travel itineraries, tips and guides from our own adventures
“Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson. With so many beautiful cities and provinces in the country, choosing just one as your next summer destination can be overwhelming. However, instead of spending countless hours pondering where to go, why not […]
“Sometimes the most scenic roads in life are the detours you did not mean to take.” -Angela N. Blount. Known as the Summer Capital of the Philippines, Baguio is an item on the bucket list of most Filipino travelers. As one of the top tourist destinations in the Philippines, Baguio sees a throng of visitors […]
Puerto Princesa is one of Palawan’s three main islands, the other being El Nido and Coron. If El Nido is known as “Heaven on Earth,” Puerto Princesa is nicknamed “The City in a Forest.” It is because the island is actually a sprawling city, at least by the standards of acreage in Palawan. Apart from […]
-Mary Davis. “To walk in nature is to witness a thousand miracles.” Hailed as the Queen City of the South, Cebu City is an amazingly captivating province in the Philippines. Attracting about two million travelers annually from all corners of the world, Cebu has much to offer in terms of sights, sceneries, and activities. From […]
“Life is like riding a bicycle—in order to keep your balance, you must keep moving.” -Albert Einstein. A breath of fresh air and an opportunity to immerse ourselves in nature are two things most urban dwellers crave. Unfortunately, concrete jungles and metropolitan cities barely provide enough milieus for a quick hike to the mountains or […]
Pampanga is one of the most accessible provinces in the Philippines. It is just two hours away from Manila — three at most if you will begin your journey from its southern part. People go here because of its unique attractions. For one, Pampanga is known for its culinary delights, some of which are the […]
On the whole, Tanay is one of Metro Manila’s neighbouring provinces that present an alternative lifestyle to the metropolitan’s seemingly perpetual hustle and bustle. With just a little over an hour of travel from the capital of the Philippines, tourists, travellers and explorers can already expect to experience a myriad of delights in terms of […]
“If you do not try to make food delicious, you will find that nature has already made it so” – Masanobu Fukuoka. Hailed as the surfing capital of the country, La Union is known as one of the most popular road trip destinations near Manila—particularly with the younger crowd. This favorite summer spot is a […]
“…and then, I have nature and art and poetry, and if that is not enough, what is enough?” – Vincent van Gogh. As urban city dwellers, we often find ourselves wanting to escape the perpetual hustle and bustle of the city. To seek new places, chase new adventures, and hidden sanctuaries where we can relax, […]
“Blessed are they who see beautiful things in humble places” -Camille Pissarro. If there is anything a restaurant should be known for, it should be its quality food. To make a splash in the dining scene, they need to serve meals made from the freshest ingredients, cooked masterfully, and then beautifully presented and served to […]