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During my recent visit to Iloilo, I couldn’t help noticing the province’s fast-paced development. I must say, Iloilo is unstoppable. Tourists, who had been to the province years before, and locals alike are all getting surprised. Today, its capital, Iloilo City, boasts of its newest gem. In a city surrounded…
When visiting Batanes, top of mind to consider is a place to stay. To be honest, I imagined that I would find only traditional Ivatan houses. Little did I know, modernization has reached the shores of the northernmost province of the Philippines. Basco is getting a facelift. Well, not much…
Lanas Beach Resort When the government announced the closure of Boracay last April 26, most people ended up canceling or rerouting their flights to somewhere else. Little did they know that just an hour away from Caticlan mainland lies an island with unspoiled beaches that for years have been…
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…
