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Island Hopping in a Tropical Paradise: Day 2 in El Nido, Palawan
Island Hopping in a Tropical Paradise: Day 2 in El Nido, Palawan
Its day two of my El Nido island hopping adventure. I wanted go on “Tour A” this time. At around 9:00AM, Kuya Jason was ringing my phone … I was already running late and the group I was assigned to (for the day) were all waiting for me at the boat  .
First Taste of Island Hopping in El Nido, Palawan
First Taste of Island Hopping in El Nido, Palawan
Undoubtedly, the biggest attraction that draws tourists to El Nido are the picturesque islands sprinkled off its coast. I planned on staying in El Nido for at least two full days so I can indulge two different island hopping tours. There are a handful
Camarines Norte and Quezon Province for 4 Days
Camarines Norte and Quezon Province for 4 Days
The top destination on my eight week summer escapade in Luzon was none other than Calaguas Island in Camarines Norte. I was so intrigued by Calaguas after reading so many interesting posts by other bloggers, who’ve claimed that Calaguas’ long white san
Taytay Fort: Side trip to Charming Taytay, Palawan
Taytay Fort: Side trip to Charming Taytay, Palawan
It was time to bid my goodbye to San Vicente and get back on the road enroute to El Nido, a place I’ve fantasized to visit for far too long. My legs were actually still aching from my misadventure at the longest beach in the Philippines the day before
Lost in San Vicente Long Beach, Palawan
Lost in San Vicente Long Beach, Palawan
Why go to San Vicente, Palawan? To see Long Beach, reputedly, the longest white sand beach in the Philippines!  When was still thinking about doing a 12-day trip to Palawan I initially only had 3 items on my list: Honda Bay, El Nido, and the Undergroun
A Day in Cuyo Island, Palawan
A Day in Cuyo Island, Palawan
Although I didn’t have the best time during the long ferry ride from Iloilo to Cuyo, my excitement shot up when we finally arrived in Cuyo Island. It was finally THE MOMENT! My first time to set foot in Palawan Province and on my way to explore this ti
Iloilo to Puerto Princesa City, Palawan (via Cuyo): 36-hour Boat Ride across the Sulu Sea
Iloilo to Puerto Princesa City, Palawan (via Cuyo): 36-hour Boat Ride across the Sulu Sea
I started my first solo backpacking trip – an adventure to Palawan by taking a long RoRo Ferry from Iloilo to Puerto Princesa City. There are no direct flights between the two cities, the choice was to (1) take the ferry or (2) a connecting flight via
Zambales and Bataan Back-to-Back Visits in 2 + 6 Days
Zambales and Bataan Back-to-Back Visits in 2 + 6 Days
So what’s with the deal with the 2 + 6 days? My trip to Zambales last summer was divided into two parts. The first part was a two day visit to Anawangin Cove, Zambales and the second was a longer six day trip to Nagsasa Cove, other areas of Zambales Pr
Mindoro and Batangas Roadtrip for 6 days
Mindoro and Batangas Roadtrip for 6 days
Last summer, I spent eight weeks on a series of short trips across Luzon. I called Manila my new home and each week I’d go out to visit particular places near Manila that I’ve always wanted to see but never got the chance before. I guess the reason was
12 Days Northeast Mindanao Itinerary – Surigao, Camiguin, Cagayan de Oro, Iligan, Bukidnon DIY Solo
12 Days Northeast Mindanao Itinerary – Surigao, Camiguin, Cagayan de Oro, Iligan, Bukidnon DIY Solo
My visit to Northeastern Mindanao was one of those trips that always gets me excited whenever I get reminded of the places that I’ve visited in the 12 days that I’ve spent in this part of Southern Philippines. I can’t get enough of it! Every time I rev

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