October 9, 2023

Cloud 9 Siargao: Everything You Need to Know

I’m no surfer. I tried it once, and right in the middle of the surfing lesson, I know it is not for me. But places always hold a singular image in your head. Siargao, before my first trip to this ever-growing popular destination, some pounds ago, was Cloud 9—not the […]
October 7, 2023

A Guide to the 20 Best South Cebu Beaches

If you live in Cebu, it is so easy to hop on the bus bound down south and pick one of the beaches you can see from the bus window. Well, that’s what I did back then. There is no question that Cebu is one of the most beautiful places […]
May 10, 2023

The Most Updated Travel Requirements to the Philippines in 2023

Siquijor This tiny island packs a powerful punch with its mystical charm, powdery white sand beaches, and enchanting waterfalls. Siquijor is the perfect place to escape from the hustle and bustle of the city and reconnect with nature and your inner peace. There are so many things to do in […]
May 9, 2023

The Best 17 Siargao Beach Resorts with a Pool 2023

Siargao Island has always been one of my favorite places not only in the Philippines but in the 20-something countries I’ve visited. Perhaps because at the very core, I consider myself an island girl, like many vagabonding locals who call this archipelagic country their home. Welcome to Siargao Island, where […]
April 12, 2023

From Expatriate to Entrepreneur: How to Start a Bar Business in the Philippines

Top bars in the Philippines earn from $3 to $11 million per year. Sounds profitable, right? But as an expat, you may face challenges. First, these are legal requirements that may differ significantly from those in your home country. Let’s take a closer look at the process of opening a […]
April 5, 2023

How It Is to Travel Abroad for the First Time with a Philippine Passport

“Timan-i, stranger ka didto.” Remember, you’re a stranger there. The first lesson arrived in a text message from Mama who had no other choice but to accept that I am not settling down just yet, and that I’d rather spend my money travelling than buy my own lot to build […]
April 5, 2023

Whang Od and Her Village

She sighed. She was crouching on the floor, shifting some leaves with her frail-looking wrinkled hands. She then slit the middle of one elongated leaf, which looked like pandan, and inserted the base of another. She repeated the process until she made a beautiful mandala of leaves. She then pushed […]
February 28, 2023

WHERE TO EAT IN CEBU? The Top 16 Filipino Restaurants in Cebu to Try

Wondering where to eat in Cebu? These top Filipino Restaurants in Cebu are based on personal experience and preference. It’s totally not unheard-of that Cebu is one of the leading tourist destinations in the Philippines. Centrally located in the Philippine archipelago, Cebu, dubbed as the “Queen City of the South” […]
February 20, 2023

Experience Samar with Our Ultimate Samar Travel Guide

SAMAR TRAVEL GUIDE | Or a personal narrative of doing it |  A NOTE FROM JONA THE WITCH: I’ve been away from the Philippines longer than my heartbreak. Yet, this modest of a digital space for ramblings still got some  media trip invitations. With Ha Noi, Viet Nam as my current […]
February 20, 2023

Experience Puerto Princesa Underground River: Your Ultimate Travel Guide

Puerto Princesa Underground River Travel Guide covers everything you need to know fully enjoy  one of the seven wonders of the world! This gorgeous underground paradise is a place that you can actually visit. What’s commonly known as the Puerto Princesa Underground River is an 8.2-km (5.1-mile) section of the […]
October 13, 2022

Siargao’s Magpopongko Rock Pool and Flats: Everything You Need to Know

When you think of Siargao, you think of Cloud 9, local surfers with tight-ass abs—and the past years—the swimming hole named Magpupungko Rock Pool, sometimes spelled Magpopongko Rock Pools and Flats. Magpupungko Rock Pool is definitely one of the most epic spots in Siargao. This natural pool is located in […]
October 8, 2022

Everything You Need to Know about Siargao Surfing

I’m not a surfer. I tried it. I’m not built for it. It requires patience that my mind fails to develop. I did not and most likely do not see the pleasure of paddling towards the waves for 15 minutes only to ride the wave for 5 seconds. Pro surfers […]