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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…
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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…
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DIY Day Trip in Guimaras: Land of Sweet Mangoes
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…
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Island hopping in Gigantes Islands, Iloilo
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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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Sugba Lagoon and Kawhagan Island & Pamomoan Island in del Carmen, Siargao
Siargao rose to fame for its surfing breaks, and recently more areas of the island are being open to the public. These include Sugba Lagoon along with Kawhagan Island and Pamomoan Island, which can be…
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Day Trip in Oslob (Cebu): Things to Do + Itinerary
Oslob is a coastal town in the southern area of Cebu, popularly known for its whale shark activity where you can swim up close with whale sharks in the ocean. It’s a must-visit when you’re…
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Tanay Rizal Day Tour: Itinerary and Travel Tips
Tanay Rizal is one of the best day trip destinations from the metro. It’s only 2 hours away and so it’s very accessible, and it offers a lot of nature attractions and activities. Here’s our…
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Skydiving: It’s more fun in Zambales
In our last moments, we might think of things we could have done — dreams, mistakes, opportunities. Most people have an answer to “Have you ever?” and most have an excuse for “Why?” Recently, I…
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Alibijaban Island and Burias Island: DIY Guide + 2 Days Itinerary
One of the best beach getaways near Manila is Alibijaban Island (located in Quezon Province) and Burias Island (Masbate Province). We went here on a long weekend sometime ago, and I’d since then updated this…
