Lakbay Museo: Experience a trip around the Philippines (with guide and tips)

What’s it like to go around the first interactive travel and food museum in the Philippines. Located in Manila.

6 things I learned from the basic photography workshop by the country’s federation of photographers

I have always been doing point and shoot when taking photos for my blog and travel articles, so a camera’s manual settings were foreign to me. Most of the time, point and shoot suits me, but sometimes, when I look at a shot that could have been done better, I realized that it wouldn’t hurt…

Mindanao / Surigao del Sur

Deep blues and more: Enchanted River, island hopping, and Tinuy-an Falls sample itineraries with P3000 budget and up

Narrative with guide, budget, and itinerary to Hinatuan’s Enchanted River and island hopping and Bislig’s Tinuy-an Falls, Sian Falls, and international doll house

Cagayan

First flight lands in Calayan Island, locals’ decades-long dream fulfilled

Outside my window, the morning skies were a muted gray, and I could see dark clouds in the horizon, but our 30-seater Dornier aircraft flew smoothly through the somewhat gloomy weather, thanks to our seasoned captain. Soon, the view gave way to Calayan’s famed Sibang Cove and lush green cliffs. It was my first time…

Metro Manila

Bamboo biking: A unique and eco-friendly way to see Intramuros, Manila

Tour Intramuros on a bamboo bike for a reasonable price. And you get to support a good cause too! Perfect for Intramuros first-timers and old-timers.

Julyan’s sunflowers and veggies: A farm planted with love and autism advocacy

A special farm where a young man with autism plants, waters, seeds, and cares for the plants. Open to the public for a P50 entrance fee.

Finding your light, shooting from 12 o’clock, and other photography tips at Photo World Asia 2019

I am a travel writer who takes photos, but I would not call myself a photographer. I do know and practice principles of composition, but there are still more I have to learn on photography, so when I received an invite to attend the Photo World Asia 2019 event organized by the Federation of Philippine…

Inaul Festival 2019: The vibrant colors of Maguindanao’s traditional weave

Street dances, fashion shows, fairs, and more showcasing Maguindanao’s Inaul weave

Casa Primera: A relaxing yet affordable (P600 budget) hot spring staycation in Pansol, Laguna

A comfy and affordable hot spring resort with a touch of luxury. Perfect for groups

P500-P1300 budget guide: Pink beach, rainbow vintas, stingless jellyfish lagoons, & more at Santa Cruz Island, Zamboanga

While it is not the only pink beach in the Philippines, Santa Cruz Island in Zamboanga City is the one that undoubtedly put pink beaches on the country’s tourism map. It is also on National Geographic’s list of the world’s top 21 beaches. And, the island has more to offer aside from its pinkish white…

6 basic travel photography tips + where to go to learn more

Some basic travel photography tips to get you started – from a travel blogger! – and where to go to learn more

From farm to air: Fresh salads and wraps on flights and more

Usually, we hear of farm-to-table fresh food – now this airline is bringing it from farm to air at a reasonable price

Art, trees, and old houses: A hidden oasis in Metro Manila

A hidden compound in Pasay with old trees and well-preserved pre-World War II houses converted to art galleries and furniture shops

Disney magic and more at the 2018 Magical Field of Lights in Nuvali, Laguna (with tips and travel guide)

Same magical field of 5,000 colorful light buds, but with more magic this year through Disney. Includes show schedules, and guide with tips to get the most out of your experience

One way to earn free flights, get priority access to seat sales, and other perks

Here is a to earn free flights, be the first to know about and book in seat sales, get priority check in and boarding at the airport, and other perks