Baler on a Folding Bike

I was supposed to go to Sinulog on the third weekend of January but the flights to and from Cebu on that weekend were already fully booked. So I thought of another place to go and for some reason I ended up choosing Baler. Baler is the capital of the province of Aurora, a town increasingly becoming popular not only to surfing enthusiasts. No doubt because the town is  blessed with... Read More

Corregidor in a Walk to Remember

At times, in search for new horizons, we tend to overlook the places that are well within our reach in a hope of finding new treasures in places beyond our sights can easily see. Such was the case for me and Corregidor, and I felt pity and ashamed of myself who claims to have been in the far flung places in the countryside. Corregidor’s proximity lured me away. Despite its... Read More

Climbing Mt. Kinabalu (Part 2 of 2): The Summit Assault

Call time was at thirty minutes past two o’clock in the morning and Laban Rata Guesthouse was already busy. The night of sound sleep and excitement certainly brought up the adrenaline levels of the trekkers. We had our supper at the restaurant and by three in the morning, we were off for the final 2.7 kilometers to the summit. It was dark and freezing. But the darkness was... Read More

Climbing Mt. Kinabalu (Part 1 of 2): The Trek to Laban Rata

Mt. Kinabalu, the highest peak of the island of Borneo, is the tallest mountain of Malaysia. It was once dubbed as the roof of Southeast Asia, when Myanmar was still not part of ASEAN. Today, with Myanmar’s Himalayan side, it is considered the 10th tallest mountain in the region. But the mountain is so popular, not only because it is Malaysia’s first ever UNESCO World... Read More

2012 in Retrospect: ‘Twas a Blast

And just like that, it is almost February. But before I continue blogging the whats of my 2013, I guess it is only fitting to give closure to 2012 by looking back to the highlights of last year. To say that the previous year is good is an understatement. Let’s just say that it was a blast, if it is the right term for it! Honestly, it may not be as busy as the earlier years... Read More

Rediscovering Dumaguete and Beyond

I spent a weekend in Dumaguete late last year on a trip made possible by Go Hotels and Cebu Pacific. On that trip, I was able to rediscover the city and had a taste of what’s the southern Negros has to offer – the foods, churches, historical spots and other places that define the city and the province. The famous bell tower of Dumaguete Known as the City of the Gentle... Read More

Touring Kuala Terengganu on Waktu Perjalanan Bus

The ride back from Kuala Besut to Kuala Terengganu was smooth, it only took us two hours. We arrived at the bus station at noon, the sun was up and it felt like summer so I just decided to take the Waktu Perjalanan Bus to Chendering, the only local bus parked at the terminal, for only 1 Ringgit. I left my backpack in the luggage storage in Hentian Bus Terminal for only 2 Ringgits. Waktu... Read More

Almost Perhentian

I hurriedly went back to Ping Anchorage Travellers Inn and packed my stuff. With only a little over One Ringgit left, I decided to find a way to take the bus to Kuala Besut, have somebody change my dollars or plead to the fare collector if necessary. Then while checking my stuff, I noticed that I my other wallet was with me. Alas! It has an international debit card inside. I jumped... Read More

Sunrise at Pantai Batu Buruk

The Moslem prayers from the nearby mosque woke me at six in the morning. It was still dark. Still dark in Kuala Terengganu at six in the morning I thought of going out but the gate was still locked. I tried to get back to sleep but I could not. I really wanted to go out to have a glimpse of sunrise from South China Sea. It piqued my curiosity because in the Philippines, I am used... Read More