For the Love of Calaguas

I am a little over halfway on my pursuit to explore the whole country and in my journey,  there are places that I find remarkably beautiful, there are those that I have no intention of going back, but there are some that made me fall in love. To pick just one destination I consider the best is really a tough decision. But being a “son of a beach” that I am and for the love... Read More

Babu Santa Beach of Talicud Island, Samal

This strip of white sand beach in the west side of Samal‘s Talicud Island is a favorite stopover not only for scuba divers on surface intervals but also for beach bummers who like a serene paradise. A beach that reflects a picturesque white sand on a turquoise water on a sunny blue sky is truly a piece of paradise. With the towering coconut trees and skeleton logs of an old... Read More

I Heart Philippines!

I ♥ Philippines! Amid all the negative travel advisories, now is the best time to highlight and promote the country while taking the necessary precautions. If the world has a reason to avoid us, we have 7,107 or more reasons to prove them wrong. Post a picture, a link to any site containing any destinations, foods, festivals or anything about the Philippines and shout “I... Read More

Panag-apoy: Sagada’s Festival of Light

At sundown, the cemetery appears to be a town drowning in fire. Every first of November, Sagadians gather at the cemetery to remember their departed loved ones. But instead of lighting traditional candles, they use woods of old pine trees locally called “saeng“, a flammable wood from old pine trees, to create bonfires on the graves of their departed. They call it “panag-apoy”,... Read More

Beach and Underwater Cleanup at Opol, Misamis Oriental

September 25, 2010 was the International Coastal Cleanup Day, so I flew up all the way to Cagayan de Oro City for the second time this month to participate in cleanup activities on the shore of Opol Beach and its underwater marine sanctuary. It was organized by Dive Special Diving Central and the Local Government Unit of Opol, Misamis Oriental. Opol Beach and Underwater Cleanup Students,... Read More

White Water Rafting at CDO!

Cagayan de Oro City, the City of Golden Friendship and the regional hub for Northern Mindanao is also the white water rafting adventure capital of the Philippines. Cliche as it is,  but it is definitely true that you’ve never been to CDO if you haven’t tried riding on its wild rapids. Cagayan de Oro is the white water rafting adventure capital of the Philippines Approximately... Read More

Proudly Pinoy?

Last week was a roller coaster of emotions for Filipinos. We were all shocked as we witnessed a tragic event unfolds, jubilation followed as we saw our bet performed well in the global pageant, mourned the following day for the victims of the bloodbath, happy the next day as we welcomed the return of our Miss Universe bet, and mixed emotions followed day after day after day. While... Read More

World’s Rarest Brew at Tagaytay’s Bag of Beans

If Butuan has Margie’s Kitchen, Dumaguete has Sans Rival and Davao has Blugre Coffee, Tagaytay has its very own Bag of Beans. Bag of Beans is located along Aguinaldo Highway, Tagaytay City in Cavite, along the main road overlooking the famous Taal Volcano and Lake. It is one of the spots you should not miss when in Tagaytay, a perfect place to unwind and indulge after a leisurely... Read More