blogging group. In my mind, I saw myself walking through a big brown door and meeting old-time bloggers in person, shaking their hands, introducing myself. I’d imagined having long conversations and being privy to industry gossip and secrets. I already have a draft of questions as […]
A tarot reading experience with Master Hanz Cua
The Philippines is a country of belief. Beyond the beaches and rice terraces our country is known for, our culture is alive with local and adapted traditions – all forms of traditional healing and superstition, psychic reading and Chinese-adapted practices such as numerology and feng shui. If you’d ever wandered to our About Us at […]