February 21, 2024

Astoria Palawan Personal Review: An Irresistible and Amazing Staycation in Puerto Princesa

This Astoria Palawan blog review first appeared on my column Down South on Interaksyon.com. I included more photos here to give justice to the beauty of this place. PALAWAN, PHILIPPINES—An egret ambled around my deck, peering through the glass wall of my own sanctuary. It must be looking for food. […]
January 18, 2024

Paradise by the dashboard light from Bangkok to Koh Tao

One of the world’s best regions for scuba diving and paradisiacal beaches is to be found amongst the Thai islands, specifically the Chumphon Archipelago off the western shore of the Gulf of Thailand. In that cluster of azure-watered coconut-palm fringed beaches lies the island of Koh Tao – a mecca […]
January 12, 2024

The Ultimate 40 Siargao Tourist Spots You Must Experience

Often, Siargao Island is described as a tear drop-shaped island. But, meh, I don’t buy it. It is more like a rough diamond cut, which was really the case some years ago. Siargao Island, although many locals will say otherwise, is gradually taking the route most popular destinations take. In […]
January 12, 2024

Your Ultimate Guide: How to Get from Cebu to Malapascua

I wrote a short story set in Malapascua. It failed as a story. Malapascua, located in northern Cebu, some four hours away from the city, was one of my favorite destinations in Cebu. Almost every month, I found myself aboard the Ceres bus bound to Maya. I made some good […]
January 10, 2024

The Best Things to Do in Quy Nhon, Vietnam

If I want to avoid as many Hanoi faces as possible, I either go to Quy Nhon and Tuy Hoa for an affordable escape. This part of Vietnam is not too popular yet among expats, but most likely it is going to replace Da Nang and Hoi An for a […]
January 9, 2024

The Best 19 Moalboal Beach Resorts

I think I’ve mentioned this countless of times that I love Moalboal so much that I bought a tiny piece of land somewhere between Bas Daku (White Beach) and Bas Diot (Panagsama Beach). I love it for several reasons: it’s quite close to Cebu City (my home back then), it […]
November 29, 2023

A Mix of New and Established 27 Instagrammable Cafes in Singapore to Check Out

Small countries like Singapore have a certain charm that big countries lack. For a young nation like Singapore, its economic growth is incredibly rapid, making it one of the most expensive countries to travel to. But budget travelers, take heart—hawker culture, affordable cafes, and budget accommodations make Singapore worth at […]
November 20, 2023

Malapascua Island Guide | 17 Things to Do in Malapascua Island from a Local

This is the most updated Malapascua Island Cebu, Philippines Travel Guide 2024 Snobbery is an unlikely character of a wanderlust. A traveler opens not only their heart but also their mind to the intricacies and complexities of a place. It is inevitable, however, that there are places I considered too […]
November 4, 2023

Apo Island Dumaguete | 14 Amazing Things to Do in Apo Island in 2023

This Apo Island Travel Guide covers all the top things to do in Apo Island Dumaguete, Philippines. It also covers all the travel essentials you need to make your stay more memorable. A little note: Apo Island is different from Apo Reef in Mindoro. Apo Island is a little island […]
October 30, 2023

Ba Vi National Park | Where to Stay in Ba Vi, Hanoi

For us who lived in the urban and not too jungle a city called Hanoi, the quickest respite from its stifling humidity, poisonous air, inescapable scooter congestion, and noise pollution is Ba Vi National Park. Or Ninh Binh. But Ninh Binh is a weekend affair while Ba Vi is our […]
October 30, 2023

Where to Stay in Siargao: Your Guide to the Best Locations

Well, the secret that is Siargao Island is pretty much out. But compared to the world-renowned Boracay Island or Cebu, Siargao still has that idyllic charm and vibe small islands have. While there are surprising changes. Most of General Luna’s coconut groves give way (to put it mildly) to resorts […]
October 28, 2023

Amazing Resorts in General Luna Siargao for Couples and Families

I never thought this time would come. Me writing a travel guide on the best resorts in General Luna, Siargao. I mean I’ve been to Siargao several times long before it has become a household name and before it becomes a part of everyone’s bucket list. Let me gloat for […]