On May 18, 2013, members of the media and bloggers, including yours truly, were invited to welcome the third branch of Basic House Philippines in SM Megamall. The opening couldn’t have come at a better time because I had two major upcoming trips and school was starting in less than a month. So need I Read More
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Acacia Tree Garden Hotel: Puerto Princesa’s New Hideaway
When we went to Palawan recently, I decided to stay longer than the group for no pressing reason or particular itinerary; I just wanted to unwind and enjoy a different city pace, far from what I left in Manila. I needed a hotel that could set me into a relaxing mood, and I got just Read More
Did You Know About Camiguin Airport? Cebu Pacific Flies There!
If like me, you follow aviation, then you’d probably know that there’s a minor domestic airport in Camiguin. However, a number of my followers and friends—some even well-traveled—were surprised to hear about the existence of Camiguin Airport (IATA: CGM). Well, it honestly isn’t well-known, as it was long ago when a major airline operated scheduled Read More
Bluewater Sumilon: Among the Philippines’ Best Islands (PART 1)
Imagine yourself in an island not too far from the shore—merely eight minutes by outrigger boat. But this island, with its entire circumference embraced by azure waters, seemed so remote that it was nothing like the bustling city you left three hours prior. Sumilon Island is one of the best I’ve been to, and thankfully, Read More
The Pack List: Summer Travelin’ with Crumpler’s The Proud Stash
I was staring blankly on the screen as I was composing the opening words to this article. “Every traveler needs a bag,” I thought, but I realized, that would’ve been one of the stupidest things ever written. But see, while it goes without saying that we travelers need a bag, we can’t own just any—it Read More