“Take me to Cape San Agustin”. I remembered saying this on the first night that I got to Governor Generoso. Among the things I knew about this quaint town long before this travel, Cape San Agustin was the one that was stuck well on my head. Even before I started traveling, I already knew that it landed on Davao Oriental’s list of must-visit … Read more
MOUNTAINS
CLIMBING THE SCENIC MUSUAN VOLCANO
Musuan, abode of Central Mindanao University, is not only renowned as the … [Read More...]
WATERFALLS
CHASING MATIGOL FALLS OF ARAKAN VALLEY
Hidden within the lushes of verdant foliage and golden grassland of Arakan … [Read More...]
CULTURE
SPENDING CHRISTMAS IN MY HOMETOWN CATEEL
Merry Christmas! Today, I write this post straight from my hometown Cateel … [Read More...]
BEACHES
TAKE ME TO CAPE SAN AGUSTIN
“Take me to Cape San Agustin”. I remembered saying this on the first … [Read More...]
FESTIVALS
EXPERIENCING BUKIDNON’S KAAMULAN FESTIVAL
In a country where fiestas and festivals are celebrated all year round, … [Read More...]
FEATURED PHOTO
FEATURED PHOTO: In the Eyes of a Manobo Child
"SMILE baby! Smile!" That was already a repeat plea. We were aiming to … [Read More...]
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TAKE ME TO CAPE SAN AGUSTIN
“Take me to Cape San Agustin”. I remembered saying this on the first night that I got to Governor Generoso. Among the things I knew about this quaint town long before this travel, Cape San Agustin was the one that … [Read More...]
EXPLORING THE MUNICIPALITY OF GOVERNOR GENEROSO
Saturday morning. 7:00 o’clock. I was already awake waiting for my two equally vigorous tour guides, Ralston and Clinton to fetch me from the Traveler’s Inn. As early as that, my excitement already consumed me. I was … [Read More...]
MY JOURNEY TO GOVERNOR GENEROSO
Oh boy, I’m going to Sigaboy! These were exactly the words I muttered while looking at the travel photos of my friends’ recent visit to the quaint fishing town of Governor Generoso in the Province of Davao Oriental. … [Read More...]
WHY I LOVE THE CITY OF MATI
The City of Mati is among the newly established cities in our Island Mindanao that I’ve always frequented. In fact, I can no longer count how many times I’ve visited this once a quaint town since my first visit … [Read More...]
CLIMBING THE SCENIC MUSUAN VOLCANO
Musuan, abode of Central Mindanao University, is not only renowned as the Academic Paradise of Southern Philippines but also known being the home of Musuan Volcano, one of the 22 indentified active volcanoes in the … [Read More...]
MALAYBALAY’S MONASTERY OF THE TRANSFIGURATION
Without a doubt, the most visited architectural structure in the whole Province of Bukidnon is the Benedictine Monastery Church of the Transfiguration in San Jose, Malaybalay City. It is even said that one’s visit to … [Read More...]
IMPASUG-ONG’S CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL DEVELOPMENT AND RECREATION
The old towering mahogany trees perfectly lining on both sides of tranquil unpaved footpath was the perfect welcoming scene as we enter the verdant world of Impasung-ong’s Center for Ecological Development And … [Read More...]
EXPERIENCING BUKIDNON’S KAAMULAN FESTIVAL
In a country where fiestas and festivals are celebrated all year round, witnessing an authentic Ethnic Festival is a rare experience. Seeing and experiencing it up close and personal for the very first time … [Read More...]
VISITING THE GREEN PROVINCE OF BUKIDNON: The Travel Series
Whenever I think of a perfect Province, what come in mind are quaint towns and charming cities dotting with breathtaking sceneries from highlands to islands. Maybe because most of the provinces I’ve been too are made … [Read More...]
TRAVEL 101: SHARE A SMILE. WIN FRIENDS!
The Travel Teller with remaining Aetas of Mt. Pinatubo Caldera I've flown thousand miles, sailed across oceans and traveled far to succumb to this great wanderlust of mine. I’ve been too many places flabbergasted with … [Read More...]
17th Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta
I was in Clark, Pampanga for the very first time to witness one of the most anticipated annual events in the country – the 17th Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta. The Philippine International Hot Air … [Read More...]
DREAMING OF IBIZA
Today, I am writing about my dream destinations. These are awesome places on earth that I've never been to but have always dreamed of going. At times, some of these dream destinations are too way impossible for me to … [Read More...]
BALUARTE NI CHAVIT SINGSON
Wrapping up our Byaheng Ilocos Sur, our last destination was Governor Chavit Singson's Baluarte - an interactive wildlife sanctuary and facility, with the breathtaking view of its dominating scenic boulders amidst trees … [Read More...]
THE PICTURESQUE BANTAY CHURCH AND BELL TOWER
Adjacent to the Heritage City of Vigan is yet another charming town of Ilocos Sur called Bantay. Just like Vigan, it is also a place to behold as it boasts ancestral houses and some historical sites. The most famous … [Read More...]
THE HERITAGE CITY OF VIGAN
I have a huge fascination for anything that is antiquated – antique furnishing, vintage stuffs, old houses and everything that has a touch of antiquity. So when I travel north to Ilocandia, I was full of astonishment … [Read More...]
BEHOLDING THE GRANDEUR OF PAOAY CHURCH
I’ve been a huge lover of church structures – may it be old or new, baroque or modern. Whenever I get to visit one place, I make it a point to visit at least one church, first to pray and second to see what’s … [Read More...]
VISITING MALACAÑANG OF THE NORTH
Still on our second day of Lakbay Ilocos Norte, one of the most important landmarks of the whole province that we did not miss to visit is the Malacañang of the North locally called as “Malacañang ti … [Read More...]
SUNSET AT THE SAND DUNES OF ILOCOS NORTE
I never knew that one day I’ll be setting foot exactly to the set where superstar Nora Aunor once shouted a reverberating epic line “Walang Himala!”, the same location used to film that Joey Gosiengfiao’s … [Read More...]
KAPURPURAWAN ROCKS: The Prized Gem of Burgos, Ilocos Norte
I would say one of the most beautiful sights to visit today in the whole Ilocos Region that is perfectly crafted by Mother Nature can be found in the town of Burgos, Ilocos Norte. In fact, it becomes one of the most … [Read More...]
MY HOME, MY LIFE, MY DAVAO CITY
If someone would ask me how far I have gone travelling around the Philippines, I would humbly say I have gone too far traveling around the 7,107 islands of the my beautiful country. In the course of my travels, I’ve … [Read More...]
THE HUMONGOUS WINDMILLS OF BANGUI
♫♫"Nakita mo na ba Ang mga windmills ng Bangui Lumang simbahan ng Paoay At mga mansyon sa Silay? Tara na, byahe tayo!”♫♫ This has been an inspiring song for me about traveling around the 7,107 Island of … [Read More...]
PAGUDPUD: The Charming Tropical Paradise of the North
It was drizzling when we flew from Davao City to Manila on the evening of February 8. It was Wednesday. Most of my local trips happened during weekends but this one was different. This is a 4-day trip packed with … [Read More...]
BYAHENG ILOCOS SUR, LAKBAY ILOCOS NORTE: The Travel Series
If someone would ask me about the longest travel time I spent on the road, indisputably I would say it happened during my tour at the equally stupefying provinces of Ilocos Sur and Ilocos Norte. Longer and exhausting it … [Read More...]
FEATURED PHOTO: In the Eyes of a Manobo Child
"SMILE baby! Smile!" That was already a repeat plea. We were aiming to get her interest to playfully pose and smile for us in front of our cameras. But this little girl seemed to care less. She was just so innocent. … [Read More...]
CHASING MATIGOL FALLS OF ARAKAN VALLEY
Hidden within the lushes of verdant foliage and golden grassland of Arakan Valley in the Cotabato Province lies a stunning waterfalls called MATIGOL. MATIGOL FALLS also called BANI FALLS is just among the many … [Read More...]
