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Mr. Turtle is Siargao’s New Beachfront Food Spot
Whenever I’m in Siargao, I’m always on the lookout for a beachfront restaurant along Tourism Road in General Luna, where I can hang out for a couple of hours with good food and drinks and get my natural vitamin D on a sunbed in peace. Filling that need is Mr. Turtle, a new beachfront restaurant […]
Escape to Malipaya, Siargao’s Glamping Beachfront
Need a break from Siargao’s crazy nightlife? I found a glamping spot and private resort that’s just a five-minute motorbike ride from the General Luna party zone. Malipaya Domes and Villa is a Filipino-run, family-owned vacation rental property on the beachfront of Siargao. They opened the domes just last year, while the sprawling villa was […]
Best Travel Underwear to Pack
Underwear doesn’t seem to take up too much space in your luggage, but for women, packing multiple bras and panties for travel is serious business. The common formula for seasoned travelers is three pairs of underwear more than the number of days of your trip, but I can get away with packing just the right […]
Around The World With Seaquatix, The Best Waterproof Phone Case
If there’s one travel essential that I’ve tried and tested for the last decade of traveling solo, it’s the Seaquatix. In 2016, former Fil-Aus beauty queen and corporate lawyer Aprille Lim was holidaying in the Philippines when she wanted to share with friends and family photos of her snorkeling, kayaking, and swimming, while ensuring the […]
First Time in La Union? FatWave Surf Resort Is Great For Elyu Newbies
After putting it off for the longest time, my cousins and I finally went on our first La Union trip. After all these years of interviewing surfers for travel magazines and hearing all the stories from friends who love this surfing town, I was ecstatic to finally set foot in the Surfing Capital of the […]
Secret Spot: Tana Beach Villas, The First Luxury Resort in Lian Batangas
Just a 2.5-hour drive from Manila is this exclusive beach resort in Lian, Batangas. The moment you enter the wide brown gate, you’ll know your luxury vacation has officially begun. Tana Beach Villas has nine villas, one infinity pool, and one restaurant. As you walk around the property, you’ll hear the calming sound of the […]
A Weekend In Taytay Rizal’s First Hotel
A quick escape to vacation spots near Manila is always a good idea. In Taytay, Rizal, I was invited to the soft opening of their first hotel, Monaco, where I spent three days exploring the spots I’ve had on my must-see list for the longest time. A Review of Monaco Hotel Rizal Save for a […]
A Guide to Ha Giang Loop During Rainy Season
“Of all the days to book this trip!” That was the running joke of my Ha Giang group when we were there from June 9-11, on what happened to be Ha Giang’s worst flood and rain in 30 years. No one could have predicted the flood and rain, not even the weather apps or the […]
Baker J Opens New Branch at Timberland Highlands Resort
Coffee and pain au chocolat in the breezy mountains of Rizal, anyone? French bakery and café Baker J officially opened its fifth and newest branch in Timberland Highlands Resort, San Mateo, Rizal. While it’s a smaller version of the other four branches in BGC, Alabang, Clark, and Tagaytay, Baker J in Timberland Highlands makes a […]