Hamis hableány lettem
This essay, which I did for my Hungarian class, is a celebratory post in anticipation of further easing of travel restrictions, which could mean we will be getting more of our old, wanderlusting lives back. It is also a throwback to my carefree, brave, adventurous...
Manila is cool!
Manila has always gotten a bad rap in the tourism scene: too much traffic and pollution, too many people, blah blah blah. But as someone who was born and raised in the capital, I always go on the defensive whenever someone maligns Manila (especially if...
UST – Asia’s Oldest University: A video by Travis Kraft
This video shows the inside of the University of Santo Tomas, where I studied from 1993. So much of the school has changed throughout the years, but I love how spacious it has become. This is one place in Manila that I will never get...
The Adventure Bucket List – Philippines
This year, I was able to cross off two items from my Adventure Bucket List: – Stand up paddle (SUP) boarding in Boracay – Mermaid swimming in Boracay – GAAAAAAD! One of the most awesome things I did this year and I will do it...
See you soon, Boracay!
Many people, Filipinos and foreigners alike, have a love-hate relationship with Boracay. We love it for its beauty. We hate it for its crowds. But of course, the love definitely outweighs the hate. The number of people visiting the island is a testament to this....
Trip diary: Bolinao, Pangasinan
Note: Company trip, 15-16 March 2014 I always love going up north, especially during the summer months. Aside from a huge variety of things to do, the beaches are less crowded than in the south. As Manila is becoming hotter and more humid by the...
Finding the stoke in Bagasbas Beach
After a very relaxing time at Calaguas, our group headed back to the mainland and we’re off to Bagasbas. Bagasbas Beach is only 4km away from Vinzons Port and should not take you more than a half hour drive. Dozens of commercial establishments line the...
Calaguas for newbies
I was in Calaguas recently and I would like to assure you that whatever raves you’ve heard of it, they are all TRUE! This place is truly awesome. In fact, it leapfrogged over Bohol and Boracay to claim the 2nd spot in my list of...
Calaguas: Paradise Found
It was 2 hours past my usual lunch time and I was starving. My Jollibee breakfast was already gone hours ago and my stomach was complaining. I was bitch-slapped by a huge wave that left me wet and cold. I was drenched from head to...
Lakbayan Travel Map – updated
I’ve been to a few other provinces since I first posted this map. But I am still a “C Grade Traveller”. Anyway, I look forward to visiting more places soon and one of my immediate goals is to visit all the provinces in the Bicol...
My first visit to Cebu (Part 1 of 3, Cebu)
I’ve never been to Cebu. I have heard lots of great things about it but I never had the chance to visit. Until Endre came to the Philippines for a month-long stay. Endre first visited Cebu last year during the Sinulog Festival. It was love...
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