Luzon

Villa Nueva B&B: Cozy Vacation Home in Tagaytay City, Cavite

Posted on May 27, 2023

Perched atop a ridge overlooking the picturesque landscape of Taal Lake and Volcano, the cool-weathered city of Tagaytay in Cavite province is one of the quintessential getaways from Metro Manila. It’s only a two-hour drive away from the capital. If you’re looking for a spacious vacation home to rent over a weekend — or longer — for family or a group of friends, I highly recommend Villa Nueva B&B, a two-bedroom vacation home tucked away in a quiet residential areaRead More→

7 Amazing Reasons to Stay at Siama Hotel in Sorsogon City

Posted on May 22, 2023

One of the chicest stays in the country is nestled in the unassuming countryside of Barangay Bibincahan, Sorsogon City – only an hour’s drive from Bicol International Airport. Siama Hotel is a boutique garden resort where nature meets style, offering a lush and luxe escape you won’t forget. Here are seven amazing reasons to book a stay at Sorsogon’s premier accommodation: 1. Secluded location Tucked away amidst a 10-hectare coconut plantation in the outskirts of Sorsogon City, Siama Hotel guaranteesRead More→

Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park: Liveaboard Diving with M/Y Narayana

Posted on April 25, 2023

After an unexpected postponement three years ago due to the COVID-19 pandemic, I finally ticked off one of my dream dive destinations this summer! Last March 17 to 23, I joined the season’s first trip of M/Y Narayana liveaboard to Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park, the crown jewel of scuba diving in Philippines. Consisting of reef-fringed atolls in the heart of the Sulu Sea, Tubbataha is an isolated dive destination that may only be safely visited by more than a dozenRead More→

Fort San Antonio Abad: The Hidden Spanish Fort of Manila

Posted on April 20, 2023

Fort Santiago, the Spanish-era fortress of Intramuros, is one of the top destinations in the city of Manila. No tour of the Philippine capital is complete without exploring this famous landmark and heritage site. But did you know that Fort Santiago isn’t the only colonial-period fortress in the city? Another one stands in the district of Malate, outside the walls of Intramuros, albeit hidden away within the central bank complex. Fort San Antonio Abad, also known as Fort Malate orRead More→

Wanderlust Bed & Breakfast: New Palawan-Themed Boutique Hotel in Puerto Princesa City

Posted on April 1, 2023

As the largest province in the Philippines, teeming with natural wonders, no other place inspires wanderlust like Palawan province. Centrally located along the pencil-shaped island, the provincial capital of Puerto Princesa City is the perfect jump-off point for adventures to El Nido, Port Barton, and the region’s two UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park and Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park. Wanderlust Bed & Breakfast is one of the newest accommodations in town, conveniently located along Rizal Avenue,Read More→

Banton, Romblon: A Travel Guide to the Heritage Paradise

Posted on January 9, 2023

After exploring the provincial capital of Romblon for a three days, I spontaneously decided to stop by for a few days on the island municipality of Banton – still part of Romblon province – en route back to the Luzon mainland. The remote island sits halfway between the larger islands of Tablas and Marinduque in the northern portion of the Sibuyan Sea. It is known for its exceptional archaeological sites, colonial-era fortress, and isolated white-sand beaches that ring its mostlyRead More→