If you ask me, Maligcong is one of the most underrated places in the Philippines. Hali and I went here a while ago to visit Maligcong Rice Terraces and Mount Kupapey (also known as Mount Kofafey). Here’s an updated travel guide to Maligcong, including How […]
Voluntourism in the Philippines: A new travel trend
To be honest, I have always admired volunteer workers but initially did not want to sacrifice the comforts I got used with to actually join an event. In summer last year, I’d finally experience what voluntourism in the Philippines was like. I joined an event in […]
Guisi Lighthouse: Charming Ruins in Guimaras
The Guisi Lighthouse is one of the places I was excited to visit in Guimaras. I saw great IG photos of visitors here and apparently this is also a popular pre-nup location. The Guisi Lighthouse is located in Guisi Beach, about 45 min to 1 […]
Land of Sweet Mangoes: A Day Tour in Guimaras
If you have a dare to spare while in Iloilo, you can hop on a ferry and take a quick day tour in Guimaras, a province known for producing sweet mangoes. That’s what we did, and our Guimaras itinerary included island hopping in the morning and […]
Gigantes Hideaway Tourist Inn: Where to Stay in Gigantes Islands
Gigantes Hideaway Tourist Inn (also called Gigantes Hideaway Resort) is one of the first resorts in Gigantes Islands to offer convenient island hopping packages. As such, it became a favorite accommodation especially among budget travelers. It’s located in Barangay Asluman in Gigantes Norte Island, one […]
Gigantes Islands (Iloilo): Island Hopping Guide and Itinerary
Gigantes Islands is Iloilo’s answer to paradise. Here’s our Updated Guide to Island Hopping in Gigantes Islands! Gigantes Islands (also referred to as Islas de Gigantes) is located at the northern part of the municipality of Carles. It’s an island chain that boasts of white-sand […]
Tibiao (Antique): Travel Guide + Day Trip Activities
Tibiao is a place you visit for probinsiya feels. Here you can book a homey cottage on the riverside, do nature activities like kayaking, trekking, and chasing waterfalls, and finally experience the kawa hot bath. Tibiao is also dubbed as the Eco-Adventure Capital of Panay […]
5 Days Itinerary to Iloilo-Guimaras w/ side trip to Antique
Planning a backpacking trip to Eastern Visayas? Here’s a 5 days itinerary guide to Iloilo and Guimaras, with a quick side trip to Tibiao in Antique. Hali and I took this trip sometime ago and I have updated this guide to reflect current routes and […]
Cebu Taoist Temple: Fortune Telling & Other Things To Do
A tour around the Queen City of the South wouldn’t be complete without visiting the Cebu Taoist Temple. Built in 1972, the temple is located in upscale Beverly Hills Subdivision, Lahug District. It’s an hour away from the main city. I was looking forward to visiting […]