It was my third trip to Nogas Island. Even though my last trip was only a few weeks ago, I craved to go back because I forgot to bring a snorkel mask and didn’t get to see its underwater charms. This time, I teamed up with two travel buddies: Aleah and

Traveling is not measured by the distance one moves, but by how much one learns and the remarkable people one meets. I didn’t go on adventures as often last year as I did in 2012 but the crazy experiences and interesting people that I met more than mad

Awesome view overlooking limestone karst jungles surrounding the hidden lagoons of Sohoton in Bucas Grande Island, Surigao del Norte, Philippines. I found out about the “jungle trail” to Sohoton Caves and Lagoons on my fourth day in Bucas Grande Island

What brought me back to Siargao and Bucas Grande Island? That’s easy! These islands were among my favorites in the entire Philippines. For years since my first visit to Surigao provinces, I craved intensely to go back and swim in the crystal-clear emer

An enchanting sunrise mist trailed over the chocolate hills of Bohol. I was awestruck at the surreal scenery. A sight constantly shown on tourism ads yet rarely seen in person by most tourists. The first time I visited Bohol’s chocolate hills, I was ha

Tubigon to Carmen Local commute to Carmen from Cebu via Slow ferry (RORO) and bus. Pilar, Bohol Malinao Dam Sunrise at the Chocolate Hills Staying two nights in Carmen to catch the Chocolate Hills under the perfect sunrise light. Can-umantad Falls Visi

We arrived at Puning Hot Spring hidden in one corner of Mount Pinatubo’s lahar covered foothills. The complex structures blended effortlessly with the surroundings, as if it was etched from mountain face. The scenery reminded me of ruined cities in Sou

After visiting more than half of the Philippines’ eighty provinces and experiencing the overwhelming beauty of my country, It was time to venture out further and travel longer. 2012 was my most extensive travel year yet. I wandered around nine countrie

Apo Island is known for having one of the best snorkeling and diving sites in the Philippines. Emphasis on snorkeling because I haven’t tried (scuba) diving yet :) Most of the Philippines’ 450 species of coral can be found in Apo Island as well as over

The off-road experience on our way to Puning Hot Springs near Clark, Pampanga was one of the most amazing rides I’ve ever done. Before the trip, I had little idea of what to expect since it was the first time I’ve heard about Puning Hot Springs. We sta