7 beautiful, magical places to visit in Hawaii
From sacred volcanoes and natural pools to hidden sea caves and panoramic mountain and ocean views, here are some beautiful places to see in Hawaii.
An act of faith: Releasing baby turtles at Pawikan Conservation Center in Morong, Bataan + guide and tips for tourists
Every morning or afternoon, around November to February on the shores of Nagbalayong, Morong, in Bataan, turtle hatchlings touch their flippers on the sand – on earth – for the first time, and begin the long crawl to their home, the sea. Locals, particularly Bantay Pawikans (Sea Turtle Patrol), release these baby turtles, each usually…
IN PHOTOS: Storybook feels at “Sparkle of Christmas” light and sound show in Filinvest, Alabang
Colorful arching lights framing dreamy, storybook-like, Christmas cartoonish scenes animated on a giant Christmas tree
Celebrating ASEAN at 50: 10 countries colorfully “drawn” on a plane, and other AirAsia displays of ASEAN love
It was a brightly-colored plane, but not because of the air carrier’s logo, but because of Southeast Asian indigenous textiles, and a bold red declaration of “I Love ASEAN.” This is the new AirAsia plane, shown for the first time in public during this ASEAN Summit week, and in celebration of the 50 years of…
More dreamy, more magical: The 2017 Magical Field of Lights in Nuvali, Laguna
IN PHOTOS & VIDEOS: A vast field blooming with over 5000 light buds, with floating spheres that look like mystical orbs. All changing color – dancing – in time to Christmas music
AirAsia’s new storyteller: “I want to tell stories from locals’ perspective”
The winner believes in immersing oneself in a destination to tell a good story, and looks forward to creating stories and videos for travel destinations.
Microtel up north: An adventure and a love story
It started with a hearty breakfast, a promise of what was to come. Then a road trip going far, and farther up north, with warm, beautiful nights of restful sleep in between. It culminated in a night of drinks and revelations. I was not anticipating particular surprises in this trip, which was touring around Tarlac,…
From spas and chill to nature and adventure: 9 places to visit in Antipolo
My earliest impression of Antipolo is of a place to enjoy the view of Metro Manila’s skyline, either from a restaurant or from a retreat house. Years later, though, that impression would expand to include art galleries, mountainside spas, waterfalls, quiet old churches, and more – even moreso when I experienced the privilege of being…
6 ways to immerse yourself in the local culture of your travel destination
My personal suggestions on how to experience a place’s culture, including one thing you can do if you’re on a very short trip on a tight schedule!
6 Beautiful PH provinces to explore via motorbike – driving or back ride!
Beautiful provinces – some of islands – small enough to drive around by motorbike in a day or less, with rentals below P500 and tours P1000 or below
Traveling Light 