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

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

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

My fifteen-day itinerary around the provinces of Leyte, Biliran, Samar, and Northern Samar in Easter Visayas region of the Philippines. I also made side trips to the southern trip of Sorsogon Province, and to Cebu on my way back to Iloilo. On this trip

Four days in Negros Oriental, Philippines: Apo Island, Dumaguete City, and Casaroro Waterfall (Valencia). Itinerary Rundown Destinations Details Day 1 Bacolod Iloilo to Bacolod Ferry Bacolod to Dumaguete Bus Day 2 Apo Island Dumaguete Hotel Check-in Ap

My second visit to Palawan happened nearing the end of 2011. I had been thinking of revisiting El Nido since June, roughly one year since the first time I stepped foot in that beautiful paradise. During those 12 months, I was occupied by my desire to b

This is the Bohol itinerary I took during my three day do-it-yourself (DIY) tour of Bohol and Panglao Island. Instead of going direct to Tagbilaran City, I decided to take the cheaper fastcraft ferry to Tubigon Bohol. From Tubigon, I hired a habal-haba

This is the itinerary I took during my first visit to Zamboanga City. I arrived from Davao City and spent three days in Zamboanga. I wanted to explore more of the Downtown area of Zamboanga City then squeeze in a visit to the famous pink sand beach of

From Tubigon, I chartered a habal-habal (single motorcycle driver) for my day tour of Bohol Island. Since I needed to travel to Tagbilaran, where I planned to spend the night, might as well visit all the tourist spots along the way. I took the inland h