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# EAZY Traveler

Chronicles of a Filipino Travel Journalist

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- [BioCamp relaunched to strengthen Tamaraw conservation on Mindoro island](https://eazytraveler.net/2025/10/biocamp-tamaraw-conservation/) - Mindoro is a unique biogeographic region in the Philippines due to its isolation and diverse habitats, resulting in a high degree of endemism for its flora and fauna. Standing out among its wildlife is the Tamaraw (Bubalus mindorensis), an endemic dwarf water buffalo found only on the island. A natural heritage icon of the Philippines,
- [5 Reasons Why I Love Birdwatching with the Celestron Trailseeker 8x42 Roof Binoculars](https://eazytraveler.net/2024/12/celestron-binoculars-philippines-birdwatching/) - With 743 species recorded in the country thus far and a third of them found no where else in the world, the Philippines is without a doubt a birdwatcher's paradise. Since I moved back to Manila last year, birding or birdwatching has become my way of getting my necessary dose of nature during my free
- [Lakeview Le Jardin now offers cozy cabins in upland Cebu City!](https://eazytraveler.net/2024/11/lakeview-le-jardin-reviews-rooms/) - Cebu Transcentral Highway, a winding road that traverses the central highlands of Cebu island, offers a quick escape from the bustling metro. The 33-kilometer road links Cebu City to Balamban along the western coast. With lush mountain views, cool weather, and foggy atmosphere, relaxing attractions like gardens and cafés can be reached within an hour's
- [The Funny Lion Puerto Princesa: Beautiful Beachfront Boutique Hotel](https://eazytraveler.net/2024/09/the-funny-lion-puerto-princesa/) - The number one hotel brand in Palawan, The Funny Lion, is now in Puerto Princesa City! The provincial capital serves as the main gateway to the Philippines' Last Frontier. This hotel brand first opened in Coron in the northern part of the province, where I was fortunate to be one of the very first guests.
- [10 Awesome Things to Do in Tuba, Benguet: Gateway to Baguio City](https://eazytraveler.net/2024/06/tuba-benguet-tourist-spots-dmci-moncello-crest/) - Many may not have heard of Tuba, but the Benguet town serves as the gateway to one of the most popular destinations in the Philippines: Baguio City. Whether passing by Marcos Highway or Kennon Road from Manila, one drives through this large mountainous municipality before finally reaching the “City of Pines,” the country's cool-weathered "summer
- [6 New Places to Eat & Drink in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan](https://eazytraveler.net/2022/06/new-restaurants-puerto-princesa-palawan/) - [Author's note: This list has been updated in April 2024.] The city of Puerto Princesa is the capital of Palawan, the largest province in the Philippines best known for its unspoiled natural wonders. Among its most popular attractions are the gorgeous limestone islands of El Nido and Coron, and the World Heritage-listed Puerto Princesa Subterranean
- [6 New Places to Eat & Drink in Panglao, Bohol](https://eazytraveler.net/2024/03/newest-restaurants-alona-beach-panglao-bohol/) - Thanks to the new international airport, the island town of Panglao is the gateway by air to the lush province of Bohol – one of the country's top tourist destinations, known for its incredible landscapes, beautiful heritage sites and amazing wildlife. The tourism boom centers around Alona Beach in Barangay Tawala, the province's most popular
- [Twin Tides Panglao: Comfy Boutique Hotel near Alona Beach](https://eazytraveler.net/2024/03/twin-tides-panglao-resort-alona-beach/) - Alona Beach in Barangay Tawala on Panglao Island, off the southwest coast of the mainland, is the epicenter of tourism in Bohol province – a top tourist destination known for its diverse attractions from heritage sites to unique landscapes to amazing wildlife both under and above the water. Among the best places to stay here
- [6 New Places to Eat & Drink in Coron, Palawan](https://eazytraveler.net/2024/01/new-restaurants-coron-palawan/) - Located in the northern Calamianes islands of Palawan, Coron is an idyllic tropical destination that lures travelers far and wide with its incredible seascape crowned with soaring karst cliffs. Coron Town on the Busuanga mainland is homebase for most visitors who venture to Coron Island and other smaller islands on day excursions for beach-hopping, snorkeling
- [7 Great Reasons to Stay at Coron Natural Farms](https://eazytraveler.net/2024/01/coron-natural-farms/) - Together with El Nido, Coron is one of the must-see destinations of northern Palawan in the Philippines, beguiling visitors with its island-hopping excursions amidst jaw-dropping karst seascapes. It's no surprise that this idyllic tropical paradise always finds its way in travel magazines and influencer content! Over the New Year holiday, I spent my fourth visit
- [8 Amazing Reasons to Stay at Park Inn by Radisson Iloilo](https://eazytraveler.net/2023/12/park-inn-by-radisson-iloilo-newest-hotel/) - One of the latest accommodations to open its doors in the progressive capital of Iloilo City is Park Inn by Radisson Iloilo, situated next to SM City Iloilo, a major shopping mall along Benigno Aquino Jr. Avenue, Mandurriao District. Whether you're in town for business or leisure, here are six amazing reasons to book a
- [Alab Petroglyphs: 3,500-Year-Old Philippine Rock Art is Vanishing](https://eazytraveler.net/2023/12/alab-petroglyphs-rock-art-philippines/) - Mountain Province in northern Luzon is best known for Sagada, a highland tourist destination known for its laid-back town atmosphere and outdoor adventures like hiking and caving. Unknown to most, however, is that the province also harbors a rare cultural treasure at risk of disappearing. Alab Petroglyphs are prehistoric rock art carved on a remote
- [Vanyard Hotel: New Boutique Hotel Near Kalibo International Airport](https://eazytraveler.net/2023/11/vanyard-hotel-near-kalibo-airport/) - Besides being the alternative gateway to world-famous Boracay Island, the provincial capital of Kalibo stands on its own with its lush and expansive mangrove park, exquisite piña (pineapple cloth) loom-weaving, and the annual Ati-Atihan Festival, held every third weekend of January in honor of the Santo Niño (Holy Child Jesus). Vanyard Hotel is the newest
- [Bujang Valley: A Travel Guide to Southeast Asia's Oldest Civilization in Kedah, Malaysia](https://eazytraveler.net/2023/10/bujang-valley-oldest-civilization-southeast-asia/) - Southeast Asia is known for its ancient civilizations, which left behind magnificent centuries-old stone edifices. Among the region's main tourism draws are ancient temple ruins like Angkor in Cambodia, Ayutthaya in Thailand, and Borobudur in Indonesia. But did you know that the region's oldest civilization can be found not in these countries but in Malaysia?
- [The Spooky Mystical Tour of Lamanok Point (Lamanok Island) in Anda, Bohol](https://eazytraveler.net/2015/06/lamanoc-island-tour-anda-bohol/) - Lamanok Point in Anda, Bohol is a treasure trove of archaeology and folklore. Recognized as a "cradle of civilization" in the province, the uninhabited promontory of Lamanoc (sometimes spelled Lamanok) in Anda, Bohol – a two-hour drive from Tagbilaran City – consists of limestone outcrops with fascinating cultural and archaeological sites. While often referred to
- [Keretapi Sarong: Celebrating 60th Malaysia Day with a 10,000-Strong Flash Mob](https://eazytraveler.net/2023/09/keretapi-sarong-2023-malaysia-day/) - I finally got to travel to Malaysia for the first time since the pandemic! Events company LOCCO invited me, together with other influencers from Indonesia and the Philippines, to Keretapi Sarong 2023 in celebration of Malaysia Day. From Cebu, I conveniently flew direct to Kuala Lumpur aboard event partner AirAsia via the Philippines' most beautiful
- [Santa Grand Signature Kuala Lumpur: New Hotel with Amazing Rooftop Views](https://eazytraveler.net/2023/10/santa-grand-signature-kuala-lumpur-new-hotel/) - One of the best hotels to stay when you revisit the Malaysian capital is Santa Grand Signature Kuala Lumpur, which opened its doors in December 2022. The sleek contemporary hotel is strategically located near Menara Kuala Lumpur (KL Tower), just a few minutes walk to Dang Wangi LRT Station, which connects you to the extensive
- [Hop Inn Hotel Makati Avenue: Cheap Hotel in Poblacion, Makati City](https://eazytraveler.net/2023/06/hop-inn-makati-avenue-cheap-hotel-poblacion-makati/) - If you're looking for a cheap and comfortable hotel room in the Poblacion neighborhood, then Hop Inn Hotel Makati Avenue Manila is just the perfect accommodation for you! Poblacion – the historic center of Makati City – has become one of the trendiest neighborhoods in Metro Manila. Over the last decade, the side streets around
- [G1 Lodge: Cozy and Beautiful Boutique Hotel in Baguio City](https://eazytraveler.net/2023/09/g1-lodge-design-hotel-baguio-city/) - Baguio City, the pine-dotted hill station in the Cordilleras, has long been the quintessential escape for lowlanders including myself, whenever I'm based in Metro Manila. The cool-weathered city is conveniently linked by frequent buses from the capital. Tourists are drawn to the city's public parks, cultural museums, indigenous crafts, and lively food scene. On my
- [Balabac, Palawan: A DIY Travel Guide to the Main Island](https://eazytraveler.net/2023/08/balabac-diy-tour-main-island/) - Balabac, the southernmost municipality of Palawan Province, has gained popularity as a tourist destination only in the past ten years. Fortunately, it remains non-touristy as compared to the northern destinations like El Nido and Coron. This is largely due to its remote location. To get to Balabac island from Puerto Princesa International Airport, one has
- [Puerto Princesa, Palawan: A Heritage Walking Tour](https://eazytraveler.net/2023/07/puerto-princesa-palawan-heritage-walking-tour/) - Discover the heritage sites of downtown Puerto Princesa City, the capital of Palawan, on a DIY walking tour with this travel guide.
- [7 Amazing Tourist Spots in Asturias, Cebu](https://eazytraveler.net/2022/02/asturias-cebu-tourist-spots/) - Located just north of Balamban, Asturias is one of the less-visited towns along the northwest coast of Cebu island. Less than two hours away from Cebu City, via the Cebu Transcentral Highway, the municipality makes for an excellent day trip or weekend getaway. While its elegant town church and famous bingka dawa (millet cakes) can
- [6 Great Reasons to Book a Premier Room at Marco Polo Plaza Cebu](https://eazytraveler.net/2023/07/marco-polo-cebu-premier-rooms/) - Marco Polo Plaza, the iconic hotel of Cebu, now features brand-new premier rooms and suites. Here's why you should upgrade your stay on your next trip.
- [12 Amazing Marinduque Food You Should Try!](https://eazytraveler.net/2023/07/famous-food-in-marinduque/) - No visit to the island province of Marinduque – best known for the Moriones Lenten rites, butterfly farming, and heritage sites – would be complete without tasting their local food, which range from sweet and light snacks to rich and savory dishes. Marinduqueño cuisine is influenced by the native food of southern Luzon, but localized
- [Boac, Marinduque: A Heritage Walking Tour of the Provincial Capital](https://eazytraveler.net/2023/06/boac-marinduque-heritage-tour/) - Marinduque, the island province just south of the Luzon mainland, is best known for its lively Lenten events and traditions like the Moriones, where townsfolk dress up as masked Roman centurions. It is also regarded as the butterfly capital of the country. It's my favorite Holy Week destination in the Philippines, and I've spent the
- [Marinduque: Bila-Bila Festival in the Butterfly Capital of the Philippines](https://eazytraveler.net/2023/06/marinduque-butterfly-farm-bila-bila-festival/) - Aside from the unique Moriones Lenten Rites, the island province of Marinduque stands out for being the butterfly capital of the Philippines, accounting for 85% of butterfly and pupae exports in the country. According to the National Museum, the Philippines has around 927 butterfly species, with a third of them endemic to the country. In
- [Banao Protected Landscape: A Travel Guide to Kalinga's Ecotourism Paradise](https://eazytraveler.net/2023/06/banao-protected-landscape-balbalasang-balbalan-kalinga/) - The mountain province of Kalinga in northern Luzon has attracted tourists primarily through its cultural attractions, particularly through the indigenous tattooing of centenarian tattooist Apo Whang-od from Buscalan village in Tinglayan. A majestic river valley in the northwest area of the province, however, potentially could be the next big thing in terms of ecotourism in
- [Mezzo Hotel: Elegant Stay at Mabolo-Kasambagan, Cebu City](https://eazytraveler.net/2022/03/mezzo-hotel-mabolo-cebu-city/) - Tucked in a residential neighborhood, Mezzo Hotel is a four-star accommodation at the border of Mabolo and Kasambagan in Cebu City, Philippines. While primarily designed as a business hotel, it's also a great choice for leisure travelers because of its practical location within Metro Cebu. It's situated in a quiet residential side street but still
- [Wooloo: Stylish & Exclusive Mountain Cottage in Consolacion, Cebu](https://eazytraveler.net/2022/03/wooloo-mountain-resort-consolacion-cebu/) - Who would have known that Consolacion – the small town just north of Metro Cebu, notorious for its rush-hour traffic jams – could offer a place of utmost solitude and relaxation? Managed by Solea Hotels & Resorts, Wooloo is an exclusive mountain cottage perched on a ridge in the highlands of Barangay Garing, Consolacion, located
- [Highland Mango Ecofarm: Mountaintop Resort in Consolacion, Cebu](https://eazytraveler.net/2022/04/highland-mango-ecofarm-mountain-resort-consolacion-cebu/) - Is Consolacion becoming the next Busay? The past year has seen a growing number of accommodations and dining establishments mushroom on the highlands of Consolacion, specifically the mountain barangays of Panoypoy and Garing. As roadworks near completion and provide better access, the area now provides an alternative upland escape to the Cebu Transcentral Highway (generally
- [Mount Hibok-Hibok, Camiguin: Amazing Volcano Hike via Itum Trail](https://eazytraveler.net/2022/04/hibok-hibok-volcano-camiguin-hiking-new-itum-trail/) - Rising 1,332 meters above sea level, Mount Hibok-Hibok – also known as Catarman Volcano – is the most active of at least 14 volcanoes found in the Philippines' second-smallest province of Camiguin. It is a hiking paradise within Mounts Timpoong–Hibok-Hibok Natural Monument (MTHNM).
- [Romblon Island Hopping: Touring the Beautiful Isles of Romblon Bay](https://eazytraveler.net/2022/05/romblon-island-hopping-tour/) - On my third and last day on Romblon island, I visited the beautiful islands fronting Romblon town, the capital of Romblon province best known for its hilltop fortress and other unique heritage sites. I already visited two white-sand beaches on Romblon island itself – Bonbon and Talipasak – on my self-guided round-the-island scooter tour the day
- [Gibitngil: Exciting Adventure Island of Medellin, Cebu](https://eazytraveler.net/2022/05/gibitngil-funtastic-island-medellin-cebu/) - I first saw Gibitngil island on a boat trip from Daanbantayan to Kinatarcan island last January. Keen on checking out lesser-known northern islands of Cebu as alternatives to Bantayan or Malapascua, I revisited the north last month to finally explore this rocky island. Fantastic Medellin Adventure (Mobile: +63 9227343533), a local boat operator, arranged a
- [Dusit Thani Mactan Cebu: Sunset-View Luxury Resort along Historic Magellan Bay](https://eazytraveler.net/2022/05/dusit-thani-mactan-cebu-best-swimming-pool/) - Launched in late 2018, Dusit Thani Mactan Cebu Resort is one of the relatively newer resorts on the popular holiday island of Mactan Island in Cebu, Philippines. Conveniently a short drive away from the international airport, this five-star 272-room resort on the Punta Engaño peninsula stands out from the rest with its grand infinity pool,
- [Paddle Out Tours: Fun-filled SUP Adventure in Toledo City, Cebu](https://eazytraveler.net/2022/05/stand-up-paddleboarding-sup-tours-toledo-cebu/) - For decades, Toledo City on the midwestern coast of Cebu island was known for nothing else but its mining industry and for being a transit point to Negros island. Recent years, however, has seen nature lovers discovering its natural attractions like its mountains and lakes. One of the newest activities offered here are guided stand-up
- [Lime Resort: Scenic & Stylish Beach Hotel in El Nido, Palawan](https://eazytraveler.net/2022/07/lime-resort-el-nido-palawan-blog-review/) - One of Palawan's most popular destinations, El Nido is famed for its picturesque seascape of towering limestone islands scattered across Bacuit Bay. The coastal village of Corong-Corong, just south of El Nido town, has seen a boom of tourism development in recent years. What was once a sleepy beachside community a decade ago is now
- [Caduawan Hills: Little Batanes of Tabogon, Cebu?](https://eazytraveler.net/2022/05/little-batanes-tabogon-cebu-caduawan-hills/) - After visiting Gibitngil Island and spending the night at Two Crazy Monkeys, my friends and I stopped by a few tourist attractions en route back to Cebu City. One of the spots on our list was Caduawan Hills in Tabogon, dubbed the "Little Batanes of Cebu". From Medellin, we boarded a southbound bus and, by
- [Balay Tuko Garden Inn: Homey Stay in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan](https://eazytraveler.net/2022/06/balay-tuko-garden-inn-puerto-princesa-palawan/) - The last decade has seen tourism boom in Palawan, including the provincial capital of Puerto Princesa City. Large and modern concrete hotels have popped up around the city. But if you're looking for a place to stay that's quiet and relaxed, check out Balay Tuko Garden Inn, located in the northern leafy suburb of Brgy.
- [Palawan Divers: Amazing Scuba Diving in El Nido, Palawan](https://eazytraveler.net/2022/07/scuba-diving-el-nido-palawan-divers/) - Travelers are chiefly drawn to El Nido – a five-hour drive north of Puerto Princesa City, Palawan – to explore the dramatic seascape of Bacuit Bay, comprised of 45 islands and islets. The scenic beach town is the jumping off point for island-hopping boat tours that take tourists around the bay, visiting lagoons, hidden beaches
- [Eco Sanctuaries El Nido: Secluded Seafront Villas at Nacpan Beach](https://eazytraveler.net/2022/07/eco-sanctuaries-el-nido-nacpan-beach-villa/) - (As of December 2022, Eco Sanctuaries already offers satellite wifi, 24/7 electricity, and in-house dining at their new restaurant .) Tourism in El Nido, Palawan centers around its town proper, the jumping off point for island-hopping tours of Bacuit Bay. This marine reserve is one of the most beautiful seascapes in the entire Philippine archipelago.
- [Dive Sibaltan: Incredible Manta Ray Encounters in El Nido, Palawan](https://eazytraveler.net/2022/07/manta-ray-scuba-diving-palawan-philippines-dive-sibaltan/) - Scuba diving in El Nido, Palawan has long centered only around Bacuit Bay, off the coast of the town center, where divers can encounter sea turtles, giant pufferfish and schools of yellow snapper above a large patch of cabbage coral. More adventurous diving experiences, however, can be had along the less-visited eastern side of El
- [Malampaya Sound: Watching Rare Irrawaddy Dolphins in Taytay, Palawan](https://eazytraveler.net/2022/07/irrawaddy-dolphin-watching-philippines-palawan-taytay-malampaya-sound/) - After spending an incredible week in El Nido, I decided to revisit Taytay before continuing further south to Puerto Princesa City, the capital of Palawan, Philippines. I've been to this quiet coastal town a couple of times before, as I never tire of visiting the beautiful 18th-century fortification of Fort Santa Isabel. Aside from the
- [Primeway Suites Cebu: Stylish Boutique Rooms near Fuente Osmeña](https://eazytraveler.net/2022/08/primeway-suites-cebu-stylish-boutique-rooms-near-fuente-osmena/) - Fuente Osmeña Circle is not only one of the iconic landmarks of Cebu City but also a practical and strategic area to stay in. Located in the midtown area, the historic roundabout is the crossroads between the downtown district, where the city's most well-known heritage attractions are located (like Fort San Pedro and Magellan's Cross)
- [E & Z Diving Center: Fun Scuba Diving in Mactan Island, Cebu](https://eazytraveler.net/2022/08/e-and-z-diving-center-scuba-mactan-cebu/) - Thanks to its world-class international airport, Lapu-Lapu City on Mactan Island, Cebu is the most accessible scuba diving destination in the Philippines. With scuba diving having started here in 1970s, it's also one of the first dive destinations in the country. The highly urbanized island is ideal for quick getaways, and is an excellent place
- [Attic Capsule Hotel: Budget Accommodation in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu](https://eazytraveler.net/2022/08/attic-capsule-hotel-budget-accommodation-lapu-lapu-city-mactan-cebu/) - Home to the Mactan-Cebu International Airport, Lapu-Lapu City on Mactan Island, Cebu is the world-class gateway to the Visayas region and the rest of the Philippines. Aside from its iconic heritage sites like the Lapu-Lapu Monument and Magellan's Shrine, the urbanized island has white-sand beaches, some of the country's best beach resorts, and accessible scuba
- [Mount Magarwak: Stunning Sunrise Hike in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan](https://eazytraveler.net/2022/08/mount-magarwak-sunrise-hike-puerto-princesa-palawan/) - When plans for a Mt. Victoria hike fell through, I decided to look for easy yet rewarding day hikes in Puerto Princesa City, the provincial capital of Palawan. Situated only 17 km north of the city center, Mount Magarwak is one of the most accessible hiking trails. Popular among local hikers and off-road bikers, this
- [Marveling at Rafflesia schadenbergiana – one of the world's largest flowers –  in Lantapan, Bukidnon](https://eazytraveler.net/2022/08/rafflesia-schadenbergiana-bukidnon-philippines-largest-flower/) - Ever since I read about Rafflesia in science books as a child, I've been fascinated by this strange and uncommon genus of parasitic plants found only in Southeast Asia. Over the years, I've hiked to see different Rafflesia species in the rainforests of the Philippines, Indonesia and Malaysia. Lacking leaves, stems and roots, these alien-looking
- [Holiday Inn Cebu City: Brand-New Hotel in Cebu Business Park](https://eazytraveler.net/2022/09/holiday-inn-cebu-city-new-hotel-near-ayala-center-cebu/) - Last June, Holiday Inn – one of the 17 hotel brands of IHG – opened in Cebu City, its first hotel in the Visayas-Mindanao region. The well-known international hotel brand occupies the upper floors of a 21-storey building shared with a Hop Inn Hotel, under the same management, at Cebu Business Park – a popular
- [The Noble Cebu: Elegant Condotel along Trendy Banilad Road](https://eazytraveler.net/2022/09/the-noble-cebu-elegant-condotel-along-trendy-banilad-road/) - One of the newest hotels in Cebu City, The Noble Cebu opened only last June 2022. This contemporary accommodation offers elegant lodgings within the uptown neighborhood of Barangay Kasambagan. Housed within the condominium complex of the Grand Residences Cebu, it offers short-term guests a slice of township living in the "Queen City of the South".
- [Cebu Quincentennial Hotel: Boutique Hotel Celebrating Cebuano History & Religiosity](https://eazytraveler.net/2022/10/cebu-quincentennial-hotel-cebu-city-boutique-hotel/) - One of the newest – and most unique – accommodations to open in Cebu City is the Cebu Quincentennial Hotel, which, as its name suggests, commemorates 500 Years of Christianity in the Philippines (1521-2021). In spite of its theme, this hotel isn't exclusively for Roman Catholics – they accept guests of any religious affiliation. Standing
- [1898 Casa & Restauranté: Stay and Dine at a Heritage House in Silay City, Negros Occidental](https://eazytraveler.net/2022/11/1898-casa-restaurante-heritage-house-accommodation-silay-city-negros/) - Silay City in Negros Occidental boasts some of the largest concentrations of heritage houses in the Philippines, owing to wealthy landowning families overseeing vast sugarcane plantations since colonial times. Its laid-back heritage zone, which can be easily explored on foot via this self-guided walking tour, is conveniently located only 5 km from the Bacolod-Silay Airport.
- [Danjugan Island Sanctuary: Eco-Tourism Paradise in Cauayan, Negros Occidental](https://eazytraveler.net/2022/12/danjugan-island-negros-best-ecotourism-destination-philippines/) - Last October, after revisiting the heritage city of Silay and spending a weekend in Bacolod for the Masskara Festival, I bussed further south to the municipality of Cauayan and hopped on a bangka (outrigger boat) for a 30-minute ride to Danjugan Island Sanctuary, an eco-tourism destination I have long wanted to experience. Despite its small
- [Pito's Sutokil & Bamboo Rock Resort: Seafood Paradise in Camotes Islands, Cebu](https://eazytraveler.net/2022/12/pitos-sutokil-bamboo-rock-resort-camotes-cebu/) - Most tourists to Cebu head to the northernmost destinations of Bantayan and Malapascua for an island escape. Camotes Islands, however, offers more diverse insular attractions – such as white-sand beaches, cave pools, waterfalls, heritage churches, and highland viewpoints – that's much closer to Metro Cebu. The island group is comprised of three main islands: Pacijan
- [Camotes Fun Divers: Beautiful Scuba Diving in Camotes Islands, Cebu](https://eazytraveler.net/2022/12/scuba-diving-camotes-cebu/) - With a world-class international airport, the accessible island province of Cebu in central Philippines has been drawing scuba divers from all over the world since the 1970s. It is one of the first scuba diving destinations in the country. Popular areas to dive are Mactan Island in Metro Cebu (close to the international airport), Moalboal
- [Camotes Hidden Huts: Awesome Beach Hideaway in Camotes Islands, Cebu](https://eazytraveler.net/2022/12/camotes-hidden-huts-secluded-beach-resort-cebu/) - After two wonderful days of scuba diving with Camotes Fun Divers, I drove my scooter to the northern end of Pacijan Island (San Francisco, Cebu) to relax at Camotes Hidden Huts, the only overnight accommodation located at the coastal area of Sitio Cogon 1, Barangay Esperanza. Tucked away within vast coconut plantations and accessed by
- [Banton, Romblon: A Travel Guide to the Heritage Paradise](https://eazytraveler.net/2023/01/banton-romblon-travel-guide/) - 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 Wander Nest: Relaxing Countryside Villa & Cabanas in Panglao, Bohol](https://eazytraveler.net/2023/01/the-wander-nest-relaxing-countryside-villa-cabanas-in-panglao-bohol/) - With its combination of amazing landscapes, white-sand beaches, unique wildlife and heritage landmarks, Bohol remains a top destination for tourists to the Philippines. Travelers gravitate to Panglao Island, off the southwest coast, which is connected by two causeways to the provincial capital of Tagbilaran City and the Bohol mainland. Since 2018, the island has also
- [Hop Inn Hotel Cebu City: Cheapest Accommodation in Cebu Business Park](https://eazytraveler.net/2023/02/hop-inn-hotel-cebu-city-cheapest-accommodation-near-ayala-center-cebu/) - If you're looking for a cheap hotel in Cebu City without compromising on comfort, convenience and cool city views, search no further than Hop Inn Hotel Cebu City – the first branch of this Thai hotel chain in the Visayas-Mindanao region . This new budget hotel is the most affordable accommodation you can find within
- [10 Things You'll Love About Radisson Blu Cebu](https://eazytraveler.net/2023/02/radisson-blu-cebu-blog-review/) - Over the past decade, Radisson Blu Cebu has maintained its standing as one of the best luxury hotels in Cebu City, if not the entire Philippines, since opening its doors in 2010. It is the one and only upscale hotel of the international Radisson hotel group in the country. Catering primarily to "bleisure" travelers looking
- [Fort San Antonio Abad: The Hidden Spanish Fort of Manila](https://eazytraveler.net/2023/04/fort-san-antonio-abad-hidden-spanish-fort-manila/) - 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
- [Exciting & Sustainable Whale Shark Tours in Southern Leyte by Peter's Dive Resort](https://eazytraveler.net/2023/03/sustainable-ethical-whale-shark-tours-sogod-bay-southern-leyte-philippines/) - With nearly 2,000 whale sharks (Rhincodon typus), the Philippines is home to the world's second-largest population of the ocean's biggest fish. The tropical archipelago is one of the best places in the world to swim with whale sharks — locally called butanding in Tagalog — in the wild. Growing to lengths of up to 18
- [Peter's Dive Resort: Wonderful Reef & Muck Diving in Sogod Bay, Southern Leyte](https://eazytraveler.net/2023/03/peters-dive-resort-wonderful-reef-muck-diving-in-sogod-bay-southern-leyte/) - If you're looking for a quiet dive destination away from the crowds that descend onto popular places like Anilao, Cebu or Bohol, you might want to go the extra mile and venture to Sogod Bay in Southern Leyte province. Due to its relative remoteness, this part of the Philippines sees far fewer tourists, guaranteeing that
- [Limasawa, Southern Leyte: A Travel Guide to the Historic Island](https://eazytraveler.net/2023/03/limasawa-southern-leyte-travel-guide/) - The mere mention of Limasawa – the island municipality at the mouth of Sogod Bay – instantly calls to one's mind, especially among Filipinos, the Magellan-Elcano expedition. The rugged 698-hectare island is the site of the first documented Roman Catholic mass in the Philippines and the Far East. After snorkeling with whale sharks and scuba
- [Wanderlust Bed & Breakfast: New Palawan-Themed Boutique Hotel in Puerto Princesa City](https://eazytraveler.net/2023/04/wanderlust-bed-and-breakfast-puerto-princesa-palawan/) - 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
- [Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park: Liveaboard Diving with M/Y Narayana](https://eazytraveler.net/2023/04/tubbataha-reefs-liveaboard-diving-narayana/) - 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
- [7 Amazing Reasons to Stay at Siama Hotel in Sorsogon City](https://eazytraveler.net/2023/05/7-amazing-reasons-to-stay-at-siama-hotel-in-sorsogon-city/) - 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
- [Villa Nueva B&B: Cozy Vacation Home in Tagaytay City, Cavite](https://eazytraveler.net/2023/05/villa-nueva-vacation-home-tagaytay/) - 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
- [El Camarín de la Virgen: Hidden Cultural Treasure of Santa Ana, Manila](https://eazytraveler.net/2023/06/camarin-de-la-virgen-santa-ana-church-manila/) - Most of the well-known heritage gems of Manila are concentrated in the historic walled district of Intramuros, but the neighborhood of Santa Ana in the southeast portion of the city, near the Makati City border, hides a exceptional heritage structure also worth visiting. Constructed from 1720 to 1725, the Santa Ana Church – officially the
- [Tudor in the Pines: Romantic Guesthouse in Baguio City](https://eazytraveler.net/2023/06/tudor-in-the-pines-baguio-city/) - Since it was established as an American hill station in the early 1900s, the cold-weathered highland city of Baguio is the quintessential summer destination in northern Luzon, especially if you want to escape the heat and humidity of the lowlands. Its popularity, however, has made the city center more and more crowded over the decades.
- [Discover the Heritage, Nature & Food of San Juan, Batangas](https://eazytraveler.net/2023/06/san-juan-batangas-tourist-attractions/) - Most people traveling to San Juan, Batangas – just a three-hour drive south of Metro Manila – simply head straight to Laiya Beach, one of the most popular weekend beach destinations from the Philippine capital. The famed coastline is dotted by beach resorts and, just 10 km away, Solmera Coast complements the town’s seaside attractions
- [Tuburan Coffee Farm: Seed-to-Cup Experience at Cebu's Coffee Capital](https://eazytraveler.net/2022/02/tuburan-coffee-farm-tourism-cebu/)
- [5 Great Reasons to Join Suroy Suroy Sugbo Tours](https://eazytraveler.net/2023/01/5-great-reasons-to-join-suroy-suroy-sugbo-tours/) - Launched in 2005, Suroy Suroy Sugbo – which means "wandering in Cebu" in the Cebuano language – are the official tours of Cebu Province organized by the Cebu Provincial Tourism Office. Each of the overland bus tours focuses on a particular area in the province, stopping by every single municipality to visit the town center
- [A Heritage Walking Tour of Silay City Heritage Zone](https://eazytraveler.net/2022/10/silay-city-heritage-walking-tour/) - The gateway to Negros Occidental by plane, Silay City is one of the best-preserved heritage towns in the Philippines. More than 30 ancestral homes, built between the late 19th century and early 20th century, have been officially recognized as Heritage Houses by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) within the Silay City Heritage
- [10 Out-of-the-Box Singapore Experiences You Can Book on Klook](https://eazytraveler.net/2022/09/10-extraordinary-singapore-experiences-klook/) - Are you excited to travel overseas again? Now implementing eased restrictions for fully-vaccinated foreign tourists since April 1, Singapore is one of the easiest countries to visit for international travelers, including Philippine passport holders. A travel and leisure online booking platform, Klook makes it so convenient to find and book accommodations and activities in Singapore
- [7 New Places to Eat & Drink in El Nido, Palawan](https://eazytraveler.net/2022/07/new-restaurants-el-nido-palawan/) - The scenic beach town of El Nido in northern Palawan attracts tourists far and wide with dramatic karst seascape of limestone islands, secluded beaches and amazing scuba diving sites. Over the decades, the jumping off point to Bacuit Bay has cultivated a cosmopolitan palate, opening restaurants, cafes and bars that mostly cater to foreign visitors.
- [6 Awesome Things to Do in Cordova, Cebu](https://eazytraveler.net/2022/06/cordova-cebu-tourist-spots-attractions/) - Looking for exciting things to do in Cordova for your CCLEX road trip? The newly opened Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway – the longest and tallest bridge in the Philippines – has dramatically cut down travel time between Cebu City and Mactan island. It now takes only 10 minutes to drive from South Road Properties (SRP) to
- [5 New Places to Eat and Drink in Cordova, Cebu](https://eazytraveler.net/2022/06/cordova-mactan-cebu-new-restaurants/) - The recent opening of the Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway (CCLEX) – the longest and tallest bridge in the Philippines – has brought an influx of excited locals and tourists to Cordova, the otherwise laidback municipality on the southern end of Mactan Island. The 8.9-km cable-stayed bridge and causeway is the third bridge connecting Mactan, where the
- [7 Reasons Why I Love Citadines Cebu City](https://eazytraveler.net/2022/05/citadines-cebu-city-pet-friendly-hotel/) - Citadines is a pet-friendly and eco-friendly four-star hotel with apartment-style rooms and a scenic infinity pool.
- [Romblon Island: Exciting DIY Scooter Tour from Marble Quarries to Sunset Sandbars](https://eazytraveler.net/2022/05/romblon-island-scooter-motorbike-tour/) - On my first day on Romblon island, I visited the unique heritage sites of Romblon town, before checking in at Dream Paradise Mountain Resort, the accommodation arranged by Romblon Provincial Tourism. I had already rented a Yamaha Mio Soul scooter and was raring to see the rest of the island the following day. With a
- [Romblon Island: Remarkable Heritage Tour of Romblon Town](https://eazytraveler.net/2022/04/romblon-island-heritage-sites/) - As soon as I got off the ferry, I spent my first morning on Romblon island attending the local festivities at the capitol grounds. Romblon town is the geopolitical heart of the archipelagic province of Romblon, which includes the larger islands of Tablas and Sibuyan. Serendipitously, my arrival last March 16 coincided with the province's
- [6 Scenic Mountain Cafés in Consolacion, Cebu](https://eazytraveler.net/2022/04/mountain-cafes-restaurants-consolacion-cebu/) - Over the past year, cozy mountain cafes and restaurants have popped up in the highlands of Consolacion, Cebu – specifically in the mountain barangays of Panoypoy and Garing – offering an alternative upland escape to Cebu Transcentral Highway (aka “Busay) for urban dwellers seeking cool air, greenery and scenic views. These open-air establishments not only
- [Liloan, Cebu: Hiking the Cotcot River in Barangay Mulao](https://eazytraveler.net/2022/02/mulao-river-trekking-liloan-cebu/) - What comes to mind when you hear of the Cebu town of Liloan? To most people, it's rosquillos cookies and the historic Bagacay Point Lighthouse. But this town has so much more to offer if you venture farther inland. The Cotcot River, for example, which separates Liloan from the municipality of Compostela to the north,
- [Camp Paradisio: Hilltop Getaway in Tabogon, Cebu](https://eazytraveler.net/2022/02/camp-paradisio-resort-tabogon-cebu/) - Lying along the quiet northeast coastline of Cebu island, Tabogon is one of the least visited towns in the province. Many Cebuanos won't even be familiar with the town when you mention it! For those who do make it this far, the biggest draws are Banyan Spring Resort (formerly Guiwanon Cold Spring) and the new
- [Queseo: Traditional Carabao Cheese of Compostela, Cebu](https://eazytraveler.net/2022/02/queseo-carabao-buffalo-cheese-compostela-cebu/) - Have you tasted the carabao cheese of Cebu? I've long associated the Filipino cheese, widely known as kesong puti (literally "white cheese" in Tagalog), with Laguna province in Luzon, and only knew that my home province of Cebu is also one of the centers of its production more recently. Kesong puti is a soft, unaged
- [Tabique by the Sea: Private Beach Houses in Asturias, Cebu](https://eazytraveler.net/2022/02/tabique-by-the-sea-private-beach-house-asturias-cebu/) - If you're in need of a healthy dose of so-called "Vitamin Sea" – minus the frenetic atmosphere (and health risk) of crowded beaches – look no farther than the unassuming town of Asturias, less than two hours' drive northwest of Cebu City, via the Cebu Transcentral Highway. Located at Barangay Santa Lucia, Tabique by the
- [Kinatarcan: Breathtaking Frontier Island of Santa Fe, Cebu](https://eazytraveler.net/2022/01/kinatarcan-island-resorts/) - Watch this video on my Instagram – don't forget to like and follow! Getting Around Habal-habal (motorcycle taxi) is the primary means of transportation to get around the island. Short rides between villages are PHP 20 to 50 per person, depending on your haggling skills. Forest Beach Guesthouse offers guided motorcycle tours for only PHP
- [5 New Places to Eat & Drink in Camiguin](https://eazytraveler.net/2022/01/new-restaurants-camiguin-2021/) - Now serviced by twice-weekly flights from Manila and Cebu on Cebu Pacific Air, the picturesque island of Camiguin has reopened to fully-vaccinated domestic tourists since October 25. Aside from revisiting its volcanic peaks, white-sand islands and historic ruins, one must check out the newest restaurants, too. Several dining establishments are centered around Barangay Yumbing in
- [Birdwatching in Camiguin: Spotting Rare Birds at Mount Hibok-Hibok](https://eazytraveler.net/2022/01/birdwatching-camiguin-birding-hibok-hibok/) - Camiguin is home to at least 57 bird species! Flitting across the dense canopy, most of the birds were small and skittish, hence, they were challenging to observe, much less photograph. It was also a challenge to stay absolutely still and quiet with mosquitoes feasting on our legs (I was wearing shorts and forgot to
- [Cebu Pacific relaunches flights to Camiguin from Manila & Cebu](https://eazytraveler.net/2022/01/camiguin-flights-cebu-pacific/)
- [NC Tiger Driving School: Learn to Drive a Car & Motorcycle in Metro Cebu](https://eazytraveler.net/2021/11/nc-tiger-driving-school-cebu-mandaue-danao-city/) - Safeguarding our health has become top priority while traveling in the "new normal". While I've long been an advocate of reducing our carbon footprint by using a bicycle or taking mass transport when traveling, I've finally decided to take driving lessons to acquire new skills and expand my options when I travel. Aside from the
- [Treehouse de Valentine: Private Jungle Hideaway in Balamban, Cebu](https://eazytraveler.net/2021/10/treehouse-de-valentine-balamban-cebu/) - Simply being close to nature can have such a healing effect on the mind and body. Just a 90-minute drive away from Cebu City, one can find a perfect escape where visitors are embraced by greenery, serenaded by trilling cicadas and birdsong, before getting lulled to sleep by the gushing rhythms of a shallow stream.
- [Kandaya Resort: All-Out Beach Holiday in Daanbantayan, Cebu](https://eazytraveler.net/2021/09/kandaya-resort-daanbantayan-cebu/) - Cebu’s northernmost town of Daanbantayan — a four-hour drive north of Cebu City — may be best known for the thresher shark diving destination of Malapascua Island, but one need not head offshore to enjoy an all-out beach holiday. Just a few kilometers north of Daanbantayan town proper on the mainland is Kandaya Resort, a
- [Huna Huna Cliff Resort: Scenic Seaside Retreat in Catmon, Cebu](https://eazytraveler.net/2021/08/best-resort-catmon-cebu-huna-huna-cliff-resort/) - Among the best places to stay in Catmon, Cebu, Huna Huna Cliff Resort is a Mediterranean-inspired seaside retreat with a spring-fed infinity pool overlooking the Camotes Sea.
- [Kuya Jom's Crib: Discover Scuba Diving in Catmon, Cebu](https://eazytraveler.net/2021/07/catmon-cebu-scuba-diving-kuya-joms-crib/) - The municipality of Catmon, 56 km north of Cebu City, is an overlooked town, bypassed by tourists heading father north to popular beach destinations like Bantayan and Malapascua. Even most Cebuanos are unfamiliar with what the sleepy town has to offer. Nonetheless, Catmon is slowly revealing its laidback beauty from summit to sea, rewarding travelers
- [EZCamp: Private Glamping Hideaway in Naga City, Cebu](https://eazytraveler.net/2021/07/ezcamp-cebu-glamping-naga-city/) - Looking for a real nature getaway with the creature comforts of a hotel? Tucked away in the mountains of Naga City, only 42 kms south of Cebu City, EZCamp is a new glamping (ie. "glamorous camping") destination set in a lush 28-hectare property that offers the rustic ambiance and tranquil seclusion of a traditional campsite,
- [Seda Central Bloc Cebu: Brand-New Hotel at Cebu I.T. Park](https://eazytraveler.net/2021/07/seda-hotel-cebu-it-park/) - As travel restrictions ease up domestically, hotel staycations conveniently offer the indulgence and pampering we yearn for after being cooped up at home or the workplace for several months on end. Seda Central Bloc Cebu, a brand-new premier hotel located at the heart of trendy Cebu I.T. Park, ticks off everything on the list with
- [5 New Places to Eat and Drink Along Cebu Transcentral Highway](https://eazytraveler.net/2021/07/new-places-eat-drink-busay-cebu-transcentral-highway/) - Completed in the 1990s, the Cebu Transcentral Highway has long provided quick and easy access to the central highlands of the province. The 33-kilometer road bisects the slender-shaped island, across the Central Cebu Protected Landscape, linking Cebu City to Balamban along the western coast. With lush mountain views, cool weather, and foggy atmosphere, relaxing attractions
- [Train Travel in India: A Quintessential Backpacker Experience](https://eazytraveler.net/2011/06/train-travel-in-india-a-quintessential-backpacker-experience/) - Passengers alighting at Mughal Sarai Train Station Railway travel is very affordable and practical in India. Taking overnight trains is a great way to save on accommodation costs, and maximize your itinerary. And it's also the perfect way to meet locals and immerse yourself in everyday local life. Overall, train travel is a quintessentially Indian
- [Alappuzha (Allepey), Kerala: Overnight Kettuvallam (Houseboat) Cruise [SP]](https://eazytraveler.net/2014/05/alappuzha-allepey-kerala-overnight-kettuvallam-houseboat-cruise-sp/) - Spending a night or several days cruising the backwaters is one of the best experiences in Kerala When it comes to backwaters tourism, all roads lead to Alappuzha – also known by its colonial name of Allepey – a district consisting of a large network of inland canals, earning it the nickname "Venice of the
- [7 Great Things to Do in Moalboal, Cebu](https://eazytraveler.net/2020/08/7-great-things-to-do-in-moalboal-cebu/) - Moalboal is a small beach town located at Cebu’s western coast, about 3 hours drive from Cebu City. It has been famous for decades now as one of the best diving spots in the Philippines, but lately started gaining more recognition as an all-around fantastic vacation spot. Accommodation and general amenities are heavily skewed towards
- [Discovering the Off-the-Grid Dive Sites of Governor Generoso, Davao Oriental](https://eazytraveler.net/2019/06/scuba-diving-governor-generoso-davao-oriental/) - Soft coral along The Wall, a deep drop-off near the coast of Pundaguitan. Agustin Garden After spending the night at El Don Resort, a new 21-hectare Mediterranean-inspired resort in Barangay Pundaguitan, we returned to the dive boat to continue heading south towards Cape San Agustin on the southernmost tip of the Pujada Peninsula. The vicinity
- [Endless Summer Hotel: Midtown Boutique Stay with 360-Degree Rooftop Views of Baler, Aurora](https://eazytraveler.net/2019/02/endless-summer-hotel-baler-aurora-review/) - They say home is where the heart is. Then I might as well declare that I left my heart in this unassuming accommodation in Baler, Aurora. While our two-night stay was brief, I quickly fell for the small-town charm of Endless Summer Hotel, which, contrary to its name, feels more like a family-run guesthouse or
- [12 Awesome Things to Do in Baler, Aurora (and Around)](https://eazytraveler.net/2019/02/12-awesome-things-to-do-in-baler-aurora-and-around/) - Wedged between the Pacific Ocean and the Sierra Madre Mountain Range, Aurora Province showcases a windswept beauty that has long drawn those who want to intimately commune with nature. While surfing is the town's main draw, the rise in tourism in recent years has seen a new wave of accommodations, restaurants, and tourism services being
- [Summit Hotel Tacloban: Where Your Eastern Visayas Adventure Begins](https://eazytraveler.net/2019/02/summit-hotel-tacloban-review/) - Tacloban is one of the most progressive cities in the country today, and there seems to be something new and exciting to experience with every visit. Summit Hotel Tacloban is one of the newest establishments to rise in the past year. A stone's throw away from the junction to Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport, Downtown Tacloban,
- [Maayo Hotel & Maayo Well: Your Total Wellness Destination in Cebu](https://eazytraveler.net/2018/12/maayo-hotel-maayo-medical-maayo-well-cebu/) - They say health is wealth. So turn your next vacation in Cebu into an investment for your total wellbeing with a wholesome holiday for your fitness and beauty at the metro's newest total wellness destination! Its name taken from the Cebuano word for “good” or “well”, Maayo Hotel promises to be more than just a
- [How to Maximize Your Japan Rail Pass](https://eazytraveler.net/2018/11/how-to-maximize-jr-pass/) - Travel in Japan can be affordable, but the country's costly transportation will still gobble up the bulk of your budget. So you've worked hard and saved up enough for a long vacation and, after careful deliberation, will be purchasing a Japan Rail Pass, which is a smart investment for lengthy visits because it allows you
- [Where to Book the Cheapest JR PASS in the Philippines](https://eazytraveler.net/2018/11/cheapest-jr-pass-philippines/) - Traveling Kagoshima to Tokyo, I was able to visit 12 cities in seven days with the cheapest JR Pass! With low-cost airlines now offering cheap flights from the Philippines, a vacation in Japan is now more accessible to budget travelers more than ever, despite being a relatively expensive country to visit. Last year, I was
- [Luljetta's Hanging Gardens Spa & Suites: A Superb Getaway from Metro Manila [UPDATED 2018]](https://eazytraveler.net/2015/02/luljetta-hanging-gardens-spa-review/) - [Author's Note: This blog review was originally posted in February 2015, and updated in November 2018.] Located within the sprawling Loreland Farm Resort, 4 km from the city center of Antipolo, Luljetta's Place Hanging Gardens Spa & Garden Suites is situated along a mountainside with impressive views overlooking grassy hills and, in the distance, Laguna de Bay
- [Mercure Jakarta Cikini: Escape Frenetic Streets To A Rooftop Oasis](https://eazytraveler.net/2018/11/mercure-jakarta-cikini-blog-review/) - When you visit a chaotic metropolis like Jakarta, staying in a decent, comfortable hotel is more of an investment for your sanity than a frivolous luxury. You won't go wrong when you stay at Mercure Jakarta Cikini, a centrally located mid-range hotel that's within reach from the throbbing heart of the city where all the
- [10 Amazing Cultural Attractions in Yogyakarta You Shouldn't Miss](https://eazytraveler.net/2018/11/best-cultural-attractions-yogyakarta/) - The world's largest archipelago spanning between Indochina and Australia, Indonesia is a vast country full of diverse wonders that it can be overwhelming to decide where to begin. Yogyakarta – or simply Jogja, shortening an older spelling – is an excellent starting point located in central Java, the most accessible and populous island. From Manila, one
- [Wayang Jogja Night Carnival: A Glitzy Night of Arts & Culture in Yogyakarta](https://eazytraveler.net/2018/11/wayang-jogja-night-carnival-yogyakarta/) - If you happen to be in Yogyakarta on October 7, don't miss the grandest festival in town! Held to commemorate the city's anniversary, Wayang Jogja Night Carnival is a glamorous cultural parade that showcases the arts and heritage of Yogyakarta, one of the most visited destinations in Indonesia, boasting World Heritage-listed ancient temples such as Borobodur
- [Getting Your K-Pop Fix in Seoul, South Korea](https://eazytraveler.net/2018/11/k-pop-attractions-in-seoul/) - Share this blogpost on Facebook with the hashtags #iSEOULu and #eazytraveler and get the chance to win an autographed CD photo book from upcoming male idol group NewKidd! Open to residents of the Philippines only. Deadline: November 23, 2019 (Friday) Aside from automobile and technology brands, South Korea has taken the world by storm through
- [6 Creative Hotspots in Seoul That Will Inspire You](https://eazytraveler.net/2018/11/creative-places-in-seoul/) - Among the modern Asian capitals, Seoul is one of the most innovative, turning the obsolete and overlooked to something not only fun and fashionable but also forward-looking. The ever-changing capital of South Korea is the perfect metropolis to explore to get your creative juices flowing and open your mind to new ideas and ways of
- [Savoy Hotel Manila: A Snazzy Stay Across NAIA Terminal 3](https://eazytraveler.net/2018/11/savoy-hotel-manila-blog-review/) - Metro Manila's notorious traffic jams sap the fun out of any visit to the frenetic capital, where navigating around vehicle-choked streets to your hotel can take far longer than your flight. Do not fret, there's a snazzy new place to stay that will take you from touch down to plopping onto your private well-appointed suite
- [Anino Kite Resort: Best Beach Resort on Cuyo Island](https://eazytraveler.net/2014/12/best-beach-resort-cuyo-palawan/) - Anino Retreat is the best beach resort on Cuyo Island, Palawan. Anino Kite Resort (formerly Anino Retreat and Quijano Windsurfing Retreat) is the best beach resort on Cuyo Island, Palawan. The beach resort is located only a few kilometers from Cuyo Airport (serviced by twice weekly flights from Puerto Princesa) or 20-minutes by tricycle from Cuyo
- [Basey, Samar: Limestone Marvels of Sohoton Caves & Natural Bridge Park](https://eazytraveler.net/2018/11/sohoton-caves-natural-bridge-samar/) - There's another bridge worth exploring when you visit Eastern Visayas. Eons before the 2-km San Juanico Bridge – the longest bridge over water in the Philippines – was built to connect the islands of Leyte and Samar, Mother Nature has carved out her majestic counterpart inland along a limestone river gorge in Basey, Samar. Located
- [Paranas, Samar: Torpedo Boat Extreme Ride at Ulot River](https://eazytraveler.net/2018/11/torpedo-boat-ride-paranas-samar/) - Joining the ranks of sought-after destinations like Palawan and Batanes, Samar is one of the last wild frontiers of the Philippine archipelago, but unlike its counterparts somehow doesn't receive as much attention and still remains largely off the beaten track. It exudes raw and rugged natural beauty. The third largest island after Luzon and Mindanao,
- [Liloan, Southern Leyte: Uncharted Beach Paradise in Eastern Visayas](https://eazytraveler.net/2018/11/liloan-southern-leyte/) - Despite its relative proximity to the "world's best island" of Siargao, Southern Leyte lies outside the tourism radar and unfortunately only makes it to the national news when a natural calamity such as a typhoon or landslide hits this remote province in Eastern Visayas. It is this obscurity that got me excited on the first
- [SM City Legazpi: Shop, Dine & Marvel at Mayon Volcano!](https://eazytraveler.net/2018/10/sm-city-legazpi-mayon-volcano/) - There's a brand-new lifestyle hub that you shouldn't miss on your next tour of Albay. SM City Legazpi has opened its doors in the regional center of Bicol, offering a one-stop destination to shop, dine and sightsee! I flew to Legazpi City for a day last October 13 to experience the shopping mall firsthand (the
- [Onçe Islas: Your Complete Guide to Zamboanga City's Eco-Cultural Isles](https://eazytraveler.net/2018/10/eleven-islands-zamboanga-city-once-islas/) - Dubbed “Asia’s Latin City”, Zamboanga City has long flaunted its strong Hispanic heritage as seen in its most famous historical landmark, the 17th-century colonial fortress Real Fuerza de Nuestra Señora del Pilar de Zaragoza, and the Spanish-based Creole called Chavacano used as a lingua franca among the different ethnolinguistic groups in the city. Onçe Islas
- [The Mini Suites at Eton Tower Makati: Cozy and Convenient Stay at Legazpi Village](https://eazytraveler.net/2018/08/the-mini-suites-eton-tower-makati-blog-review/) - After having reviewed The Mini Hotel, an affordable boutique hotel by Eton Properties on Hong Kong Island, I was thrilled to hear that the Mini hotel brand was opening in Makati City, Philippines! Housed in the 40-storey Eton Tower Makati, The Mini Suites is the only hotel conveniently linked to the Dela Rosa Pedestrian Overpass, providing
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- [Kaamulan Festival: Tribal Revelry in Malaybalay, Bukidnon](https://eazytraveler.net/2018/06/kaamulan-festival-malaybalay-bukidnon/) - One of the Philippine celebrations I've long wanted to attend is the Kaamulan Festival in Malaybalay City, Bukidnon. Last March 22 to 27, I finally had the opportunity to experience this cultural event as part of a media tour of Northern Mindanao, organized by the Tourism Promotions Board of the Philippines, under the Department of
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- [Bike with Elena: Discover Kuala Lumpur's Hidden Heritage On A Guided Bicycle Tour](https://eazytraveler.net/2018/05/kuala-lumpur-bicycle-tour-bike-with-elena/) - Just when you think you've seen all that Kuala Lumpur has to offer, local tour operator Bike with Elena offers an eye-opening bicycle tour of the Malaysian capital's hidden heritage – some of them vanishing as urban development quickly transforms the cityscape. The following day after checking in at the all-new Hilton Garden Inn along
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- [San Rafael River Adventure: Water Sports & Dinner Cruise at Angat River in Bulacan](https://eazytraveler.net/2018/04/san-rafael-river-adventure-bulacan/) - After our heritage tour of Malolos, we bussed for an hour and a half to San Rafael River Adventure, a resort in San Rafael town located along the Angat River, one of the major rivers in Luzon that originates from a forest watershed in the Sierra Madre mountains and meanders across the province of Bulacan.
- [La Paz Sand Dunes: Dune Bashing & Sandboarding in Laoag City](https://eazytraveler.net/2018/04/laoag-sand-dunes-sandboarding-4x4-ride/) - A desert would be one of the landscapes you'd least expect to see in the tropical archipelago of the Philippines, but along the northernmost province on Luzon island there are, indeed, sand dunes! The La Paz Sand Dunes cover 85 square kilometers of sandy coastal desert and beach in Laoag City, the provincial capital of
- [A Heritage Walking Tour of Malolos Historic Town Center](https://eazytraveler.net/2018/04/heritage-walking-tour-malolos-bulacan/) - Heritage buffs need not look far from the Philippine capital for historical gems. Located an hour's drive of Metro Manila, Malolos – the provincial capital of Bulacan – occupies an importance place in the history of the Philippines, especially when one mentions it's most popular landmark: the Barasoain Church, which was the site of the
- [7 Best Things to Do in Tarlac [UPDATED 2018]](https://eazytraveler.net/2018/04/tarlac-tourist-spots-attractions/) - Learn about organic farming at EDL Farm Resort in Capas, Tarlac Author's Note: This list was updated to include additional attractions visited during Lakbay Norte 7, a media trip organized by North Philippines Visitors Bureau (NPVB) and held last January 30 to February 5, 2018. Characterized by an endless expanse of grassy plains and rice fields, the
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- [Alupang Beach Club Guam: Dolphin Watching, Parasailing & More For Only USD 160!](https://eazytraveler.net/2018/02/guam-dolphin-watching-parasailing/) - After spending my first two days in Guam just relaxing at Pacific Star Resort & Spa, a great full-service beach hotel along Tumon Bay, I was ready to pump up the adrenaline with outdoor activities organized by Alupang Beach Club (ABC Guam), a beach resort along Hagatna Bay, 6 km away from the tourist area
- [#GlobeSinulog 2018 | The Ultimate Festival Itinerary](https://eazytraveler.net/2018/01/globe-sinulog-itinerary-2018/) - Pit Senyor! The country’s grandest celebration, the Sinulog Festival of Cebu City, culminates every third weekend of January with religious revelries and exuberant all-day street dancing in honor of Santo Niño (Holy Child Jesus). While rooted in solemn veneration, the popular festival has built an all-inviting celebratory mood through the decades, includes music concerts, dance
- [FIRST LOOK | Cebu Safari & Adventure Park – The Philippines' Biggest Zoo](https://eazytraveler.net/2018/01/cebu-safari-and-adventure-park/) - Travel Advisory: Cebu Safari & Adventure Park is scheduled to officially open in the first quarter of 2018. Group previews (PHP 800 / USD 16 per person, inclusive of buffet lunch) may be arranged for those wishing to see the park before it opens to the general public. For inquiries, email rrraagas@cebusafari.ph. For the latest updates,
- [7 Instagram-Worthy Things to Do in Chiang Mai](https://eazytraveler.net/2017/01/7-instagram-worthy-things-to-do-in-chiang-mai-thailand/) - With its cooler weather, slower pace and mountainous surroundings, the northern counterpart of Chiang Mai offers a wonderful respite from the frenetic sprawl of Bangkok in Thailand. As you explore beautiful and laid-back "Rose of the North", share your travel experiences online with the following unique and eye-catching attractions and activities. (Don't forget to hashtag #amazingthailand,
- [Pacific Star Resort & Spa: A Filipino Favorite at Tumon Bay, Guam](https://eazytraveler.net/2018/01/pacific-star-resort-guam-review/) - Tourist activity on Guam – a US-occupied island in the Pacific – centers around Tumon Bay, a natural harbor with turquoise waters, bordered by white-sand beach and shallows. It's only five-minutes' drive from the international airport, so one can enjoy sea, sand and sun right after touching down in Guam. One of the most sought-after
- [6 Fun Family-Friendly Attractions in Pattaya, Thailand](https://eazytraveler.net/2018/01/family-friendly-places-in-pattaya/) - Pattaya doesn't immediately come to mind as a family-friendly reputation, owing to its reputation as a seedy beachside getaway since American soldiers participating in the Vietnam War arrived in the 1960s, transforming what was formerly a sleepy fishing village into a built-up conurbation bustling with cabarets, nightclubs and massage parlors. But on a recent familiarization
- [Philippine Airlines Now Flies Cebu-Bangkok!](https://eazytraveler.net/2017/12/philippine-airlines-now-flies-cebu-bangkok/) - Amidst public demand for the route, Philippine Airlines now flies non-stop thrice weekly between Cebu and Bangkok, starting December 2. PR728 departs Mactan-Cebu International Airport at 9:25 PM every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, arriving in Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport at 12:10 AM local time; while PR579 leaves Bangkok at 1:30 AM every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday,
- [7 Best Things to Do in Cebu](https://eazytraveler.net/2017/07/best-things-to-do-cebu/) - Linked to the rest of the archipelago and across the world through a modern international airport, Cebu makes for the perfect gateway to Philippines. One can find a great mix of metropolitan areas steeped in history, quick nature escapes (as beaches and mountains are never too far away) and, of course, lip-smacking food. Before you
- [Garden Orchid Hotel: A Classy Choice in Zamboanga City](https://eazytraveler.net/2017/12/garden-orchid-hotel-zamboanga-city/) - Established in 1993, Garden Orchid Hotel is one of the landmark hotels in Zamboanga City. I was billeted in this four-star hotel by the city tourism during the Zamboanga Hermosa Festival. Through the years, the hotel has expanded. Now it consists of a main hotel building and much newer annex building, both structures sandwiching a
- [Zamboanga Hermosa: A Festival of Faith in Zamboanga City](https://eazytraveler.net/2017/12/zamboanga-hermosa-festival-2017/) - It all started with my desire to see a vinta, a traditional paddleboat with multicolored sails. The most recognizable cultural icon of Zamboanga City often seen in postcards, I assumed it was an everyday sight, but after having visited the city a few times I realized that one could only see it on special occasions,
- [7 Reasons Why W Bangkok is the Coolest Place to Stay](https://eazytraveler.net/2017/12/w-bangkok-coolest-hotel/) - One of the most stylish hotels I've stayed in is W Bangkok from the W hotel chain marketed towards a young, modern and fashionable crowd. From its trendy location to its luxurious Thai-inspired interiors, this 31-storey five-star luxury hotel sure knows how to turn up the wow factor. True to its signature global brand, here
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- [Where's Waddy? | The Last Irrawaddy Dolphins of Negros Occidental](https://eazytraveler.net/2017/10/irrawaddy-dolphins-negros-occidental-philippines/) - It was the middle of August, and after weeks of monsoon rains at Negros Island, the weather finally relented and gave way to a sunny day. The dark clouds dissipated, and one could see as far as the distant mountains of Panay Island across the Guimaras Strait. The sea was calm. “It’s a beautiful day,”
- [AirAsia Launches Manila-Iloilo Flights Starting at PHP 990!](https://eazytraveler.net/2017/10/airasia-launches-manila-to-iloilo-flight/) - AirAsia now flies three times daily from Manila to Iloilo, home of the rambunctious Dinagyang Festival. Hala bira! The World’s Best Low Cost Carrier for nine years running, AirAsia launched its Manila-Iloilo route last Sunday, October 1. The budget airline now flies three times daily to the gateway of Western Visayas on their fleet of
- [Urban Sands: A Resort-Style Oasis in the Heart of Iloilo City](https://eazytraveler.net/2017/09/urban-sands-hotel-iloilo-city-review/) - The moment you step into Urban Sands Hotel in Iloilo City, you're completely transported away from the buzzing city to – as its name suggests – a beach resort somewhere in Boracay or Cebu. You'll quickly forget that you're in the heart of Molo, the historic district known for its beautiful church, town plaza and
- [Seda Atria Hotel: The Cosmopolitan Face of Iloilo City](https://eazytraveler.net/2017/09/seda-atria-hotel-iloilo-city-review/) - In recent years, Iloilo City has been enjoying a renaissance of sorts: its heritage buildings are being restored, the Iloilo River revitalized with an esplanade, and new commercial districts are on the rise. It's the reason why the city beckons me back time and again. I always look forward to what the progressive city has
- [Blood Red Launches The 2017-2018 Seven Seas Collection](https://eazytraveler.net/2017/09/blood-red-clothing-2017-2018-collection/) - Ahoy there! For the third year in a row, I'm excited to be partnering once again with Blood Red Clothing, a Cebu-based international lifestyle brand that’s been innovating sailing-inspired apparel and gear for men, women and children since 2007. This year, the decade-old brand launched its 2017-2018 collection inspired by the "Seven Seas" and opened its
- [Aquascape: Cruise Around Lake Caliraya in a Cozy Floating Cottage (Houseboat)](https://eazytraveler.net/2017/09/aquascape-lake-caliraya-floating-cottage-houseboat/) - The long weekend rush clogged the southbound expressway, so it took us nearly four hours to drive to Lake Caliraya, Laguna instead of two. But as soon as the car rolled into Aquascape Lake Caliraya, a rustic lakeside family-vacation-spot-turned-resort in Cavinti, our dreariness from the long drive melted away with the tranquil scenery of the
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- [Sea of Clouds: The Newfound Marvel of Danao, Bohol](https://eazytraveler.net/2017/09/danao-bohol-sea-of-clouds/) - Aside from the reopening of Danao Adventure Park, where one can brave the world’s highest canyon swing, travelers have regained interest in the mountain municipality of Danao, Bohol for a whole new reason. A scenic natural phenomenon occurring in town, located three hours’ drive away from Tagbilaran City, has been popularized by social media and
- [7 Amazing Reasons to Experience Masungi Georeserve's Night Trail](https://eazytraveler.net/2017/08/masungi-georeserve-night-trail/) - Since opening to the public as a nature park in late 2015, Masungi Georeserve in Baras, Rizal has attracted nature-lovers with its 1,600 hectare forest dotted by 60-million-year-old karst formations. It always comes as a surprise to find a lush rainforest ecosystem like it only an hour's drive from Metro Manila. Originally intended to be
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- [Scuba Diving with Manta Rays at Blue Corner Dive Nusa Penida](https://eazytraveler.net/2017/08/blue-corner-dive-nusa-penida/) - Manta photo by Jason Fondis On a recent family trip to Bali, I made a side trip to Nusa Penida, detouring to the largest of three islands 20 km southeast of the mainland, to check out the newest shop of Blue Corner Dive, who I dove with on my first visit in 2013 when I
- [Blood Red Clothing Opens First Concept Store in Cebu City](https://eazytraveler.net/2017/07/blood-red-clothing-store-cebu/) - Ahoy there! The long wait is over. Sailing-inspired clothing brand Blood Red finally opens its first concept store in Cebu City on July 24 (Monday). While the brand has been sold nationwide through retailers in the Philippines, Hong Kong, Thailand and Canada and via their online store, this is their first standalone concept store, since
- [7 Secret Places to Discover in Batanes](https://eazytraveler.net/2017/07/batanes-secret-places/) - Batanes may be the smallest province in the Philippines, but these remote islands provide a wealth of wonders for travelers. While most of its natural and cultural attractions are covered by packaged tours, rewarding surprises await those who venture off the beaten track. Here are seven secret places worth discovering on your next trip to
- [6 Best Things to Do in Perak, Malaysia During Ramadan](https://eazytraveler.net/2017/07/ramadan-in-perak-malaysia/) - While Malaysia is a multicultural country, more than 60 percent of its population practice Islam – the country's official religion. The most important celebration among Muslims, the fasting month of Ramadan is a solemn time to reignite the faith, a season of self-discipline, introspection and compassion for others. The ninth month of the Islamic calendar lasting
- [TRAVEL GUIDE | Kalanggaman Island in Palompon, Leyte](https://eazytraveler.net/2017/07/kalanggaman-island-travel-guide/) - The revelry of the Sinulog Festival still throbs in our head as my friends and I board a pump boat in Palompon, a laid-back mangrove-fringed town, an hour’s drive northwest of Ormoc City. A rowdy weekend of partying has taken a toll on us, and we badly need a beach getaway — a healthy dose
- [The World's Tallest Jesus Statue in Tana Toraja, South Sulawesi](https://eazytraveler.net/2017/07/toraja-jesus-statue-buntu-burake-makale/) - Our last day in Tana Toraja started with watching the sea of clouds in Lolai village, followed by breakfast at Toraja Heritage Hotel before checking out for our journey back to Makassar. Along the way back, we stopped by Makale, the capital of Tana Toraja regency and the commercial center of Torajaland (versus the cultural
- [Tana Toraja's Best Sunrise over the Sea of Clouds at Lolai Village](https://eazytraveler.net/2017/07/toraja-best-sunrise-sea-of-clouds/) - I wasn't particularly excited about waking up at 3AM, especially when it took us nearly nine hours to get to our accommodation, Toraja Heritage Hotel, all the way from Makassar. This was followed by a packed one-day itinerary ticking off the must-see sights of Tana Toraja, the cultural heartland of the Torajan people known for
- [Tao Philippines Sailing Expedition: The Palawan Adventure to End All Adventures](https://eazytraveler.net/2017/07/tao-philippines-paraw-sailing-expedition-review/) - The portentous weather of a passing storm delayed our departure from El Nido in northern Palawan, the pencil-thin Philippine province repeatedly lauded by glossy travel magazines as the #1 best island in the world. The clouds finally surrendered to the midday sun, spotlighting a scenery that I thought only belonged to the realm of dream
- [Mount Hamiguitan: Hiking to the World's Largest Pygmy Forest](https://eazytraveler.net/2017/07/mount-hamiguitan-hiking/) - The mountain wasn’t revealing its beauty too easily. We had to earn it. A sudden downpour bombarded our initial ascent from the trailhead, which in itself was an arduous undertaking: we had to crisscross a shallow stream, battle thorny foliage and clamber up steep slopes for hours to reach the first lantawan (lookout). By the time we
- [7 Must-See Places in Tana Toraja, South Sulawesi](https://eazytraveler.net/2017/07/must-see-places-tana-toraja/) - One of the most fascinating cultural destinations in Indonesia is Tana Toraja, literally "Land of the Toraja", in South Sulawesi. The word Toraja was derived from the Buginese phrase to riaja, which means "people of the highlands". Nearly half of the 1.1 million Torajans live in the mountain towns of Tana Toraja, 300 km north
- [Taipei, Taiwan: A Perfect One-Day Itinerary](https://eazytraveler.net/2017/02/one-day-itinerary-taipei/) - Cebu journalists and online influencers with tour guide Jane Fan in front of the Presidential Office Building in Taipei, Taiwan. With AirAsia Philippines flying direct to Taipei from Cebu and Manila, Taiwan is much closer than before. It's now possible to visit the dynamic capital over a weekend or a few days' vacation. Accompanied by Cebuano journalists and
- [Ticao Island, Masbate: Island-Hopping To A Seaside Waterfall](https://eazytraveler.net/2013/12/ticao-island-masbate-island-hopping-in-monreal/) - The northernmost town on Ticao Island, Masbate is Monreal, an unassuming coastal settlement with a few early 20th century colonial homes and glorious views of Mt. Mayon and Mt. Bulusan on the Bicol Peninsula at the pier across Ticao Pass. Monreal also serves as a staging point for island-hopping adventures around the northern islets, sandy
- [Get 10% Off All Malaysia Adventure Tours On Adventoro!](https://eazytraveler.net/2017/07/get-10-off-all-malaysia-adventure-tours-with-adventoro/) - Looking for your next outdoor adventure in Malaysia? Adventoro offers more than a hundred adventure tours spanning across seven cities within Malaysia, and intends to expand beyond the country, offering adventure tours across Southeast Asia and eventually, all around the globe. These adventure tours range from MYR 40 for a half-day tour to MYR 3,000+
- [Rammang-Rammang Karst: Cruising the Scenic Geopark of South Sulawesi](https://eazytraveler.net/2017/07/rammang-rammang-karst-makassar-sulawesi/) - The octopus-shaped island of Sulawesi is one of the lesser-known corners of Indonesia, a vast country of more than 15,000 islands, so I'm always excited to visit. Last year, a multi-destination blogger tour organized by the Indonesia's Ministry of Tourism had us exploring the sights of Makassar, the capital city of South Sulawesi, as
- [Travel Gear Review | Road Testing Blood Red's 2016 Collection](https://eazytraveler.net/2016/05/blood-red-2016-collection-review/) - Blood Red's Magma V2 rashguard and Sunset board shorts kept me protected from the elements while vacationing in Langkawi Island, Malaysia. At the peak of the hottest summer season in the Philippines, Cebu-based sailing-inspired clothing brand Blood Red launches their 2016 Collection, which improves on their core product lines like performance swimwear and applies their design principles on newer
- [Ilagan Sanctuary: An Easy Nature Escape in Ilagan City, Isabela](https://eazytraveler.net/2014/02/ilagan-city-isabela-santa-victoria-caves-pinzal-falls-at-ilagan-sanctuary/) - Part of the 819-hectare Fuyot Springs National Park, bordering the town of Tumauini, Ilagan Sanctuary is a nature park located in the foothills of the Sierra Madre mountain range in Barangay Santa Victoria, Ilagan City in the province of Isabela. This accessible reserve makes for a quick nature escape, if you happen to pass by Ilagan
- [Art in Island: Asia's Biggest Trick Art Museum Opens in Metro Manila](https://eazytraveler.net/2014/12/art-in-island-biggest-trick-art-museum-cubao-manila/) - The biggest trick art museum in Asia, Art in Island, opens on Christmas Day in Cubao, Quezon City! While there have been a few trick art exhibits that have opened in Manila, Cebu and Boracay in recent years, this is by far the largest not only in the Philippines, but also one of the biggest in the world. With
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- [The Funny Lion: The Coolest Boutique Hotel in Coron](https://eazytraveler.net/2017/07/funny-lion-inn-boutique-hotel-coron/) - The Funny Lion features a rooftop bar with sunset-view jacuzzis called Pride Rock Deck. Developed by the same young-at-heart team behind Amorita Resort and Momo Beach House in Panglao Island, Bohol, The Funny Lion is one of the newer additions in Coron, Palawan by the One-Of Collection boutique hotel group. Located in the quiet outskirts of
- [Calamay Festival: Celebrating Bohol's Iconic Dessert in Jagna](https://eazytraveler.net/2017/05/calamay-festival-jagna-bohol/) - As iconic as Chocolate Hills and Yoda-faced tarsiers is Bohol's calamay – the quintessential pasalubong (souvenir) from the island next to Peanut Kisses (peanut cookies). Calamay is a sticky dessert made of coconut milk, glutinous rice and brown sugar, packaged in coconut shells sealed with red crepe paper. The finest calamay on the island hails from
- [Balabac, Palawan: An Island-Hopping Guide](https://eazytraveler.net/2017/03/balabac-island-hopping-tour/) - Looking for deserted islands to play out your Survivor fantasies? Off the southernmost tip of Palawan is Balabac, a remote municipality comprised of 31 islands and islets, dotting the Sulu Sea between mainland Palawan and Borneo. This faraway corner of the archipelago, which can be reached in 10 hours by van and boat from the
- [Buceo Anilao Beach & Dive Resort: An Underwater Photographer's Paradise](https://eazytraveler.net/2017/07/buceo-anilao-dive-resort-review/) - The birthplace of scuba diving in the Philippines, Anilao in Batangas province has been luring divers from all over the world since the 1960s. Every square meter of this diving destination — only a two-hour drive south of Manila — explodes with a plethora of marine life, the undersea counterpart of the frenetic metropolis. After all,
- [Blue Marlin Dive Komodo: Beginner-Friendly Scuba Diving in Labuan Bajo, Flores](https://eazytraveler.net/2016/09/beginner-scuba-diving-blue-marlin-komodo/) - Blue Marlin Dive offers beginner-friendly diving trips at Labuan Bajo and Komodo National Park. Besides being the only habitat of the world's largest lizard, another drawcard of Komodo National Park and its gateway of Labuan Bajo on mainland Flores is scuba diving to marvel at its pristine underwater realms. Located within the Coral Triangle –
- [Panja Resort Palawan: The Most Scenic Getaway in Puerto Princesa](https://eazytraveler.net/2017/05/panja-resort-palawan-review/) - Being the gateway to Palawan – heralded the world's best island in recent years by travel publications – Puerto Princesa is no doubt experiencing a tourism boom with the city getting busier and busier. If you're looking for a quiet getaway within the city, then Panja Resort Palawan (pronounced pan-yah) would be the perfect pick for
- [Supremo 4K | WiFi Action Camera for Less Than PHP 4,000!](https://eazytraveler.net/2017/04/supremo-4k-action-camera-review/) - Many friends have urged me to buy an action camera given my passion for the outdoors and frequent travels, but I forwent several opportunities to get one, choosing to invest in DSLR lenses and a proper compact camera with underwater housing for my scuba diving trips. But things have changed in recent weeks with a new travel
- [5 Mesmerizing Javanese Performing Arts in Selangor, Malaysia](https://eazytraveler.net/2017/04/javanese-culture-in-selangor/) - The state of Selangor, surrounding Kuala Lumpur, is a melting pot of cultures, including that of the Javanese. The Javanese people – or Orang Jawa – migrated from Central Java, Indonesia, to Malaysia from 1880 to 1930, seeking greener pastures away from the Dutch colonizers who ruled Indonesia at that time. Today, descendants of the Javanese settlers live
- [The Settlement Hotel: A Refreshing Retreat in Historic Melaka](https://eazytraveler.net/2017/04/the-settlement-hotel-melaka-blog-review/) - I love hotels that evoke a genuine sense of place. After a few days in Singapore, I crossed the border to Malaysia to visit one of my favorite heritage cities, Melaka, to check in at The Settlement Hotel, a new boutique stay housed in a repurposed white-painted commercial building – a blank canvas for the
- [Hotel Indigo Singapore Katong: Peranakan-Inspired Boutique Hotel at Joo Chiat Heritage Town](https://eazytraveler.net/2017/03/hotel-indigo-singapore-katong-blog-review/) - Hotel Indigo and Holiday Inn Express are built adjacent to the renovated Joo Chiat police station, a heritage building. If you're looking for a unique, locally-inspired stay in Singapore, check in at Hotel Indigo Singapore Katong, a new boutique hotel that draws inspiration from the local neighborhood of Joo Chiat or Katong, the country's first
- [8 Reasons Why You Should Book Your Next Flight on Traveloka](https://eazytraveler.net/2017/03/best-flight-booking-app-traveloka/) - Summer has arrived in the Philippines, and it’s high time to book those flights and hotels for your next vacation! With school out and the weather warming up, this season is the best time to relax at a pristine beach in Bohol or Palawan, or savor a cool-weathered destination like Baguio or Davao with family
- [Camalaniugan, Cagayan: Home of the Oldest Church Bell in Southeast Asia](https://eazytraveler.net/2017/03/camalaniugan-oldest-church-bell/) - The Sancta Maria bell (center) was forged in 1595, making it the oldest church bell in Southeast Asia! After dropping by the pottery town of Iguig, we continued northeast of Cagayan province. Just off the national highway en route to the busy trading town of Aparri is the riverside municipality of Camalaniugan, which – as
- [Discovering Iguig, The Pottery Center of Cagayan](https://eazytraveler.net/2017/03/iguig-cayagan-pottery-brickmaking/) - The town of Iguig, Cagayan centers around its red-brick church and Calvary Hills. Along the highway running north from Tuguegarao City lies a small riverside town that continues to shape its unique heritage. Like many municipalities across the province of Cagayan, Iguig centers around an impressive Spanish church which – unlike others built from adobe
- [Scenic Hiking on Palaui Island, Cagayan](https://eazytraveler.net/2017/03/palaui-island-cagayan-hiking/) - With a name echoing that of a Pacific island nation, Palaui Island in Cagayan province is a tropical paradise in its own right. Lush, roughhewn and deserted, it exudes an ends-of-the-earth beauty reminiscent of faraway Batanes, despite being only a swimming distance away from the Luzon mainland. It is refreshingly devoid of commercialization and home
- [Holiday Inn Resort Bali Benoa: A Family-Friendly Beachside Oasis in South Bali](https://eazytraveler.net/2016/11/holiday-inn-resort-bali-benoa-a-family-friendly-beachside-oasis-in-south-bali/) - Holliday Inn Resort Bali Benoa is a family-friendly beach resort at Tanjung Benoa in South Bali. Kuta is the go-to place for most tourists, but if you're looking for some quiet and relaxing downtime with your family and friends, the beach resorts of South Bali would be a far better choice. After a few days
- [Pan Pacific Manila: The Philippines' First and Finest Butler Hotel in Malate](https://eazytraveler.net/2017/01/pan-pacific-manila-malate-butler-luxury-hotel/) - Pan Pacific Manila is an oasis of comfort and luxury in Malate, Manila that takes pride in its fine butler service. The moment I received the email confirming my stay at Pan Pacific Manila, a 236-room five-star luxury hotel in the entertainment district of Malate in the city of Manila, I knew they took their
- [Green Windows Hotel: Budget Stay in Davao City Starts at PHP 188!](https://eazytraveler.net/2017/02/green-windows-cheap-hotel-davao-city/) - Green Windows Hotel offers an affordable stay at downtown Davao City! Looking for an affordable but decent stay in downtown Davao City? Look no further than Green Windows Hotel, a budget-friendly stay housed inside FTC Tower, a green-windowed commercial building along Mt. Apo Street. I think the best thing going for this hotel is its central
- [6 Amazing Agritourism Attractions in Nueva Ecija](https://eazytraveler.net/2017/03/agritourism-in-nueva-ecija/) - Do you want to be haciendero for a day? Overlooked by travelers heading north along the national highway from Manila to Tuguegarao, the province of Nueva Ecija is more often than not only a mere stopover, if not simply bypassed altogether. Characterized by the vast open plains hemmed in by the Sierra Madre mountain range to
- [Alishan National Scenic Area, Taiwan: Discovering Millenia-Old Trees by Vintage Railway](https://eazytraveler.net/2017/02/alishan-forest-railway-taiwan/) - The Alishan Forest Railway was built in 1904 for the logging industry in southern Taiwan. It’s five in the morning in the little mountain town of Alishan, 320 km south of Taipei, and neither the predawn departure time nor the frigid five-degree weather have dissuaded droves of tourists from queueing onto the platform of the
- [How Flytpack Pocket Wi-Fi Rental Saves You Money When Traveling](https://eazytraveler.net/2017/02/how-flytpack-pocket-wifi-saves-you-money/) - As I’ve recently experienced when traveling in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and most recently on an AirAsia media tour launching direct flights to Taipei from Cebu, Flytpack pocket wifi rental makes it very easy and more affordable to stay always online anytime, anywhere overseas – starting at only PHP 180 (USD 3.60) per day! Here's how staying connected
- [Flytpack Pocket Wifi Rental: Unlimited Internet in Singapore and Malaysia For As Low As PHP 180 Per Day!](https://eazytraveler.net/2016/11/flytpack-pocket-wifi-rental-singapore-malaysia/) - Stay connected overseas for as low as PHP180 per day with Flytpack! With destination research, bookings and socialization done online, the internet has become essential to independent travel that more and more people need to always stay connected on the go. As a travel journalist and blogger, staying online while in transit is part of the job, and
- [8 Fun Things to Do on the Superstar Gemini Cruise Ship by Star Cruises](https://eazytraveler.net/2016/11/8-fun-things-to-do-on-the-superstar-gemini-cruise-ship-by-star-cruises/) - Experienced my first cruise aboard the Superstar Gemini by Star Cruises! Who says going on a cruise ship is boring? I recently joined a three-night cruise aboard the Superstar Gemini by Star Cruises, traveling from Singapore to Penang and Langkawi islands and back. I looked forward to the trip because it was my first time on
- [Loft Legian Hotel: Stylish & Affordable Rooms in the Heart of Kuta, Bali](https://eazytraveler.net/2016/11/loft-legian-hotel-kuta-bali/) - Loft Legian Hotel offers boutique style and comfort on a budget! Kuta – the notorious epicenter of tourist activity on Bali – is chockfull with hotels and guesthouses that it can be daunting to pick the ideal hotel for your budget. On my last visit to the island, after journeying across Komodo and Flores, I found
- [Kelimutu Crater Lakes Eco Lodge: The Best Place to Stay at Kelimutu National Park](https://eazytraveler.net/2016/10/best-place-to-stay-kelimutu/) - Kelimutu Crater Lakes Eco Lodge is an eco-friendly resort at Moni Village, gateway to Kelimutu National Park. Next to spotting Komodo dragons and scuba diving at Komodo National Park, my bucket list for Flores, Indonesia included visiting the tricolored crater lakes of Kelimutu National Park on eastern portion of the island. I was lucky to have
- [Shop Like A Local at Dragon Centre in Kowloon, Hong Kong](https://eazytraveler.net/2016/09/dragon-centre-kowloon-hong-kong/) - If there's one thing that's synonymous to Hong Kong – especially to Filipino tourists – it's "shopping". Yes, there are go-to districts like Tsim Sha Tsui and Mongkok for night markets and Causeway Bay for upscale outlets (where we stayed at the chic yet affordable Mini Hotel Causeway Bay), but for an authentic malling experience, one
- [Mini Hotel Causeway Bay: An Affordable Boutique Hotel on Hong Kong Island](https://eazytraveler.net/2016/09/mini-hotel-causeway-bay-hong-kong/) - Mini Hotel Causeway Bay is small in size but big on style. You can stay fabulously on Hong Kong Island without breaking the bank! Budget travelers flock to Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon on the mainland for cheap sleeps, but its possible to stay on the island without shelling out too much, especially if you're traveling
- [Sheraton Bandung Hotel & Towers: A Family-Friendly Luxury Hotel in Bandung, West Java](https://eazytraveler.net/2016/09/sheraton-hotel-bandung-blog-review/) - Sheraton Bandung Hotel & Towers offers a relaxing vacation that everyone in the family will enjoy. Lush, scenic, cool-weathered – plus some surplus shopping therapy. Bandung ticks all the boxes when looking for a comfortable getaway, considering it's only a three-hour drive south from the megapolis of Jakarta and now also serves direct international flights. So after
- [Hiking the Blue Fire Crater of Ijen Volcano in Banyuwangi, East Java](https://eazytraveler.net/2016/09/hiking-blue-fire-volcano-ijen-crater/) - Oh, volcanoes. Nothing gets me excited about visiting Indonesia as much as its mountains of fire. Volcanoes create the most dramatic landscapes, a living testimony to how volatile our planet Earth can be. The country's rugged arc of islands were formed by a chain of volcanoes along the Pacific Ring of Fire. Presently, the archipelago has
- [One Perfect Day at Gili Islands, Lombok – from Sunrise to Sunset](https://eazytraveler.net/2016/09/one-day-tour-gili-islands/) - Relaxing at my private beachfront bungalow at Hotel Vila Ombak Our Trip of Wonders blogger group enjoyed our first taste of island-hopping in Makassar, before striking out for another beach destination rising in popularity – the Gili Islands of Lombok, east of Bali. Most travelers stay at Gili Trawangan (nicknamed "Gili T"), the largest and busiest
- [5 Best Places for Photography in Makassar, South Sulawesi](https://eazytraveler.net/2016/08/best-places-for-photography-makassar/) - Indonesia has always been high on my travel bucket list. Most travelers flock the popular islands of Java and Bali, but with more than 17,000 islands stretching between Malaysia and Australia, this vast country has limitless possibilities to offer. When I heard that Makassar was on the itinerary of our 11-day Trip of Wonders media trip,
- [5 Great Reasons Why Puesto del Sol in Calatagan, Batangas Should Be Your Next Manila Escape](https://eazytraveler.net/2016/08/puerto-del-sol-calatagan-batangas/) - Casa Isabel at Puesto del Sol, a private hilltop resort in Calatagan, Batangas. Working and living in Metro Manila can take a toll on your sanity, so it's always a wise and wonderful decision to take a much-deserved break from the chaotic metropolis to rest and recharge your embattled spirit. Less than a three-hour drive away from
- [Tomar Tapas X Bar: A New Reason to Love Amorita Resort in Panglao, Bohol](https://eazytraveler.net/2016/08/amorita-resort-tomar-wine-tapas-bar/) - Leveling up its guest experience, Amorita Resort introduces Tomar Tapas x Bar, a wine and tapas bar, located above the resort's poolside restaurant, Saffron. The award-winning luxury boutique resort at the southeastern end of Bohol's famed Alona Beach is the flagship property of One-Of Collection. Located right above the restaurant, the bar (which takes its
- [AirAsia Now Offers Sunnies Sunglasses and Other Trendy Travel Must-Haves!](https://eazytraveler.net/2016/08/sunnies-sunglasses-and-other-trendy-travel-must-haves-now-available-on-airasia/) - AirAsia launched its latest inflight merchandise at Amorita Resort, Panglao, Bohol! Travel in style with the newest inflight merchandise when you fly AirAsia – the world’s best low-cost carrier for eight consecutive years! The airline has unveiled its latest inflight products, which includes almost every millennial jetsetter needs. In partnership with Sunnies Studios, AirAsia is now offering
- [Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Thrilling City Views from the Skybox of KL Tower](https://eazytraveler.net/2016/07/skybox-kl-tower/) - City viewing at Kuala Lumpur takes a hair-raising upgrade at the Skybox, the newest attraction at KL Tower (Menara Kuala Lumpur). Launched only last May in conjunction of the 20th anniversary of the tower, the Skybox was built to as an exciting addition for visitors to the Sky Deck, which offers 360-degree views of the city. KL
- [Putrajaya, Malaysia: Magic of the Night 2016 Dazzles with Illuminated Flotillas](https://eazytraveler.net/2016/07/magic-of-the-night-2016-putrajaya/) - The end of the month of May saw the return of Magic of the Night, a boat parade at Putrajaya Lake in the namesake administrative center outside the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur. Coinciding with our Eat Travel Doodle media tour, this year's event featured 14 flotillas brought in from every state in Malaysia. The annual event
- [Travel Gear Review | Expand Your Carry-On Luggage Space with Eagle Creek No Matter What™ Duffel from The Travel Club](https://eazytraveler.net/2016/07/eagle-creek-duffel-bag-review-the-travel-club/) - Ever end a trip having little or no luggage space left for all those pasalubong, souvenirs and shopping items you've inadvertently collected? During times like this, Eagle Creek No Matter What™ Duffel (S) – available at The Travel Club stores around the Philippines – offers a great solution for insufficient baggage. It's easy to store. It's a spacious
- [Sofitel Luang Prabang: Languid Luxury at the Historic Garden Resort](https://eazytraveler.net/2016/07/hotel-sofitel-luang-prabang-review/) - Sofitel Luang Prabang is housed in traditional Lao houses and historic French colonial buildings. Located at the edge of the UNESCO World Heritage town in northern Laos, Sofitel Luang Prabang is a five-star luxury hotel housed in a modest garden complex consisting of reconstructed traditional Lao houses, colonial-style villas, and two historic buildings. In an
- [Cruising the Mekong River from Pakbeng to Luang Prabang in Northern Laos](https://eazytraveler.net/2016/07/northern-mekong-river-cruise-pakbeng-luang-prabang/) - Our Mekong river cruise begins at the idyllic Luang Say Lodge in Pakbeng, Laos. After exploring the best that Nan Province, Thailand had to offer, our group drove north across the Huai Kon – Muang Ngeun border to the village of Pakbeng, along the mighty Mekong River in northern Laos. From here, we were continuing our
- [6 Great Reasons Why You Should Visit Nan Province, Thailand](https://eazytraveler.net/2016/07/best-tourist-attractions-in-nan-thailand/) - Panoramic view of Nan at Wat Phra That Khao Noi. Off the radar of most travelers, the little-known province of Nan in northern Thailand offers a great alternative to touristy destinations like Chiang Mai and a more relaxing gateway for onward travels to the neighboring country of Laos. Situated along the Nan River, the provincial capital
- [A Day Tour of the Most Beautiful Sights in Luang Prabang Town, Laos](https://eazytraveler.net/2016/07/luang-prabang-day-tour/) - Start your tour of Luang Prabang by watching the early morning alms giving ceremony. As soon as our cruise boat from Pakbeng docked at Luang Prabang after our scenic eight-hour journey down the Mekong, it was evident why travelers are drawn to this sleepy conglomeration at the confluence of two rivers in northern Laos. The former capital
- [Cebu Pacific & UNICEF 'Change for Good' Program: Help Children Reach for the Skies Whenever You Fly!](https://eazytraveler.net/2016/06/cebu-pacific-unicef-change-for-good-program/) - Starting July 1, you can help Filipino children reach for the skies whenever you fly with Cebu Pacific Air, the Philippines' largest airline and, now, the first airline in Southeast Asia to implement "Change for Good", UNICEF's partnership program with airlines worldwide in promoting the rights and well-being of children. Through the program, you can
- [Fête de la Musique Philippines 2016 caps off in historic Intramuros, Manila](https://eazytraveler.net/2016/06/fete-de-la-musique-2016-intramuros-manila/) - Jensen and the Flips performs at Fête de la Musique in Intramural, Manila. After a successful first-half run at A Venue Mall and Greenbelt 3 in Makati City last June 18, the Philippines' 22nd Fête de la Musique – an annual festival of music celebrated worldwide – capped off with the second half of the celebration last night,
- [6 Incredible Things to Do in the 130-Million-Year-Old Rainforests of Taman Negara National Park](https://eazytraveler.net/2016/06/top-things-to-do-taman-negara-national-park-malaysia/) - When it comes to nature trips in Peninsular Malaysia, Taman Negara – Bahasa Malaysia for "National Park" – often tops the list. Covering the states of Pahang, Terengganu and Kelantan, this premier national park (presently also known as Kuala Tahan National Park) was established in 1938 as King George V National Park, making it the first and oldest
- [Pahang, Malaysia: Exciting Elephant Encounters at Kuala Gandah Elephant Sanctuary](https://eazytraveler.net/2016/06/kuala-gandah-elephant-sanctuary-pahang-review/) - Visitors at the Kuala Gandah Elephant Sanctuary enjoy feeding the elephants! Massive and intelligent, powerful and gentle. The elephant captivates everyone, young and old. It's no wonder tourists flock to the Kuala Gandah Elephant Sanctuary (National Elephant Conservation Center) in Langchang, Pahang for the chance to marvel at and interact with these majestic animals up close. A
- [Tanah Aina Farrah Soraya Ecotourism Resort: The Last Standing Jungle Sanctuary in Raub, Pahang](https://eazytraveler.net/2016/06/tanah-aina-farrah-soraya-eco-resort-review/) - Tanah Aina Farrah Soraya is an eco-resort hidden in the last standing rainforests of Raub, Pahang. Need a nature escape from the crowded streets of Kuala Lumpur? Just an hour and a half drive away from Malaysia's bustling capital, Tanah Aina Farrah Soraya is an exclusive ecotourism resort hidden away in the old-growth tropical rainforests
- [Selangor, Malaysia: Meeting the Malayan Tapirs of Sungai Dusun Wildlife Conservation Center](https://eazytraveler.net/2016/06/malayan-tapir-sungai-dusun-wildlife-conservation-center/) - Is that a pig? An elephant? A panda? No, it's a Malayan tapir! Named after a bordering river, the Sungai Dusun Wildlife Conservation Center (Pusat Konservasi Hidupan Liar Sungai Dusun) in Kuala Kubu Bharu – located 120 km north of Kuala Lumpur – was established in 1964 as a conservation program for the Sumatran rhinoceros.
- [Selangor, Malaysia: 6 Amazing Food Discoveries in Hulu Selangor](https://eazytraveler.net/2016/06/food-tour-hulu-selangor/) - Looking for new food adventures outside Kuala Lumpur? Located a few hours north of the capital, Hulu Selangor district in the state of Selangor is a great place to embark on a culinary adventure with its varied Malay, Chinese, Sumatran and orang asli (aboriginal) dishes and snacks. Here are six food items you must try on
- [Tabo Cottages: The Best Lakeside Resort in Danau Toba, North Sumatra](https://eazytraveler.net/2016/06/tabo-cottages-best-resort-in-lake-toba/) - Tabo Cottages offer luxurious yet affordable lakeside accommodation at Danau Toba, North Sumatra! If you're looking for a comfortable and well-appointment stay at Lake Toba, North Sumatra without burning your pockets, look no farther than Tabo Cottages, a German-owned lakeside resort centrally located right at Tuktuk on Samosir Island, where accommodation starts at only IDR
- [PARKROYAL Kuala Lumpur: Business Meets Leisure at Bukit Bintang](https://eazytraveler.net/2016/06/parkroyal-kuala-lumpur-blog-review/) - PARKROYAL Kuala Lumpur is a business hotel located right where the action is. Located at the lively shopping and entertainment district of Bukit Bintang, you're right where the action is when you stay at PARKROYAL Kuala Lumpur. One can also reach the rest of the city via monorail with the Bukit Bintang station only a five-minute walk
- [JW Marriott Medan: The Best Luxury Hotel in North Sumatra's Underrated Capital](https://eazytraveler.net/2016/05/jw-marriott-best-luxury-hotel-in-medan/) - Rising 28-storeys high above the largest city in Sumatra Island, Indonesia, JW Marriott Medan offers an excellent escape from the frenetic streets of North Sumatra's capital. After all, it's the first international five-star luxury hotel and the tallest building in the city. Hands down, it's simply the best luxury hotel in Medan – one of Southeast
- [6 Reasons Why You'll Fall in Love with Vivanta by Taj – Rebak Island Resort, Langkawi](https://eazytraveler.net/2016/05/vivanta-by-taj-langkawi-blog-review/) - Looking for a unique and unforgettable stay in Langkawi, Malaysia? Here are six reasons why you should stay at Vivanta by Taj - Rebak Island, one of the island's top luxury resorts: Relish the exclusivity. Vivanta by Taj - Rebak Island, Langkawi is the only private island resort in Langkawi. Accessed via private speedboat transfer from Cenang
- [Chinese Heritage Meets Boutique Chic at Singapore's AMOY Hotel](https://eazytraveler.net/2016/05/amoy-hotel-singapore-blog-review/) - Fuk Tak Chi Temple, the oldest Chinese temple in Singapore, serves as the main entrance to AMOY Hotel. One thing I love about Singapore is that while it's bent on becoming one of the world's most modern cities, it doesn't forgo its cultural and historical roots. AMOY Hotel by Far East Hospitality is reflective of this mindset. Named
- [Cititel Express Ipoh: New Budget Hotel Offers Free Shuttle to Tourist Spots!](https://eazytraveler.net/2016/05/cititel-express-ipoh-hotel-blog-review/) - Ipoh's newest budget hotel, Cititel Express Ipoh, is all about delivering "smart, clean and simple accommodation," according to its brand promise. Having stayed here recently, I think they deliver just that – plus a few more perks. Sure, there are some drawbacks like smallish rooms and limited parking space, but overall I think it's the
- [Perak, Malaysia: Whitewater Rafting at Sungai Kampar (Kampar River) with Nomad Adventure](https://eazytraveler.net/2016/05/perak-whitewater-rafting-nomad-adventure/) - After our thrilling caving challenge at Kandu Cave, we had lunch at Nomad Adventure's Earth Camp before proceeding to our next outdoor activity: whitewater rafting at Sungai Kampar (Kampar River)! Before heading to the river, our professional rafting guides first gave us a thorough safety briefing on whitewater rafting. The guides taught us the code
- [Perak, Malaysia: Caving Challenge at Gua Kandu (Kandu Cave) with Nomad Adventure](https://eazytraveler.net/2016/05/gopeng-perak-caving-nomad-adventure/) - Gua Kandu is a multi-chambered cave inside a limestone karst outcrop in Gopeng, Perak. I've visited Gopeng before, a sleepy historic settlement that was once a mining boomtown. Little did I know that the place had more exciting things to offer in its hinterlands through a second familiarization tour. Through the professional tour company Nomad Adventure –
- [Belum Rainforest Resort: Eco-Luxe Gateway to an Ancient Rainforest](https://eazytraveler.net/2016/05/belum-rainforest-resort-blog-review/) - The Belum-Temenggor Rainforest Complex is one of the oldest rainforests in the world! Cradled in an ocean of green, the Belum Rainforest Resort on the lake island of Pulau Banding in Gerik, Perak is the eco-luxe gateway to the Belum-Temengor Forest Complex, which includes the 130-million-year-old virgin jungles of the Royal Belum State Park. With
- [Perak, Malaysia: The Treasures of Sultan Azlan Shah Gallery in Kuala Kangsar](https://eazytraveler.net/2016/03/perak-malaysia-the-treasures-of-sultan-azlan-shah-gallery-in-kuala-kangsar/) - The Sultan Azlan Shah Gallery is housed in the Istana Kota built from 1898 to 1903. Nearly all that glitters is gold at Sultan Azlan Shah Gallery (Galeri Sultan Azlan Shah) in Kuala Kangsar, the royal town of the state of Perak in Malaysia. I've visited Kuala Kangsar two times before. It's a quiet settlement
- [6 Awesome Reasons Why You Should Overnight at Mt. Apo Highland Resort in Kapatagan, Digos City](https://eazytraveler.net/2016/03/mt-apo-highland-resort-kapatagan-review/) - The Hillside phase of Mt. Apo Highland Resort has rustic cabins overlooking Mt. Apo Natural Park. With scenic views of Mount Apo – the tallest peak in the Philippines – the cool-weathered plateau of Barangay Kapatagan in Digos City, Davao del Sur sure makes an amazing day trip from Davao City. It's a great way to
- [5 Amazing Reasons Why You Should Stay at The Continental Club of Marco Polo Hotel in Davao City](https://eazytraveler.net/2016/03/marco-polo-hotel-davao-the-continental-club-review/) - Marco Polo Davao is a 245-room world class hotel at the heart of Davao City. After a most enjoyable overnight trip to Agusan Marsh, I had a few days to spend in Davao City before heading farther south. One of the best hotels in town – if not the whole Mindanao – the Marco Polo
- [Agusan Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary: An Overnight Eco-Cultural Tour at Panlabuhan Manobo Floating Village](https://eazytraveler.net/2016/02/agusan-marsh-overnight-tour-panlabuhan-floating-village/) - Roughly the size of Metro Manila, the Agusan Marsh in eastern Mindanao is the largest wetland in the Philippines. When heritage advocate Ivan Henares invited me to revisit the Agusan Marsh to document a fledgling cultural tourism project he spearheaded, I excitedly jumped at the opportunity to experience this vast and unique landscape all over
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- [Morong, Bataan: Celebrating Sea Turtle Conservation at Pawikan Festival 2015](https://eazytraveler.net/2015/12/pawikan-festival-2015-morong-bataan/) - Held annually at the Pawikan Conservation Center in Barangay Nagbalayong in Morong, Bataan, the Pawikan Festival celebrates the community-based conservation of pawikans or sea turtles established here in 1999. I've attended this festival in 2008, and this year's celebration last November 29 was a much bigger affair in terms of attendees. Besides locals of Morong,
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- [67th Heaven Holiday Resort: The Finest Beach Retreat in Northeast Puerto Princesa](https://eazytraveler.net/2015/12/67th-heaven-holiday-resort-the-finest-beach-retreat-in-northeast-puerto-princesa/) - After the festivities of the Puerto Princesa Underground River Day, the Puerto Princesa Tourism Office took me and the other bloggers who remained after the media tour to the less-visited northeast coast of Puerto Princesa, along Honda Bay. Named after the kilometer marker where it is situated, 67th Heaven Holiday Resort is one of the more
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- [SkyJet Airlines: The Fast and Reliable Way to Fly from Manila to Batanes!](https://eazytraveler.net/2015/12/skyjet-airlines-batanes-flight-review/) - My first trip to Batanes in 2012 was a media tour sponsored by the newly launched SkyJet Airlines. I enjoyed my flight with them before, admiring the speed of their jet-powered planes and the professionalism and hospitality of their staff, so I was looking forward to flying with them again on a recent media tour with
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- [Putrajaya, Malaysia: Dazzling Nights at Festival Light and Motion Putrajaya (LAMPU) 2015](https://eazytraveler.net/2015/12/festival-light-and-motion-putrajaya-lampu-2015/) - The highlight of Festival LAMPU Putrajaya are the projection mapping shows. Our Kembara Putrajaya tour coincided with the Festival Light and Motion Putrajaya 2015, a light festival that draws hundreds of thousands of spectators annually to the administrative city as it bedazzles them with innovative light shows and exhibits. Now on its third year, the festival strives
- [Putrajaya, Malaysia: Spectacular Helium Balloon Ride at Skyrides Festivals Park](https://eazytraveler.net/2015/12/skyrides-balloon-ride-putrajaya/) - As a planned city surrounding a man-made lake, Putrajaya is truly a scenic place to explore. I've toured this administrative center, 25 km south of Kuala Lumpur, by bicycle and cruise boat before. It was a rewarding experience seeing the mosques, monuments and government buildings all lit up at night. But visiting Skyrides Festivals Park at Precinct 2, near
- [Kuala Lumpur: Food Tripping at the KL Food Truck Feast](https://eazytraveler.net/2015/12/kuala-lumpur-food-truck-feast/) - The best thing I discovered during the one-day Eat Travel Write Kuala Lumpur tour was the Kuala Lumpur Food Truck Feast, which is held every first and third weekend of the month at Dataran Merdeka. The event brings together the best food trucks in the city. There were around 20 food trucks every other weekend, including popular ones
- [Celebrating the Colors of Malaysia at Citrawarna @ Kuala Lumpur 2015](https://eazytraveler.net/2015/12/citrawarna-kuala-lumpur-2015/) - Our Eat Travel Write Kuala Lumpur whole-day affair last October 17 culminated with the colorful extravaganza of Citrawarna @ Kuala Lumpur 2015, a grand cultural festival held annually at Dataran Merdeka at the heart of Kuala Lumpur since 1999. Departing from last year's street parade format, this year's celebration was set on a large stage in the middle of
- [Wonderful Indonesia Bucket List Contest: Send Me to Komodo!](https://eazytraveler.net/2015/11/wonderful-indonesia-komodo-video-contest/) - I'm joining the Wonderful Indonesia Bucket List Contest! Please send me to the Komodo Islands in Indonesia on December 4 to 7 by watching, liking and sharing my video entry, where I reveal why I'm "Krazy for Komodo". A UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature, Komodo National Park
- [Ramada & Days Hotels at Zhongshan Park: Staying at the Heart of the Balestier Heritage Trail in Singapore](https://eazytraveler.net/2015/11/ramada-days-hotel-novena-singapore/) - Ramada and Days Hotel Singapore are located in a public green space called Zhongshan Park in Novena district. Ramada Singapore and Days Hotel Singapore are two reputable hotels – both under the global Wyndham Hotel Group – located in a modest public green space shaded by old banyan trees called Zhongshan Park, along the historic
- [Canvas Boutique Hotel: Avant-Garde Art Hotel Opens in Puerto Princesa](https://eazytraveler.net/2015/11/canvas-boutique-art-hotel-puerto-princesa/) - Canvas Boutique Hotel is a new art hotel in Puerto Princesa inspired by everything Palawan. A bright four-storey structure tucked between mango, santol and acacia trees, Canvas Boutique Hotel truly makes a statement right along the Puerto Princesa North Road in Barangay San Miguel, just north of Junction 1. Currently on its soft opening phase, the
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- [Celebrating Puerto Princesa Underground River (PPUR) Day 2015](https://eazytraveler.net/2015/11/puerto-princesa-underground-river-day-2015/) - The Puerto Princesa Underground River is one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999, the Puerto Princesa Underground River (PPUR) or Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park has received renewed global attention in recent years after having been chosen as one of the New Seven Wonders of
- [Langkawi Islands, Kedah, Malaysia: Sunset Dinner Cruise with Tropical Charters](https://eazytraveler.net/2015/11/sunset-cruise-langkawi-tropical-charters/) - My visit to Langkawi coincided with the worst season of haze caused by rampant forest fires and slash-and-burn farming in Sumatra, so I wasn't expecting too much from the sunset dinner cruise by Tropical Charters that was arranged by my travel consultant, Kash Island Adventures. But, surprisingly, the gloomy weather did not spoil the fun
- [Langkawi Islands, Kedah, Malaysia: Rainforest Canopy Thrills at Skytrex Adventure @ Perdana Quay](https://eazytraveler.net/2015/11/skytrex-adventure-langkawi/) - Besides the mangrove kayaking tour at the Kilim Karst Geoforest Park, another outdoor adventure that I really enjoyed in Langkawi through the recommendation of Kash Island Adventures is the rainforest canopy challenge at Skytrex Adventure @ Perdana Quay. This adventure park is situated in an old-growth forest at the southern edge of the northwestern Machinchang
- [Langkawi Islands, Kedah, Malaysia: Mangrove Kayaking at the Kilim Karst Geoforest Park](https://eazytraveler.net/2015/11/mangrove-kayaking-langkawi-kilim-karst-geoforest-park/) - The Kilim Karst Geoforest Park consists of limestone pinnacles fringed by dense mangrove forests. Langkawi has long been on my bucket list for its pristine beaches and forested landscapes, so I was extremely excited to make a side trip to the island courtesy of Gaya Travel Magazine and Kash Island Adventures, after attending a royal
- [7 Amazing Handicrafts You Can Find in Selangor, Malaysia](https://eazytraveler.net/2015/11/best-handicrafts-crafts-selangor-malaysia/) - The state of Selangor, just outside the metropolis of Kuala Lumpur, not only offers historic, natural and culinary attractions as I've discovered on previous media tours, but also a range of traditional and modern handicrafts that make unique gifts and souvenirs – as we discovered during the Kembara Kraf Selangor 2015 tour! Here are the incredible handmade products you
- [Cebu Pacific Adopts Philippine Eagle 'Mindanao'](https://eazytraveler.net/2015/10/cebu-pacific-adopts-philippine-eagle-mindanao/) - With the Philippine eagle as its company logo, Cebu Pacific makes a fitting commitment to conserve one of the most remarkable and critically endangered bird species in the world. Last October 16, the country's largest airline formally announced its adoption of "Mindanao", a 13-year-old Philippine eagle at the Philippine Eagle Foundation (PEF) in Brgy. Malagos,
- [Terengganu, Malaysia: Sultan Mizan Royal Foundation's 10th Anniversary Celebrates ASEAN Friendship and Cultural Exchange](https://eazytraveler.net/2015/10/sultan-mizan-royal-foundation-10th-anniversary/) - Have you attended a royal event? Together with fellow Filipino travel blogger Julius of Lakwatserong Tsinelas, I had the special privilege of attending the 10th anniversary luncheon of the Sultan Mizan Royal Foundation (Yayasan DiRaja Tuanku Mizan) held last October 1st in Terengganu, Malaysia. The landmark occasion not only celebrated the achievements of the foundation for the
- [Lojing Highlands, Kelantan: Blowing Darts at an Aboriginal Senoi Village [SP]](https://eazytraveler.net/2012/06/lojing-highlands-kelantan-blowing-darts-at-an-aboriginal-senoi-village-sp/) - Learning darts, aboriginal-style! After our two-hour return hike to see the Rafflesia blooms, we detoured to a small resettlement village of the Senoi, one of the orang asli or aboriginal groups of Malaysia for a demonstration of their blowpipe hunting skills. While there are no more real aboriginal villages in Lojing Highlands, the government has
- [5 Amazing Bicolano Fusion Dishes in Naga City](https://eazytraveler.net/2015/10/best-bicolano-fusion-dishes-naga-city/) - One of the biggest reasons I enjoy visiting Bicol is its rich and spicy traditional cuisine that definitely stand out in the Filipino culinary landscape. Besides its historical, religious and natural attractions, Naga City – the progressive gateway to this region – is fast becoming a foodie's destination that not only offers classic Bicolano dishes
- [Tuba, Benguet: Dinosaurs Island and Holy Land at Baguio Eco Park [Blog Giveaway]](https://eazytraveler.net/2015/10/dinosaurs-island-holy-land-baguio/) - Science and religion don't always see eye to eye but at the 3.2 hectare Baguio Eco Park – located along the Marcos Highway just outside Baguio City – two mini theme parks comfortably sit side-by-side bringing to life prehistory and the stories of the Bible. Popular with pilgrims especially during Holy Week, Holy Land is a
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- [Travel Gear Review | Starmobile Knight Luxe Android Phone – the Thinnest Starmobile Device Ever!](https://eazytraveler.net/2015/09/starmobile-knight-luxe-review/) - This is my product review of Starmobile Knight Luxe – a sleek, elegant and power-packed Android smartphone. Starmobile – one of the most innovative tech brands in the Philippines – lent me one of their top-of-the-line Android smartphones, the Knight Luxe, to road-test on my travels. I used the phone over the course of more than two
- [Henann Resort Alona Beach: Luxury at Large on Panglao Island, Bohol](https://eazytraveler.net/2015/07/henann-resort-panglao-bohol-review/) - Henann Resort Alona Beach is the largest luxury resort on Panglao Island! The newest luxury resort in Bohol is also the biggest. Aiming to bring the hotel brand nationwide, the Henann Group of Resorts has opened Henann Resort Alona Beach on Panglao Island – its first property outside Boracay. The resort will have its grand opening in
- [Sandugo Festival 2015: Commemorating the Historic Blood Compact of Bohol](https://eazytraveler.net/2015/08/sandugo-festival-2015-tagbilaran-bohol/) - Governor Chatto and Mayor Yap as Sikatuna and Legazpi, respectively, during the Blood Compact Reenactment. Every month of July, Tagbilaran City – the provincial capital of Bohol – rouses for a festive celebration called the Sandugo Festival, commemorating the historic sandugo or blood compact between Spanish conquistador Miguel Lopez de Legazpi and local chieftain Datu Sikatuna
- [Hinigaran, Negros Occidental: Admiring the Grandeur of St. Mary Magdalene Church](https://eazytraveler.net/2015/07/hinigaran-church-negros-occidental/) - St. Mary Magdalene Church is the Romanesque church of Hinigaran, Negros Occidental. On my long bus trip from Bacolod to Sipalay to visit Sugar Beach and go scuba diving, I couldn't help but notice the town church of Hinigaran – dubbed as the "Gateway to Southern Negros" – so I made sure to drop by
- [Carcar City, Cebu: A Heritage Walking Tour of the Town Plaza, Rotunda and Ancestral Houses](https://eazytraveler.net/2015/07/carcar-cebu-heritage-walking-tour/) - Carcar, Cebu is one of the most important heritage towns in the Philippines. Carcar City – the one of the newest cities in Cebu— is also the best-preserved heritage town in the province, established in 1599. Together with Vigan, Taal and Silay, Carcar is recognized as one of the most important heritage towns in the Philippines. I've
- [Balai Ilocos Restaurant: A Taste of Ilocano Cuisine in Pagsanjan, Laguna](https://eazytraveler.net/2015/07/balai-ilocos-ilocano-restaurant-pagsanjan-laguna/) - The Balai Ilocos branch in Pagsanjan is housed in an ancestral mansion. While driving into the town center of Pagsanjan for our whitewater canoe trip to Pagsanjan Falls, we noticed a newly opened restaurant housed in an old abode along the highway. Balai Ilocos is a hole-in-the-wall restaurant that first opened in BF Homes, Parañaque
- [Pagsanjan, Laguna: Whitewater Canoeing to Pagsanjan Falls (Magdapio Falls)](https://eazytraveler.net/2015/07/pagsanjan-falls-tour-cavinti-laguna/) - After overnighting at Nagcarlan to explore the catacombs of the underground cemetery, my friend and I drove to Pagsanjan, via Liliw and Magdalena, for the town's "shooting the rapids" whitewater canoe trips to Pagsanjan Falls, a popular day trip out of Metro Manila. I've long wanted to visit this famous waterfall. Together with Maria Cristina
- [Nagcarlan, Laguna: Inside the Catacombs of the Nagcarlan Underground Cemetery](https://eazytraveler.net/2015/07/inside-nagcarlan-undergound-cemetery-laguna/) - My friend Ryan was in between jobs, so we went on a spontaneous road trip to celebrate his temporary freedom from work life. Following the classic route looping around Laguna de Bay, we dropped by famous spots in the provinces of Laguna and Rizal along the way. One attraction that I've long wanted to revisit
- [One4TheRoad.com : The Treasure Trove For Travelers, By Travelers [Blog Giveaway]](https://eazytraveler.net/2015/07/one-for-the-road-online-store/) - Looking for stylish and innovative travel accessories that not only look great but work wonders? Or perhaps a one-of-a-kind gift for a travel-savvy friend? One For The Road may just be the perfect place to start browsing. Curated by a team of Manila-based globetrotters, this new online store aims to be a "treasure trove for travelers, by travelers".
- [Tugawe Cove Resort: A Luxurious Nature Hideaway in Caramoan](https://eazytraveler.net/2015/06/tugawe-cove-resort-caramoan/) - It was love at first sight. After a 20-minute VIP transfer from Paniman Beach through the gorgeous karst islands of Caramoan, our speedboat zoomed into Tugawe Cove Resort on the easternmost tip of the Caramoan Peninsula in Camarines Sur. This luxury resort is a jungle-meets-ocean hideaway for those who want an intimate commune with nature.
- [Parada ng Lechon 2015: The Wet, Wild and Weird Festival of Balayan, Batangas](https://eazytraveler.net/2015/07/parada-ng-lechon-2015-balayan-batangas/) - Parada ng Lechon, literally a parade of roasted pig, is the highlight of the Feast of St. John the Baptist in Balayan, Batangas. "Hurry up, morning is coming!" a passenger seated across me appealed to the driver in a Tagalog inflected with the distinct Batangeño accent. It was half past four in the morning, and the
- [Parada ng Lechon 2015: Witnessing 'Luwa' (Religious Declamation) in Balayan, Batangas](https://eazytraveler.net/2015/07/parada-ng-lechon-luwa-lua-religious-declamation-balayan-batangas/) - Luwa is religious declamation performed to honor the Virgin Mary or patron saints. The Feast of St. John the Baptist is celebrated with much mayhem in Balayan, Batangas with the cultural highlight of the Parada ng Lechon, a parade of roasted pigs through the streets held on the morning of June 24th, coinciding with the
- [Balayan, Batangas: Heritage Tour of the Immaculate Conception Church and Ancestral Houses](https://eazytraveler.net/2015/07/balayan-batangas-tour-church-heritage-houses/) - Built from 1748 to 1752, the Immaculate Conception Parish Church of Balayan, Batangas is a National Cultural Treasure. A day after the Parada ng Lechon in Balayan, Batangas, we enjoyed a heritage tour of the town, which has an impressive church and a number of well-preserved ancestral houses, just like the neighboring town of Taal.
- [Talipao, Sulu: Sleeping Like a Sultan at the Royal Palace Replica](https://eazytraveler.net/2014/11/sulu-sultan-royal-palace-replica/) - "The Astana Project" was completed in 2013 to promote cultural heritage and cultivate tourism in Sulu My favorite part of the five-day tour of Sulu was staying at a royal palace replica, admiring panoramic sunrises that were fit for a... well, sultan! There's a magical quality to how the day breaks in Sulu. In the town
- [Sarangani, Davao Occidental: Sarangani, Olanivan & Marorong Islands](https://eazytraveler.net/2014/10/sarangani-davao-occidental-sarangani-olanivan-marorong-islands/) - Bask on the bone-white sands of Olanivan Island, Sarangani, Davao Occidental The frontier town of Sarangani consists of three islands: the main island of Balut, the namesake island of Sarangani and the small islets of Olanivan and Marorong. A day of island-hopping can take visitors around these islands and islets, jumping off from Mabila Port
- [Anilao, Batangas: Marvelous Muck Diving in Secret Bay](https://eazytraveler.net/2014/11/anilao-batangas-muck-diving-secret-bay/) - Thorny Seahorse (Hippocampus hystrix) at Secret Bay, Anilao, Batangas While most recreational divers are naturally drawn to the coral reefs, macro photographers often choose to scour featureless seabeds instead. The muck diving spots in Anilao reputedly rival more established ones elsewhere in Southeast Asia such as those in Sabah, Bali or Sulawesi. Lying along the
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- [The District Boracay: A Contemporary Boutique Beachfront Resort on Boracay Island](https://eazytraveler.net/2015/05/the-district-boracay-boutique-beachfront-resort/) - Want to be right where the action is on your vacation in Boracay Island? Check in at The District Boracay – a contemporary boutique beachfront resort located at Station 2 of the island's famed White Beach. The modern exterior commands attention as I walked into the resort from White Beach, its white, minimalist structure reflecting
- [Amigotel Hotel & Suites: Friendliest Hotel in General Santos! [SP]](https://eazytraveler.net/2012/07/amigotel-hotel-suites-friendliest-hotel-in-general-santos-sp/) - Affordable and spacious matrimonial room at Amigotel – General Santos' friendliest hotel! My stay in General Santos – en route to Lake Sebu to visit the site of the T'boli school I'm raising funds for – was sponsored by Amigotel Hotel & Suites (formerly Anchor Hotel). I spent the night in their A/C matrimonial room
- [Bucas Grande Islands: Secrets of Sohoton National Park](https://eazytraveler.net/2012/01/bucas-grande-islands-secrets-of-sohoton-national-park/) - Boats enter the cove through a low-hanging cave. Sohoton is Visayan for "to go under" To exit Magkukuob Cave, one has to jump off a cliff! South of the surfing Mecca of Siargao, at the Bucas Grande Islands, is a national park that's slowly making a name in the tourist circuit for its unique seascapes. Not to
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- [MYPass Tourist Prepaid Card: Explore Kuala Lumpur and Beyond Conveniently & Securely! [SP]](https://eazytraveler.net/2013/11/mypass-tourist-prepaid-card-explore-kuala-lumpur-and-beyond-conveniently-securely-sp-2/) - Explore KL and beyond with MYPass! Explore Kuala Lumpur and beyond with the new MYPass card! MYPass is a tourist prepaid card by Touch 'n Go that enables payment on Kuala Lumpur's public transport, selected retail stores, food and beverage outlets, theme parks and other attractions. At only MYR 38 (PHP 518), every MYPass pack comes with
- [Phnom Penh on a Plate: Golden Indulgences, Gut-Wrenching Genocide & Arachnid Appetizers](https://eazytraveler.net/2012/02/phnom-penh-on-a-plate-golden-indulgences-gut-wrenching-genocide-arachnid-appetizers/) - Loved the fried tarantulas at Romdeng! There's a certain ambivalence to how I feel about Phnom Penh. Sure, compared to Saigon, Phnom Penh was equally appealing, and I honestly could not decide which city I enjoyed more. But one thing is certain: some of the city highlights may be hard to swallow. The Cambodian capital,
- [Banaue Rice Terraces](https://eazytraveler.net/2008/04/banaue-rice-terraces/) - While Jesus walked the Holy Land and the Great Wall rose from the ground, Ifugao highland tribes were making miracles of their own by carving out a vast network of rice terraces with primitive tools, along the unforgiving slopes of the Cordillera mountain range some 1500 meters above sea level. Rice terraces may be common
- [Travel Gear Review | Blood Red Watersports Wear](https://eazytraveler.net/2015/02/blood-red-clothing-review/) - This is my product review of water sports apparel and swimwear by Blood Red Clothing. I received free merchandise from the company for writing this review. "We have to swim to shore," our boatman instructed us as our outrigger failed to anchor closer to shore due to the low tide and powerful surge. Without a moment's hesitation,
- [Palo Alto Bed & Breakfast: A Leafy Retreat in Puerto Princesa](https://eazytraveler.net/2015/06/palo-alto-puerto-princesa-review/) - Located in the leafy outskirts of the city center, Palo Alto Bed & Breakfast is ideal for those who want a quiet and relaxing mid-range place that exudes the atmosphere of Puerto Princesa as "The Forest City" of Palawan. The old wing consists of a two-storey building surrounding a central garden. The rustic structure itself was built from
- [Maripipi & Sambawan Islands – The Jewels of Biliran](https://eazytraveler.net/2012/05/maripipi-sambawan-islands-the-jewels-of-biliran/) - A grassy hill on Sambawan Islands provides an incredible vista of the island chain and mainland Maripipi. Picturesque rocky islets of Sambawan Islands After exploring mainland Biliran, I ventured farther to the Waray-speaking islands of Maripipi and Sambawan. Upon approaching the island municipality of Maripipi, northwest of mainland Biliran, a column of clouds ascended from
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- [Angeles City, Pampanga: Learn to Wakeboard at Decawake Clark Cable Park](https://eazytraveler.net/2015/05/decawake-wakeboarding-clark-pampanga/) - Located less than two hours' drive north of Metro Manila and right next to Clark International Airport, Decawake Clark Cable Park in Angeles City, Pampanga is a far more accessible place to try your hand at wakeboarding, compared to popularized locations like CamSur Watersports Complex in Camarines Sur. I've long wanted to try wakeboarding and
- [Jolo, Sulu: Pangalay Dances by NDJC Ingat Kapandayan Artist Center](https://eazytraveler.net/2014/11/jolo-sulu-pangalay-dances-by-ndjc-ingat-kapandayan-artist-center/) - The Ingat Kapandayan cultural dance troupe of Notre Dame of Jolo College Notre Dame of Jolo College is the best place in Sulu province to watch pangalay, a traditional dance of the Tausug people. At this Roman Catholic academic institution established in 1954, one can arrange cultural performances by the Ingat Kapandayan Artist Center, the school-based theater group that
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- [Aloguinsan, Cebu: An Eco-Cultural Cruise Down the Bojo River](https://eazytraveler.net/2015/07/bojo-river-cruise-aloguinsan-cebu/) - On a recent family road trip from Cebu City, I finally experienced the Bojo River Cruise in Aloguinsan, a small town along the southwestern coast of Cebu island with a big heart for environmental and heritage conservation through sustainable community-led tourism. Their flagship eco-tourism venture is a scenic cruise down the Bojo River, where visitors
- [Baragatan Festival 2015: When Palawan Cultures Converge](https://eazytraveler.net/2015/07/baragatan-festival-puerto-princesa-palawan/) - Bataraza contingent kicked off Baragatan's street dancing with a Dinagyang-inspired number. As the summer winds down to give way to the first rains of the monsoon, the city of Puerto Princesa hosts the "last hurrah" of the season called the Baragatan Festival, celebrating the province's faceted heritage and culture. Rooted in the Cuyonon word for "meet" or
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- [Selangor, Malaysia: Touring the Rice Paddy Fields of Sekinchan](https://eazytraveler.net/2015/06/rice-paddy-field-tour-sekinchan-selangor/) - The town of Sekinchan in Sabak Bernam district is known as the "Rice Bowl of Selangor". Wide and open plains characterize the inland landscape of Sekinchan, a small town in the district of Sabak Bernam in Selangor, Malaysia. During the Eat Travel Write Selangor Culinary Adventure, our tour bus drove through an endless carpet of rice paddies,
- [Selangor, Malaysia: Firefly Watching at Kuantan Village](https://eazytraveler.net/2015/06/firefly-watching-kuantan-selangor-malaysia/) - In between forays into the culinary offerings of Selangor, the participants of Eat Travel Write Selangor Culinary Adventure visited the top tourist attractions in the state. One of the most popular attractions outside Kuala Lumpur are firefly watching tours down the Selangor River from Kuantan Village, nine kilometers away from Kuala Selangor. This area boasts of
- [Discovering the Javanese Cuisine of Selangor, Malaysia](https://eazytraveler.net/2015/06/javanese-cuisine-selangor-malaysia/) - Looking for a food destination near Kuala Lumpur? The multicultural state of Selangor surrounds the capital, offering an accessible destination for culinary discoveries amongst its diverse communities of Malaysians with Javanese, Banjarese (Banjar), Chinese and Indian heritage, to name the majority. Javanese cuisine figures greatly in the state's gastronomic landscape, especially in Javanese-Malay villages where
- [Cuyo Island, Palawan: Best Kitesurfing and Kiteboarding in the Philippines](https://eazytraveler.net/2014/12/best-kitesurfing-kiteboarding-philippines/) - Cuyo Island, Palawan is reputedly the best place for kitesurfing or kiteboarding in the Philippines, so I did not want to leave the island without giving this extreme water sport a try. Before departing by ferry to Puerto Princesa, I was able to squeeze in an exciting three-hour basic lesson on kitesurfing with local kiter
- [Terengganu, Malaysia: Wandering Kuala Terengganu's Chinatown (Kampung Cina)](https://eazytraveler.net/2015/06/kuala-terengganu-chinatown-kampung-cina/) - At the historic heart of Kuala Terengganu – the state capital of Terengganu – is a thriving Perenakan or Chinese-Malay community centered on Kampung Cina or Chinatown. Kampung Cina literally means "Chinese Village." Located at the mouth of the Terengganu River, Kuala Terengganu's Chinatown is also known as Teng Lang Po in Hokkien or KT's
- [Terengganu, Malaysia: Marveling at the Terengganu Inscription Stone (Batu Bersurat Terengganu) at the Terengganu State Museum](https://eazytraveler.net/2015/06/terengganu-inscription-stone-state-museum/) - With a massive floor area of over 75,000 square meters spread over four interconnected buildings, the Terengganu State Museum or Muzium Negeri Terengganu at Kampung Losong, Kuala Terengganu is the largest museum complex in Malaysia and the rest of Southeast Asia. The architecture is inspired by traditional stilted houses one finds in kampungs (villages) across
- [Terengganu, Malaysia: Exploring Kenyir Lake, the Largest Manmade Lake in Southeast Asia](https://eazytraveler.net/2015/06/kenyir-terengganu-malaysia-largest-manmade-lake-southeast-asia/) - The state of Terengganu is well-known for its extensive coastline and island escapes, however, natural wonders can also be found inland. Traveling an hour from Kuala Lumpur to the forested hinterlands of Hulu Terengganu, our group finds the incredibly vast and beautiful Kenyir Lake or Tasik Kenyir. With a surface area of 250 sq km,
- [Terengganu, Malaysia: Beautiful Waters of Redang Islands (Pulau Redang & Pulau Pinang)](https://eazytraveler.net/2015/06/pulau-redang-island-terengganu-snorkeling/) - Pinang Island is the most popular snorkeling spot in the Redang islands. After nearly two hours by ferryboat from mainland Terengganu, the vessel docked at the jetty of Pulau Pinang (Pinang Island), the administrative center of Redang Marine Park – one of the best places to go snorkeling and scuba diving in Peninsular Malaysia. Here, sparkling aquamarine
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- [Terengganu, Malaysia: Sparkling Elegance of the Crystal Mosque (Masjid Kristal) at the Islamic Civilization Park (Taman Tamadun Islam)](https://eazytraveler.net/2015/06/crystal-mosque-masjid-kristal-terengganu/) - The most impressive structure in Kuala Terengganu sits along the Terengganu River. Costing around USD 80 million to build, the Crystal Mosque (Masjid Kristal) was constructed from 2006 to 2008 out of steel, glass and crystal on a man-made island called Pulau Wan Man. It can accommodate 1,500 worshippers at a time. Inside, the modern mosque is
- [Lojing Highlands, Kelantan: Jungle Trekking for Rafflesia, the World's Biggest Flower! [SP]](https://eazytraveler.net/2012/06/lojing-highlands-kelantan-jungle-trekking-for-rafflesia-the-worlds-biggest-flower-sp/) - Rafflesia in the flesh at Lojing Highlands, Kelantan! A closer look at Rafflesia kerrii, second largest in the genus Driving an hour north of the popular hill resort of Cameron Highlands, our full-day adventure started as soon as our 4X4 Land Rover detoured to a bumpy dirt track that lead to our jump-off point to
- [Lojing Highlands, Kelantan: Blowing Darts at an Aboriginal Senoi Village [SP]](https://eazytraveler.net/2012/06/lojing-highlands-kelantan-blowing-darts-at-an-aboriginal-senoi-village-sp-2/) - Learning darts, aboriginal-style! After our two-hour return hike to see the Rafflesia blooms, we detoured to a small resettlement village of the Senoi, one of the orang asli or aboriginal groups of Malaysia for a demonstration of their blowpipe hunting skills. While there are no more real aboriginal villages in Lojing Highlands, the government has
- [Cruise and Cycle in Putrajaya, Malaysia [SP]](https://eazytraveler.net/2013/11/cruise-and-cycle-in-putrajaya-malaysia-sp/) - Take a sunset boat cruise around Putrajaya Lake! Want to take a refreshing break from hectic Kuala Lumpur? Take a side trip to the administrative center of Putrajaya, located only 25 km south of the capital. A planned city built around a man-made lake, Putrajaya evokes the organized atmosphere of Singapore or the quietness of
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- [Cameron Highlands, Pahang: Tea-riffic Time at BOH Tea Plantation & Factory [SP]](https://eazytraveler.net/2012/06/cameron-highlands-pahang-tea-riffic-time-at-boh-tea-plantation-factory-sp/) - BOH Tea Plantations at the foothills of Gunung Brinchang, Cameron Highlands Nothing says "Cameron Highlands" like the undulating landscape of manicured tea hedgerows as far as the eye can see. Naturally, a visit to the plantation of BOH Tea – Malaysia's largest producer of premium black teas – is, without question, a must. If the
- [Cameron Highlands, Pahang: Dreamlike Mossy Forests of Gunung Brinchang [SP]](https://eazytraveler.net/2012/06/cameron-highlands-pahang-dreamlike-mossy-forests-of-gunung-brinchang-sp/) - Fairytale-like mossy forests of Gunung Brinchang. Big Bad Wolf not included. A diversion road from the junction to the BOH Tea Plantation and Factory leads to the dreamy forested slopes of Gunung Brinchang (Mt. Brinchang), the second tallest peak in Cameron Highlands at 2000 meters high. A four-story high observation tower, flanked by telecommunication towers, tops
- [Cameron Highlands, Pahang: Strawberry Overload at Raju's Hill Strawberry Farm! [SP]](https://eazytraveler.net/2012/06/cameron-highlands-pahang-strawberry-overload-at-rajus-hill-strawberry-farm-sp/) - Strawberry overload – strawberry milkshake and strawberry yoghurt cheesecake After exploring the mossy forests of Gunung Brinchang – supposedly the last stop of our full-day tour of Cameron Highlands – we had a couple of hours to spare, so our guide threw in a free additional visit to one of the most popular strawberry farms
- [Cameron Highlands, Pahang: Savoring Venison (Deer Meat) & Steamboat Hotpot at Rosette Café [SP]](https://eazytraveler.net/2012/06/cameron-highlands-pahang-savoring-venison-deer-meat-steamboat-hotpot-at-rosette-cafe-sp/) - Ready to start cookin' with the steamboat hotpot – a Cameron Highlands specialty Our dinners at Cameron Highlands were spent at a lovely cafe called Rosette, which was a stone's throw from our hotel along the main road of Tanah Rata. Interestingly, Irene, the waitress, was Filipino – she is one of only eleven Filipinos working
- [Taman Negara, Pahang: Exploring the Oldest Tropical Rainforest on Earth! [SP]](https://eazytraveler.net/2012/07/taman-negara-pahang-exploring-the-oldest-tropical-rainforest-on-earth-sp/) - Hiking to Bukit Terisek viewpoints Located at the heart of Peninsular Malaysia, Taman Negara – or "National Park" – has been dated to be 135 million years old, and considered by many to be the oldest tropical rainforest in the world. The gateway to the national park is the town of Jerantut, where the Kuala
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- [Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia: Experiencing Kampung (Village) Homestays [SP]](https://eazytraveler.net/2013/11/negeri-sembilan-malaysia-experiencing-kampung-village-homestays-sp/) - Experience a local wedding at Kampung Pelegong Homestay in Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia Homestays are one of the best ways to experience local life while traveling. In the Philippines, some of my favorite travel experiences were staying with local families in the Cordillera Region and South Cotabato, to name a few. I was surprised to find
- [Perak, Malaysia: Kellie's Castle & Tanjung Tualang Tin Dredge [SP]](https://eazytraveler.net/2013/11/perak-malaysia-kellies-castle-tanjung-tualang-tin-dredge-sp/) - Built in 1915, Kellie's Castle is an unfinished mansion in Perak, Malaysia believed to be haunted The state of Perak, few hours north of Kuala Lumpur and Selangor, is best known for its historic landmarks and tin mining heritage set amidst dramatic limestone hills. One such example is Kellie's Castle (sometimes also called Kellie's Folly),
- [Perak, Malaysia: Lost World of Tambun Theme Park, Hotel & Spa [SP]](https://eazytraveler.net/2013/12/perak-malaysia-lost-world-of-tambun-theme-park-hotel-spa-sp/) - Jumping off the 65-foot high platform of the Needle of Tambun! Whether it's relaxation, excitement or thrill, there's something for everyone at Lost World of Tambun, an integrated resort located at Ipoh in Perak, Malaysia. Designed like a lost civilization (something like Egypt meets the Mayans), the scenic resort combines a theme park, hotel and
- [Perak, Malaysia: Heritage Tour of Ipoh [SP]](https://eazytraveler.net/2013/12/perak-malaysia-heritage-tour-of-ipoh-sp/) - Ipoh – a city where heritage meets the hills. View from Perak Tong Cave Temple. The capital of the state of Perak, Ipoh – just two and half hours by bus north of Kuala Lumpur – started out as a small town at the highest navigable point of the Kinta River in the 1820s. It
- [Perak, Malaysia: Archaeological Heritage of the Lenggong Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site [SP]](https://eazytraveler.net/2013/12/perak-malaysia-archaeological-heritage-of-the-lenggong-valley-a-unesco-world-heritage-site-sp/) - The 11,000 year old Perak Man is the oldest, most complete human skeleton found in Southeast Asia Something I've associated the most to the state of Perak in Malaysia from high school science lessons is its eponymous archaeological discovery, the 11,000 year old remains of Perak Man – the oldest most complete human skeleton in
- [Perak, Malaysia: The Royal Town of Kuala Kangsar [SP]](https://eazytraveler.net/2013/12/perak-malaysia-the-royal-town-of-kuala-kangsar-sp/) - Baitul Anor – one of the royal mansions near Ubudiah Mosque in Kuala Kangsar, Perak, Malaysia While the city of Ipoh boasts of British colonial architecture and Chinese shophouses, the former capital of Kuala Kangsar, located 30 km north of Ipoh, impresses visitors with the Malay-Islamic architecture of its royal residences, mansions and mosques. Since
- [Perak, Malaysia: Tin Mining Town of Gopeng [SP]](https://eazytraveler.net/2013/12/perak-malaysia-tin-mining-town-of-gopeng-sp/) - The Gopeng Heritage House exhibits antiques from the tin mining heydays of Gopeng in Perak, Malaysia. Before the state capital of Ipoh grew in prominence in the late 19th century, the town of Gopeng, 20 km south, in the Kampar district of Perak, Malaysia was the premier tin mining town, where, as a result of
- [Melaka, Malaysia: A'famosa Resort – One-Stop Holiday Destination for Family Fun! [SP]](https://eazytraveler.net/2013/12/melaka-malaysia-afamosa-resort-one-stop-holiday-destination-for-family-fun-sp/) - Feeding endangered Malayan tigers at Safari Wonderland in A'famosa Resort, Melaka, Malaysia! Named after the famous 16th century Portuguese fortification in the World Heritage-listed city of Melaka, A’Famosa Resort is surrounded by rolling hills and lush countryside and is rated one of the region’s foremost leisure and holiday destinations. Established in 1992, this expansive real
- [Melaka, Malaysia: Taman Mini Malaysia Cultural Village [SP]](https://eazytraveler.net/2014/01/melaka-malaysia-taman-mini-malaysia-cultural-village-sp/) - An Iban longhouse at Taman Mini Malaysia, a cultural park in Melaka The Taman Mini Malaysia is a cultural park located a few kilometers outside of Melaka city center, near the town of Ayer Keroh. This is the perfect place to visit if you are interested in traditional architecture, and have limited time, like most
- [Melaka, Malaysia: Kristang Heritage of the Portuguese Settlement [SP]](https://eazytraveler.net/2014/01/melaka-malaysia-kristang-heritage-of-the-portuguese-settlement-sp/) - The Portuguese Heritage Museum at the Portuguese Settlement showcases Kristang history and traditions The Portuguese Settlement – sometimes called Mini Lisbon – is a Kristang community in Ujong Pasir, five kilometers from the city of Melaka, Malaysia. The Kristang creole people arose in Melaka between the 16th and 17th centuries when the city was a port
- [Experience Traditional Squid Fishing (Candat Sotong) in Terengganu, Malaysia!](https://eazytraveler.net/2014/06/experience-traditional-squid-fishing-candat-sotong-in-terengganu-malaysia-sp/) - Showing off my catch at our second fishing trip during the Terengganu International Squid Jigging Festival 2014! Last April 11 to 14, I was invited by Tourism Terengganu and Gaya Travel Magazine to participate in a unique cultural celebration, the Terengganu International Squid Jigging Festival 2014 or Pesta Candat Sotong Antarabangsa Terengganu 2014. The huge media
- [George Town & Melaka: Historic Cities of the Straits of Malacca](https://eazytraveler.net/2011/05/george-town-melaka-historic-cities-of-the-straits-of-malacca/) - Stadthuys (Red Square), Melaka If the Philippines has Vigan, Malaysia has the World Heritage cities of George Town and Melaka. Having the opportunity to visit Singapore frequently for business trips has afforded me leisurely side trips to Peninsular Malaysia from time to time. My favorite getaway is Melaka, a former settlement of the British East
- [Melaka, Malaysia: Indian Peranakan Heritage of Kampung Chetti (Chitty Village) [SP]](https://eazytraveler.net/2014/01/melaka-malaysia-indian-peranakan-heritage-of-kampung-chetti-chitty-village-sp/) - Most travelers to Melaka or Penang may be familiar with the predominant Baba Nyonya or Peranakan culture of the Straits Chinese who flourished in the trading settlements. However, the heritage city is also home to other creole cultures, which evolved from the intermarriage of foreign traders with the native people some 500 years ago.Besides the
- [Penang, Malaysia: ESCAPE AdventurePlay Park [SP]](https://eazytraveler.net/2014/02/penang-malaysia-escape-adventureplay-park-sp/) - The Monkey Business rope course at ESCAPE AdventurePlay in Penang, Malaysia ESCAPE is a new eco-friendly adventure park in Penang, Malaysia that rallies the mantra of "low tech, high fun", reintroducing outdoor play to visitors in a natural environment. Setting itself from other adventure parks, ESCAPE has employed eco-friendly practices to ensure environmental sustainability such
- [Penang, Malaysia: Penang Camera Museum [SP]](https://eazytraveler.net/2014/02/penang-malaysia-penang-camera-museum-sp/) - The Camera Museum in George Town, Penang, Malaysia. Photo by www.timeout.com Photography enthusiasts will be delighted by the latest attraction in George Town's historic quarter, the Penang Camera Museum, which opened only last October 2013. Housed in a restored pre-war shophouse, the museum traces three centuries of the development of the camera.Touted as "the first
- [Penang, Malaysia: Experiencing Kampung (Village) Homestays](https://eazytraveler.net/2014/08/penang-malaysia-experiencing-kampung-village-homestays-sp/) - Enjoy Malaysian hospitality at a homestay in Penang Malaysia has an extensive network of village cooperatives throughout the country that run homestays for both domestic and foreign tourists. I've blogged about my homestay experience in Negeri Sembilan, and was given the opportunity to try out the homestay program in another state – Penang. At the Jom Jelajah
- [Terengganu International Squid Jigging Festival 2015](https://eazytraveler.net/2015/06/terengganu-international-squid-jigging-festival-2015/) - Have you gone squid jigging before? Experience it in Terengganu, Malaysia! It's time to go squid jigging again on the beautiful waters of Terengganu, Malaysia! I had an incredible time catching squid during the first squid jigging festival last year that I was looking forward to this year's event (Read about my first squid jigging experience last
- [Caramoan, Camarines Sur: Rolling Landscape of Guinahoan Island](https://eazytraveler.net/2015/06/guinahoan-basot-island-caramoan/) - Guinahoan Island's rolling landscape is reminiscent of Batanes and Palaui. While Pitogo Bay stands out from the well-known karst islands of Caramoan with its marine lakes and pebble beaches, Guinahoan Island exudes a different natural beauty altogether with its rolling pastures reminiscent of the Batanes islands or Palaui island in Cagayan. Located northeast of Manlawi
- [Caramoan, Camarines Sur: Marine Lakes and Pebble Beaches of Pitogo Bay](https://eazytraveler.net/2015/06/caramoan-pitogo-bay/) - The secluded waters of Pitogo Bay in Caramoan. The most popular cluster islands in Caramoan, Camarines Sur – namely Matukad, Lahos and Minalahos – are characterized by jagged limestone and powder-fine beaches, but outlying islands in the area evoke a different kind of beauty. Southeast of this island group is Pitogo Bay, which clutches hidden marine lakes
- [Innovating Watersports Wear: An Interview with the Blood Red Team](https://eazytraveler.net/2015/06/blood-red-clothing-watersports-wear-innovation/) - Over the past five months I've been traveling with watersports wear by Blood Red Clothing, a Cebu-based international brand that’s been creating design-driven and field-tested apparel and gear inspired by the sport of sailing since 2007. Having worn their products during various water-based activities from canyoneering to scuba diving to wakeboarding, I've been repeatedly impressed not only by their aesthetic
- [Caramoan, Camarines Sur: Swimming Up Manapot River to Umang Cave](https://eazytraveler.net/2015/06/umang-cave-caramoan-spelunking-river-trekking/) - The peninsula of Caramoan in Camarines Sur and its offshore islands have been established as a popular island-hopping destination in the Philippines, owing largely to the tourism-inclined governance of the province and its inclusion as one of the locations for the hit reality TV show, Survivor. In 2012, I had an incredible time celebrating my birthday
- [San Antonio, Zambales: Island-Hopping with Capones Vista Beach Resort](https://eazytraveler.net/2015/05/capones-vista-beach-resort/) - Capones Beach Vista Resort in Barangay Pundaquit in San Antonio, Zambales provides a convenient jumping-off point to Capones and Camara islands offshore. These islands were one of the first destinations in the Philippines when I started traveling a lot in 2008 (check out my blog entry from seven years ago). In spite of its popularity, it
- [Mabalacat City, Pampanga: Authentic Kapampangan Cuisine at Matam-ih Restaurant](https://eazytraveler.net/2015/05/matam-ih-kapampangan-restaurant-clark-pampanga/) - A full-day of activities from wakeboarding in Angeles City to enjoying the outdoor adventure challenges at Sandbox at Alviera in Porac sure made everyone hungry! A new restaurant at the Clark Freeport Zone that served authentic Kapampangan cuisine called Matam-ih – the aboriginal Aeta word for delicious – was suitably our final stop. Matam-ih is
- [Sarangani Bay Festival 2015: The Philippines' Biggest Beach Festival](https://eazytraveler.net/2015/05/sarangani-bay-festival-biggest-beach-festival-philippines/) - With an annual attendance of more than 120,000 visitors, the Sarangani Bay Festival is the biggest beach festival in the Philippines. And it gets bigger and better every year! The Sarangani Provincial Tourism Office invited me to attend the 10th year of the two-day festival held last May 15 to 16 at Gumasa Beach, one of
- [Madalag, Aklan: Trekking the Timbaban River to Liktinon White Rocks](https://eazytraveler.net/2015/05/liktinon-white-rocks-madalag-aklan-river-trekking/) - Upon the recommendation of the Kalibo Tourism Office, I was invited to go river trekking to the Liktinon White Rocks, a natural rock formation along the Timbaban River that's been officially declared an eco-tourism site by the municipal government of Madalag, Aklan last April 27, just two days before my visit. "You're officially the first
- [Oslob, Cebu: Glamping at Bluewater Sumilon Island Resort](https://eazytraveler.net/2015/05/oslob-cebu-glamping-at-bluewater-sumilon-island-resort/) - Looking for a way to enjoy the great outdoors without losing out on resort-style pampering? Try glamping — a portmanteau of “glamorous camping” — on Sumilon Island, off the coast of Oslob, Cebu, near the popular whale shark-watching site. Situated near a lush mangrove area, the glamping tents of Bluewater Sumilon Island Resort are spacious and
- [Porac, Pampanga: Be a Kid Again at Sandbox](https://eazytraveler.net/2015/05/sandbox-alviera-porac-pampanga/) - Our wakeboarding session in Angeles City whetted our appetites for more thrills and adventures, so we headed next to Sandbox at Alviera, an outdoor adventure park located at an upcoming 1,100-hectare mixed-use integrated Ayala development in Porac, Pampanga. Set in a desert-like lahar landscape brought about by the eruption of Mt. Pinatubo in 1991, Sandbox is a
- [San Narciso, Zambales: Learn to Surf at Crystal Beach Resort](https://eazytraveler.net/2015/02/san-narciso-zambales-learn-to-surf-at-crystal-beach-resort/) - I've been to Crystal Beach Resort a few times before and even blogged about one of my summertime visits. I like how the resort hasn't been over-developed, retaining a rustic, low-key vibe, despite its rise in popularity. Its sparkling gray sands, which I've long presumed gave the beach its name, provides not only a wonderful
- [Subic Bay, Zambales: Enjoy Thrilling Water Sports at The Lighthouse Marina Resort](https://eazytraveler.net/2015/02/subic-bay-zambales-water-sports/) - The protected waters of Subic Bay in Zambales, a deep natural harbor surrounded by majestic highlands, makes it an ideal area to safely enjoy a range of water sports. The Lighthouse Marina Resort, in partnership with Networx Jet Sports, offers jet skis, banana boat, bandwagon, parasailing, flyboard and other water-based activities, making Subic Bay a
- [Subic, Zambales: Get Wet and Wild at Whiterock Beach Hotel & Water Park](https://eazytraveler.net/2015/02/whiterock-beach-hotel-water-park-subic-zambales/) - Looking for a place to cool off after exploring Subic Bay, Zambales? Check out Whiterock Beach Hotel and Water Park, a seven-hectare resort with cream-colored beaches, sprawling lawns, leisure facilities and aqua-themed amenities. Only two hours drive by private vehicle from Metro Manila via the SCTEX highway, the resort is located in Subic, the town just
- [Subic Bay, Zambales: Learn About Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation at Wildlife in Need (WIN)](https://eazytraveler.net/2015/02/wildlife-rescue-center-subic-zambales/) - Subic Bay has long been associated with animal attractions like the dolphin shows at Ocean Adventure, or the tiger enclosures at Zoobic Safari. There's a small organization at the freeport area, however, that deserves more attention that these commercial ventures for its altruistic efforts in saving animals, both wild and domesticated. On your next visit
- [Carmen, Bohol: Bike Zipline at Chocolate Hills Adventure Park (CHAP)](https://eazytraveler.net/2015/02/chocolate-hills-bohol-bike-zipline/) - Over 430 steps led me and my Malaysian friends to a viewpoint overlooking the famed limestone formations of Carmen, Bohol at the Chocolate Hills Adventure Park (CHAP). From here, we could see the tower that served as a launch pad for a one-of-a-kind zipline. As we climbed the steel tower, anxiety began to take hold of
- [Quirino Province: River Tubing and Canoeing the Cagayan River at Nagtipunan](https://eazytraveler.net/2015/01/cagayan-river-tubing-boating-quirino/) - One of the newest eco-adventures of Quirino province is river tubing and boating down the Cagayan River. Our down-and-dirty caving adventure at Aglipay Caves warmed the team up for more outdoor adventures, so the following day, we excitedly hopped on (and toploaded) a jeepney to our next eco-adventure. After two hours of driving past hilly corn
- [Quirino Province: Underground Adventure at Aglipay Caves](https://eazytraveler.net/2014/12/aglipay-caves-quirino-province/) - One of the better known attractions of Quirino province are the Aglipay Caves and Campsite, a limestone cave system located in Barangay Villa Sur in the municipality of Aglipay. While nonstop rain spoiled our boating excursion at Governor's Rapids in Maddela for safety reasons, our team of 10 travel bloggers finally enjoyed our first taste of
- [Quirino Province: A Travel Guide](https://eazytraveler.net/2014/12/quirino-province-travel-guide/) - One of the most obscure of the 81 provinces in the Philippines, Quirino is a landlocked province in northern Luzon surrounded by Isabela, Aurora and Nueva Vizcaya. Separated from the province of Nueva Vizcaya in 1966, the mountainous province was named after the sixth President of the Philippines, Elpidio Quirino. With 80 percent of the province
- [Cuyo Island, Palawan: A Travel Guide](https://eazytraveler.net/2014/12/cuyo-palawan-travel-guide/) - Cuyo Island is a regular stopover along the ferry route between Iloilo City and Puerto Princesa. The Cuyo Archipelago (also known as the Cuyo Islands) are a group of small islands located in the middle of the Sulu Sea between Palawan and Panay. The administrative and commercial center of the islands is Cuyo town on
- [Cuyo Island, Palawan: "Ploning" Motorcycle Tour of Magsaysay](https://eazytraveler.net/2014/12/cuyo-island-ploning-motorcycle-tour/) - The forested springs of Aceros Park are also known as "Little Baguio". After taking in the top attractions of Cuyo Island, Palawan such as the fortress-church of Cuyo and Capusan Beach, I went on a motorcycle tour of Magsaysay, a municipality which occupies the eastern half of the island. My impromptu tour guide was Ronald
- [Cuyo Island, Palawan: Cuyo Fort and St. Augustine Parish Church](https://eazytraveler.net/2014/12/cuyo-fort-church-palawan/) - The Cuyo Fort was built in 1680 to protect Cuyonons from Moro raiders. The most impressive structure on Cuyo Island is the 17th century Cuyo Fort lording over Cuyo town, the oldest colonial settlement and second capital of Palawan province – after Taytay – from 1873 to 1903. Spanish missionaries arrived in Cuyo Island in
- [Mango Madness of Guimaras Island](https://eazytraveler.net/2014/11/mango-madness-of-guimaras-island/) - Fifty-year-old mango trees at the National Mango Research and Development Center Before Guimaras was widely known for its beach destinations like Alubihod and Guisi, the island was synonymous to its premium mangoes. More than 5,200 hectares of the island – which, surprisingly, is roughly shaped like its iconic fruit – are planted with mango trees.
- [Anilao, Batangas: Wreck & Reef Diving at Tingloy Islands](https://eazytraveler.net/2014/11/anilao-batangas-wreck-diving/) - The elusive wonderpus octopus ((Wunderpus photogenicus) at Caban Island, Tingloy, We arrived at the only wreck diving site in Anilao. A Tagalog love song blaring from a seaside village was drowned out by the meditative sound of my muffled breathing as we barrel-rolled from our outrigger boat into the calm water, descending right next to
- [Sipalay City, Negros Occidental: Scuba Diving at Punta Ballo](https://eazytraveler.net/2014/11/sipalay-scuba-diving-punta-ballo/) - A few minutes into our dive at Sunken Island, we meet a resident hawksbill turtle Aside from the supple shores of Sugar Beach, Sipalay City – actually a small town rather than a developed city – on the southwest coast of Negros island is also an underrated diving destination with a collection of over 30 dive sites,
- [Sipalay City, Negros Occidental: Sweet Surrender of Sugar Beach (Langub Beach)](https://eazytraveler.net/2014/11/sipalay-negros-occidental-sugar-beach/) - A commanding view of Sugar Beach in Sipalay City, Negros Occidental from Sugar Rocks Bar I've found a new love, sweet love in Sugar Beach. Waking up the following morning after an evening arrival by five-hour bus from Bacolod City, my soul surrendered to the symphony of sea and sand in an instant. It finally
- [DIY Walking Tour - Quiapo](https://eazytraveler.net/2010/07/diy-walking-tour-quiapo/) - Location: Quiapo, Manila Starting Point: Legarda LRT End Point: Carriedo LRT Distance: 1.7 km Duration: 1 to 2 hours Named after the kiapo or water lettuce that once thrived along Pasig River, Quiapo is one of Manila's old districts packed with colorful market stalls, colonial churches and rundown Spanish-period houses. Since the 1970s, business
- [Exploring Coron with Coron EcoLodge! [SP]](https://eazytraveler.net/2013/05/exploring-coron-with-coron-ecolodge-sp/) - Coron EcoLodge - stay at the heart of Coron town! Coron EcoLodge invited me to revisit Coron, Palawan to experience their new accommodation located at the heart of the town. I was picked up at the airport and brought to the boutique hotel centrally located in Coron town along Real St, a short walk away from
- [Malaybalay City, Bukidnon: Pitcher Plant Farm](https://eazytraveler.net/2013/12/malaybalay-city-bukidnon-pitcher-plant-farm/) - Beautiful Venus flytraps are grown together with other carnivorous plants at Pitcher Plant Farm in Bukidnon Hidden off the Buda (Bukidnon-Davao) Highway in the cool-weathered plateau of Malaybalay City in Bukidnon is the largest carnivorous plant nursery in the Philippines, the Pitcher Plant Farm. The farm resort was opened by Volker B. Heinrich, a German
- [Panglao Island, Bohol: South Palms Resort Panglao – the Way a Bohol Beach Holiday Should Be! [SP]](https://eazytraveler.net/2013/12/panglao-island-bohol-south-palms-resort-panglao-the-way-a-bohol-beach-holiday-should-be-sp/) - South Palms Resort – where elegant accommodation, nature's beauty and delectable cuisine meet. With the longest white sand beach on Panglao Island, classy garden rooms and beach villas, and incredible farm-fresh cuisine, South Palms Resort Panglao, a new beach resort in Bohol, Philippines, beckons luxury travelers to experience "the way a Bohol beach holiday should
- [Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte: Bayud Beach Resort](https://eazytraveler.net/2014/10/siargao-island-surigao-del-norte-bayud-beach-resort-sp/) - During the 7th Siargao International Gamefishing Tournament from April 24 to 28, 2014 organized by One Corporate Grand Tours, I stayed at Bayud Beach Resort, a private enclave located along a deserted stretch of coastline at the town of General Luna. Located far away from the town center within a quiet seaside village, the resort's
- [Awesome Sea Turtle Encounters at Apo Island with Island's Leisure Boutique Hotel & Spa! [SP]](https://eazytraveler.net/2013/07/awesome-sea-turtle-encounters-at-apo-island-with-islands-leisure-boutique-hotel-spa-sp/) - Island's Leisure Boutique Hotel & Spa can arrange awesome sea turtle encounters at Apo Island! Island's Leisure Boutique Hotel and Spa, a new hideaway located just five minutes away from Sibulan Airport, invited me to rediscover Dumaguete City and its neighboring attractions. Once a residential compound, the boutique hotel naturally possesses a welcoming and homey feel,
- [Hotel 878 Libis – Affordable Boutique Hotel in Quezon City [SP]](https://eazytraveler.net/2013/12/hotel-878-libis-affordable-boutique-hotel-in-quezon-city-sp/) - Hotel 878 Libis – a new, affordable boutique hotel in Quezon City! Located along the major thoroughfare of C-5, Hotel 878 Libis is a new boutique hotel in Quezon City that offers comfortable and stylish accommodation at reasonable rates. It was my first time to stay in a loft-type hotel room. Despite being a smallish loft-type
- [Indanan, Sulu: Malay-Islamic History at Camp Bud Datu](https://eazytraveler.net/2014/11/indanan-sulu-rajah-baguinda-shrine-camp-bud-datu/) - Rajah Baguinda Shrine is the final resting place of a 15th century Arab missionary who helped spread Islam in the Sulu archipelago. A military camp situated on a mountain overlooking the commercial center of Jolo with Masjid Tulay lording over the town, Camp Bud Datu in Indanan, Sulu is one of the safest and most scenic places
- [Hadji Panglima Tahil, Sulu: Exploring Marungas Island](https://eazytraveler.net/2014/11/hadji-panglima-tahil-sulu-exploring-marungas-island/) - Beautiful waters of Marungas Island, Hadji Panglima Tahil, Sulu A fisherman told me to snorkel past the village jetty to admire an extensive growth of coral that he said looks like “big plates”. The table coral was more impressive than described, descending towards the drop-off like the undersea counterpart of Balinese rice terraces. I float
- [Sinulog Festival](https://eazytraveler.net/2008/03/sinulog-festival/) - Ever since I was a kid, an occasion I look forward to every year, even more than I do Christmas or New Year, is the Sinulog Festival in Cebu City. The nine-day celebration, in honor of the Holy Child Jesus, culminates every third Sunday of January with a Grand Parade that meanders through the festooned
- [Marinduque: Magic & Mayhem](https://eazytraveler.net/2008/04/marinduque-magic-mayhem/) - Like a giant hand reaching out to sea, the port of Balanacan welcomed our boat cramped with weary passengers. The verdant land summoned us to a limestone cove, under tangerine skies and the prayerful arms of the magnificent statue of the Blessed Virgin of Biglang-Awa. After twelve hours of waiting at Lucena and nearly 24
- [Victoria, Northern Samar: Buenos Aires Beach](https://eazytraveler.net/2013/12/victoria-northern-samar-buenos-aires-beach/) - Relaxing at Buenos Aires Beach in Northern Samar after traveling down from Bicol After the ro-ro ferry crossing from Matnog in Sorsogon to Allen in Northern Samar – wherein I traversed from Luzon to Visayas – I decided to spend the night at a nearby white-sand beach. Popular with local residents who love to picnic
- [Pari-an of Cebu](https://eazytraveler.net/2008/04/pari-an-of-cebu/) - When I was younger, I remember accompanying my mother to downtown Cebu to shop for cloth and other supplies for our small tailoring family business. At the heart of this locality is the pari-an, a term used to denote the old Chinese district in established Philippine cities. Pari-an and Colon Street--the oldest in the Philippines--used
- [Batad Rice Terraces](https://eazytraveler.net/2008/04/batad-rice-terraces/) - For an updated information on Batad, check out my updated post:http://www.eazytraveler.net/2012/02/race-across-terrace-batad-rice-terraces.html A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Batad Rice Terraces of Banaue, Ifugao Province is one of the most spectacular landscapes in the Philippines. These secluded amphitheater-like terraces were carved out of the mountains by the Ifugao tribes people hundreds of years ago without the
- [Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte: Seascape Escape](https://eazytraveler.net/2011/06/pagudpud-ilocos-norte-seascape-escape/) - Postcard-pretty Saud Beach Pagudpud in Ilocos Norte along the northernmost coast of Luzon has been on my bucket list for years. I finally got to explore this coastal resort town over the weekend, and I must say it exceeded my expectations. Despite an incoming tropical storm, the main stretch of Saud Beach managed to whip
- [Traveling Easy in Singapore with VISA Debit Card [SP]](https://eazytraveler.net/2011/09/traveling-easy-in-singapore-with-visa-debit-card-sp/) - Before my two-week trip to India last summer, one of my biggest concerns was in what form I should take my money. Should I bring cash, credit or traveler’s check? I decided to take them all with me, missing out on another convenient option: paying in debit. A business-slash-leisure trip last week to Singapore gave
- [CASA San Miguel Bed & Breakfast – A Dreamer's Retreat [SP]](https://eazytraveler.net/2012/03/casa-san-miguel-bed-breakfast-a-dreamers-retreat-sp/) - CASA San Miguel, a community-based arts center, now offers a bed and breakfast. Cozy, rustic double rooms Last weekend, Starbucks Philippines invited me to join a visit to CASA San Miguel, a community-based school for the arts in San Antonio, Zambales – a destination better known for beginner's surf, and as a jump-off point to
- [Maimbung, Sulu: Island Hopping Around Maimbung Bay](https://eazytraveler.net/2014/11/maimbung-sulu-island-hopping-around-maimbung-bay/) - Snorkeling at a private resort on Takut Islets in Maimbung Bay, Sulu Besides the atoll-like islands of Hadji Panglima Tahil, the southern coast of Jolo island in Sulu harbors a few more islets worth exploring off the coast of Maimbung. My friend and I enjoyed an exclusive island-hopping tour where we got to visit Bualu Bat
- [La Mesa Ecopark](https://eazytraveler.net/2008/05/la-mesa-ecopark/) - If the grassy lawns of Luneta or Paco fall short, urbanite tree huggers can scoot to the northern borders of La Mesa Ecopark for the much-needed therapy of nature-bonding. An excellent place for family picnics and school field trips, this resuscitated parkland delivered by from the destruction of rampant illegal logging and poaching in East
- [Tam-awan Village (Baguio City, Benguet)](https://eazytraveler.net/2008/06/tam-awan-village-baguio-city-benguet/) - At the northwest portion of Baguio City, one can enjoy a sneak peek of ethnic Cordilleran life amidst the lush greenery of Barangay Tam-awan, where on a clear day one can see the South China Sea in the distance, giving the place its name which literally means "vantage point." With the aim of providing access
- [Burnham Park (Baguio City, Benguet)](https://eazytraveler.net/2008/06/burnham-park-baguio-city-benguet/) - Laid-back Baguio locals may wax nostalgic about their home city's cooler temperatures and easy traffic along Session Road back in the 1980s and decades before, but Burnham Park--the heart of how I remember this century-old mountain city located 250 kilometers north of Manila--still retains much of its rusticity and charisma. Named after American architect and urban
- [Good Night, Bangkok](https://eazytraveler.net/2009/01/good-night-bangkok/) - At the height of Bangkok’s anti-government protests that shut down the airports late November, I was given no choice but to spend the remainder of my second visit to this vibrant city gleefully basking in its wonderful fluorescent glow. Very eager to test the slow shutter speeds of my Horizon Perfekt, I wandered the ‘City
- [Fuente Osmeña](https://eazytraveler.net/2008/09/fuente-osmena/) - Built in honor of Cebu's "Grand Old Man", Sergio Osmeña--the fourth president of the Commonwealth of the Philippines-- and to commemorate the city's first waterworks system, Fuente Osmeña is a fountain rotunda where major thoroughfares converge: Gen. Maxilom Avenue (aka Mango Avenue), Osmeña Boulevard (aka Jones Avenue, towards downtown) and B. Rodriguez Street. The oval
- [Sky Experience Adventure (Crown Regency Hotel & Towers)](https://eazytraveler.net/2009/01/sky-experience-adventure-crown-regency-hotel-towers/) - What I love about Cebu is that every time I come home, the place has always something new to offer: a new mall, new restaurant, new hangout, new beach hideaway, and new friends. No wonder travelers simply can't get enough of the Queen City of the South, making Cebu the most visited city in the
- [Cebu Provincial Capitol](https://eazytraveler.net/2009/02/cebu-provincial-capitol/) - Having passed by this government building growing up, I have often overlooked the beauty of its dignified dome, Ionic columns and golden statues of draped figures that encompass one of the best preserved colonial buildings in the country from the American occupation. Designed by Juan Arellano, the Filipino architect best known for Manila's Metropolitan Theater
- [Bahay Nakpil-Bautista & Boix House (Quiapo, Manila)](https://eazytraveler.net/2008/05/bahay-nakpil-bautista-boix-house-quiapo-manila/) - On the tamer side of Quezon Boulevard, the echoes of colonial domesticity and fortune still linger within the old homes of Quiapo. While many have suffered the slow death of neglect and the doom of uncaring government-sanctioned demolitions, one domicile proves to be a heritage conservation success amidst the raucous of jeepneys, fruit vendors, political
- [Pasig River Ferry](https://eazytraveler.net/2008/07/pasig-river-ferry/) - One of the most wonderful additions to the metropolis is the revival of the Pasig River Ferry which, since its inauguration in February 2007, leisurely takes passengers to and from the heart of Old Manila... through the Makati Central Business District... up to the outskirts of Pasig City, and eventually northwards to the shoe capital, Marikina City.
- [The Labyrinth Called Manila](https://eazytraveler.net/2008/10/the-labyrinth-called-manila/) - This article was first published in the premiere issue of ROAM, a Manila-based magazine for alternative travel and outdoor enthusiasts. While the mere thought of skipping leisurely through Old Manila’s thoroughfares might seem daunting or perhaps even frightening to the uninitiated, such an experience provides an invaluable insight into the history, culture and culinary landscape
- [Arroceros Forest Park](https://eazytraveler.net/2008/11/arroceros-forest-park/) - Beneath the soothing shade of century-old rubber trees, you can feel the damp air rise from the tree-stump fungi and rich humus where black ants, millipedes and snails went about their business on their own pace. Sparrows and bulbuls flitter past pink frangipani and bright palm fronds. For a few seconds you felt far away
- [Feast of the Black Nazarene (Quiapo, Manila)](https://eazytraveler.net/2011/01/feast-of-the-black-nazarene-quiapo-manila/) - Every 9th of January, the streets of Manila become raging rivers of devotees clad in yellow and maroon, venerating a 17th century image of Jesus carrying the cross called the Black Nazarene. The image was brought from Acapulco, Mexico to Manila in 1606, during the time of the galleon trade. The 'translacion' procession is one
- [Gold of Ancestors: Pre-colonial Filipinos were 'Kings of Bling'](https://eazytraveler.net/2011/10/gold-of-ancestors-pre-colonial-filipinos-were-kings-of-bling/) - "Filipinos were the original kings of bling!" I overheard an American visitor exclaim at the Ayala Museum in Makati City last weekend when he beheld over a thousand ancient artifacts made of 22 to 24 karat gold. They are from the 10th to 13th centuries, a time when the archipelago was ruled by many small
- [Battambang – Cambodia's Colonial Gem](https://eazytraveler.net/2012/03/battambang-cambodias-colonial-gem/) - Colonial meets country charm at a corner French-era villa along the Sangker riverfront The road between Saigon and Siem Reap is an over-trodden route in the Banana Pancake Trail. So on our visit, we decided to look for a fresh destination along the way. Instead of heading straight to Siem Reap from Phnom Penh, we
- [El Nido, Palawan: Paradise Found](https://eazytraveler.net/2012/01/el-nido-palawan-paradise-found/) - This unedited article is for a commissioned travel featurein Travel 3Sixty magazine of AirAsia, January 2012. The map was beautifully colored in… Then on one of a cluster of small islands I noticed a black mark. An X mark. I looked closer. Written underneath in tiny letters was the word ‘Beach’.
- [Kabayan, Benguet - Abode of the Fire Mummies](https://eazytraveler.net/2011/12/kabayan-benguet-abode-of-the-fire-mummies/) - Ever since my first visits to the Baguio Museum as a child, I've been fascinated by the fire mummies of the Ibaloi people in Kabayan, Benguet. More than two decades after, a spontaneous weekend hiking trip with fellow blogger Christine Fernandez of Adventures of a Jovial Wanderer and a college friend finally brought me face
- [Burma Basics: Visa Application, Money Matters & Getting There](https://eazytraveler.net/2011/07/burma-basics-visa-application-money-matters-getting-there/) - Sule Paya glows behind the gloomy atmosphere in central Yangon (Rangoon) IS IT ETHICAL TO VISIT BURMA? Read up on Lonely Planet's free chapter to help you decide. VISA MATTERS: Filipinos need a visa to visit Myanmar. Visit the embassy: 8th Floor, Gervasia Corporation Centre, 152 Amorsolo Street, Legaspi Village, Makati City. Tel. Nos.: +632
- [Khao San Road (Bangkok, Thailand):](https://eazytraveler.net/2008/08/khao-san-road-bangkok-thailand/) - At the busy neighborhood of Banglamphu north of the Grand Palace is the famous backpacker's Mecca: Khao San Road. Chaos is constant in Khao San, a pulsating plethora of multicultural, gastronomical and commercial life... true to the images swirling in my head as I read Alex Garland's cult-classic-turned-blockbuster about a secret paradise called "The Beach":
- [BTS Skytrain (Bangkok, Thailand)](https://eazytraveler.net/2008/09/bts-skytrain-bangkok-thailand/) - Not all too trustful of the tuk-tuks? In Thailand's congested capital, the efficient transport backbone is the Bangkok Mass Transit System (BTS) Skytrain, which was opened to the public in 1999 and currently undergoing expansion. Modeled after Vancouver's, this elevated rail system runs through 23 stations along two lines-- Silom and Sukhumvit--that tangentially interchange at Siam Station.
- [EAZY Traveler Wins at Malaysia Tourism Hunt 2013!](https://eazytraveler.net/2013/10/eazy-traveler-wins-at-malaysia-tourism-hunt-2013/) - Team 19 aka 'Fantastic Four' - 2nd Runner Up at Malaysia Tourism Hunt 2013! Besting a total of 20 teams, our group, Team 19 – dubbed the "Fantastic Four" – won 2nd runner up at the recently concluded Malaysia Tourism Hunt 2013, a week-long Amazing Race-inspired self-drive challenge, where we traveled a distance of over
- [Goodbye 2011, Hello 2012!](https://eazytraveler.net/2012/01/goodbye-2011-hello-2012/) - The year that has passed, 2011, has been the most incredible for EAZY TRAVELER, which this year finally had its own domain (www.eazytraveler.net). Aside from continuing to contribute stories for SMILE of Cebu Pacific Air, I've begun writing for Travel 3Sixty of AirAsia as well. My feature on Myanmar's Inle Lake even landed on the cover! Abroad, we
- [Manila Baywalk Sunset](https://eazytraveler.net/2008/03/manila-baywalk-sunset/) - Manila Baywalk is a bit rundown nowadays, but the world-famous sunset (allegedly the best among the world's cities according to Lonely Planet's 'The Cities Book' due to the air pollution that enhances the display)--is the daily spectacle that redeems the messy urban sprawl of all its noise, sleaze and taxi drivers from hell. On Sundays, it's
- [Quiapo: Faith & Frenzy](https://eazytraveler.net/2008/03/quiapo-faith-frenzy/) - If you can handle the nitty-gritty of Manila, holler your way through the rowdy streets of Quiapo--the labyrinthine downtown of the Philippine capital--where a plethora of goods are sold at most probably the best bargains in the metropolis. This includes, yes, photographic goodies like vintage cameras and film! R. Hidalgo Street (Map here) is considered
- [Argao Capilla: Forsaken and Found](https://eazytraveler.net/2008/03/argao-capilla-forsaken-and-found/) - Argao, my mother's hometown, is one of the most charming towns in southern Cebu. Known for its baroque-rococo Church of St. Michael the Archangel that boasts of detailed ceiling frescoes and a grand retablo, all within the well-preserved colonial town plaza, we've frequented this place for years for quick vacations and to visit relatives, both
- [Jolo, Sulu: An Inside Look at Masjid Tulay (Tulay Mosque)](https://eazytraveler.net/2014/11/jolo-sulu-an-inside-look-at-masjid-tulay-tulay-central-mosque/) - Masjid Tulay (Tulay Central Mosque) in Jolo town is the largest mosque in Sulu province. During my visit to Sulu with fellow travel blogger Gay Mitra-Emami of www.pinaytraveljunkie.com, we had the privilege of touring Masjid Tulay (Tulay Central Mosque) in Jolo town. Generally not open to non-Muslims, we had special permission to explore the inside of
- [Far Eastern University: the Philippines' Largest Art Deco Complex](https://eazytraveler.net/2010/08/far-eastern-university-the-philippines-largest-art-deco-complex/) - Surprisingly, one can find an oasis of artistry in the chaos of Manila's University Belt. Established in 1934 and recognized by UNESCO for its cultural conservation efforts, the Far Eastern University in Sampaloc, Manila is the largest Art Deco complex in the country, featuring architecture, paintings and sculptures of several artists during this art movement
- [Coron: Crown of Palawan](https://eazytraveler.net/2010/08/coron-crown-of-palawan/) - An archipelagic spattering of limestone called Coron in northern Palawan has created a labyrinthine paradise of incredible seaside cliffs, coral reefs, white-sand coves, lagoons and brackish lakes. There's much to see and do for the adventurer: feed reef fishes at Siete Pecados, snorkel along the underwater cliffs of Kayangan and Barracuda Lakes, challenge yourself to
- [EAZY Traveler on Living Asia Channel: Snapshots Asia with Canon](https://eazytraveler.net/2010/09/eazy-traveler-on-living-asia-channel-snapshots-asia-with-canon/) - Living Asia Channel interviewed me last June on travel photography using a prosumer camera, the Canon Powershot G11. Add LAC on Facebook and Twitter. Snapshots Asia with Canon episode with my segment will be aired from September 5 to 12, 2010. Airing schedule as follows: Sept. 5 2:00PM 8:00PM Sept. 6 2:00AM 8:00AM 6:00PM Sept.
- [Puerto Galera: A Quick Manila Getaway](https://eazytraveler.net/2010/11/puerto-galera-a-quick-manila-getaway/) - Puerto Galera in Oriental Mindoro has been a quick getaway for Manileño divers, party animals, and beach bums for years. Despite its (in)famous reputation, the place still redeems itself if one looks beyond the Sabang streetwalkers and rowdy White Beach touts. Fortunately, there are still areas where one can experience relative peace and quiet, especially
- [Singapore Sidetrips: Tanjung Pinang, Johor Bahru & Pulau Ubin](https://eazytraveler.net/2010/11/singapore-sidetrips-tanjung-pinang-johor-bahru-pulau-ubin/) - The following article is a commissioned article I wrote for this month's issue (November 2010) of SMILE, the in-flight magazine of Cebu Pacific Air. You may browse the magazine online at http://www.cebusmile.com With its central location, Singapore is a great jump-off point to other destinations. Why not take quick visits to some of the city’s
- [Peñafrancia Festival: Venerating Bicol's Grand Patroness](https://eazytraveler.net/2010/09/penafrancia-festival-venerating-bicols-grand-patroness/) - Every first to third week of September, the Peñafrancia Festival takes place in Naga City, the pilgrimage center in southeast Luzon's Bicol region, where millions flock to venerate the grand patroness Our Lady of Peñafrancia for the past three centuries. This year's Peñafrancia marks the tercentenary anniversary (1710-2010) of Bicol's devotion to the Virgin fondly
- [Taiwan on Foot](https://eazytraveler.net/2010/06/taiwan-on-foot/) - The following article is a commissioned feature I wrote for this month's issue of SMILE, the in-flight magazine of Cebu Pacific Air. You may browse the magazine online at http://www.cebusmile.com EXPLORE THIS BEAUTIFUL ISLAND WITH EXPERT ADVICE FROM SEASONED HIKER, STUART DAWSON. TEXT AND PHOTOGRAPHS BY EDGAR ALAN ZETA-YAP For a nation only a third
- [Osmeña Peak: Summiting Cebu's Crown](https://eazytraveler.net/2012/01/osmena-peak-summiting-cebus-crown/) - Osmeña Peak in Dalaguete is the highest point of Cebu province. Villager uses a vegetable basket for firewood Having been born and raised in the "Queen City of the South", I thought I've explored every significant corner of my home province. The hidden gems of the south, however, prove me shamefully wrong. Traveling with blogger friends
- [Caramoan Peninsula: Sabitan Laya, Lahuy, Cotivas & Guinahoan Islands](https://eazytraveler.net/2012/01/caramoan-peninsula-sabitan-laya-lahuy-cotivas-guinahoan-islands/) - The gang strutting our stuff at Sabitan Laya, ala Survivor My travel buddy Jessica and I spent our birthday weekend with friends at Caramoan Peninsula in Camarines Sur, an anvil-shaped piece of land jutting out of southeast Luzon that fractures into numerous islands, some of them boasting karst formations akin to El Nido and Coron.
- [Cambodia's Bamboo Trains – Going! Going! Gone?](https://eazytraveler.net/2012/03/cambodias-bamboo-trains-going-going-gone/) - Bamboo trains are crude platforms running on abandoned tracks in rural Cambodia. Photo by Ryan Dayrit. "I wasn't expecting this to be this fast!" I shouted – half in amazement, half in fear – over the loud, rhythmic clanking of metal wheels rolling on worn-out French-era railway tracks, as our shoddy platform accelerated through arid
- [Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum), Kerala: Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Napier Museum & Padmanabhapuram Palace](https://eazytraveler.net/2014/04/thiruvananthapuram-trivandrum-kerala-padmanabhaswamy-temple-napier-museum-padmanabhapuram-palace-sp/) - Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum), Kerala is the world's richest temple! The Kerala Blog Express by Kerala Tourism kickstarted the two-week bloggers' tour across "God's Own Country" in the state capital of Thiruvananthapuram (pronounced tiru-ananta-puram) – still also known by its colonial name of Trivandrum. Besides its golden beaches, historical landmarks are the main
- [Kollam (Quilon), Kerala: Ashtamudi Lake Cruise & Kollam Beach](https://eazytraveler.net/2014/04/kollam-quilon-kerala-ashtamudi-lake-cruise-kollam-beach-sp/) - Kollam or Quilon was a trading outpost since the time of the Phoenicians and Romans After the architectural marvels of Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum), the Kerala Blog Express moved up to the district of Kollam, formerly Quilon – an ancient seaport since the time of the Phoenicians and Romans – where we were introduced to the topographical
- [Kottayam, Kerala: Shikara (Canoe) Cruise in Kumarakom Backwaters](https://eazytraveler.net/2014/05/kottayam-kerala-shikara-canoe-cruise-in-kumarakom-backwaters-sp/) - Cruising down Kavanar River in Kumarakom. Photo by Pinay SoloBackpacker After our lunch cruise of Ashtamudi Lake in Kollam, the Kerala Blog Express team was excited to explore more of the state's scenic backwaters! Our bus then took us to Kumarakom, a village in the district of Kottayam that's known for its backwater tourism. Riding
- [Explore Breathtaking Batanes by ATV!](https://eazytraveler.net/2014/08/explore-breathtaking-batanes-by-atv-sp/) - Adventurous travelers can now explore Batanes by ATV! Romantic lighthouses, stone house villages, rolling meadows and dramatic cliffs paint the signature landscape of the Batanes islands, one of the best places in the Philippines to ogle at desktop wallpaper-worthy landscapes and authentic native culture. First-timers usually see these northernmost islands on a sightseeing tour package
- [7th Siargao International Gamefishing Tournament](https://eazytraveler.net/2014/10/7th-siargao-international-gamefishing-tournament-sp/) - Besides surfing, Siargao Island in Surigao del Norte is also known for world-class game fishing. The island of Siargao in northeastern Mindanao has long been synonymous for surfing. Along with those big waves, the Pacific Ocean also brings in big fish. Every summer, the town of Pilar – known for the Magpupungko rock formation and
- [DIY Walking Tour - Cotabato City & Datu Odin Sinsuat (Maguindanao)](https://eazytraveler.net/2011/12/diy-walking-tour-cotabato-city-datu-odin-sinsuat-maguindanao/) - Location: Cotabato City & Datu Odin Sinsuat (Maguindanao) Starting Point: Old Cotabato City Hall, Cotabato City End Point: Lourdes Grotto, Datu Odin Sinsuat Distance: 10 km Duration: 8 hours While not part of the region, Cotabato City is the administrative center of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM). Geographically located at the heart of
- [DIY Walking Tour - Zamboanga City](https://eazytraveler.net/2011/11/diy-walking-tour-zamboanga-city/) - Location: Zamboanga City (Downtown) Starting Point: Rio Hondo End Point: Cawa-Cawa Boulevard Distance: 2 km Duration: 3 hours Owing to its prominent Spanish heritage, the city of Zamboanga in Western Mindanao is dubbed "Asia's Latin City". A significant aspect is the Spanish creole called Chabacano spoken primarily by the Christianized population. However, the city is
- [DIY Walking Tour - Intramuros](https://eazytraveler.net/2010/07/diy-walking-tour-intramuros/) - Location: Intramuros, Manila Starting Point: Plaza Mexico Ferry Station End Point: Starbucks Distance: 3 km Duration: 7 to 8 hours Coming from the Latin word for "within the walls", Intramuros was a Spanish riverside walled city- surrounded by moat- built on the site of a fortified Malay Islamic settlement called "Maynila", a name referring to
- [DIY Walking Tour - Manila Chinatown](https://eazytraveler.net/2010/07/diy-walking-tour-manila-chinatown/) - Location: Binondo, Manila Starting Point: Carriedo LRT End Point: Plaza San Lorenzo Ruiz Distance: 2 km Duration: 2 to 3 hours Covering an area of only a few square kilometers, Manila Chinatown is jam-packed with history, cultural quirks, bustling commerce and, of course, gastronomic delights. Since the Sung Dynasty (A.D. 960-1279) centuries before the arrival
- [DIY Walking Tour - Vigan City](https://eazytraveler.net/2012/01/diy-walking-tour-vigan-city/) - Location: Vigan City, Ilocos Sur Starting Point: Crisologo Museum End Point: Crisologo Street Distance: 3 km Duration: 8 hours Along cobblestone streets, horse-drawn carriages clip-clop through beautifully weathered mansions finished with terracotta roofs, capiz shell windows and wrought-iron grillwork. No other town in the Philippines evokes old-world allure better than the provincial capital of Vigan in Ilocos Sur, 408
- [DIY Walking Tour - Roxas City](https://eazytraveler.net/2012/01/diy-walking-tour-roxas-city/) - Location: Roxas City, Capiz Starting Point: Manuel Roxas Shrine End Point: Roxas City Museum (Panublion Museum) Distance: 1.5 km Duration: 2 hours Though much father from famed Boracay Island - four hours, to be exact - the city of Roxas in Capiz province makes for a much more pleasant, laid-back gateway to Western Visayas, compared to neighboring Kalibo in Aklan or even
- [DIY Walking Tour – Davao City](https://eazytraveler.net/2014/06/diy-walking-tour-davao-city/) - Location: Poblacion, Davao City Starting Point: Museo Dabawenyo End Point: Magsaysay Park Distance: 4 km Duration: 7 hours Emerging from a small riverside trading settlement of Bagobo tribes in southeastern Mindanao, the area we now call Davao City was claimed by the Spanish Crown in 1844 in opposition to the Sultan of Maguindanao, followed by
- [Baroque Churches of the Philippines: UNESCO World Heritage Sites](https://eazytraveler.net/2010/08/baroque-churches-of-the-philippines-unesco-world-heritage-sites/) - The Baroque Churches of the Philippines represent a fusion of European church design (baroque) and local construction techniques and decorations. Their specific characteristics include a separate bell-tower and strong buttresses to withstand the powers of earthquakes common in the region. Four churches were selected to make up this World Heritage Site, as samples of the
- [Kalinga: Land of the Last Headhunters](https://eazytraveler.net/2010/09/kalinga-land-of-the-last-headhunters/) - September 10-12, 2010 A three-day exploration of the remote villages of Tulgao and Butbut in Tinglayan with Benjamin Espina of visitsagada.com, documenting the vanishing generation of tattooed Kalingas. Once the fiercest headhunting warriors of the Cordilleras, the Kalingas are on the brink of completely losing their ancient way of life to modernization, including the art
- [Pagadian Eats: Manga-on Ta!](https://eazytraveler.net/2010/11/pagadian-eats-manga-on-ta/) - The following article is a commissioned article I wrote for this month's issue (November 2010) of SMILE, the in-flight magazine of Cebu Pacific Air. You may browse the magazine online at http://www.cebusmile.com Edgar Alan Zeta-Yap says every day feels like a fiesta in Pagadian, where you can enjoy Filipino food with southern hospitality served on
- [Sibalom Natural Park: A Rafflesia Refuge](https://eazytraveler.net/2011/02/sibalom-natural-park-a-rafflesia-refuge/) - Mt. Porras - the central feature of Sibalom Natural Park Like a kitchen sponge, Mt. Porras drank up the passing rain as we ascended its flanks to find southern Antique’s famous but uncanny inhabitant. Declared a protected area in 2000, Sibalom Natural Park in Panay Island is a lush watershed that harbors unique species of
- [San Joaquin's Colonial Treasures](https://eazytraveler.net/2011/01/san-joaquins-colonial-treasures/) - San Joaquin Church Detail of facade bas relief depicting the Battle of Tétouan San Joaquin Cemetery Detail of cemetery archway The southwestern towns of Iloilo boasts of exquisite colonial architecture. While Miag-ao Church gets all the limelight as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the religious edifices of neighboring San Joaquin deserves equal admiration, and are
- [Unraveling Abra](https://eazytraveler.net/2011/07/unraveling-abra/) - “A tourist sees a place, while on the other hand a traveler seeks,” a friend of mine recently posted on Facebook. True enough, more than visiting popular spots, what excites me more about travel is discovering off-the-beaten track sort of places. Colonial edifices, like this one in Tayum, are some of the architectural heritage of
- [Lake Sebu: Living with the T'boli](https://eazytraveler.net/2011/09/lake-sebu-living-with-the-tboli/) - During my much-anticipated visit to Lake Sebu in South Cotabato, I had the opportunity to experience spending a night in an indigenous home. The T’boli are one of the numerous non-Islamic indigenous peoples – or lumads – in Mindanao. They once occupied a majority of the island, but due to the arrival of Christian migrants
- [Iloilo's Underworld: Bulabog Puti-an National Park](https://eazytraveler.net/2011/11/iloilos-underworld-bulabog-puti-an-national-park/) - Philippine Orange Tarantula (Selenobrachys philippinus), endemic to Panay & Negros Covering an area of 854 hectares, the Bulabog Puti-an National Park in Dingle, Iloilo, Philippines is a nature reserve with limestone outcrops and 34 caves. It is home to monkeys, wild chickens, 18 bat species, endemic snails, and native orchids. Because of a strong, sudden
- [Pathways to the Past: Boljoon's Heritage Trail](https://eazytraveler.net/2012/01/pathways-to-the-past-boljoons-heritage-trail/) - The Patrocinio de Maria Church (1783) of Boljoon is the oldest remaining original church in Cebu. Established between 1598 and 1600, the town of Boljoon (pronounced Bol-ho-on) along the southeast coast of Cebu island is one of the most scenic in the Visayas. After a sharp curve around a large boulder called Ilihan Rock along
- [Calayan Island: Jaw-dropping Chasms of Nagudungan Hill](https://eazytraveler.net/2012/04/calayan-island-jaw-dropping-chasms-of-nagudungan-hill/) - Nagudungan Hill is one of the most spectacular seascapes in the country! The white-sand coves along the southeast coastline of Calayan Island are fenced in by soaring precipices of volcanic rock. The most stunning cliffs are gouged out by wind and water from Nagudungan Hill stretching out to the sea at the southern end of
- [Walking on Clouds: Climbing Mt. Pulag with Byaheng Victory of Travel Factor [SP]](https://eazytraveler.net/2013/02/walking-on-clouds-climbing-mt-pulag-with-byaheng-victory-of-travel-factor-sp/) - Mountain tops look like islands in the sky amidst the sea of clouds on Mt. Pulag National Park By past midnight the cold became unbearable, dropping to a few degrees freezing. Our camping tents were of no help as they were built for warmer climates and were well ventilated. We were spending the night under
- [Zamboanga Sibugay: Scuba Diving at Buluan Island](https://eazytraveler.net/2014/05/zamboanga-sibugay-scuba-diving-at-buluan-island/) - Buluan Island Marine Sanctuary is the second best-managed marine protected area in the country for 2013. On the topside, the relatively new province of Zamboanga Sibugay may not immediately impress first-time visitors. At the main gateway of Ipil, there's nothing much to see beyond the obelisk monument standing proud in the middle of the rotunda
- [Siquijor Hotspots: Siquijor Church & Bell Tower, Lazi Church & Convent, Salagdoong Beach, Enchanted Balete & Cambugahay Falls](https://eazytraveler.net/2012/05/siquijor-hotspots-siquijor-church-bell-tower-lazi-church-convent-salagdoong-beach-enchanted-balete-cambugahay-falls/) - Salagdoong Beach in Maria is the most popular choice, complete with water slides and cliff-diving platforms For an island its size, Siquijor – the third smallest province in Philippines after Batanes and Camiguin – packs a punch with its surprising variety of attractions. During the Spanish period, the island was called Isla de Fuego or
- [Kuala Lumpur: Snacking at Yut Kee Restaurant, An 84-Year-Old Kopitiam [SP]](https://eazytraveler.net/2012/06/kuala-lumpur-snacking-at-yut-kee-restaurant-an-84-year-old-kopitiam-sp/) - Yut Kee specialties – roti babi and pork chop Yut Kee – one of the last authentic kopitiams in Kuala Lumpur After returning from Cameron Highlands, we met up with some Malaysian bloggers, who treated us to a snack at Yut Kee Restaurant, one of the last remaining authentic kopitiams in Kuala Lumpur. Traditionally, kopitiams
- [EAZY Traveler Wins the Airphil Express Kuala Lumpur Blogger Adventure Contest! [SP]](https://eazytraveler.net/2012/06/eazy-traveler-wins-the-airphil-express-kuala-lumpur-blogger-adventure-contest-sp/) - Terima Kasih, Airphil Express and Tourism Malaysia! Photo by Antonio Carranza In conjunction with Airphil Express' inaugural flight to Kuala Lumpur, the Philippines' fastest growing budget airline specially invited seven Filipino travel bloggers, including myself, on an all-expense paid trip for three days – from June 21 to 24 – to the Malaysian capital, which
- [Legazpi City, Albay: Chasing the Naked Majesty of Mayon Volcano](https://eazytraveler.net/2013/03/legazpi-city-albay-chasing-the-naked-majesty-of-mayon-volcano/) - Photographing Mt Mayon - the most perfectly shaped volcano in the world besides Mt Fuji - was like courting a finicky schoolgirl. For five days, I pursued her from Daraga to Legazpi to Tabaco, only to be teased by her lifting her skirt of rain clouds for a fleeting glimpse of her feet. On worse
- [Kidapawan, North Cotabato – The City of Highland Springs](https://eazytraveler.net/2012/06/kidapawan-north-cotabato-the-city-of-highland-springs/) - A refreshing dip at Agko Mahomanoy Mountain Resort on the slopes of Mt. Apo in Kidapawan City After spending the night in the Islamic City of Marawi, I headed south – via Cotabato City – to Kidapawan City in North Cotabato, traveling overland for around seven hours. The city gets its name from the Manobo
- [Zamboanga City](https://eazytraveler.net/2008/03/zamboanga-city/) - Nestled on a southern peninsula of the Philippine archipelago is Asia's Latin City, which boasts of a rich Hispanic heritage, evident in its local Creole tongue called Chavacano, a distinct mix of Spanish and FIlipino dialects. A symbol of Zamboanga City's cultural heritage is Fort Pilar, a 17th century Spanish fortress built to protect the
- [Neo Chinatown Mall](https://eazytraveler.net/2008/03/neo-chinatown-mall/) - Something is dawning amidst the cogon grass and turbid canals of the Pasay-Parañaque reclamation area, south of Manila Baywalk. Something potentially more exciting than the concrete behemoth called Mall of Asia. Welcome to Neo Chinatown. A complex of six clusters characterized by traditional Chinese architecture and adorned by red lanterns, this open-air mall promises to
- [Casa Vizantina (San Nicolas, Manila)](https://eazytraveler.net/2008/05/casa-vizantina-san-nicolas-manila/) - Much of the pomp and grandeur that was the Pearl of the Orient was carpet-bombed to bloody rubble during the Second World War. But whatever pitiful remains escaped the terror of Manila's dark chapter suffers a sadder fate: the slow death of indifference and neglect. Such is the case of a magnificent house in San Nicolas.
- [Anawangin Cove (San Antonio, Zambales)](https://eazytraveler.net/2008/05/anawangin-cove-san-antonio-zambales/) - A 35-minute boat ride from the grey sands of Brgy. Pundaquit in San Antonio, Zambales through a craggy coastline of dramatic cliffs and rolling grass mountains will take you to the much-raved Anawangin Cove. This secluded stretch of salt-and-pepper sand sandwiched by the South China Sea and a freshwater lake-river, bordered by a thick pine forest,
- [Capones Island (San Antonio, Zambales)](https://eazytraveler.net/2008/05/capones-island-san-antonio-zambales/) - A behemoth of volcanic rock jutting from sea to sky, the bone-shaped Capones Island is accentuated by a dramatically weather-beaten Spanish lighthouse, Faro de Punta Capones, completed in 1890 after seven years of arduous construction. The original light and equipment were imported from France. The beautiful structure, sitting above the island's crown of wild grass and low-lying
- [Camara Islands (San Antonio, Zambales)](https://eazytraveler.net/2008/05/camara-islands-san-antonio-zambales/) - Closer to Pundaquit Beach at San Antonio, Zambales--just two kilometers offshore--are the small Camara Islands (interestingly, often misnamed Camera Islands). Cascading foliage sparingly laurels this pair of huge volcanic rocks amidst the South China Sea, where a Lilliputian statue of the Virgin Mary facing the mainland on top of a giant boulder blesses visitors who spend
- [Fort San Pedro](https://eazytraveler.net/2008/10/fort-san-pedro/) - I remember, during my elementary school years, a popular field trip destination was Fort San Pedro, the oldest, smallest and one of the best preserved Spanish fortresses in the Philippines. Located in Plaza Independencia within Cebu City's pier area, this triangular military outpost was originally built in 1565-- the beginning of Spanish colonization in the archipelago--with logs and
- [Manila Metropolitan Theater](https://eazytraveler.net/2008/11/manila-metropolitan-theater/) - Aboard the LRT before the train crosses the Pasig River, you won't miss it: a lonesome structure with curious detailing on the busy intersection of Padre Burgos Street and Quezon Boulevard, once the "Grand Dame" of theater during the heydays of Manila before the Second World War. Meet the "Met", the Manila Metropolitan Theater. Designed
- [Escolta Museum at Calvo Building](https://eazytraveler.net/2008/11/escolta-museum-at-calvo-building/) - Walking down turn-of-the-century Escolta was like a stroll though today's Bonifacio High Street or Eastwood City, where commerce and culture thrived as Manila embraced, willingly or otherwise, the 20th century. Elegantly dressed residents regularly visited this street to visit the numerous boutiques, shops and department stores that sold the latest clothes, cigars, jewelries and other
- [Suvarnabhumi Airport (Bangkok, Thailand)](https://eazytraveler.net/2009/01/suvarnabhumi-airport-bangkok-thailand/) - Gazing out my window as the plane rounded the tarmac, the first thing that caught my eye at this modern airport were the patterned interlace of steel that roofed the terminals. Upon entering, the extensive, bright and airy interior embraces everyone with distinct local hospitality: “Sawasdee, Welcome to Thailand!” Located in Racha Thewa in Bang
- [Bolinao: A Perfect Beach Weekend](https://eazytraveler.net/2011/03/bolinao-a-perfect-beach-weekend/) - Golden sands of Patar Beach Maybe it was last Saturday's supermoon - a full moon that coincides with the closest approach to Earth. The cosmos seemed to conspire to make our excursion to Patar Beach, Bolinao in northern Pangasinan the best weekend getaway by far. All the elements seemed to perfectly fall in place: cloudless
- [Bangui & Burgos: Coastal Wonders](https://eazytraveler.net/2011/06/bangui-burgos-coastal-wonders/) - The giant windmills of Bangui Known for their impressive coastal tourist spots, the neighboring municipalities of Bangui and Burgos were my next stops after Pagudpud. First up: Bangui Windmills. To my surprise, these much-photographed structures were far larger than I imagined! Out of place amidst bucolic surroundings, the white sentinels – all 19 of them
- [7,107 Reasons to Travel](https://eazytraveler.net/2008/03/7107-reasons-to-travel/) - My spur-of-the-moment foray into travel blogging was a result of my stark realization, and visualization, concerning my Philippine travel experience. At LAKBAYAN, a beta mapping project created by techno blogger Eugene Villar, you can map out your travels in and around our 7,107 islands and survey your unchartered Philippine destinations. I only got a C+. To improve
- [Basilica Minore del Santo Niño & Magellan's Cross](https://eazytraveler.net/2008/03/basilica-minore-del-santo-nino-magellans-cross/) - A place I truly call home is where I was born and raised, Cebu City: the oldest and most visited city in the Philippines. Crowned the Queen City of the South, Cebu is a dynamic metropolis, looking forward to the future as one of Asia's prime commercial hubs, and always in touch with a past
- [Pawikan Festival (Morong, Bataan)](https://eazytraveler.net/2008/03/pawikan-festival-morong-bataan/) - Let's go to turtle town! Along the western coast of the historic peninsula of Bataan sits the sleepy town of Morong, where every late November local townsfolk celebrate marine turtle conservation with their annual Pawikan Festival. Its sandy shores are vital nesting grounds for the endangered Olive Ridley species, the smallest of the world's eight sea
- [Manila Ocean Park (Oceanarium)](https://eazytraveler.net/2008/03/manila-ocean-park-oceanarium/) - The buzz-worthy upgrade to Manila's tourist belt is the new Manila Ocean Park, the country's first world-class oceanarium and the first in the world to include a boutique hotel, mall and open water habitat (all still under construction). This is probably the best thing that has happened to the city since the Planetarium. The oceanarium, situated
- [Paco Park & Cemetery](https://eazytraveler.net/2008/04/paco-park-cemetery/) - Green parks are a rarity in the megasprawl of concrete, metal and asphalt that we love-hatingly call Manila. Paco Park is affirmatively an oasis in the metropolis. Built during the 1700s as the municipal cemetery for aristocratic families, you will see rows of empty niches along its concentric walls shaded by old acacia and frangipani
- [Philippine National Railways (PNR)](https://eazytraveler.net/2008/07/philippine-national-railways-pnr/) - The Light Railway Transits may be the preference of most commuters nowadays, but we mustn't take for granted the granddaddy that started it all. Although the present-day Philippine National Railways (PNR) started in 1964, the history of railway transport in the country dates back to 1875 when King Alfonso XII of Spain decreed that a railway
- [Wat Arun (Bangkok, Thailand)](https://eazytraveler.net/2008/08/wat-arun-bangkok-thailand/) - A city as vibrant, crazy and ironic as Manila would be Asia's 'City of Angels', where the sacred and vulgar randomly collide amidst temple stupas, soaring skyscrapers, maniacal tuk-tuks and sidewalk delivery elephants. A handful of my succeeding entries highlights some of this tourist haven's hotspots. Join me as the EAZY Traveler gets a bang
- [Wat Phra Kaew (Bangkok, Thailand)](https://eazytraveler.net/2008/08/wat-phra-kaew-bangkok-thailand/) - Upon entering the most sacred temple in Thailand, you will be overwhelmed by its ornate grandiosity and magnificent religious art, leaving you gawking at the entire orchestration in a state of pseudo-nirvana: "Wat a sight!" Located within the Grand Palace grounds, the Wat Phra Kaew or Temple of the Emerald Buddha houses a 66-centimeter tall
- [Carcar: Heritage City of Cebu](https://eazytraveler.net/2008/10/carcar-heritage-city-of-cebu/) - A drive down the southeastern coast of Cebu offers relaxing views of mangrove beaches, arching roadside acacias and, most remarkably, beautiful colonial architecture... Carcar City--the newest city in Cebu--is one of its oldest towns. This gateway to the south derived its name from tree-climbing ferns called "kabkab" that once marked the crossroad to other towns.
- [Tree Top Adventure (Subic, Zambales)](https://eazytraveler.net/2008/12/tree-top-adventure-subic-zambales/) - Here ye, all you tree-huggers! The most exciting way to explore a tropical rainforest in the Philippines is to zip line through one. Tree Top Adventure in Subic, Zambales offers the world’s first motorized canopy tour with jungle trails comprised of platforms attached high up on tree trunks using an environment-friendly tree clamping mechanism that
- [Zoobic Safari (Subic, Zambales)](https://eazytraveler.net/2008/12/zoobic-safari-subic-zambales/) - Want to have a roaring good time? Perhaps the closest you can get to a ferocious feline in the Philippines is at the Zoobic Safari—the one and only tiger safari in the country. It is located at Subic Bay Freeport Zone in Zambales province, a former US naval base. When the Americans left in 1993, the
- [Mount Pinatubo (Capas, Tarlac)](https://eazytraveler.net/2009/01/mount-pinatubo-capas-tarlac/) - As we worked our way through the ashen gullies of Mount Pinatubo's shoulder, I admired the signs of rebirth underway: the steady stream of water that skipped over horsetails, tadpoles and pumice stones painted with sulphur and iron; the moss, thickets and tree ferns carpeting the ravines beneath distant avian cawing; and Aeta children keenly
- [Manila Chinatown: The World's Oldest](https://eazytraveler.net/2009/02/manila-chinatown-the-worlds-oldest/) - It's Chinese New Year. Ongpin Street--the main thoroughfare of Manila Chinatown-- is a traffic jam of shoppers weighed downed by their bags of tikoy (rice cake), ube hopia (taro pastry), and ma chang (meat-filled sticky rice). Despite their heavy load, they continue to jostle, crane their necks and chirpily browse the sidewalks of trinket hawkers bargaining
- [Higantes Festival (Angono, Rizal)](https://eazytraveler.net/2009/04/higantes-festival-angono-rizal/) - Religious revelry and local fanfare characterize most festivals in the Philippine islands. One such festive celebration occurs a stone’s throw away from Metro Manila. Every November 23, the lakeside town of Angono in Rizal province wakes up to a big and bright celebration in honor of the town’s patron, St. Clement. The “higante” tradition of
- [Hidden Treasures of Catanduanes](https://eazytraveler.net/2009/05/hidden-treasures-of-catanduanes/) - The following article is an unedited version of a commissioned feature I wrote for this month's issue of SMILE, the in-flight magazine of Cebu Pacific Air. You may browse the magazine online at http://www.cebusmile.com Sun and rain battled for undivided attention, as I looked out from the observatory tower of the PAG-ASA Weather Station—a structure
- [ROAM Issue No. 2: Race Across the Terrace](https://eazytraveler.net/2009/07/roam-issue-no-2-race-across-the-terrace/) - Swoosh! Another tree branch barely missed my head. It’s been 11 hours since I left Manila, with the last hour’s ride proving to be a branch-dodging, butt-bruising and utterly hair-raising experience not inside but atop a jeepney overloaded with young boys spitting red moma, sacks of fresh greens, and a black native pig kept cool
- [EAZY on QTV-11's 'Dare Duo'](https://eazytraveler.net/2009/08/eazy-on-qtv-11s-dare-duo/) - My interview for DARE DUO's travel episode will finally air on Saturday (August 29), 8:10 P.M. QTV-11. It will be part of a segment on people who have dared to travel the Philippines. Hope you guys can catch it on the long weekend! DARE DUO offers viewers out there a chance to fulfill their dreams together with two of
- [Farm and Away: Cauayan, Isabela](https://eazytraveler.net/2009/09/farm-and-away-cauayan-isabela/) - The following article is a commissioned feature I wrote for this month's issue of SMILE, the in-flight magazine of Cebu Pacific Air. You may browse the magazine online at http://www.cebusmile.com LEAVE THE CITY BEHIND AND DISCOVER THE RUSTIC PLEASURES OF CAUAYAN IN ISABELA. TEXT AND PHOTOGRAPHS BY EDGAR ALAN ZETA-YAP Even termites can’t tear this
- [Time and Tide: Surigao del Norte](https://eazytraveler.net/2010/01/time-and-tide-surigao-del-norte/) - The following article is a commissioned feature I wrote for this month's issue of SMILE, the in-flight magazine of Cebu Pacific Air. You may browse the magazine online at http://www.cebusmile.com HISTORY, FOLKLORE AND COMMERCE EBB AND FLOW IN THE RICH WATERS OF SURIGAO DEL NORTE. TEXT AND PHOTOS BY EDGAR ALAN ZETA-YAP The water was
- [BAD TRIP: PANAGBENGA FLOWER FESTIVAL 2010](https://eazytraveler.net/2010/03/bad-trip-panagbenga-flower-festival-2010/) - The Panagbenga Flower Festival 2010 was one of the most poorly organized and executed festivals I have attended. There were few contingents, most street dancers looked unenthusiastic (It was a challenge to find a performer smiling - a rarity for Philippine festivals!) and, to top it off, we encountered a chief festival organizer who was
- [Chow Down in Chinatown](https://eazytraveler.net/2010/05/chow-down-in-chinatown/) - The following article is a commissioned feature I wrote for the February-March issue of SMILE, the in-flight magazine of Cebu Pacific Air. You may browse the magazine online at http://www.cebusmile.com PHOTOS BY EDGAR ALAN ZETA-YAP HEAD TO THE THRIVING AREA OF BINONDO IN MANILA FOR A TRULY SUMPTUOUS FEED DURING CHINESE NEW YEAR, AS EDGAR
- [The Best Eateries of Surigao](https://eazytraveler.net/2010/05/the-best-eateries-of-surigao/) - The following article is a commissioned feature I wrote for this month's issue of SMILE, the in-flight magazine of Cebu Pacific Air. You may browse the magazine online at http://www.cebusmile.com VISIT THE “CITY OF ISLAND ADVENTURES” AND EXPERIENCE A FILIPINO CULINARY FESTIVAL, SAYS EDGAR ALAN ZETA-YAP PHOTOS BY EDGAR ALAN ZETA-YAP CITY GARDEN RESTO What
- [Express Bus Schedule To/From Kinabalu Park](https://eazytraveler.net/2010/05/express-bus-schedule-tofrom-kinabalu-park/) - Timpohon Summit Trail, Kinabalu Park To KOTA KINABALU From Sandakan Arrival at Kinabalu Park 6:30 AM 11:00 AM 7:00 AM 11:30 AM 9:00 AM 1:30 PM 12:30 PM 4:30 PM 2:00 PM 6:30 PM 8:00 PM 12:30 AM To SANDAKAN From Kota Kinabalu Arrival at Kinabalu Park 7:00 AM 8:30 AM 8:00 AM 9:30 AM
- [The Historic Town of Vigan: A UNESCO World Heritage Site](https://eazytraveler.net/2010/08/the-historic-town-of-vigan-a-unesco-world-heritage-site/) - Established in the 16th century, Vigan is the best-preserved example of a planned Spanish colonial town in Asia. Its architecture reflects the coming together of cultural elements from elsewhere in the Philippines, from China and from Europe, resulting in a culture and townscape that have no parallel anywhere in East and South-East Asia. www.worldheritagesite.org/sites/vigan.html HOW
- [Pagadian: On the Wings of Change](https://eazytraveler.net/2010/09/pagadian-on-the-wings-of-change/) - The following article is a commissioned feature I wrote for this month's issue (September 2010) of SMILE, the in-flight magazine of Cebu Pacific Air. You may browse the magazine online at http://www.cebusmile.com THROUGHOUT ITS 7,100 ISLANDS, THE PHILIPPINES BRIMS WITH CITIES SLOWLY COMING INTO THEIR OWN. LIKE SHINY LAMPS, THEY SLOWLY LIGHT UP THE SKY.
- [Agusan Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary: the Largest Wetland of the Philippines](https://eazytraveler.net/2010/09/agusan-marsh-wildlife-sanctuary-the-largest-wetland-of-the-philippines/) - The Agusan Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary is a vast wetland of swamp forests, watercourses and lakes covering an area of nearly 15,000 hectares, roughly the size of Metro Manila! It is accessible via a 1.5 hour motorized boat ride from the township of Bunawan, Agusan del Sur. The Agusan Manobo are the indigenous people that live
- [Journey of Rizal](https://eazytraveler.net/2010/12/journey-of-rizal/) - The following article is a commissioned article I wrote for this month's issue (December 2010) of SMILE, the in-flight magazine of Cebu Pacific Air. You may browse the magazine online at http://www.cebusmile.com EVERY TOWN OR city would have a street or park named after him. His diminutive yet dignified stature is immortalized in concrete or
- [Hundred Islands National Park (Alaminos, Pangasinan)](https://eazytraveler.net/2011/01/hundred-islands-national-park-alaminos-pangasinan/) - The classic view of the park from Governor's Island Beautiful white sand beach of Quezon Island Golden sunrise over Lucap Wharf A spattering of islets extending towards the South China Sea from the Lingayen Gulf makes up the Hundred Islands National Park in Alaminos City, Pangasinan. The best islands to visit are Governor's, Quezon and
- [Hong Kong for Art Lovers](https://eazytraveler.net/2011/02/hong-kong-for-art-lovers/) - The following article is a commissioned article I wrote for this month's issue (February-March 2011) of SMILE, the in-flight magazine of Cebu Pacific Air. You may browse the magazine online at http://www.cebusmile.com ALONG WITH being the habitat of bankers and shopaholics, Hong Kong has now become the playground for all sorts of artists. Fueled by
- [Surfboards, Onsens & Dugongs: Down Davao's Roads Less Travelled](https://eazytraveler.net/2011/02/surfboards-onsens-dugongs-down-davaos-roads-less-travelled/) - Matigsalug tribeswomen sell handicrafts at Davao City When typhoons lash out across Luzon and Visayas during the rainy season, sunnier weather favors the greater part of Mindanao. Thanks to its geographical location, the massive island offers a great escape not only from antagonistic weather but also, for the intrepid backpacker, from tourist crowds. Vast and
- [Bromo-Tengger-Semeru National Park (East Java, Indonesia)](https://eazytraveler.net/2011/02/bromo-tengger-semeru-national-park-east-java-indonesia/) - A Tenggerese horseman rides across the Lautan Pasir (Sea of Sand) Since January, Gunung Bromo has been continuously belching lava and ash. During our visit to the park last week, the volcano periodically explodes, sending shock waves that ripple throughout the Tengger Caldera. At Cemoro Lawang - a village on the caldera rim where tourists
- [Colors of Kolkata](https://eazytraveler.net/2011/05/colors-of-kolkata/) - Hand-pulled tana rickshaw at Kumartuli “DISTRESSED? DEPRESSED? SUICIDAL?” a helpline ad at Rabindra Sadan metro station called out to me as I was helplessly swept out by a deluge of commuters onto the steamy streets of central Kolkata. It was well over 35 degrees, and the humidity instantly turned my sweat to soup. None of
- [Pan-ay, Capiz - Where the Big Bell Tolls](https://eazytraveler.net/2011/06/pan-ay-capiz-where-the-big-bell-tolls/) - The five-storey belfry of coral stone afforded a pastoral panorama beyond the town plaza occasionally punctuated by jeepneys and tricycles whirring along the highway that stretched back to Roxas City. Click! The tourist guide snapped photos of me grinning—half in fear—underneath 10.4 tons of cast metal precariously suspended by rusty chains. On its patinated belly,
- [Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte: Seascape Escape](https://eazytraveler.net/2011/06/pagudpud-ilocos-norte-seascape-escape-2/) - Postcard-pretty Saud Beach Pagudpud in Ilocos Norte along the northernmost coast of Luzon has been on my bucket list for years. I finally got to explore this coastal resort town over the weekend, and I must say it exceeded my expectations. Despite an incoming tropical storm, the main stretch of Saud Beach managed to whip
- [Burma Basics: Big Four in Seven Days - An Itinerary](https://eazytraveler.net/2011/07/burma-basics-big-four-in-seven-days-an-itinerary/) - Taking advantage of overnight trip aboard private buses, this packed itinerary will reward you with the best sights around Burma's 'Big Four' - Yangon, Bagan, Mandalay and Inle Lake - in only a week. Yangon and Mandalay can each be explored in a day, so we spent more time in Bagan and Inle Lake which
- [Ko Kret: Bangkok's Island Getaway](https://eazytraveler.net/2011/08/ko-kret-bangkoks-island-getaway/) - Bangkok is an urbanite’s dream. But when one needs to tune out from the backpacker abandon of Khao San, or the manic consumerism of Chatuchak or even the irresistibly neon fantasies of Patpong, there’s an “island” oasis upriver where, surprisingly, rural life still rolls by at a relaxing pace. Ko Kret is best explored on
- [Jakarta Jaunt](https://eazytraveler.net/2011/08/jakarta-jaunt/) - Schooners moored at Sunda Kelapa, as they have since colonial times Like Manila, Jakarta suffers from an image problem. Tourists would rather skip this polluted, poverty-ridden and “dangerous” Southeast Asian megacity and scoot off to the cultural heart of Yogyakarta or the resort island of Bali, just as Philippine visitors would rather spend more time
- [Kadayawan sa Dabaw: Ten Tribes, One Vibe](https://eazytraveler.net/2011/08/kadayawan-sa-dabaw-ten-tribes-one-vibe/) - Street dancing during the 'Indak-Indak sa Kadalanan' Last weekend, Davao City welcomed its visitors at the airport with free drinks called 'Davao Punch' - a trademark concoction of guava, pomelo and calamansi created exclusively for the festivity. It was a great taste of things to come for the yearly spectacle that is Kadayawan, and a
- [Ramadan in Rio Hondo](https://eazytraveler.net/2011/09/ramadan-in-rio-hondo/) - After a three-day fieldwork in Tawi-Tawi for a travel story, I spent two days in Zamboanga on the way back to Manila late last August. Having relatives in Zamboanga, I have visited the city twice before and have seen the most important landmarks in the so-called “Latin City of Asia”, a moniker referring to the
- [Getting Fishy in Gensan](https://eazytraveler.net/2011/09/getting-fishy-in-gensan/) - Before world boxing champ Manny Pacquiao or Ms. Universe beauty Shamcey Supsup, the southernmost city of General Santos in South Cotabato – “GenSan” for short –has long been known for another world-class export – tuna! Since the international market discovered the abundance of tuna off its coast in the early 1970s, GenSan has been dubbed
- [Inle Lake: Myanmar's Aquatic Shangri-la](https://eazytraveler.net/2011/10/inle-lake-myanmars-aquatic-shangri-la/) - Wooden footbridge at Maing Thauk Mrs. Soe, the motherly owner of Queen Inn, sent us off on a day tour – as with most Burmese we encountered in our journey – with the warmest congeniality matched with a familial smile at the wooden dock next to the guesthouse along the river canal that led away
- [Tawi-Tawi: Pearl of the South](https://eazytraveler.net/2011/10/tawi-tawi-pearl-of-the-south/) - The following is a commissioned article I wrote for this month's issue (October 2011) of SMILE, the in-flight magazine of Cebu Pacific Air. You may browse the magazine online at http://www.cebusmile.comMy prayers on Bud Bongao — the sacred peak that juts out beyond Tawi-Tawi’s provincial capital skyline — were answered. On my last day, the weather
- [Temples of Bagan: Myanmar's Stupa-fying Heritage](https://eazytraveler.net/2011/11/temples-of-bagan-myanmars-stupa-fying-heritage/) - Panorama of Temples of Bagan, Myanmar (Burma) on CleVR.com It was 4:00 AM when we reached the township of Nyaung U, gateway to the Bagan Temples. As with the most part of our 11-hour bus ride from the capital of Yangon, it was pitch black here. The inn we visited would be charging us for
- [Ormoc City: Sweet Pineapples, WW-II Ruins and a Placid Lake](https://eazytraveler.net/2011/12/ormoc-city-sweet-pineapples-ww-ii-ruins-and-a-placid-lake/) - Lake Danao National Park - a guitar-shaped lake in upland Ormoc After spending a few days exploring the beaches, lakes and caves of Camotes Islands (Cebu), I took a spontaneous detour to Ormoc City in Leyte before going back home to Cebu City due to its proximity to the islands. From Santiago Beach, I hired
- [Weaving Hope in Maguindanao](https://eazytraveler.net/2011/12/weaving-hope-in-maguindanao/) - A young weaver at Al Jamelah Weaving Center, Datu Odin Sinsuat As I write this, another bomb blast rocks the politically volatile province of Maguindanao in central Mindanao less than two weeks after our visit. A name stained by corruption, violence and impunity magnified by the press, we forget that "Maguindanao" stands for a rich
- [Psychedelic Firefly Watching in Puerto Princesa](https://eazytraveler.net/2011/12/psychedelic-firefly-watching-in-puerto-princesa/) - “Everyday is Christmas here,” our boatman muses, as he coaxes the fireflies with the red light from his cellophane-covered torch. The conspicuous insects respond, lighting up the mangrove just like a Christmas tree. It was late in the evening and we were the last to be toured, so we had the entire river to ourselves.
- [Swimming with Whale Sharks (Tukî) in Oslob, Cebu](https://eazytraveler.net/2011/12/swimming-with-whale-sharks-tuki-in-oslob-cebu/) - A juvenile whale shark comes up to the surface to feed While whale sharks (Rhincodon typus), locally known as tukî in Cebuano, are occasionally seen in Visayan waters, it’s only in recent months that a group has been sighted frequently off the southeast coast of Cebu. Almost a dozen animals have checked in off the
- [Siargao Hotspots: Cloud Nine & General Luna](https://eazytraveler.net/2012/01/siargao-hotspots-cloud-nine-general-luna/) - Flung out eastwards to the Pacific Ocean from peninsular Surigao del Norte, the rugged islands of Siargao turn huge swells into the best surf breaks in the archipelago.The epicenter of this surfing Mecca is Cloud Nine, a laid-back village with rocky coastline where thick, tubular waves form. First discovered by traveling surfers in the late
- [Siargao Surprises: Magpupungko Tidal Flats, Pacifico Beach & Taktak Falls](https://eazytraveler.net/2012/01/siargao-surprises-magpupungko-tidal-flats-pacifico-beach-taktak-falls/) - Taktak Falls in Santa Monica While most travelers gravitate to the southeastern coasts of General Luna and Cloud Nine for surfing and island-hopping, northern Siargao's rough roads lead to surprising finds: uncrowded surf breaks, turquoise tidal pools and lush waterfalls. Magpupungko Rock Chasing the December monsoon, we hired a habal-habal (motorbike) at Dapa town for a
- [Ati-Atihan Festival - 800 Years Onwards](https://eazytraveler.net/2012/01/ati-atihan-festival-800-years-onwards/) - Ati-Atihan traces its roots to the early 13th century when the Ati people sold land to Malay settlers One of the oldest celebrations in the Philippines - a country known for its many colorful festivals throughout the year - the Ati-Atihan traces its roots to as far back as 1212 AD, when it is believed
- [Kalibo Detour: Jawili Falls, Afga Point & Tangalan Church](https://eazytraveler.net/2012/01/kalibo-detour-jawili-falls-afga-point-tangalan-church/) - Swim or cannonball into the natural jacuzzis of Jawili Falls in Tangalan, Aklan The neighboring town of Tangalan provided a quick escape for me, my mom and my sister from the madness of the Ati-Atihan Festival in Kalibo. The primary reason people visit this town is to check out Jawili Falls, located some 15 mins
- [A Day in Mandalay: Mahamuni Paya, Mandalay Hill, U Bein Bridge (Amarapura) & Sagaing Hill](https://eazytraveler.net/2012/01/a-day-in-mandalay-mahamuni-paya-mandalay-hill-u-bein-bridge-amarapura-sagaing-hill/) - Sutaungpyei Pagoda at Mandalay Hill provides expansive views of the city, including the old palace and moat Arriving at 3:30 AM on a bus from Bagan to Mandalay - it's streets dark, quiet and obviously abandoned - can be pretty unnerving especially right after the guidebook reveals to you that this booming city in northern
- [Sensational Sarangani](https://eazytraveler.net/2012/02/sensational-sarangani/) - This unedited article is for a commissioned travelfeature in SMILE magazine of Cebu Pacific Air. By some stroke of luck, an invitation for lunch with Manny Pacquiao dropped on our laps as soon as we arrived in the seaside town of Glan, where the world boxing icon spent his early childhood. “Manny is nice, lovable,
- [Java's Cultural Heart: Yogyakarta & Borobudur Temple](https://eazytraveler.net/2012/02/javas-cultural-heart-yogyakarta-borobudur-temple/) - Borobudur Temple offers 360-degree views of Central Java's countryside It's been almost a year since my adventure traveling across Java, Indonesia and I have a handful of stories yet to share. Though accessible by train, Yogyakarta (often pronounced jog-ja-kar-ta) - the cultural heart of Java - was a short, dirt-cheap hop by plane for us
- [Singosari Temple - Remnants of a Forgotten Kingdom](https://eazytraveler.net/2012/02/singosari-temple-remnants-of-a-forgotten-kingdom/) - The Singosari Temple in Malang, East Java is an unfinished remnant of the Singhasari kingdom (1222-1292). The city of Malang in East Java was our unconventional southern jump-off point to the Bromo-Tengger-Semeru National Park, which is popularly accessed from the north via Surabaya and Probolinggo. Once the center of a lesser-known Hindu-Buddhist empire - the
- [The Heat is On in Saigon!](https://eazytraveler.net/2012/02/the-heat-is-on-in-saigon/) - There are over four million motorcycles in Saigon alone! Saigon - or, more appropriately, Ho Chi Minh City or HCMC - was a pleasant surprise. Sure, the motorcycle traffic was madness, not unlike Jakarta, making pedestrian crossings an adventure altogether. But the beautifully preserved French-era buildings and verdant parks and boulevards, in contrast to some
- [From Dawn to Dusk, We Angkor Away!](https://eazytraveler.net/2012/02/from-dawn-to-dusk-we-angkor-away/) - Angkor Wat - the world's largest single religious monument Angkor - no other word conjures the power of our imaginations as the name of Cambodia's expansive temple complex, built by generations of Khmer royalty across centuries, an enigmatic landmark that draws travelers far and wide to its captivating epicenter - the Angkor Wat - most
- [Dreamy Jungle Ruins of Beng Mealea](https://eazytraveler.net/2012/02/dreamy-jungle-ruins-of-beng-mealea/) - Huy and Thom, my young guides, showed me the hidden treasures Beng Mealea is the Angkor people dream of. Unlike the central temples that are disappointingly crawling with tourists, these mysterious 12th century temple ruins, located less than two hours away from Siem Reap, remain wild, uncrowded and explorable - the way they were first
- [Race Across The Terrace: Banaue Town (Part One)](https://eazytraveler.net/2012/02/race-across-the-terrace-banaue-town-part-one/) - Elderly Ifugaos pose for a snapshot at Banaue Viewpoint Swoosh! Another tree branch barely missed my head.It’s been 11 hours since I left Manila, with the last hour’s ride proving to be a branch-dodging, butt-bruising and utterly hair-raising experience not inside but atop a jeepney overloaded with young boys spitting red moma, sacks of fresh
- [Race Across The Terrace: Batad Rice Terraces (Part Two)](https://eazytraveler.net/2012/02/race-across-the-terrace-batad-rice-terraces-part-two/) - Sunrise hike across the rice terraces The next morning, the sun filtered through two curtains: my room’s and the village’s. As I opened mine, I could see the terraces veiled in fog, which gently unraveled as golden light spilled into the bowl-shaped valley. From the balcony of the Hillside Inn, the village far below was
- [Race Across The Terrace: Sagada (Part Three)](https://eazytraveler.net/2012/02/race-across-the-terrace-sagada-part-three/) - The Applai people of Sagada entombed their dead in hanging coffins propped along limestone cliffs I never knew walking amidst the dead could be a pleasing experience. After all, Sagada is indeed the gateway to paradise.To get to this highland Shangri-la rediscovered by European backpackers in the 1960s, the route departing Banaue surmounted rougher terrain
- [Christ the Redeemer - A Glimpse of Rio de Janeiro in Capiz!](https://eazytraveler.net/2012/02/christ-the-redeemer-a-glimpse-of-rio-de-janeiro-in-capiz/) - Christ the Redeemer in Ivisan, Capiz For a glimpse of Rio de Janeiro, look no farther than the province of Capiz, gazing up a five storey tall white-painted replica of the world's largest Art Deco statue, Cristo Redentor or Christ the Redeemer, built from 1922 to 1931. Standing on a hilly private lot in the
- [EAZY Traveler Turns Four!](https://eazytraveler.net/2012/03/eazy-traveler-turns-four/) - Traversing Tonlé Sap Lake. Photo by Ryan Dayrit It was on this day four years ago that my lackluster performance on a Philippine travel mapping tool – I got a Lakbayan grade of C – egged me to see every corner of the country and share my exploits through a travel blog, a spontaneous endeavor that brought
- [Death and Deliverance on Phnom Sampeau](https://eazytraveler.net/2012/03/death-and-deliverance-on-phnom-sampeau/) - Victims of the Khmer Rouge After our bamboo train adventure, our tuk-tuk shuttled us 18 kilometers southwest of Battambang to Phnom Sampeau (Phnom Sampou), a limestone hill shaped – as its name suggests in Khmer – like a ship, rising up from the flatlands of the countryside. The pastoral peacefulness of the place belies lingering
- [CASA San Miguel Bed & Breakfast – A Dreamer's Retreat [SP]](https://eazytraveler.net/2012/03/casa-san-miguel-bed-breakfast-a-dreamers-retreat-sp-2/) - CASA San Miguel, a community-based arts center, now offers a bed and breakfast. Cozy, rustic double rooms Last weekend, Starbucks Philippines invited me to join a visit to CASA San Miguel, a community-based school for the arts in San Antonio, Zambales – a destination better known for beginner's surf, and as a jump-off point to
- [Crystal Beach – A Summer's Prelude](https://eazytraveler.net/2012/03/crystal-beach-a-summers-prelude/) - Finding a stretch of empty beach in the summer was heaven-sent! Ever since summer has started, I've been yearning to spend some time at the beach. Last weekend, an invitation to visit CASA San Miguel in San Antonio, Zambales was a perfect excuse for me to take a side trip to Crystal Beach in the
- [Calayan Island, Cagayan: A Travel Guide](https://eazytraveler.net/2012/04/calayan-island-cagayan-a-travel-guide/) - Small lampitaws dock at the beach fronting the main village of Centro in Calayan Island Located 60 km north of Luzon in the Babuyan Channel, Calayan Island is the seat of the municipality of Calayan, which includes the islands of Camiguin, Dalupiri and Babuyan Claro. The Calayan Islands, plus Fuga Island of the Aparri municipality,
- [Calayan Island: Caniwara, Sibang & Cababaan Coves](https://eazytraveler.net/2012/04/calayan-island-caniwara-sibang-cababaan-coves/) - Panorama of Sibang Cove, with Cababaan Cove in the distance Fortunately, the most picturesque beaches of Calayan Island are walkable from the main town, and are situated next to each other. Located in Barangay Dadao, just four kilometers east from the poblacion, are a series of three coves named Caniwara, Sibang and Cababaan that form
- [Calayan Island: Seeking the Calayan Rail (Piding) at Longog Wildlife Sanctuary](https://eazytraveler.net/2012/04/calayan-island-seeking-the-calayan-rail-piding-at-longog-wildlife-sanctuary/) - Calayan Rail. Photo by ISLA Biodiversity Conservation What propelled remote Calayan Island to national attention a few years back were not its stunning coastlines, but an avian discovery in its thick forested interior. The Calayan Rail (Gallirallus calayanensis), locally known as piding, is an island-endemic species of flightless bird found only in the jungles of
- [Spanish Church Ruins of Pudtol, Apayao – A Testament to Tribal Resiliency](https://eazytraveler.net/2012/04/spanish-church-ruins-of-pudtol-apayao-a-testament-to-tribal-resiliency/) - Pudtol Church in Apayao was abandoned in 1815 due to persistent attacks by the Isneg tribespeople The ruins are overgrown with tree roots Like Abra and Quirino, Apayao is one of the most overlooked provinces in Luzon, more so in the tourist circuit. Most people have no idea about this place, other than the fact
- [Camalaniugan, Cagayan – Home of the Oldest Church Bell in the Far East](https://eazytraveler.net/2012/04/camalaniugan-cagayan-home-of-the-oldest-church-bell-in-the-far-east-2/) - Sancta Maria Bell, forged in 1595 From the Spanish church ruins of Pudtol, Apayao, we continued northeast of Cagayan province. Just off the national highway en route to the busy trading town of Aparri is the riverside municipality of Camalaniugan, which – as proudly heralded on the town's welcome arch – is the home of
- [Roxas City, Capiz – Legendary Island of Olotayan](https://eazytraveler.net/2012/04/roxas-city-capiz-legendary-island-of-olotayan/) - According to legend, Olotayan Island in Roxas City was formed by the head and stomach of a wicked giant. My second visit to Roxas City afforded a half-day visit to an off-the-beaten-track destination. The neighboring island of Olotayan – the only insular barangay of the city – harbors pristine beaches worth visiting. They’re strewn not
- [Pathways to the Past: Taal Town's Heritage Trail](https://eazytraveler.net/2012/05/pathways-to-the-past-taal-towns-heritage-trail/) - Colonial houses lining Agoncillo Street at Taal, Batangas Taal is often associated to the popular caldera lake and volcano, admired by most tourists from the city of Tagaytay in Cavite. A lesser known destination is the town of same name in Batangas, home to heritage structures and special handicrafts like handmade embroidery and the balisong
- [Pug-os Beach – Salt-making Sands of Cabugao, Ilocos Sur](https://eazytraveler.net/2012/05/pug-os-beach-salt-making-sands-of-cabugao-ilocos-sur/) - Besides being a popular swimming spot, the sands of Pug-os Beach are used in salt-making Only 30 minutes north of Vigan City, not far away from the highway, is the sandy cove of Pug-os in Cabugao town, which may very well be the best beach in Ilocos Sur. Besides being a popular swimming area for
- [Badoc, Ilocos Norte: Juan Luna Shrine, La Virgen Milagrosa de Badoc & Saud Sand Dunes](https://eazytraveler.net/2012/05/badoc-ilocos-norte-juan-luna-shrine-la-virgen-milagrosa-de-badoc-saud-sand-dunes/) - The Badoc Church houses a 400-year-old miraculous statue of the Virgin Mary La Virgen Milagrosa de Badoc Upon the spontaneous invitation of a friend who saw my Vigan posts on Facebook, I hopped on a bus to her hometown of Badoc, a little over an hour north of the World Heritage city. Being the southernmost town
- [Viva Vigan Binatbatan Festival of the Arts 2012](https://eazytraveler.net/2012/05/viva-vigan-binatbatan-festival-of-the-arts-2012/) - Binatbatan street dancing along Crisologo Street On a regular day, the UNESCO-listed heritage city of Vigan possesses an effortless charm of its own which never fades every time I visit. This quality, however, is heightened every first week of May during the Viva Vigan Binatbatan Festival of the Arts, established in 1993 by the Save
- [Currimao, Ilocos Norte: Pangil Coral Rock Gardens, Tabacalera Ruins & Spanish Watchtower Ruins](https://eazytraveler.net/2012/05/currimao-ilocos-norte-pangil-coral-rock-gardens-tabacalera-ruins-spanish-watchtower-ruins/) - Pangil Coral Rock Gardens – a series of tidal pools and coralline rock formations stretching for more than two kilometers. Despite its exotic name, Currimao remains to be one of Ilocos Norte's less-visited towns, just like neighboring Badoc. Actually, the town's name carries a lot of history. During the Spanish period, when Manila-Acapulco Galleon Trade was
- [Spellbinding Siquijor: 'Bolo-Bolo' Folk Healing Rituals of Consolacion Achay](https://eazytraveler.net/2012/05/spellbinding-siquijor-bolo-bolo-folk-healing-rituals-of-consolacion-achay/) - 87-year-old Consolacion G. Achay has been performing bolo-bolo healing rituals for 45 years The insular province of Siquijor is best known for supernatural powers, both good and evil. While the notorious reputation of the island being an abode of barang or sorcery persists, there are also benevolent spiritualists called mananambal who harness the healing powers of rituals,
- [Bountiful Biliran: Tinago Falls, Bagongbong Falls, Kinaraha Cascades, Almeria Rice Terraces & Dalutan Island](https://eazytraveler.net/2012/05/bountiful-biliran-tinago-falls-bagongbong-falls-kinaraha-cascades-almeria-rice-terraces-dalutan-island/) - Biliran boasts of beautiful rice terraces. These are the ones in Barangay Caucab, Almeria. An incredible four-day trip around Biliran took me around the mainland and some offshore islands. Separated from Leyte in 1992, it is an independent island province wedged between Leyte and Samar islands. Brimming with natural attractions from active volcanoes, lush springs,
- [Iligan City: Maria Cristina Falls, Timoga Springs & Tinago Falls](https://eazytraveler.net/2012/06/iligan-city-maria-cristina-falls-timoga-springs-tinago-falls/) - The veil-like cascades of Tinago Falls Climbing Tinago Falls The last time I visited Iligan was with family way back in 1990. I was six then, so I barely remember the trip. I was definitely looking forward to revisiting the city after such a long time. Known as the "City of Majestic Waterfalls", Iligan City sits
- [Marawi City & Lake Lanao – Cultural Watershed of the Maranao](https://eazytraveler.net/2012/06/marawi-city-lake-lanao-cultural-watershed-of-the-maranao/) - The Bacarat Torogan has massive pillars set on stones to make it earthquake-proof. To outsiders – even to its Mindanaoan neighbors – Marawi City has the longstanding reputation of being a land of no return. While the stigma carries a kernel of truth (with occasional incidents of kidnap-for-ransom or car-napping reported in the news), to
- [Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental: River Trekking at Mapawa Adventure Park! [SP]](https://eazytraveler.net/2012/07/cagayan-de-oro-city-misamis-oriental-river-trekking-at-mapawa-adventure-park-sp/) - Rappelling down a 65-foot waterfall at Mapawa Adventure Park! Just when I thought my Mindanao adventure was winding down to an end after after a night's partying in Cagayan de Oro, a friend invited me to her family's 2,500 hectare Mapawa Adventure Park for some awesome river trekking. Assisted by two friendly and knowledgeable
- [Cateel, Davao Oriental: The Glorious Cascades of Aliwagwag Falls – the Tallest in the Philippines!](https://eazytraveler.net/2012/08/cateel-davao-oriental-the-glorious-cascades-of-aliwagwag-falls-the-tallest-in-the-philippines/) - The Aliwagwag Falls – the tallest in the Philippines – as seen from the Aliwagwag Bridge. An unfinished road through Compostela Valley to Cateel, Davao Oriental has cut the eight-hour travel time to the sleepy Pacific town by three hours. Thereby making its prime attraction, the Aliwagwag Falls, easier to visit. Composed of 84 cascades
- [Bislig City, Surigao del Sur: The Majesty of Tinuy-an Falls - One of the Widest in the Philippines!](https://eazytraveler.net/2012/08/bislig-city-surigao-del-sur-the-majesty-of-tinuy-an-falls-one-of-the-widest-in-the-philippines/) - Fishermen at Tinuy-an Falls in Bislig City, Surigao del Sur Mindanao just has the most majestic waterfalls in the country! From the tallest waterfall in the country located in Cateel, Davao Oriental, I took three habal-habal rides northwards to Bislig City, Surigao del Sur for one of the widest, Tinuy-an Falls, which is almost 100
- [Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur: Bewitching Sapphire Abyss of Enchanted River](https://eazytraveler.net/2012/09/hinatuan-surigao-del-sur-bewitching-sapphire-abyss-of-enchanted-river/) - The bewitching waters of Enchanted River in Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur From Bislig City, I ventured farther north to Hinatuan town. After settling down in a cheap lodging house, I immediately hired a habal-habal to take me to the biggest tourist draw to this part of Surigao del Sur. The Enchanted River is the exit
- [Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur: Island Hopping Respite at Portlamon Bay](https://eazytraveler.net/2012/10/hinatuan-surigao-del-sur-island-hopping-respite-at-portlamon-bay/) - Vanishing Island, Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur I was surprised to discover that there were other sights to see beyond the Enchanted River in Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur. The popular sapphire abyss overflows into a bay where some offshore attractions in the barangay of Portlamon offer respite when the Enchanted River gets too crowded with tourists.
- [My American Odyssey: 113 days, 50 cities, 22 states](https://eazytraveler.net/2013/01/my-american-odyssey-113-days-50-cities-22-states/) - Long time, no blog! My three-month hiatus from blogging was brought about by a big and busy transcontinental trip across the United States of America from September 15 to January 7. Here’s a rundown of what I did and where I went during my 113 days in America, as I sort out the grandest trip
- [Lake Sebu: Support the Newly Rebuilt T'boli School of Living Traditions (SLT)!](https://eazytraveler.net/2013/02/lake-sebu-support-the-newly-rebuilt-tboli-school-of-living-traditions-slt/) - My T'boli family at the new School of Living Traditions (SLT) The T'boli School of Living Traditions (SLT) in Lake Sebu I helped raised funds for was finished late last year. Nearly 50 donors made financial contributions to the project, amounting to PHP 60,000. Solar News Network also pitched in to help, donating PHP 50,000. As
- [Dinagat Islands: The Enigma of Bababu Lake](https://eazytraveler.net/2013/02/dinagat-islands-the-enigma-of-bababu-lake/) - The mysterious marine lake of Bababu and the longest underwater cave in the Philippines! The mystique of Dinagat Islands certainly extend far beyond the capital of San Jose, where the Philippine Benevolent Missionaries Association (PBMA) of Ruben Ecleo, Sr. is based. In the next town, we reached a large natural pool that PBMA members believe
- [Hiking Gunung Rinjani National Park in Lombok, Indonesia with Galang Ijo Expedition [SP]](https://eazytraveler.net/2013/04/hiking-gunung-rinjani-national-park-in-lombok-indonesia-with-galang-ijo-expedition-sp/) - Sendang Gila Falls, Gunung Rinjani National Park, Lombok, Indonesia After a few days in Bali, I ferried to the neighboring island of Lombok to climb one of Indonesia’s most wonderful volcanoes. Mount Rinjani is an active mountain of fire that rises to 3,726 m (12,224 ft), making it the third-largest volcano in the country. The
- [Culion Island, Palawan: The Legacy of Leprosy](https://eazytraveler.net/2013/05/culion-island-palawan-the-legacy-of-leprosy/) - Culion Island was once the site of the world's largest leper colony. After three days in Coron with Coron EcoLodge, I took a side trip to Culion Island in Palawan. During the American Occupation, people across the Philippines afflicted with leprosy, then an incurable disease and once thought to be highly contagious, were separated from
- [San Vicente, Palawan: Tropical Pulchritude of Port Barton](https://eazytraveler.net/2013/05/san-vicente-palawan-tropical-pulchritude-of-port-barton/) - Turquoise waters, sapphire skies and fecund foliage all come together at Port Barton, Palawan. Located between the tourist hotspots of Puerto Princesa and El Nido, Port Barton – a modest barangay (village) in the municipality of San Vicente – surprisingly receives only a trickle of tourists, catering mostly to backpackers looking for some solitude and relaxation.
- [San Vicente, Palawan: Motorbiking from "Long Beach" to Irawan Beach](https://eazytraveler.net/2013/06/san-vicente-palawan-motorbiking-from-long-beach-to-irawan-beach/) - The immaculate beaches of Irawan and Nagtulay in Brgy. Santo Niño, San Vicente, Palawan From the beach paradise of Port Barton, I was able to hitch on a bangka to San Vicente town with government social workers. The northern coast of San Vicente is lined with six long stretches of undeveloped white beaches dotted with sleepy
- [Narra, Palawan: Spotting the Rare Philippine Cockatoos of Rasa Island Wildlife Sanctuary](https://eazytraveler.net/2013/07/narra-palawan-spotting-the-rare-philippine-cockatoos-of-rasa-island-wildlife-sanctuary/) - Only 1,000 Philippine Cockatoos are left in the wild, with 300 of them living on Rasa Island From San Vicente, I headed back down to Puerto Princesa City and continued further down south to the municipality of Narra, where I visited Rasa Island, home of the last remaining large population of Philippine Cockatoo (Cacatua haematuropygi),
- [Learn Scuba Diving at Punta Bilar Dive Center in Surigao City! [SP]](https://eazytraveler.net/2013/07/learn-scuba-diving-at-punta-bilar-dive-center-in-surigao-city-sp/) - Learning to scuba dive at the house reef of Punta Bilar Dive Center in Surigao City Over the past summer, my interest in the marine world has exponentially grown, having gone snorkeling in Coron, Boracay and Apo Island. So imagine my excitement when Punta Bilar Dive Center in Surigao City offered a Scuba Diving International
- [Discover the Flavors of Bicol with Bigg's Diner! [SP]](https://eazytraveler.net/2013/08/discover-the-flavors-of-bicol-with-biggs-diner-sp/) - Savor Bigg Diner's Chicken Cordon Bleu with Laing and Pili Pie – American classics with a Bicolano twist! Bicol always beckons me with its delicious and fiery cuisine! Bigg's Diner gives me more reasons to return to the foodie destination time and again. In celebration of 30 years of serving great food in Bicol, the
- [Quezon, Palawan: Ramble Across Philippine Prehistory at Tabon Caves Complex](https://eazytraveler.net/2013/08/quezon-palawan-ramble-across-philippine-prehistory-at-tabon-caves-complex/) - More than 200 caves are honeycombed within the limestone karts of Lipuun Point, Quezon, Palawan It's always awe-inspiring to see your history books come to life! After spotting the rare Philippine cockatoos of Rasa Island in Narra, I arrived in Quezon to explore at the Tabon Caves Complex. Over 200 caves are honeycombed into Lipuun Point,
- [Brooke's Point, Palawan: Mt. Maruyog Farm & Garden Resort, Bakbakan Falls & Pala'wan Villages](https://eazytraveler.net/2013/10/brookes-point-palawan-mt-maruyog-farm-garden-resort-bakbakan-falls-palawan-villages/) - The majestic peaks of Mantalingajan mountain range, en route to Mainit and Bakbakan Falls Mt. Maruyog Farm and Garden Resort in Brgy. Tubtub – located eight kilometers inland from the town center of Brooke's Point, Palawan – was an oasis of countryside calm, after the dusty bus ride from Quezon where I visited the Tabon
- [Why You Should Travel with KEEN Footwear [SP]](https://eazytraveler.net/2013/10/why-you-should-travel-with-keen-footwear-sp/) - Adventure awaits wherever your feet take you! At first glance, my new pair of yellow and black KEEN Turia Sandals was already impressive in terms of style and design. But, of course, when it comes to outdoor footwear, it’s more than just good looks. Can my new pair of KEEN pass the litmus test of backpacking?
- [Scuba Diving in Maasim, Sarangani](https://eazytraveler.net/2013/10/scuba-diving-in-maasim-sarangani/) - A white leaf scorpionfish (Taenianotus triacanthus) rests of red fan coral When it comes to scuba diving in the Philippines, Mindanao rarely gets mentioned. I got certified in Punta Bilar Dive Center in Surigao City, and was looking forward to exploring lesser-known dive sites in the southern Philippines. Last August, a friend from Davao del
- [MurangLipad.com – Compare and Book Cheap Plane Tickets via Phone or Free Webcall! [SP]](https://eazytraveler.net/2013/11/muranglipad-com-compare-and-book-cheap-plane-tickets-via-phone-or-free-webcall-sp/) - Planning that long weekend escape, or that perfect holiday? Looking for the best-value flights? With all the airlines and fare promos available, it can sometimes be confusing or overwhelming to book the best flight for your trip. Introducing EAZY Traveler's newest travel partner, MurangLipad.com – the one-stop portal offering assistance in airline ticket comparison and purchase. Soon,
- [Masbate City: Buntod Sandbar & Marine Sanctuary](https://eazytraveler.net/2013/12/masbate-city-buntod-sandbar-marine-sanctuary/) - Buntod Sandbar and Marine Sanctuary in Masbate City, Masbate Island While the coastal areas in Masbate City on Masbate Island are generally lackluster, an offshore sandbar only less than 30 minutes away by boat provides idyllic respite for beach lovers and snorkelers. The sandbar stretches away from a young mangrove plantation, shifting in size and
- [Ticao Island, Masbate: Bongsalay Mangrove Forest](https://eazytraveler.net/2013/12/ticao-island-masbate-bongsalay-mangrove-forest/) - Avicennia rumphiana, a mangrove species endemic to Southeast Asia In between Masbate Island and the Bicol Peninsula is Ticao Island, which still belongs to Masbate province. It is best known for the Manta Bowl, the top diving destination to see giant manta rays. A little known fact though is that it's home to another behemoth
- [Carabao Island, Romblon: Escape from Boracay](https://eazytraveler.net/2013/12/carabao-island-romblon-escape-from-boracay/) - Glassy waters of Lanas Beach on Carabao Island (San Jose), Romblon Just 30 minutes north from famed Boracay Island is Carabao Island, whose territory is contiguous with San Jose, a municipality of Romblon province. The island is also known as Hambil, hence, its inhabitants are called Hambilanons. There are two possible reasons why the island
- [Tablas Island, Romblon: Buenavista Marine Sanctuary](https://eazytraveler.net/2013/12/tablas-island-romblon-buenavista-marine-sanctuary/) - A local villager at Buenavista Marine Sanctuary in Tablas Island, Romblon shows off a horse's hoof clam. From Carabao Island, I got another free bangka (outrigger) ride to Tablas, a much larger island that also belongs to Romblon province. Near the pier area was a marine sanctuary I was interested to visit. I was looking forward
- [Daet, Camarines Norte: Surfing in Bagasbas Beach](https://eazytraveler.net/2013/12/daet-camarines-norte-surfing-in-bagasbas-beach/) - Catching some waves at Bagasbas Beach in Daet, Camarines Norte Bagasbas Beach in Daet, Camarines Norte is one of the top surfing spots in the Philippines. This brown-sand beach break is a safe place for both novice and experienced surfers alike. A boulevard lined with guesthouses, restaurants and KTV bars (actually, the next best thing
- [Sky Lounge by Blue Elephant – A New Rooftop Bar at Cebu Business Park](https://eazytraveler.net/2013/12/sky-lounge-by-blue-elephant-a-new-rooftop-bar-at-cebu-business-park/) - Marvel at the city lights of Cebu Business Park at Sky Lounge by Blue Elephant above Apple One Tower A refreshing new addition to Cebu's nightlife is Sky Lounge by Blue Elephant, atop the nineteen-storey Apple One Tower in Cebu Business Park. The establishment consists of air-conditioned indoor dining space with glass panels above the
- [Biri Island, Northern Samar: Biri Rock Formations](https://eazytraveler.net/2013/12/biri-island-northern-samar-biri-rock-formations/) - Watching the sunrise on Bel-at Rock Formation with Puhunan, Magsapad and Magasang in the distance. The Biri Rock Formations, one of the top tourist attractions of Eastern Visayas, lies along the northern coast of Biri Island, the largest of an archipelagic municipality of Biri, Northern Samar. I thought beforehand that these natural landmarks on Biri
- [Camiguin Island: Snorkeling at the Sunken Cemetery](https://eazytraveler.net/2013/12/camiguin-island-snorkeling-at-the-sunken-cemetery/) - Snorkeling above the old cross marker of the Sunken Cemetery in Catarman, Camiguin Minacious clouds curled up around the volcanic peaks of Camiguin as our outrigger canoe slid past the three-storey high concrete cross looming over a sunken graveyard. The violent birth of Mt. Vulcan ­­– a volcanic cinder cone of Mt. Hibok-Hibok – caused
- [Camiguin Island: Hiking Hibok-Hibok Volcano](https://eazytraveler.net/2013/12/camiguin-island-hiking-hibok-hibok-volcano/) - Foggy view of Ilihan Crater at Mt. Hibok-Hibok, an active volcano on Camiguin Island From its coralline isles and boulder beaches, the island rises abruptly to sleeping mountains of fire blanketed in foggy foliage, the last refuge of endemic animals such as the Camiguin forest mouse (Apomys camiguinensis) and Camiguin hanging parrot (Loriculus camiguinensis). With
- [Scuba Diving in Moalboal, Cebu: The Sardine Run of Pescador Island](https://eazytraveler.net/2013/12/scuba-diving-in-moalboal-cebu-the-sardine-run-of-pescador-island/) - The marvelous sardine run of Pescador Island in Moalboal, Cebu can be admired by diving or snorkeling! The term "sardine run" originally refers to the congregation of billions of sardines – or more specifically the Southern African pilchard Sardinops sagax – in southern Africa from May through July when these fish species spawn in the cool
- [Bohol Tourism: Bullish After the Earthquake and Super Typhoon [SP]](https://eazytraveler.net/2013/12/bohol-tourism-bullish-after-the-earthquake-and-super-typhoon-sp/) - Folk singers color the Loboc River Cruise – one of the premier attractions of earthquake-hit Bohol. A deadly 7.2 magnitude earthquake, followed by a 20-day power blackout caused by Super Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) only three weeks after, drastically affected the tourism industry of Bohol, one of the premier tourist destinations in the Philippines. The island
- [Carmen, Bohol: Still a Pretty View at Chocolate Hills Adventure Park (CHAP) [SP]](https://eazytraveler.net/2013/12/carmen-bohol-still-a-pretty-view-at-chocolate-hills-adventure-park-chap-sp/) - View of the Chocolate Hills from Chocolate Hills Adventure Park (CHAP) in Carmen, Bohol. The 7.2 magnitude earthquake that hit Bohol and the central Visayas region only damaged a few of the 1,776 Chocolate Hills – the unique geological wonder that has put Bohol on the tourist map. While the Chocolate Hills Viewing Deck has
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- [festival](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/festival/)
- [terengganu international squid jigging festival](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/terengganu-international-squid-jigging-festival/)
- [terengganu](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/terengganu/)
- [tourism terengganu](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/tourism-terengganu/)
- [squid fishing](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/squid-fishing/)
- [DIY](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/diy/)
- [history](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/history/)
- [food trip](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/food-trip/)
- [walking tour](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/walking-tour/)
- [davao](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/davao/)
- [travel](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/travel/)
- [ipil](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/ipil/)
- [buluan island](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/buluan-island/)
- [marine sanctuary](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/marine-sanctuary/)
- [buluan island marine sanctuary](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/buluan-island-marine-sanctuary/)
- [backwaters](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/backwaters/)
- [kerala blog express](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/kerala-blog-express/)
- [boat cruise](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/boat-cruise/)
- [kettuvallam](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/kettuvallam/)
- [houseboat](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/houseboat/)
- [pamba river](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/pamba-river/)
- [kerala tourism](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/kerala-tourism/)
- [alappuzha](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/alappuzha/)
- [shikara](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/shikara/)
- [kottayam](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/kottayam/)
- [kumarakom](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/kumarakom/)
- [kollam](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/kollam/)
- [kollam beach](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/kollam-beach/)
- [quilon](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/quilon/)
- [ashtamudi lake](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/ashtamudi-lake/)
- [padmanabhapuram palace](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/padmanabhapuram-palace/)
- [trivandrum](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/trivandrum/)
- [napier museum](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/napier-museum/)
- [padmanabhaswamy temple](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/padmanabhaswamy-temple/)
- [thiruvananthapuram](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/thiruvananthapuram/)
- [bloggiveaway](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/bloggiveaway/)
- [aviary](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/aviary/)
- [wildlife sanctuary](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/wildlife-sanctuary/)
- [tourism malaysia](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/tourism-malaysia/)
- [bird park](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/bird-park/)
- [kl bird park](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/kl-bird-park/)
- [wildlife](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/wildlife/)
- [tram tour](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/tram-tour/)
- [bicycle tour](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/bicycle-tour/)
- [bicycle](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/bicycle/)
- [city tour](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/city-tour/)
- [tram](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/tram/)
- [anma lifestyle](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/anma-lifestyle/)
- [travel accessories](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/travel-accessories/)
- [city gallery](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/city-gallery/)
- [arch group](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/arch-group/)
- [city model](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/city-model/)
- [scale model](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/scale-model/)
- [kl city gallery](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/kl-city-gallery/)
- [handicrafts](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/handicrafts/)
- [cheap flights](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/cheap-flights/)
- [payment methods](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/payment-methods/)
- [pansit cabagan](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/pansit-cabagan/)
- [josie panciteria](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/josie-panciteria/)
- [cabagan](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/cabagan/)
- [pancit cabagan](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/pancit-cabagan/)
- [waterfalls](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/waterfalls/)
- [ilagan city](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/ilagan-city/)
- [caves](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/caves/)
- [fuyot spring national park](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/fuyot-spring-national-park/)
- [nature park](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/nature-park/)
- [santa victoria caves](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/santa-victoria-caves/)
- [ilagan sanctuary](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/ilagan-sanctuary/)
- [pinzal falls](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/pinzal-falls/)
- [river trekking](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/river-trekking/)
- [giveaway](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/giveaway/)
- [summer siren festival](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/summer-siren-festival/)
- [crocodylus mindorensis](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/crocodylus-mindorensis/)
- [san mariano](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/san-mariano/)
- [northern sierra madre natural park](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/northern-sierra-madre-natural-park/)
- [crocodile](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/crocodile/)
- [philippine crocodile](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/philippine-crocodile/)
- [m lhuiller](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/m-lhuiller/)
- [press release](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/press-release/)
- [penang camera museum](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/penang-camera-museum/)
- [museum](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/museum/)
- [george town](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/george-town/)
- [escape](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/escape/)
- [adventure park](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/adventure-park/)
- [theme park](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/theme-park/)
- [muzium chetti](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/muzium-chetti/)
- [kampung chetti](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/kampung-chetti/)
- [chitty museum](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/chitty-museum/)
- [melaka](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/melaka/)
- [chitty village](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/chitty-village/)
- [indian peranakan](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/indian-peranakan/)
- [portuguese settlement](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/portuguese-settlement/)
- [kristang](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/kristang/)
- [cultural dance](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/cultural-dance/)
- [tribe](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/tribe/)
- [taman mini malaysia](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/taman-mini-malaysia/)
- [cultural village](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/cultural-village/)
- [cultural park](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/cultural-park/)
- [safari](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/safari/)
- [a'famosa resort](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/afamosa-resort/)
- [luxury travel](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/luxury-travel/)
- [bolod beach](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/bolod-beach/)
- [south palms resort](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/south-palms-resort/)
- [visit bohol 2014](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/visit-bohol-2014/)
- [panglao](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/panglao/)
- [panglao island](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/panglao-island/)
- [chocolate hills](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/chocolate-hills/)
- [CHAP](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/chap/)
- [viewdeck](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/viewdeck/)
- [carmen](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/carmen/)
- [bohol earthquake](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/bohol-earthquake/)
- [earthquake](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/earthquake/)
- [chocolate hills adventure park](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/chocolate-hills-adventure-park/)
- [tourism](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/tourism/)
- [typhoon haiyan](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/typhoon-haiyan/)
- [typhoon yolanda](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/typhoon-yolanda/)
- [moalboal](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/moalboal/)
- [sardines](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/sardines/)
- [snorkeling](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/snorkeling/)
- [sardine run](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/sardine-run/)
- [pescador island](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/pescador-island/)
- [coral reef](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/coral-reef/)
- [pitcher plant farm](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/pitcher-plant-farm/)
- [mountain resort](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/mountain-resort/)
- [venus flytrap](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/venus-flytrap/)
- [malaybalay](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/malaybalay/)
- [farm resort](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/farm-resort/)
- [pitcher plant](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/pitcher-plant/)
- [malaybalay city](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/malaybalay-city/)
- [traverse hike](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/traverse-hike/)
- [mt. hibok-hibok](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/mt-hibok-hibok/)
- [forest](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/forest/)
- [hibok-hibok](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/hibok-hibok/)
- [mossy forest](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/mossy-forest/)
- [pasil reef](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/pasil-reef/)
- [catarman](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/catarman/)
- [underwater cemetery](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/underwater-cemetery/)
- [sunken cemetery](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/sunken-cemetery/)
- [biri rock formations](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/biri-rock-formations/)
- [rock formation](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/rock-formation/)
- [biri island](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/biri-island/)
- [biri](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/biri/)
- [tidal pool](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/tidal-pool/)
- [cebu city](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/cebu-city/)
- [cebu business park](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/cebu-business-park/)
- [sky lounge cebu](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/sky-lounge-cebu/)
- [apple one tower](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/apple-one-tower/)
- [sky lounge](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/sky-lounge/)
- [sky bar](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/sky-bar/)
- [blue elephant](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/blue-elephant/)
- [bar](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/bar/)
- [nightlife](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/nightlife/)
- [rooftop bar](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/rooftop-bar/)
- [victoria](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/victoria/)
- [spice of life beach](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/spice-of-life-beach/)
- [buenos aires beach](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/buenos-aires-beach/)
- [daet](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/daet/)
- [bagasbas beach](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/bagasbas-beach/)
- [bicol](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/bicol/)
- [surfing beach](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/surfing-beach/)
- [looc](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/looc/)
- [buenavista marine sanctuary](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/buenavista-marine-sanctuary/)
- [tablas island](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/tablas-island/)
- [giant clams](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/giant-clams/)
- [san jose](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/san-jose/)
- [hambil island](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/hambil-island/)
- [carabao island](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/carabao-island/)
- [san miguel island](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/san-miguel-island/)
- [borobangcaso islet](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/borobangcaso-islet/)
- [monreal](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/monreal/)
- [ticao island](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/ticao-island/)
- [halea nature park](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/halea-nature-park/)
- [catandayagan falls](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/catandayagan-falls/)
- [batuan](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/batuan/)
- [miyapi](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/miyapi/)
- [mangrove forest](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/mangrove-forest/)
- [avicennia rumphiana](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/avicennia-rumphiana/)
- [mangrove tree](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/mangrove-tree/)
- [api-api bulu](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/api-api-bulu/)
- [masbate city](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/masbate-city/)
- [sandbar](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/sandbar/)
- [buntod sandbar](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/buntod-sandbar/)
- [gopeng heritage house](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/gopeng-heritage-house/)
- [gopeng museum](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/gopeng-museum/)
- [perak](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/perak/)
- [gopeng](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/gopeng/)
- [kampar](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/kampar/)
- [kuala kangsar](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/kuala-kangsar/)
- [world heritage](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/world-heritage/)
- [lenggong valley](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/lenggong-valley/)
- [lenggong](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/lenggong/)
- [perak man](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/perak-man/)
- [unesco](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/unesco/)
- [ipoh](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/ipoh/)
- [lost world of tambun](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/lost-world-of-tambun/)
- [spa](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/spa/)
- [libis](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/libis/)
- [hotel 878](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/hotel-878/)
- [boutique hotel](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/boutique-hotel/)
- [eastwood city](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/eastwood-city/)
- [last tin dredge](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/last-tin-dredge/)
- [tin mining](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/tin-mining/)
- [batu gajah](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/batu-gajah/)
- [kellie's castle](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/kellies-castle/)
- [tanjung tualang](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/tanjung-tualang/)
- [tin dredge](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/tin-dredge/)
- [airline ticketing](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/airline-ticketing/)
- [tour package](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/tour-package/)
- [travel package](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/travel-package/)
- [wedding](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/wedding/)
- [village](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/village/)
- [kampung](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/kampung/)
- [negeri sembilan](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/negeri-sembilan/)
- [adat perpatih](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/adat-perpatih/)
- [prepaid card](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/prepaid-card/)
- [commuting](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/commuting/)
- [touch 'n go](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/touch-n-go/)
- [mypass card](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/mypass-card/)
- [putrajaya](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/putrajaya/)
- [lake](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/lake/)
- [putrajaya lake](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/putrajaya-lake/)
- [cycling](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/cycling/)
- [malaysia tourism hunt](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/malaysia-tourism-hunt/)
- [kamanga marine sanctuary](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/kamanga-marine-sanctuary/)
- [tinoto wall](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/tinoto-wall/)
- [sarangani bay](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/sarangani-bay/)
- [maasim](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/maasim/)
- [keen](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/keen/)
- [footwear](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/footwear/)
- [sandals](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/sandals/)
- [product review](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/product-review/)
- [mt. maruyog](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/mt-maruyog/)
- [bakbakan falls](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/bakbakan-falls/)
- [butterflies](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/butterflies/)
- [brooke's point](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/brookes-point/)
- [proton](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/proton/)
- [manunggul jar](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/manunggul-jar/)
- [tabon man](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/tabon-man/)
- [tabon caves](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/tabon-caves/)
- [lipuun point](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/lipuun-point/)
- [bigg's diner](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/biggs-diner/)
- [legazpi city](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/legazpi-city/)
- [naga city](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/naga-city/)
- [t'boli](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/tboli/)
- [mt. parker](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/mt-parker/)
- [mt. melibingoy](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/mt-melibingoy/)
- [lake maughan](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/lake-maughan/)
- [camping](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/camping/)
- [lake holon](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/lake-holon/)
- [surigao city](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/surigao-city/)
- [punta bilar dive center](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/punta-bilar-dive-center/)
- [philippine cockatoo](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/philippine-cockatoo/)
- [rasa island](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/rasa-island/)
- [narra](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/narra/)
- [apo island](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/apo-island/)
- [dumaguete](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/dumaguete/)
- [sea turtle](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/sea-turtle/)
- [island's leisure hotel](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/islands-leisure-hotel/)
- [pinagmangalokan beach](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/pinagmangalokan-beach/)
- [inarayan beach](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/inarayan-beach/)
- [irawan beach](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/irawan-beach/)
- [long beach](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/long-beach/)
- [san vicente](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/san-vicente/)
- [alimanguan beach](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/alimanguan-beach/)
- [port barton](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/port-barton/)
- [pamuayan falls](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/pamuayan-falls/)
- [leper colony](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/leper-colony/)
- [culion church](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/culion-church/)
- [fort culion](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/fort-culion/)
- [culion](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/culion/)
- [coron ecolodge](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/coron-ecolodge/)
- [coron](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/coron/)
- [lombok](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/lombok/)
- [senaru](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/senaru/)
- [gunung rinjani](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/gunung-rinjani/)
- [galang ijo expedition](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/galang-ijo-expedition/)
- [mayon](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/mayon/)
- [airphil express](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/airphil-express/)
- [travel factor](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/travel-factor/)
- [mt. pulag](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/mt-pulag/)
- [mount pulag](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/mount-pulag/)
- [kabayan](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/kabayan/)
- [byaheng victory](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/byaheng-victory/)
- [lake bababu](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/lake-bababu/)
- [basilisa](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/basilisa/)
- [underwater cave](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/underwater-cave/)
- [babau lake](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/babau-lake/)
- [lake sebu](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/lake-sebu/)
- [fundraising](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/fundraising/)
- [cross-country](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/cross-country/)
- [hinatuan](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/hinatuan/)
- [portlamon](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/portlamon/)
- [river](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/river/)
- [enchanted river](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/enchanted-river/)
- [bislig city](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/bislig-city/)
- [tinuy-an falls](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/tinuy-an-falls/)
- [cateel](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/cateel/)
- [aliwagwag falls](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/aliwagwag-falls/)
- [perhentian besar](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/perhentian-besar/)
- [coral bay](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/coral-bay/)
- [black tip shark](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/black-tip-shark/)
- [perhentian kecil](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/perhentian-kecil/)
- [perhentian islands](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/perhentian-islands/)
- [taman negara](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/taman-negara/)
- [canopy walk](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/canopy-walk/)
- [national park](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/national-park/)
- [pahang](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/pahang/)
- [mapawa](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/mapawa/)
- [horseback riding](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/horseback-riding/)
- [cagayan de oro](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/cagayan-de-oro/)
- [general santos](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/general-santos/)
- [amigotel](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/amigotel/)
- [kidapawan](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/kidapawan/)
- [lake agco](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/lake-agco/)
- [lake agko](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/lake-agko/)
- [blogger contest](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/blogger-contest/)
- [yut kee](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/yut-kee/)
- [hotpot](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/hotpot/)
- [cameron highlands](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/cameron-highlands/)
- [rosette cafe](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/rosette-cafe/)
- [steamboat](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/steamboat/)
- [tanah rata](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/tanah-rata/)
- [venison](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/venison/)
- [strawberry farm](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/strawberry-farm/)
- [raju's hill](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/rajus-hill/)
- [gunung brinchang](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/gunung-brinchang/)
- [tea plantation](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/tea-plantation/)
- [BOH Tea](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/boh-tea/)
- [tea garden](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/tea-garden/)
- [orang asli](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/orang-asli/)
- [senoi](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/senoi/)
- [lojing highlands](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/lojing-highlands/)
- [kelantan](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/kelantan/)
- [rafflesia kerrii](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/rafflesia-kerrii/)
- [rafflesia](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/rafflesia/)
- [malayan tiger](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/malayan-tiger/)
- [maranao](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/maranao/)
- [marawi](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/marawi/)
- [king faisal mosque](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/king-faisal-mosque/)
- [lake lanao](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/lake-lanao/)
- [mindanao state university](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/mindanao-state-university/)
- [torogan](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/torogan/)
- [marawi resort hotel](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/marawi-resort-hotel/)
- [msu](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/msu/)
- [aga khan museum](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/aga-khan-museum/)
- [timoga springs](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/timoga-springs/)
- [iligan](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/iligan/)
- [tinago falls](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/tinago-falls/)
- [maria cristina falls](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/maria-cristina-falls/)
- [maripipi](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/maripipi/)
- [viga cold spring](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/viga-cold-spring/)
- [watchtower](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/watchtower/)
- [sambawan islands](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/sambawan-islands/)
- [lantawan](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/lantawan/)
- [rice terraces](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/rice-terraces/)
- [almeria](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/almeria/)
- [dalutan island](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/dalutan-island/)
- [caibiran](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/caibiran/)
- [bagongbong falls](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/bagongbong-falls/)
- [bolo-bolo](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/bolo-bolo/)
- [ritual](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/ritual/)
- [san juan](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/san-juan/)
- [nang conching](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/nang-conching/)
- [lola conching](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/lola-conching/)
- [folk healing](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/folk-healing/)
- [consolacion achay](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/consolacion-achay/)
- [lazi convent](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/lazi-convent/)
- [enchanted balete](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/enchanted-balete/)
- [cambugahay falls](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/cambugahay-falls/)
- [salagdoong beach](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/salagdoong-beach/)
- [tabacalera](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/tabacalera/)
- [currimao](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/currimao/)
- [ruins](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/ruins/)
- [industry](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/industry/)
- [viva vigan](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/viva-vigan/)
- [vigan](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/vigan/)
- [binatbatan](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/binatbatan/)
- [badoc](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/badoc/)
- [juan luna](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/juan-luna/)
- [badoc church](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/badoc-church/)
- [juan luna shrine](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/juan-luna-shrine/)
- [sand dunes](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/sand-dunes/)
- [la virgen milagrosa](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/la-virgen-milagrosa/)
- [salt-making](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/salt-making/)
- [cabugao](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/cabugao/)
- [pug-os beach](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/pug-os-beach/)
- [taal](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/taal/)
- [embroidery](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/embroidery/)
- [taal town](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/taal-town/)
- [balisong](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/balisong/)
- [olotayan](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/olotayan/)
- [roxas city](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/roxas-city/)
- [sancta maria bell](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/sancta-maria-bell/)
- [camalaniugan bell](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/camalaniugan-bell/)
- [camalaniugan](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/camalaniugan/)
- [church bell](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/church-bell/)
- [isneg](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/isneg/)
- [cordillera](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/cordillera/)
- [pudtol](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/pudtol/)
- [church ruins](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/church-ruins/)
- [calayan](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/calayan/)
- [calayan rail](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/calayan-rail/)
- [deforestation](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/deforestation/)
- [calayan island](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/calayan-island/)
- [piding](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/piding/)
- [babuyan islands](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/babuyan-islands/)
- [nagudungan hill](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/nagudungan-hill/)
- [caniwara cove](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/caniwara-cove/)
- [cababaan cove](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/cababaan-cove/)
- [sibang cove](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/sibang-cove/)
- [san narciso](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/san-narciso/)
- [skimboarding](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/skimboarding/)
- [crystal beach](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/crystal-beach/)
- [starbucks](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/starbucks/)
- [arts center](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/arts-center/)
- [football](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/football/)
- [music](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/music/)
- [casa san miguel](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/casa-san-miguel/)
- [san antonio](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/san-antonio/)
- [bats](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/bats/)
- [battambang](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/battambang/)
- [killing caves](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/killing-caves/)
- [phnom sampou](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/phnom-sampou/)
- [phnom sampeau](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/phnom-sampeau/)
- [railway](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/railway/)
- [grilled rat](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/grilled-rat/)
- [train](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/train/)
- [o sralau](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/o-sralau/)
- [norry](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/norry/)
- [bamboo train](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/bamboo-train/)
- [anniversary](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/anniversary/)
- [ivisan](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/ivisan/)
- [cristo redentor](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/cristo-redentor/)
- [christ the redeemer](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/christ-the-redeemer/)
- [sagada](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/sagada/)
- [hanging coffins](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/hanging-coffins/)
- [batad](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/batad/)
- [banaue](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/banaue/)
- [beng mealea](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/beng-mealea/)
- [angkor](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/angkor/)
- [siem reap](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/siem-reap/)
- [temple](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/temple/)
- [angkor wat](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/angkor-wat/)
- [phnom penh](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/phnom-penh/)
- [tarantula](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/tarantula/)
- [religion](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/religion/)
- [ho chi minh city](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/ho-chi-minh-city/)
- [saigon](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/saigon/)
- [war](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/war/)
- [hcmc](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/hcmc/)
- [singhasari kingdom](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/singhasari-kingdom/)
- [singosari temple](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/singosari-temple/)
- [malang](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/malang/)
- [wayang kulit](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/wayang-kulit/)
- [theater](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/theater/)
- [yogyakarta](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/yogyakarta/)
- [shadow puppet](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/shadow-puppet/)
- [borobudur](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/borobudur/)
- [malungon](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/malungon/)
- [maitum](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/maitum/)
- [glan](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/glan/)
- [river tubing](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/river-tubing/)
- [b'laan](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/blaan/)
- [mandalay](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/mandalay/)
- [sagaing hill](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/sagaing-hill/)
- [amarapura](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/amarapura/)
- [u bein bridge](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/u-bein-bridge/)
- [sagaing](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/sagaing/)
- [mandalay hill](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/mandalay-hill/)
- [caramoan](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/caramoan/)
- [tangalan](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/tangalan/)
- [jawili falls](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/jawili-falls/)
- [afga point](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/afga-point/)
- [wave rock](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/wave-rock/)
- [santo niño](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/santo-nino/)
- [kalibo](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/kalibo/)
- [ati-atihan](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/ati-atihan/)
- [mantalongon](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/mantalongon/)
- [dalaguete](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/dalaguete/)
- [osmeña peak](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/osmena-peak/)
- [farming](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/farming/)
- [ilocos](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/ilocos/)
- [boljoon](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/boljoon/)
- [bolhoon](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/bolhoon/)
- [air asia](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/air-asia/)
- [travel 3sixty](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/travel-3sixty/)
- [el nido](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/el-nido/)
- [taktak](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/taktak/)
- [pacifico](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/pacifico/)
- [habal-habal](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/habal-habal/)
- [magpupungko](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/magpupungko/)
- [cloud nine](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/cloud-nine/)
- [socorro](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/socorro/)
- [jellyfish](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/jellyfish/)
- [bucas grande](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/bucas-grande/)
- [sohoton](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/sohoton/)
- [oslob](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/oslob/)
- [whale shark](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/whale-shark/)
- [puerto princesa](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/puerto-princesa/)
- [firefly watching](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/firefly-watching/)
- [plankton](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/plankton/)
- [iwahig river](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/iwahig-river/)
- [stars](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/stars/)
- [weaving center](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/weaving-center/)
- [inaul](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/inaul/)
- [al jamelah](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/al-jamelah/)
- [datu odin sinsuat](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/datu-odin-sinsuat/)
- [mummies](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/mummies/)
- [timbac](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/timbac/)
- [ibaloi](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/ibaloi/)
- [inle lake](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/inle-lake/)
- [lake danao](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/lake-danao/)
- [pineapples](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/pineapples/)
- [ormoc](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/ormoc/)
- [visa](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/visa/)
- [money](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/money/)
- [ARMM](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/armm/)
- [horse cart](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/horse-cart/)
- [canopy tour](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/canopy-tour/)
- [bagan](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/bagan/)
- [ayeyarwaddy river](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/ayeyarwaddy-river/)
- [bulabog puti-an](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/bulabog-puti-an/)
- [dingle](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/dingle/)
- [artifacts](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/artifacts/)
- [gold](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/gold/)
- [ayala](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/ayala/)
- [makati city](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/makati-city/)
- [surigao treasure](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/surigao-treasure/)
- [smile magazine](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/smile-magazine/)
- [simunul](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/simunul/)
- [sitangkai](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/sitangkai/)
- [bongao](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/bongao/)
- [tagaytay](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/tagaytay/)
- [boating](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/boating/)
- [orchard road](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/orchard-road/)
- [shopping](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/shopping/)
- [maria todi](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/maria-todi/)
- [tuna](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/tuna/)
- [gensan](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/gensan/)
- [fishport](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/fishport/)
- [islam](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/islam/)
- [muslim](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/muslim/)
- [eid'l fitr](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/eidl-fitr/)
- [ramadan](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/ramadan/)
- [rio hondo](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/rio-hondo/)
- [street dancing](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/street-dancing/)
- [kadayawan](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/kadayawan/)
- [float parade](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/float-parade/)
- [nonthaburi](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/nonthaburi/)
- [pottery](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/pottery/)
- [mon](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/mon/)
- [ko kret](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/ko-kret/)
- [bangkok](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/bangkok/)
- [weaving](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/weaving/)
- [heritage village](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/heritage-village/)
- [bamboo](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/bamboo/)
- [itinerary](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/itinerary/)
- [one week](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/one-week/)
- [yangon](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/yangon/)
- [budget](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/budget/)
- [dollars](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/dollars/)
- [kyats](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/kyats/)
- [windmills](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/windmills/)
- [burgos](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/burgos/)
- [kapurpurawan](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/kapurpurawan/)
- [bangui](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/bangui/)
- [lighthouse](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/lighthouse/)
- [viaduct](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/viaduct/)
- [blue lagoon](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/blue-lagoon/)
- [patapat](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/patapat/)
- [saud](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/saud/)
- [maira-ira](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/maira-ira/)
- [pagudpud](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/pagudpud/)
- [classes](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/classes/)
- [museo de santa monica](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/museo-de-santa-monica/)
- [big bell](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/big-bell/)
- [published](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/published/)
- [pan-ay](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/pan-ay/)
- [panay](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/panay/)
- [hinduism](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/hinduism/)
- [hooghly](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/hooghly/)
- [west bengal](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/west-bengal/)
- [kumartuli](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/kumartuli/)
- [calcutta](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/calcutta/)
- [kalighat](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/kalighat/)
- [kolkata](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/kolkata/)
- [georgetown](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/georgetown/)
- [bolinao](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/bolinao/)
- [sunset](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/sunset/)
- [patar](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/patar/)
- [eruption](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/eruption/)
- [tengger](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/tengger/)
- [sea of sand](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/sea-of-sand/)
- [bromo](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/bromo/)
- [tenggerese](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/tenggerese/)
- [maragusan](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/maragusan/)
- [samal](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/samal/)
- [nabunturan](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/nabunturan/)
- [toyozu](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/toyozu/)
- [malita](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/malita/)
- [street art](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/street-art/)
- [sculpture](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/sculpture/)
- [china](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/china/)
- [opera](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/opera/)
- [cebu pacific](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/cebu-pacific/)
- [smile](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/smile/)
- [rafflesia speciosa](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/rafflesia-speciosa/)
- [natural park](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/natural-park/)
- [speciosa](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/speciosa/)
- [sibalom](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/sibalom/)
- [san joaquin](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/san-joaquin/)
- [cemetery](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/cemetery/)
- [hundred islands](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/hundred-islands/)
- [alaminos](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/alaminos/)
- [feast](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/feast/)
- [black nazarene](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/black-nazarene/)
- [quiapo](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/quiapo/)
- [calamba](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/calamba/)
- [national hero](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/national-hero/)
- [dapitan](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/dapitan/)
- [jose rizal](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/jose-rizal/)
- [pagadian](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/pagadian/)
- [tanjung pinang](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/tanjung-pinang/)
- [johor bahru](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/johor-bahru/)
- [bintan](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/bintan/)
- [pulau ubin](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/pulau-ubin/)
- [puerto galera](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/puerto-galera/)
- [mangyan](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/mangyan/)
- [peñafrancia](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/penafrancia/)
- [300 years](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/300-years/)
- [christianity](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/christianity/)
- [tercentenary](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/tercentenary/)
- [naga](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/naga/)
- [wetland](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/wetland/)
- [bunawan](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/bunawan/)
- [marsh](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/marsh/)
- [agusan](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/agusan/)
- [guide](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/guide/)
- [tinglayan](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/tinglayan/)
- [tattoo](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/tattoo/)
- [tulgao](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/tulgao/)
- [tinglayen](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/tinglayen/)
- [butbut](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/butbut/)
- [headhunting](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/headhunting/)
- [sammy co](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/sammy-co/)
- [living asia channel](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/living-asia-channel/)
- [photography](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/photography/)
- [canon G10](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/canon-g10/)
- [powershot G11](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/powershot-g11/)
- [art deco](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/art-deco/)
- [feu](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/feu/)
- [far eastern university](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/far-eastern-university/)
- [baroque](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/baroque/)
- [intramuros](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/intramuros/)
- [street](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/street/)
- [map](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/map/)
- [location](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/location/)
- [carlos celdran](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/carlos-celdran/)
- [chinatown](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/chinatown/)
- [binondo](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/binondo/)
- [taipei](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/taipei/)
- [taroko](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/taroko/)
- [tainan](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/tainan/)
- [stuart dawson](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/stuart-dawson/)
- [hualien](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/hualien/)
- [mt. kinabalu](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/mt-kinabalu/)
- [bus schedule](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/bus-schedule/)
- [sandakan](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/sandakan/)
- [semporna](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/semporna/)
- [kota kinabalu](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/kota-kinabalu/)
- [kinabalu](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/kinabalu/)
- [tawau](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/tawau/)
- [sabah](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/sabah/)
- [sutera](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/sutera/)
- [laban rata](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/laban-rata/)
- [climb](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/climb/)
- [dimsum](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/dimsum/)
- [vegetarian](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/vegetarian/)
- [panagbenga 2010](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/panagbenga-2010/)
- [2010](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/2010/)
- [amboy guevarra](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/amboy-guevarra/)
- [flower](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/flower/)
- [amboy guevara](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/amboy-guevara/)
- [panagbenga](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/panagbenga/)
- [dangal guevarra](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/dangal-guevarra/)
- [panagbenga secretariat](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/panagbenga-secretariat/)
- [dangal guevara](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/dangal-guevara/)
- [roam magazine](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/roam-magazine/)
- [cauayan](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/cauayan/)
- [interview](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/interview/)
- [qtv-11](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/qtv-11/)
- [tv show](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/tv-show/)
- [dare duo](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/dare-duo/)
- [article](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/article/)
- [virac](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/virac/)
- [lc-a](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/lc-a/)
- [puraran](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/puraran/)
- [horizon perfekt](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/horizon-perfekt/)
- [higantes](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/higantes/)
- [angono](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/angono/)
- [konica c35](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/konica-c35/)
- [provincial capitol](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/provincial-capitol/)
- [fisheye 2](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/fisheye-2/)
- [capas](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/capas/)
- [fed 5](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/fed-5/)
- [mount pinatubo](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/mount-pinatubo/)
- [crown regency](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/crown-regency/)
- [amusement ride](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/amusement-ride/)
- [tower](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/tower/)
- [sky experience](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/sky-experience/)
- [skywalk extreme](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/skywalk-extreme/)
- [edge coaster](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/edge-coaster/)
- [mall](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/mall/)
- [patpong](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/patpong/)
- [central world](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/central-world/)
- [siam square](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/siam-square/)
- [night market](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/night-market/)
- [suvarnabhumi](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/suvarnabhumi/)
- [transportation](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/transportation/)
- [subic](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/subic/)
- [zoobic](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/zoobic/)
- [zip-lining](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/zip-lining/)
- [calvo building](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/calvo-building/)
- [escolta](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/escolta/)
- [supersampler](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/supersampler/)
- [conservation](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/conservation/)
- [arroceros](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/arroceros/)
- [park](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/park/)
- [diana+](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/diana/)
- [carcar city](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/carcar-city/)
- [lubitel 166B](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/lubitel-166b/)
- [fort san pedro](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/fort-san-pedro/)
- [benavidez](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/benavidez/)
- [bahay nakpil-bautista](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/bahay-nakpil-bautista/)
- [sta. cruz](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/sta-cruz/)
- [boix house](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/boix-house/)
- [redscale](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/redscale/)
- [skytrain](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/skytrain/)
- [bts](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/bts/)
- [khao san](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/khao-san/)
- [emerald buddha](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/emerald-buddha/)
- [temple of the dawn](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/temple-of-the-dawn/)
- [wat arun](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/wat-arun/)
- [p. burgos](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/p-burgos/)
- [entertainment](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/entertainment/)
- [shanghai tlr](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/shanghai-tlr/)
- [philippine national railways](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/philippine-national-railways/)
- [pnr](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/pnr/)
- [tam-awan village](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/tam-awan-village/)
- [burnham park](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/burnham-park/)
- [fairview](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/fairview/)
- [la mesa ecopark](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/la-mesa-ecopark/)
- [pop9](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/pop9/)
- [camara islands](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/camara-islands/)
- [faro de punta capones](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/faro-de-punta-capones/)
- [capones island](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/capones-island/)
- [anawangin cove](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/anawangin-cove/)
- [casa vizantina](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/casa-vizantina/)
- [san nicolas](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/san-nicolas/)
- [pocket fujicam](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/pocket-fujicam/)
- [paco park](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/paco-park/)
- [pari-an](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/pari-an/)
- [colon street](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/colon-street/)
- [dining](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/dining/)
- [neo chinatown](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/neo-chinatown/)
- [parañaque](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/paranaque/)
- [sinulog](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/sinulog/)
- [oceanarium](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/oceanarium/)
- [manila ocean park](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/manila-ocean-park/)
- [pasonanca park](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/pasonanca-park/)
- [fort pilar](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/fort-pilar/)
- [hidalgo street](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/hidalgo-street/)
- [mosques](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/mosques/)
- [morong](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/morong/)
- [pawikan](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/pawikan/)
- [capilla de sacrificios](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/capilla-de-sacrificios/)
- [chapel](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/chapel/)
- [argao](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/argao/)
- [baywalk](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/baywalk/)
- [magellan's cross](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/magellans-cross/)
- [basilica](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/basilica/)
- [lakbayan](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/lakbayan/)
- [marungas island](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/marungas-island/)
- [ramos beach](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/ramos-beach/)
- [bangas beach](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/bangas-beach/)
- [hadji panglima tail](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/hadji-panglima-tail/)
- [mosque](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/mosque/)
- [masjid tulay](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/masjid-tulay/)
- [tulay mosque](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/tulay-mosque/)
- [jolo](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/jolo/)
- [pangalay dance](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/pangalay-dance/)
- [tausug](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/tausug/)
- [notre dame of jolo college](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/notre-dame-of-jolo-college/)
- [maimbung](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/maimbung/)
- [maimbung bay](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/maimbung-bay/)
- [bualu bat sanctuary](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/bualu-bat-sanctuary/)
- [takut islets](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/takut-islets/)
- [teomabal island](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/teomabal-island/)
- [astana replica](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/astana-replica/)
- [astana darul jambangan](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/astana-darul-jambangan/)
- [royal palace](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/royal-palace/)
- [sultanate of sulu](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/sultanate-of-sulu/)
- [talipao](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/talipao/)
- [mount bayug eco-cultural park](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/mount-bayug-eco-cultural-park/)
- [rajah baguinda](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/rajah-baguinda/)
- [rajah baguinda shrine](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/rajah-baguinda-shrine/)
- [indanan](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/indanan/)
- [camp bud datu](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/camp-bud-datu/)
- [rajah baginda](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/rajah-baginda/)
- [sulu royal palace](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/sulu-royal-palace/)
- [blowing darts](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/blowing-darts/)
- [aboriginal village](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/aboriginal-village/)
- [oldest church bell](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/oldest-church-bell/)
- [camalaniugan church](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/camalaniugan-church/)
- [bed and breakfast](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/bed-and-breakfast/)
- [visa debit card](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/visa-debit-card/)
- [batad rice terraces](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/batad-rice-terraces/)
- [banaue rice terraces](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/banaue-rice-terraces/)
- [sea to summit](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/sea-to-summit/)
- [dry bag](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/dry-bag/)
- [sm city cebu](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/sm-city-cebu/)
- [muck diving](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/muck-diving/)
- [secret bay](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/secret-bay/)
- [mabini](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/mabini/)
- [anilao](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/anilao/)
- [sugar beach](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/sugar-beach/)
- [langub beach](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/langub-beach/)
- [punta ballo](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/punta-ballo/)
- [sunken island](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/sunken-island/)
- [tingloy](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/tingloy/)
- [wreck diving](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/wreck-diving/)
- [sombero island](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/sombero-island/)
- [maricaban island](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/maricaban-island/)
- [caban island](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/caban-island/)
- [alubihod beach](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/alubihod-beach/)
- [raymen beach resort](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/raymen-beach-resort/)
- [guisi beach](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/guisi-beach/)
- [guisi lighthouse](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/guisi-lighthouse/)
- [cabaling beach resort](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/cabaling-beach-resort/)
- [magic island resort](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/magic-island-resort/)
- [mango pizza](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/mango-pizza/)
- [pitstop restaurant](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/pitstop-restaurant/)
- [cuyo](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/cuyo/)
- [cuyo island](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/cuyo-island/)
- [travel guide](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/travel-guide/)
- [fort of cuyo](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/fort-of-cuyo/)
- [cuyo fort](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/cuyo-fort/)
- [cuyo church](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/cuyo-church/)
- [cuyo convent](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/cuyo-convent/)
- [cuyo town](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/cuyo-town/)
- [quijano windsurfing retreat](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/quijano-windsurfing-retreat/)
- [windsurfing resort](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/windsurfing-resort/)
- [kitesurfing resort](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/kitesurfing-resort/)
- [magsaysay town](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/magsaysay-town/)
- [anino retreat](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/anino-retreat/)
- [victoria beach](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/victoria-beach/)
- [quijano beach](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/quijano-beach/)
- [magsaysay](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/magsaysay/)
- [ploning movie](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/ploning-movie/)
- [igabas chapel](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/igabas-chapel/)
- [cuyo fort ruins](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/cuyo-fort-ruins/)
- [little baguio](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/little-baguio/)
- [aceros park](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/aceros-park/)
- [cuyo airport](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/cuyo-airport/)
- [kitesurfing](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/kitesurfing/)
- [kiteboarding](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/kiteboarding/)
- [capusan beach](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/capusan-beach/)
- [kitesurfing lessons](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/kitesurfing-lessons/)
- [art in island](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/art-in-island/)
- [trick art](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/trick-art/)
- [trick art museum](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/trick-art-museum/)
- [cubao](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/cubao/)
- [3D art](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/3d-art/)
- [art museum](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/art-museum/)
- [optical art](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/optical-art/)
- [funny lion inn](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/funny-lion-inn/)
- [aglipay caves](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/aglipay-caves/)
- [caving](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/caving/)
- [unionbay](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/unionbay/)
- [apparel](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/apparel/)
- [clothing](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/clothing/)
- [travel wear](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/travel-wear/)
- [bike zipline](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/bike-zipline/)
- [zipline](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/zipline/)
- [blood red](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/blood-red/)
- [blood red clothing](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/blood-red-clothing/)
- [swimwear](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/swimwear/)
- [water sports](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/water-sports/)
- [rash guard](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/rash-guard/)
- [board shorts](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/board-shorts/)
- [swim shorts](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/swim-shorts/)
- [antipolo city](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/antipolo-city/)
- [antipolo](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/antipolo/)
- [luljetta's spa](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/luljettas-spa/)
- [luljetta's hanging gardens spa](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/luljettas-hanging-gardens-spa/)
- [aquino museum](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/aquino-museum/)
- [kart city tarlac](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/kart-city-tarlac/)
- [jsj goat farm](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/jsj-goat-farm/)
- [tarlac recreational park](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/tarlac-recreational-park/)
- [monasterio de tarlac](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/monasterio-de-tarlac/)
- [lakbay norte 4](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/lakbay-norte-4/)
- [subic bay](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/subic-bay/)
- [subic bay freeport zone](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/subic-bay-freeport-zone/)
- [lighthouse marina resort](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/lighthouse-marina-resort/)
- [networx jet sports](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/networx-jet-sports/)
- [wildlife in need](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/wildlife-in-need/)
- [animal rescue center](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/animal-rescue-center/)
- [WIN rescue center](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/win-rescue-center/)
- [subic town](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/subic-town/)
- [whiterock beach hotel](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/whiterock-beach-hotel/)
- [water park](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/water-park/)
- [Crystal Beach Resort](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/crystal-beach-resort/)
- [surfing](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/surfing/)
- [surfing lessons](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/surfing-lessons/)
- [decawake clark cable park](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/decawake-clark-cable-park/)
- [wakeboarding](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/wakeboarding/)
- [angeles city](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/angeles-city/)
- [wakeboarding park](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/wakeboarding-park/)
- [roller coaster zipline](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/roller-coaster-zipline/)
- [giant swing](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/giant-swing/)
- [ATV ride](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/atv-ride/)
- [porac](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/porac/)
- [sandbox at alviera](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/sandbox-at-alviera/)
- [Matam-ih restaurant](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/matam-ih-restaurant/)
- [clark freeport zone](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/clark-freeport-zone/)
- [matam-ih](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/matam-ih/)
- [glamping](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/glamping/)
- [sumilon island](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/sumilon-island/)
- [the district boracay](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/the-district-boracay/)
- [boracay](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/boracay/)
- [boracay island](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/boracay-island/)
- [star lounge](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/star-lounge/)
- [the district](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/the-district/)
- [madalag](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/madalag/)
- [liktinon white rocks](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/liktinon-white-rocks/)
- [hiking](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/hiking/)
- [timbaban river](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/timbaban-river/)
- [philippine centennial tree](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/philippine-centennial-tree/)
- [madalag church](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/madalag-church/)
- [palaui island](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/palaui-island/)
- [santa ana](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/santa-ana/)
- [birdwatching](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/birdwatching/)
- [cape engaño beach](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/cape-engano-beach/)
- [cape engaño lighthouse](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/cape-engano-lighthouse/)
- [umang cave](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/umang-cave/)
- [manapot river](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/manapot-river/)
- [paniman beach](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/paniman-beach/)
- [tugawe cove](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/tugawe-cove/)
- [tugawe cove resort](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/tugawe-cove-resort/)
- [kayaking](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/kayaking/)
- [pitogo bay](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/pitogo-bay/)
- [pitogo island](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/pitogo-island/)
- [guinahoan island](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/guinahoan-island/)
- [basot island](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/basot-island/)
- [liwan beach](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/liwan-beach/)
- [tourism terenggganu](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/tourism-terenggganu/)
- [squid jigging tour](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/squid-jigging-tour/)
- [squid jigging tours](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/squid-jigging-tours/)
- [kuala terengganu](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/kuala-terengganu/)
- [kampung cina](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/kampung-cina/)
- [terengganu perenakan festival](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/terengganu-perenakan-festival/)
- [terengganu inscription stone](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/terengganu-inscription-stone/)
- [terengganu state museum](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/terengganu-state-museum/)
- [archaeology](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/archaeology/)
- [kenyir lake](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/kenyir-lake/)
- [lake kenyir](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/lake-kenyir/)
- [hulu terengganu](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/hulu-terengganu/)
- [kenyir water park](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/kenyir-water-park/)
- [pinang island](https://eazytraveler.net/tag/pinang-island/)