Contrasting truths of faith: Dinagat Islands| Kuya Giovanni
Famished and wet, we trudged our way out of thick rows of…
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Skin, a heritage (Siargao)
A couple of Saturdays ago, Lia told me it saddens her that her…
On fatigue and stories on the road
Our past week has been spent covering in advance what will be…
Forgiveness (Nagoya)
In history classes, one of the first things we learned was the atrocities…
A Summer Trip To Manila’s Resorts
While it can’t quite match Macau as the resort Mecca of Southeast Asia,…
Hiking guide: Mt. Malasimbu in Dinalupihan, Bataan
In 2014, on our way to Magalawa Island in Zambales, 22-month old Lia…
The Perfect Place to Watch the Sun Go Down in Boracay
Image courtesy of SpiderHouse’s Facebook page Unfortunately, Boracay isn’t the idyllic, quiet paradise island…
Video: Lia’s hikes from 2015 onward
Whenever Lia and I hike, trite, demeaning questions and/or unsolicited advice are part…
Microtel Inn, Tarlac: What It Means To Be Home
Our 4×2 stopped on a quiet lot beside an intersection that’s redolent of…
8 out-of-the-ordinary eats in Nueva Ecija
Outside farms and mountains, there is the vibrant food culture that Nueva Ecija…
Lakbay Norte 7: Sides
Whenever I come home from Lakbay Norte, I am overwhelmed with bittersweet joy. Lakbay…
Benguet and La Union: Namedays and priceless moments
I’ve had sleepless nights over Quirino and Isabela. To be in two provinces…
Guide to Exploring Central Visayas in 5 Days (Cebu-Siquijor-Negros Oriental)
If you want to visit three or four provinces in one go but…
Seda Vertis North Staycation: The Art of Staying Still
There is something about staycations that attract families and young’uns today. I have…
Let’s stop the “touristy places cannot offer an authentic experience” mentality
One of the beauties of growing old is that you will come to…
̶U̶n̶lucky in Baler
Some locals in Aurora say that weather reports are not applicable to Baler….