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The Island That Vanishes: Sanipaan Shoal

Vanishing Island of SamalSanipaan Shoal, Island Garden City of Samal, Davao del NorteThis is probably one of my most favorite places in Davao. I fell in love with this island when I first went here...

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The Things I Hate About Flying

Traveling around the Philippines is indeed challenging. In order to maximize time, one has to fly from one island to another. But today, every Juan can now fly, thanks to the promo fares of the local...

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No Turning Back

Now, the battle has just begun. After my short vacation in Davao last week... Oh wait, it wasn't really a vacation per se since I was soooo busy reviewing for our final examssss. Honestly, I did not...

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Thailand Boosting Its Medical Tourism Industry

Photo credit by wcpath.orgMedical tourism is a term that has two possible meanings; it can refer to obtaining treatment for medical conditions in a foreign country or improving wellness with spa and...

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See The World in Style on the Vision of the Seas

The Vision Of The Seas gives its name to what is arguably the most sophisticated and elegant class of ships in the Royal Caribbean fleet. As ever with ships of its calibre there is a huge range of...

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Pasko Fiesta: Celebrating Christmas in Davao

Ho ho ho! 'Tis the season to be jolly Fa la la la, la la la la! And all I thought I won't come home for the first time due to the busy schedule of our training. But thank God, we were granted to have a...

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Whaddup, homeslice?

And I made a promise that I should finish all of my backlogs after Christmas since I should start reviewing for the departure and arrival charts. Wow, talking about studying on a holiday break! Bummer....

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Your Guide to Surviving Post-Holiday Air Travel

The RITA (Research and Innovative Technology Administration) Bureau of Transportation Statistics reports that "during the Christmas/New Year Holiday [air travel] rises by 23 percent." As millions are...

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2012: The Year That Was

2012 has been a great year for me. It was a year of spontaneous travels, numerous food trips and finally took the road that I've really wanted since I was a kid. Truth be told, it was my most extensive...

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Experiencing the Jazz and Blues of New Orleans

In New Orleans, there's always a reason for a festival. It's Tuesday? Festival. It's raining? Time for a Carnival. Seriously, there are over 40 jubilees listed on Neworleansonline.com and those are...

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Postcard: The Pinatubo Crater Lake

It was a exactly a year ago when I trekked Mount Pinatubo together with some thirty travel bloggers coming from the different points of the country. It was my first time to trek a mountain and I was...

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Postcard: Southern Cebu Landscape

Robbie, Jerome, and I traveled all the way from Cebu City to the municipality of Dalaguete, which is a three hour journey from the Metro. Along the way, we were greeted by the picturesque seascapes on...

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Postcard: The Roof of the Philippines

It's been a year since the last time I visited Brgy. Kapatagan, Digos, Davao del Sur. This is the place where you can have a closer look to the highest peak of the country - Mount Apo. With a height of...

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Surreal Sunset in Manila

For those who have followed this blog for quite some time, you might notice that I always post sunset photos whenever I'm on a trip - be in Nueva Ecija or Boracay Island. Yesterday, I got a chance to...

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Tips to Save on Small-Business Travel

From keeping track of expenses to taking advantage of hotel freebies, these tips can help you save money on business traveling.Book Your Flight EarlyThe longer you wait to book your flight, the more...

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Art Fair Philippines

Last weekend seemed ordinary to me. Because I didn't want to rot inside our house, I decided to tag along with my classmates. Destination: SM Megamall and St. Francis Square.Wrong move. Consider this...

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Fancy February

The runway symbolizes that I am ready to fly. LOLJK this is just a totally unrelated photo. Was planning to make a collage of photos but naaahhh, to lazy to do it.Hola folks! How's everyone? Well, I've...

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Top 10 Tips for the Perfect Round the World Trip

Deciding to take a round the world trip is a huge deal that requires a lot of thought and effort to ensure the best possible, once in a lifetime experience. Here’s how to make your round the world...

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A Weekend Of Everything That Flies

The Breitling JetsAnd finally, the long wait is over. Watching gigantic balloons, parachutes, and European fighter jets flying above us was an experience worth remembering. Surreal, amazing, and...

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Missin' My Hometown

It has been a long time... I was born and raised in a city where beaches and mountains meet, where people enjoy the abundant supply of fruits, vegetables and the freshest catch from the sea, and where...

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