Ruins of Songsong
During the 1950s, a tsunami sealed the fate of Songsong, a little town in Uyugan located about 23 kilometers away from the main town of Basco. Ravaging waves succumb the tiny village, prompting the...
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In a place landlocked by waters, everything moves slow. Mobile signals are intermittent, bikes are to be seen more frequently than cars, and Internet cafes could be found nowhere. Sending e-mails, or...
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Fiestas have a way of making me feel excited. It is something that feels familiar, yet also different in every place you visit. One Friday afternoon, we were invited to attend a fiesta in Barrio Itbud....
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Baler has always been synonymous with waves and surfing, but rarely for its beautiful sunset. We had only one day to tour Baler, hoping to hop on our car before nighttime to get back to Manila. Our...
View ArticleTasting Sea Urchin
The sea endlessly gives, and to which we endlessly take. It is a place filled with a depth of uncertainty. However, one thing is for sure, sea urchin (Japanese name: Uni) are one of its many delights...
View ArticleCalm Waters of Bulalacao
Spend a weekend in Bulalacao, a simple, quiet, and underrated town in the southernmost part of Oriental Mindoro filled with a mix of boulder beaches, fine, white, powdery sand islands, and a lovely...
View ArticleHome of Calamansi Muffins
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View ArticleBerlen Lodge
Immense to a lovely Basco house that served as our home for five nights. They have hot and cold showers, a kitchen, water dispenser, both air-conditioned and fan rooms, and a TV set on both floors...
View ArticleBatanes Hoops
In the Philippines, where the locals have an unconditional love for basketball, one could always expect a space dedicated just for the game. No town or barangay could afford to miss it. Be it a rough...
View ArticleRuins of Songsong
During the 1950s, a tsunami sealed the fate of Songsong, a little town in Uyugan located about 23 kilometers away from the main town of Basco, Batanes, the northernmost part of the Philippines....
View ArticleSending Postcards in Batanes
In a place landlocked by waters, everything moves slow. Mobile signals are intermittent, bikes are to be seen more frequently than cars, and Internet cafes could be found nowhere. Sending e-mails, or...
View ArticleItbud Fiesta
Fiestas have a way of making me feel excited. It is something that feels familiar, yet also different in every place you visit. One Friday afternoon, we were invited to attend a fiesta in Barrio Itbud....
View ArticleBaler sunset
Baler has always been synonymous with waves and surfing, but rarely for its beautiful sunset. We had only one day to tour Baler, hoping to hop on our car before nighttime to get back to Manila. Our...
View ArticleTasting Sea Urchin
The sea endlessly gives, and to which we endlessly take. It is a place filled with a depth of uncertainty. However, one thing is for sure, sea urchin (Japanese name: Uni) are one of its many delights...
View ArticleCalm Waters of Bulalacao
Spend a weekend in Bulalacao, a simple, quiet, and underrated town in the southernmost part of Oriental Mindoro filled with a mix of boulder beaches, fine, white, powdery sand islands, and a lovely...
View ArticleSpicebird
Spicebird is good for breakfast, lunch, or any meal right after you took a dip. This is the kind of restaurant that will make you wonder why you discovered them just now. Here is where you’d be willing...
View ArticleCatching Sea Stars in Samal
A local took us to some magical islands in Samal during the wee hours of a sunny Sunday morning. On board a boat big enough to accommodate a table, a hammock, and our family of eight, we enjoyed a...
View ArticleMckinley West Park
In a city like Taguig, where towering buildings are seen in the horizon, one will also be granted with spots for nature leisure, perfect for sitting around, some food trucks to explore, and a park with...
View ArticleRuins of Songsong
During the 1950s, a tsunami sealed the fate of Songsong, a little town in Uyugan located about 23 kilometers away from the main town of Basco, Batanes, the northernmost part of the Philippines....
View ArticleSending Postcards in Batanes
In a place landlocked by waters, everything moves slow. Mobile signals are intermittent, bikes are to be seen more frequently than cars, and Internet cafes could be found nowhere. Sending e-mails, or...
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