Backpacking

The Bellevue Resort: A Luxurious Getaway in Tropical Bohol

If you have read our blog posts, you will quickly realize that we are low-budget adventurers at heart. We are fine with rudimentary accommodations, simple budget meals and inexpensive public transportation. We have been okay with that for years! But in all honesty, sometimes, we do want to indulge in splendor and luxury. We can […]

Camp John Hay: An Eloquent Piece of American History in Baguio

We have a loveable country. A lot of visitors from other nations can’t resist our motherland’s call and come back here when given the opportunity. In fact, many foreigners have deeply fallen in love with the Philippines that they plan to set up shop or residence here. Even the Americans, our conquerors in the past […]

Baguio City: Exploring the Summer Capital of the Philippines (Part 2)

The nice thing about Baguio is that the attractions are really close to each other. Yes, you can just walk down the road; and sooner or later, you’ll find something that picks up your interest. And the best thing about Baguio? You can hike all you want without feeling uncomfortably hot because the fresh mountain […]

Baguio City: Exploring the Summer Capital of the Philippines (Part 1)

Located 1,540 meters above sea level in the mountains of Benguet, Baguio is one of the highest cities in the Philippines. That altitude and the inland location of the city gives Baguio unique characteristics; it is one of the few places in the Philippines where pines, orchids, and other exotic flora flourish. Most notably, however, […]

Sagada: A Pocket of Pines, Waterfalls, and Cliffs

Looking at pictures of Filipino adventurers and travelers who visited or even lived the United States, European countries, New Zealand, Australia, and more, we feel elated for them. Think about it; not everyone is given the opportunity to step on foreign soil. Just like any other Filipino, seeing those photos sometimes makes us wish that […]

Banaue Rice Terraces: The Eighth Wonder of the World

Human beings are incredibly talented creatures. Within each of us is an immense cache of imagination, creativity, determination, and talent. When humans make use of their ingenuity and skill, they create indescribably astounding wonders that captivate the imagination and awe of the world. And as Filipinos, we are proud and honored to have one of […]

Olango Island Wildlife Sanctuary: A Refuge for the World’s Migratory Birds

If you take a look at a world map, you will quickly realize the Philippines is in a strategic location. It serves as a waypoint, an entry point, an exit point, and a pit stop to the rest of mainland Asia. It is not difficult to understand then why several countries in the past spilled […]