In my mother tongue (ie. Tagalog), “Bantayan” means “guard something or somebody”. To live up to its essence, Bantayan should not be stifled with superlatives -they’re not helpful, anyway. I can fill your head...
Bantayan’s endless sunshine begins to show up, now get up! Cotton clouds adorn the deep blue sky, go see them! Fine, powdery white sand beach awaits your feet, The crystal clear water is now...
It is very seldom that an ordinary person like myself enters the lobby of a world-renowned hotel chain. If you were me, you would know how it felt to be burning with curiosity. “What...
“I should be quite content if I owned a hut and a little plot of land in Camiguin where your father and I could retire,” my mother’s thoughts exactly. She repeats this reverie loudly whether or...
Friends and acquaintances gasp as soon as they set their eyes on a tiny yet mighty water-proof camera. It’s a perfect conversation starter with strangers. No one can resist its charm. But here’s the...
When Yolanda (Typhoon Haiyan) ravaged Cebu, Leyte and some parts of Samar, tourist-worthy spots severely suffered. Typhoon survivors are still busy rebuilding their abodes. Town leaders are doing their utmost to regain a sense...
If you had been whisked away from your home to El Nido by a ferocious cyclone, you would never feel bad, you’d rather be grateful to be cast away in this strange land of...
Wherever your journey takes you, it should always give you at least three things: joy, peace, and learning. Fretting over budget defeats the purpose of a getaway. Plan but be flexible for safety, indulgence,...
If your ideal getaway does not involve rock climbing, island hopping, nor snorkeling with sea creatures, perhaps you are the type who enjoy laid-back retreats that reunite your soul with nature. Last February 14,...
No visit to UAE is complete without a trip to the Arabian desert – the second largest hot desert in the world next to Sahara in Africa. UAE, famous for Dubai’s spectacular skyscrapers, enormous shopping...
For our fourth anniversary, Neil proposed that we share his favorite Marinara pizza from Giuseppe Pizzeria and Sicilian Roast. October 10th came and we went to the restaurant located at Maria Luisa Road, Paseo Saturnino,...
Fast Facts: Name: Go Hotels Puerto Princesa, 2-star hotel Address: North Road, Brgy. San Manuel, Puerto Princesa, Palawan, 5300 Telephone: (048) 434 0001 Go Hotels Puerto Princesa offers travelers a strategic location (5-minute walk...
You’ve finally met the person of your dreams. Then, your parents and his family were about to meet next. It is pretty normal to feel anxious when planning for first meet-up as such. You...
Maybe it’s time to be honest with your partner. You may be happy when he takes you to shopping malls, amusement parks or nature parks on weekends, but you would be elated if you...
Fast Facts: Name: Hotel Soriente, 2-star hotel Address: 545 A. Flores St., Corner J. Bocobo St., Ermita, 1000 Manila Telephone: 525-7304/523-9480 Hotel Soriente offers an accommodation ideal for backpackers, traveling couples, and small families...
