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“To return,” the literal translation of the Dinagat word “balid”, where the name of Baler originated. With just the tale of how this coastal municipality in Aurora got its name, you can already discern vibrant chronicles it can offer. And to accurately dig into this great record, a short walking tour of Baler’s historical sites…
Osmeña Peak traverse to Kawasan Falls in Badian, Cebu was the original plan. But since the province had unpredictable weather during the past week, and a greater possibility of rain based on forecast, we didn’t take the risk. I needed to get out of my abode to kill the weekend boredom so I decided to…
Fine Sunday morning started inside a jam-packed ordinary mini-bus from Cebu City. The bus continued to load passengers as it moved toward the South Cebu road. It was my first time to wander and visit a destination since I started to work in Cebu. Our destination that day was the Marian Hill or famously called…
This will be another of those reluctant moments of telling that it was my first time to visit a town just an hour away from where I grew up. Maybe you already heard about Calasiao, Pangasinan and the first thing (or I say food?) you think is “puto”, a steamed rice cake which is the…
One of the things that make traveling exciting is boredom. Yes, you heard it right! Why? Because boredom will usually force you to find something to do, explore, and experience. I have scheduled that weekend to roam around the province of La Union. Since I enjoyed Urbiztondo beach of San Juan for the whole day…
Capiz is a province that is not on my list of destinations to visit alone. But because a dumbass traveler booked a flight a day prior to the Antique Heritage Tour, I was forced to find a place in Panay Island to spend the day. First choice was actually Isla de Gigantes in Carles, Iloilo…
Sabtang Island is the smallest of the three inhabited islands of Batanes. Someone stated that a visit to the island is a piece-of-heaven experience. An overnight stay is also recommended to everyone for you to recapitulate the old Batanes. Travel to the island-municipality starts at Radiwan Port in Ivana where falowa, local motorized ferries that…
Eighty percent of Filipinos are Catholics and Holy Week is an event every devotee looks forward to in a calendar year. It is the time when believers search for destinations where they can spend some of their time to reflect. And one of the dutiful traditions during the Lenten is the Visita Iglesias wherein there…
Not as famous as Basco, Sabtang and Itbayat, the limitless nature spots and the historical attractions of the municipalities of Mahatao and Ivana are known to everyone visiting Batanes but the story of these municipalities were mostly left behind. Geographically situated in Batan Island and are flanked by Basco and Uyugan on the north and…
As a traveler, I always allocate a time on my itinerary for a walking tour around the commercial thoroughfares of the destinations I visit. It is a chance for me to know and get an intimate look at the landmarks, establishments, and food houses while huddling with the locals. I didn’t quite expect that just…