Colorado Falls of Tuba, Benguet

One of the spots near Baguio City that tourists usually bypass is the Colorado Falls of Twin Peaks, Tuba, Benguet. It is one of the four waterfalls in the town, the others include Canyon Falls in Camp 3, Bridal Veil Falls in Camp 4 and Hydro Falls in Camp 6. Colorado Falls and natural pool of Tuba, Benguet Located near Kennon Road, some 30 kilometers from the City of Pines, Colorado... Read More

Quick Getaways Near Manila

I have been receiving a lot of inquiries over SMS, email, twitter, facebook, through my blog and even personally about places to go near Metro Manila that are ideal for a quick getaways so I thought of publishing my compilations of my usual answers. For those planning a quickie weekend or a day trip getaway but do not have the luxury of time and enough budget to go some place far... Read More

Farola Series: The Tubbataha Reefs Lighthouse

The lighthouse of Tubbataha Reefs, Cagayancillo, Palawan is perhaps the loneliest of all the lonely sentinels of the Philippine seas. Located in the uninhabited and isolated islet in South Atoll in the vast Sulu Sea, the Tubbataha Reefs light is one the lighthouses built during the American era. Tubbataha Reefs Lighthouse The station was established in 1915 but the original lighthouse... Read More

Pongas Falls of Sagada

Southern Sagada may be among the least explored areas in town but unknown to many, this part of Sagada offers some of the most rewarding adventures and that includes trekking the village of Ankileng to see the beautiful Pongas Falls. Pongas Falls in Ankileng Sagada is fast becoming a hotspot Pongas Falls is one of Sagada’s newest attractions and fast becoming a hotspot. No wonder... Read More

The Most Read Travel Guides of 2012

With the year 2013 slowly eating up our calendar, let’s have a quick look on which Travel Guides garnered the most clicks and traffic last year.   10. Travel Guide: Bucas Grande Islands / Sohoton Cove National Park (Socorro) Ranking tenth on the list is the emerging eco-tourism paradise of Bucas Grande in Socorro, Surigao del Norte. Famous for Sohoton Cove, Blue Lagoon... Read More

Fab Food Finds at Manda Centrale

Night food markets are “in” today and what I like about them aside from giving income opportunities to local entrepreneurs is that we get to taste wide assortments of really fabulous foods in just one location. A one-stop-shop for food addicts because almost everything is there, in one convenient stop, all in reasonable prices – pasta, sea foods, grilled foods,... Read More

Kuala Terengganu Attractions

Museum Negara / Terengganu State Museum Situated in a three hectare complex in Losong, Museum Negara or the Terengganu State Museum is considered as the biggest museum complex in South East Asia. It is the best place to go to discover the state’s colorful history and rich heritage. Getting there by Bus: Take the Hentian Bas (Bus Station) – Losong line of Waktu Perjalanan... Read More

Marinduque: Luzon Datum of 1911

The province of Marinduque, dubbed as the “Heart of the Philippines”, is a heart-shaped island in the Southern Tagalog Region. Coincidentally, the island is also the geographical center of the archipelago and a stone marker marks its significance in Philippine geography. The stone marker known as Luzon Datum Known as Luzon Datum of 1911 or Station Balanacan, this piece... Read More

Dreaming of Europe at La Tegola Cucina Italiana, Cagayan de Oro

As I sat in an empty seat of La Tegola Cucina Italiana, an Italian Restaurant in downtown Cagayan de Oro City, I couldn’t help but gaze on the beautiful paintings and memorabilia of Italy inside the restaurant. I felt a bit of sadness and excitement. Europe is everybody’s dream. It is my dream. Italian Map on display at La Tegola Cucina Italiana It is a dream set to become a... Read More