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Alon Surf Stay – Baras, Catanduanes How could such a marvelous place be the gateway to the country of most typhoons brewing in the Pacific? This irony was playing in my mind when I arrived in Virac, Catanduanes, the land of the howling winds. It welcomed me with a bright…
What started as a small family rest house in Anilao, Batangas now stands proud for nearly 30 years. With 75 rooms, a spacious restaurant and various relaxing amenities, the property at the base of a mountain is now known as the largest and most popular diving destination in Batangas. Welcome…
When the taxi stopped at the main entrance of Grand Hyatt Taipei, the valet immediately opened the door and offered to carry my luggage. “Hello, good morning! Are you checking in today?” he said with a wide and warm smile. “Yes,” I answered. Then the wide automatic sliding doors opened,…
“I will definitely go back.” Those were my parting words to Ms. Rowena, the lovely owner of Nature’s Eye Resort in Guimaras. I love my city life but given the chance to escape, I will choose to be somewhere close to nature. In the city, I feel as though I…
Coming from a 5-hour land travel from El Nido, I arrived past midnight at Puerto Princesa and went straight to one of the newest hotels in the city, Hue Hotels and Resorts Puerto Princesa. The guard standing by the wide entrance immediately came to greet and assist me as soon…
From the airport gate, I saw a guy from Bluewater Maribago holding a piece of paper with my name. I approached him and introduced myself. He smiled and greeted me warmly, and offered to carry my backpack. I thought that he’s going to drive me to the resort, but when…
I told some of my friends recently that I am done with hostels. I am too old to be sharing a room with strangers. I am not a sociable, chatting up strangers doesn’t come naturally to me. It makes me feel awkward, unreal, and I am tired of keeping up…
Recently, I had the opportunity to stay at Valero Grand Suites by Swiss-Belhotel which is on soft opening. The hotel is the new home for business travelers, family, or friends who crave for a staycation in the city. The 33-stories-high skyscraper adds up to the breathtaking skyline of Makati—the city…
People who have never been to Singapore always equate it with the word expensive. But first-timers, like me, will be surprised to know that an affordable hostel can be found right at the heart of the country. 5footway.inn PBQ is located at Boat Quay, a historical quay situated upstream from…
As a backpacker, I’ve been to quite a lot of hostels around the Philippines and South-East Asia, but nothing is comparable to Siam Journey Guesthouse in Bangkok. Truth be told, I used to manage this hotel for a number of times, but I’m saying this from the perspective of a…
