In our continuous pursuit for great diving spots in the Philippines, Ate Claudia and I set foot in the central Philippine province of Negros Oriental to dive in one of the infamous dive sites in …
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A Day in Sagada: Fishing, Pot Making and Remembering the Departed with Bonfires
I was all alone the last time I went to Sagada. It was the All Souls’ Day break of 2008, a very spontaneous decision to explore Sagada by myself. I left Manila at 10 in …
Continue readingCakes and Pastries Sans Rival in Dumaguete
Living up to its name, the cakes and pastries of Sans Rival in Dumaguete have really no rival. Thanks to Trinidad “Tita Trining” Teves-Sagarbarria, the founder of Sans Rival Cakes and Pastries, and her children …
Continue readingSan Isidro Labrador Parish and Convent of Lazi, Siquijor
The San Isidro Labrador Parish and Convent in Lazi, Siquijor are reminiscent of the old Spanish settlement in the province. Constructed by Augustinian Recollects, the Baroque church was established in 1857. The convent, one of …
Continue readingBlugre Coffee, Uniquely Davao
Moveover Starbucks, Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf, Figaro or Bo’s, when in Davao, only one coffee shop resonates loud – Blugré Coffee. The local specialty coffee shop is Davao’s favorite rendezvous for both coffee lovers …
Continue readingZip High at Camp Sabros
In the Philippines, Zipping is in! For the past years, several outdoor adventure parks (old and new) across the archipelago, started offering zipping. In Davao area alone, there are four outdoor park with zip line …
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