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 Jomalig Island in Quezon Province and was glad to have …
I was very excited about this trip because — we were going to Siargao! Surfing, virgin islands, the famed Magpupungko Rock Pools. This 2015 Cebu-Siargao trip is a Alon ng Pag-asa, a small group of travelers promoting voluntourism in the Philippines. We planned this trip as requested and supervised by a fellow volunteer, Kuya Danny whose …
Confession: Initially, I didn’t have much high expectations for this Sorsogon trip. What do you know? It turned out to be one of the most memorable travels I’ve had so far. Giving back to the community and exploring the best Sorsogon tourist spots made a mark in my heart. Looking back at this trip, I was certain I fell in love with …
So while I’m waiting for Hali’s photos of past events, I’m going to reminisce a little about our visit in Jomalig Island in Quezon Province last April 2015, just after holy week. If you haven’t heard of this place, that’s totally understandable and also now that you do, congrats! This place is totally awesome. If …
