Slideshow: Truly Amazing Sablayan

On my supposed fourth visit to Apo Reef, the unfavorable sea condition made the trip impossible. But it turned to be a blessing in disguise for I have explored and rediscovered the town of Sablayan in Occidental Mindoro, a place I always overlook. Needless to say, Sablayan is more than just Apo Reef. The nearby islands of Pandan Grande and Pandan Pequeño, the beautiful sunset,... Read More

Snapshot: Magpupungko Infinity Pools of Siargao

Siargao Tour: Beyond the Waves Magpupungko Beach and Infinity Pools, Pilar, Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte April 19, 2013 Siargao has been synonymous with surfing, but beyond the island’s great waves are other equally interesting attractions such as the Magpupungko Beach and its infinity pools. Located in the town of Pilar, the tidal pools of Magpupungko are created by... Read More

Snapshot: An Ultralight Aircraft Ride Experience

Ultralight Aircraft Ride Angeles City, Pampanga March 16, 2013 Right at the foot of Mt. Arayat, in a site known as Woodland Airfield, is Angeles City Flying Club (ACFC), a non-profit flying club and school that aims to promote ultralight aircraft flying. This is where I fulfilled my dream of being a pilot, even if it was just a make-believe. I had twenty minutes of introductory... Read More

Slideshow: More of Corregidor

The island of Corregidor holds countless secrets that only the ruins could probably know. But there are stories, previously untold and now declassified, that will surely pique our interests. Stories that we probably know or heard of albeit only on the surface. “Of Bombs, Big Guns and Lost Gold“, the newest walking tour offering of Old Manila Walks in collaboration with... Read More

Snapshot: Mt. Talomo’s Mossy Forest

Mossy Forest of Mt. Talomo Davao City – Cotabato Rising at 2674 meters above sea level is a dormant volcano named Mount Talomo, situated just at the foot of the towering Mt. Apo inSouthern Mindanao and bounded by the District of Calinan in Davao City and the Province of Cotabato. Dubbed as the guardian of the revered Mt. Apo, Mt. Talomo’s prominent feature aside from... Read More

Slideshow: The Golden Island of Jomalig

Six years after I first visited Jomalig Island and yet her golden soil still haunts me as if it was just yesterday. Six long years yet the memories are still fresh and vivid as her scenery. And to make up for all the longings, here is a slideshow of my golden paradise. I hope this would fill the gap the separates me to her. For more information about Jomalig Island, check out Lakwatsero’s... Read More

Snapshot: Pandan Grande Island of Sablayan

Our supposed fourth visit to Apo Reef turned into a search for a great detour as the huge waves and strong westerly winds made the trip safely impossible. We ended up exploring the town of Sablayan and the nearby Pandan Grande Island. While our minds were set for a great island rendezvous at Apo Reef, the warm sun, blue sky and white sand of Pandan Grande Island provided a perfect... Read More

Snapshot: Sablayan’s Poignant Twilight

A Weekend in Sablayan Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro February 16, 2013 The shore of Sablayan, a quiet town in Occidental Mindoro, has two sides, one that faces the roaring waves of Mindoro Strait and the other that portrays a calm and placid scene. This is the image of the latter at twilight. Sablayan is endowed with amazing natural wonders. It is consider as the heart of Occidental... Read More

Slideshow: Calaguas Today, Still Our Happy Beach

Five years after our first rendezvous with our Happy Beach, we went back to Calaguas Islands this February on a spontaneous trip. It was our fourth visit in a span of five years yet the place still awed us as if it was our first. There were lots of developments in the island, inevitable changes that I am afraid will transform our Happy Beach differently. But some things remain the... Read More