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

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

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

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

Slideshow: Baler Scenes

Despite its proximity to Manila, which is just only six hours away, and its popularity to surfing enthusiasts, much of Baler remains quaint and pristine. The capital of the province of Aurora, Baler is now fast becoming a tourist hotspot with its natural wonders, historic spots and of course, its famous waves. Here are some of the photos I took in my recent weekend getaway in the... Read More

Slideshow: Metro’s Christmas Night Lights

While on a night ride in and around the Metropolis, I was utterly awed by the bright lights along my route. The lighted trees of Plaza Roma, in front Manila Cathedral, Intramuros Manila; the beautifully designed Cultural Center of the Philippines in Pasay City; the lovely and picturesque skyline of Rockwell in Makati City; and the lively streets of Policarpio in Mandaluyong. Aaaaah!... Read More

Slideshow: The Serene Beauty of Hambil

Despite it’s proximity to the crowded Boracay Island of Aklan, Hambil Island offers a contrasting ambiance. Also known as Carabao Island, in the town of San Jose, Rombon, Hambil offers sun, sea, sand and serenity where climbing the bent coconut trees, watching the sun rise and listening to the waves are some of its simple pleasures. Time passes unnoticed in this tropical paradise... Read More

Slideshow: The Blue Hour from Pulau Duyung

I love blue hour, it is the very time of the day that the natural colors of the sky mix up with the lights of the earth and create a beautiful synergy specially to places filled with lights. Kuala Terengganu and Pulau Duyung are no exceptions. Their lights blend well with the natural colors of the earth. Here are some of the colors of Kuala Terengganu and Pulau Duyung at dusk. I... Read More

Slideshow: The Borobudur Surprise

More than a year since I visited Indonesia, the memories of that amazing trip continue to haunt me. The sights and sounds, people and foods, heritage and culture. Indonesia truly beckons. After spending two days in Bali, we travel by land and boat to Yogyakarta in the island of Java, just to see the nearby UNESCO World Heritage Site of Borobudur, a massive 9th-century Buddhist monument... Read More