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Santa Cruz Island: Pink Sand Beach in Zamboanga
Santa Cruz Island: Pink Sand Beach in Zamboanga
Is there really such a thing as a pink sand beach? and does the beaches of the Santa Cruz Islands in Zamboanga really have a characteristic pink sand as popularized? These were a few questions I wanted to figure out for myself during my first trip to Z
Davao to Zamboanga Flight: Arrival in Zamboanga Airport
Davao to Zamboanga Flight: Arrival in Zamboanga Airport
It was my first time to fly out of Davao International Airport and I was looking forward to seeing the interiors / pre-departure area of the airport. Since I was on a morning flight and did not have a lot of time to spare, I took the taxi from downtown
Monfort Bat Colony in Samal, Night Ferry to Davao & Dinner at Lachi’s
Monfort Bat Colony in Samal, Night Ferry to Davao & Dinner at Lachi’s
The dimming light during our late afternoon arrival in Samal Island set the mood for one unique attraction. We were set to visit the Monfort Bat Colony, known for being home to the largest colony of the Geoffrey’s Rousette Fruit Bats. I and Ferdie drop
Isla Reta Beach: Talicud to Kaputian, Mainland Samal
Isla Reta Beach: Talicud to Kaputian, Mainland Samal
Isla Reta is the most accessible beach in Talicud Island. It’s located right beside the Santa Cruz Pier, the main seaport at the northern tip of island. After visiting Babu Santa Beach, the habal-habal driver dropped me off at the entrance of Isla Reta
Ambot-ah Season 2011 Finale: a year of memories
Ambot-ah Season 2011 Finale: a year of memories
I’m filled with mixed emotions when I reminisce about my experiences during the last 12 months. Everyday I am thankful for the opportunity to be able to do the things that I loved: traveling, taking photos, and blogging. Okay, I haven’t been blogging a
Babu Santa Beach in Talikud Island, Samal by Habal-habal
Babu Santa Beach in Talikud Island, Samal by Habal-habal
A pleasant afternoon greeted my arrival at the laid-back Santa Cruz Wharf in Talicud Island, Samal. My reception was exactly as I had hoped. At the wharf was a small village surrounded by all the elements of a tropical paradise: inviting waters, palm f
Davao to Samal Ferry & Talicud Island DIY Trip – Sta Ana wharf
Davao to Samal Ferry & Talicud Island DIY Trip – Sta Ana wharf
An awesome thing about major cities in the Philippines is that excellent island getaways are just a short land/sea trip away. It was my last full day in Davao and I just couldn’t pass off the opportunity to visit Samal Island. The Pearl Farm Resort com
Putrajaya, Malaysia Sunset & Night Shots
Putrajaya, Malaysia Sunset & Night Shots
Our short visit to Putrajaya was one of the most memorable moments during our Singapore – Malaysia overland trip last year. The first time I saw a photo of Putrajaya’s Seri Wawasan Bridge, I was instantly drawn at the asymmetric design and elegant line
Petronas Twin Towers at Night
Petronas Twin Towers at Night
Seeing the colossal twin spires of the Petronas Towers from afar, it was undeniable that we’ve finally arrived in the city of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. When I had just developed a fascination for modern man-made megastructures, the Petronas Twin Towers h
Batu Caves, Kuala Lumpur during Sunset
Batu Caves, Kuala Lumpur during Sunset
It was already a quarter to six in the afternoon. At this time, I’m usually scrambling for a good spot to take sunset photos. In KL (and the rest of West Malaysia and Singapore), however, sunsets happen very late in the day. The sky was still very brig

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