Lakbay Norte Diary Day 5: La Union and Baguio

The daylight revealed the beautiful waves that made the town famous. Good morning San Juan, La Union! I sat in the restaurant of Kahuna Beach Resort for breakfast and watched as the perfect long swells break on the shore. The waves were fantastic and tempting, I wished we could stay longer and surf but we have itinerary for the day and surfing was not on it. A giant picnic tent at Holcim Ecotrail in Bacnotan, La Union We left San Juan for Bacnotan at seven in the morning for trekking... Read More

The Best of 2011 for Seasoned Travelers

It is again the time of the year when we look back to our last 365 days to reminisce. The good and the bad times, all its ups and downs, highs and lows, and everything in between. In the end, there is one moment, one event, one place that will draw the biggest smile. Undoubtedly, it was a busy year for me – 26 domestic trips, 2 out of the country, 2 scuba diving certifications, 11 dive trips, 3 running events, 3 epic mountain biking rides, 6 lighthouses, 6 UNESCO World Heritage... Read More

Travel Guide: Sagada

For love of Sagada, Lakwatsero is featuring this place: Fifteen hundred feet above the sea is a small and tranquil town of Sagada in Mountain Province, 275 Kilometers north of Manila. A remote town with so much to offer to anyone who chooses to experience its distinct appeal. With its temperate weather, wondrous caves and cliffs, lofty rice terraces and waterfalls, luscious foods and delicacies, rich heritage and traditions, Sagada promises everyone an unforgettable and truly... Read More