Singapore Trip
Singapore has a special place in my heart. It was the first city outside of the Philippines that I set foot on. My first time was almost two years ago and it was on that trip that I met some of friends. That's why when I was thinking of a trip for me and my mom, it was easy for me to decide to head back to Singapore and share with my mother what it has to offer.
I Found My Childhood at Casa San Pablo
We packed our bags, drove to San Pablo City, Laguna and checked in to Casa San Pablo. We weren't blown away. No, not blown away. What was there was a whisper, a gentle breath reminding me of the things I had lost.
Padre Burgos-Pagbilao, Quezon Camping Trip
This was no ordinary trip. More than anything, this trip was a reunion. My college friends and I had not met one another in years and it was the first time that all of us would be going on a trip together. Needless to say, the trip was bound to be memorable primarily because of the people I was with.
3D/2N Hong Kong Family Trip
Although it wasn't my first time to travel abroad, it was my first time to travel out of Luzon with my family. When they announced that the plane was ready, I had to literally cover their mouths because the kids won't stop shouting.
The Majestic Mayon Volcano | Bicol Adventure
“Mayon is the most beautiful mountain I have ever seen, the world-renowned Fujiyama (Mt. Fuji) of Japan sinking into perfect insignificance by comparison.” —British traveler-writer A. Henry Savage Landor
BOHOL Getaway | Summary and Expenses
Our energy level isn't really proportional to the beauty of this island province. Touring Bohol is really exhausting but every calorie we burned and second spent was worth it.
ILOCOS Road Trip | Summary and Expenses
The Ilocos Region is home of the most amazing tourist destinations in the country. I was pleasantly surprised that even up to now, this trip to Ilocos remains on my short list of my best domestic travels.
Bacolod–Negros Occidental Trip | Summary & Expenses
This trip is probably one of my favorites! I enjoyed every single second and every single thing I experienced in Negros Occidental --- from the gastronomic treats in Bacolod, to a welcome history lesson in Talisay and Silay, to a much greater appreciation of nature in Cauayan. Negros Occidental is a gem.
DAVAO Highland Adventure | Summary and Expenses
Yes, I was afraid at first. But now that the tour was over and I’m back in Manila, guess what. I LOVED IT. I extremely enjoyed our white water rafting experience and thoroughly appreciated my first time to try the zipline. Even my first taste of crocodile and ostrich meat was not that bad. At the moment, I’m planning to go back to Davao City and do the exact same thing all over again with friends.
Tacloban-Marabut Trip | Summary and Expenses
Tacloban, Leyte and Marabut, Samar are beautiful destinations. I just wish the weather was not that killjoy when we were there. We weren't able to drop by many spots in Tacloban and we also failed to visit Sohoton Natural Bridge National Park because of the strong river current. Although we had a great time, I take all the things that went wrong in this trip as a sign that, well, I shall return.
The Kuala Lumpur Tower, or Menara Kuala Lumpur, has become one of the most iconic landmarks in Malaysia. Completed in 1995, the tower is 421 meters (1,381 feet) tall, making it one of the tallest free standing towers in the world. The KL Tower, as it is more popularly called, was built to improve the quality of telecommunications and broadcast [...]
Our tour bus stopped in front of what looks like a cricket field. “We gonna play?” I mumbled. The green field lie in front of Tudor-style buildings that somehow reminded me of Old England. Malaysia was under British rule before. It was only when I caught a glimpse of the flag pole in the southern end of the field that I [...]
I was still trying to catch my breath when I reached the tour bus parked at Port Klang, Malaysia. The SuperStar Virgo had docked and our group was ready for a tour of Kuala Lumpur, the Malaysian capital. It was a long walk from the ship to the bus. “Are we still waiting for anyone else?” asked our Malaysian tour [...]
Eating. Probably my favorite activity in the world. And it’s even more enjoyable on cruise! On board the SuperStar Virgo from Singapore to Port Klang, Malaysia, I found myself eating most of the time! To hell with my tummy, I would indulge in the many gastronomic delights aboard this lovely cruise ship! SuperStar Virgo houses several restaurants serving a variety [...]
I had never been on a cruise ship before. I’m not even sure if I had seen one before. I had been on a ferry a number of times but many of them were short trips. I had spent a couple of days on a ferry once, when I was young, to General Santos City but there was nothing remotely [...]
There’s something about the smell of new books that excites me. Call me weird but I love putting my nose close to the pages as I flip them. I also love the feeling of my fingers running on the edges of the books and its virgin pages. It’s just addictive. Books give me life. That’s why when our very little [...]
After seeing the city from the Singapore Flyer, the group decided to have early lunch at the Singapore Food Trail, located at the base of the Wheel. The Singapore Food Trail is an open-air complex of food stalls offering a variety of Asian foods. But what really sets it apart from the other dining attractions in Singapore is the vintage [...]
The wake-up call came at 6am and my roommate and I were up in no time. After doing the morning rituals, we grabbed a quick breakfast at Fragrance Hotel’s cafeteria, went back to our room to get our bags and by 8am, we were already on our way to the Singapore Flyer. I had tried the Singapore Flyer twice before [...]
When my mom learned I would be going to Singapore for the third time, she handed me a list of things I should buy for her. When I looked at the list I knew exactly where to get them — Mustafa Centre. It was not difficult at all to squeeze this quick shopping stint into my itinerary because Mustafa is [...]
Whenever I ask any of my friends who are or have been to Singapore about accommodations, I always see Fragrance Hotel in their list of recommendations. I also receive emails from readers of this blog, asking for my review of Fragrance Hotel but I could not give an opinion because I was yet to try it. The popularity of this [...]
I don’t usually dine at the airport. I have always had this notion that airport food is ridiculously overpriced. I usually eat first at home or at a cheap restaurant near the hotel before going to the airport to save money. But since this was a sponsored trip, I was not complaining! The group crossed over to the Departure Check-in [...]
I was the first to arrive at our meeting place. My fellow travel bloggers and I agreed to assemble at the Airphil Express area at the NAIA Terminal 3 and I was the first one there. That’s how excited I was for this trip. The first thing I did was get several copies of the Departure Cards to save my [...]
I had never been on a cruise before. I had traveled by ship many times — to General Santos City, to Puerto Princesa, to Calapan, Mindoro. Although I enjoyed these journeys very much, I had never experienced being on board a cruise ship, with many luxurious amenities. That’s why I was thrilled when I received an invitation from Airphil Express [...]
Our first day at Anawangin Cove was totally lovely. But the meat of our trip really was the “leaving the cove” part! Murphy seemed to have hopped onto the boat with us. Murphy’s Law was just at work that day, proving just how poor a traveler I was! On the way to check out nearby Capones and Camara Islands, our [...]
When I first saw a picture of Anawangin Cove, I didn’t think it was taken in the Philippines. Primarily because of what looked like pine trees towering on the beach. I used to have this idea that pine trees in the Philippines were all in the highlands. I was so wrong. Anawangin Cove is a perfect proof of many cliches [...]
