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Awao Falls, curtain-like cascade in Monkayo, Compostela Valley
Awao Falls, curtain-like cascade in Monkayo, Compostela Valley
Water is life and often revered for its healing properties. Modern science explains this phenomenon under the principles of hydrotherapy but there’s often more to it than what can be explained especially when it abounds in nature. My journey in the eas
Indochina Itinerary: Wanderings in South East Asia’s battered backpacking trail
Indochina Itinerary: Wanderings in South East Asia’s battered backpacking trail
Uber cheap flight tickets, booked one year in advance, kicked-off my dream of finally embarking on a 10-week trip to Indochina. This well-trodden backpacking trail passes through countries located in the mainland part of South East Asia such as Malaysi
Lost in Peninsular Malaysia and Southern Thailand
Lost in Peninsular Malaysia and Southern Thailand
Straying off course whether on purpose or unintentionally isn’t always a terrible thing. We might feel helpless from losing our bearings but if we keep ourselves open to whatever comes our way, we’re bound to discover that twists and turns make unexpec
Taraw Peak El Nido, bird’s eye view of Bacuit Bay Palawan
Taraw Peak El Nido, bird’s eye view of Bacuit Bay Palawan
I was back to traveling solo in El Nido, Palawan. My travel mates for the past four days already left, before day break, for the 6-hour ride to Puerto Princesa and return flight to Manila. There was no awesome view of the sunrise to cheer me up that mo
5 Days Kota Kinabalu & Brunei Itinerary – Sabah, Borneo DIY Tips
5 Days Kota Kinabalu & Brunei Itinerary – Sabah, Borneo DIY Tips
My plan was to start exploring the archipelagic islands of South East Asia (outside the Philippines). There was a particular image of Borneo that, to this day, stuck vividly in my mind while watching nature shows when I was a kid. It was an aerial view
3 Weeks Sabah (Borneo), Brunei & Indonesia Itinerary – Solo DIY Tips
3 Weeks Sabah (Borneo), Brunei & Indonesia Itinerary – Solo DIY Tips
Here goes my three-week solo backpacking trip to Malaysia, Brunei, and Indonesia. I spent a couple of months cooped up at home so I can save money for this trip along with many others I had planned this year. It was finally time to implement my plans a
The Search for Tabon Cave Palawan, Cradle of Philippine Civilization
The Search for Tabon Cave Palawan, Cradle of Philippine Civilization
My curiosity to see the southern half of mainland Palawan led me to the Tabon Cave Complex in Quezon town. Tabon Cave Complex in Lipuun Point is the domain of the Tabon Man, known as one of the earliest human inhabitants in the Philippines. Despite the
Nacpan & Calitang Twin Beaches in El Nido, Palawan
Nacpan & Calitang Twin Beaches in El Nido, Palawan
With all the unbelievably beautiful islands sprinkled off the coast of El Nido, the idea of spending each waking day out on island hopping tours is nearly irresistible. It was true for me during my first-time visit. I didn’t tire spending two full days
Malacañang of the North breakfast at Paoay Lake, Ilocos Norte
Malacañang of the North breakfast at Paoay Lake, Ilocos Norte
One dandy Wednesday morning, me and the Lakbay Norte gang had breakfast in Malacañang. Not quite “Malacañang Palace,” the official residence of the President of the Philippines. Neither did we get the privilege to dine with the President himself. I’m r
El Nido and Puerto Princesa Underground River Itinerary 8 days
El Nido and Puerto Princesa Underground River Itinerary 8 days
During the last week of November to first week of December, I traveled back to Palawan to revisit Puerto Princesa Underground River and El Nido found at the northern half of the mainland. During the first half of the trip, I traveled with my travel mat

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