February 22, 2023
Small countries like Singapore have this certain charm that big countries lack. For a young nation like Singapore, its economical growth is incredibly rapid. In fact, it is one of the most expensive countries to travel to. But that does not mean there is no room for budget travelers. Travelers can […]
February 20, 2023
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 […]
February 20, 2023
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. […]
February 20, 2023
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
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 […]
February 16, 2023
This Quy Nhon Travel Guide covers all the essentials you need to make your trip to Quy Nhon memorable and smooth. If I want to avoid as many Hanoi faces as possible, I either go to Quy Nhon, Tuy Hoa for an affordable escape. This part of Vietnam FEB 2020––Our […]
February 14, 2023
The Philippines, an archipelagic country facing the Pacific, never runs out of ways to surprise the curious and the wandering. My home island Cebu, for example, has piqued the interest of fellow Filipinos and foreign travelers alike for its incredible and jaw-dropping underwater ecosystem. On top of my list, regardless […]
February 1, 2023
ONOMICHI, JAPAN | ONOMICHI TRAVEL GUIDE | While Pim stood by the baywalk’s railing, an old woman, all smiling, passed by and said something in Japanese and gestured towards the camera. With my poor Japanese vocabulary bank: suka, honto ni, wakaranai, kawaii—words I learned from years-long of reading manga, watching anime, and interacting […]
January 13, 2023
General Luna Siargao, GL as the locals called it, is a small coastal town situated on the island’s northeastern coast. The town is home to a long stretch of sandy beach popular with tourists and locals alike. The beach is lined with palm trees and is a great spot for […]
January 9, 2023
Where to Stay in Siargao covers all the different accommodation found in the island. They are divided into different locations and prince range and preference. 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 […]
October 13, 2022
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
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 […]