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
Budget stay in Boracay? Find the best hotel deals using Traveloka app
Boracay need not be expensive. I was able to find accommodations below P500 – and even P200! – through this booking app.
UPDATED 2019 – Alibijaban Island’s raw and laidback beauty (with guide, budget, and expenses at P2,000)
(UPDATED 2019) “What’s the best beach for you?” I asked an adventurous blogger friend, who was known to just pick a place off the map and go. If he spotted a promising strip of white sand via Google Earth, he would make plans to go there. A few years have already passed since he gave his…
Deeper into snowy and monastery-carved mountains: Day tour of Alchi and Likir Monastery, a walk on snowscapes, and the road to Pangong Lake, Ladakh
Magical and seeming endless snow-covered mountainscapes, ancient monasteries, and walks on snowy slopes
Mountains, markets, and monasteries: Magical one-day tour of Leh town in Ladakh
Full-day tour of the 3,500 meter-high Indian town surrounded by the breathtaking, snowcapped Himalayas and richly steeped in Tibetan Buddhist tradition
The most scenic plane ride: Himalayas in photos along New Delhi-Leh flight
Breathtaking photos of Himalayas mountain range from above on the way to Ladakh
Traveling Light 