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Islas De Gigantes

I reckon that my foot will set foot again in these wonderful islands of Gigantes. True to what they claim; this is a place full of superlatives!

My phone rang and an instruction was relayed on that chilly cold night, The salty wind from the open sea stings. An hour ago I remembered walking along dim lighted streets from yellow-hued bulbs of the lamposts overhead and occassional engine roars and crickets breaking the silence. Without company, exposed and vulnerable heading towards a port just a few minutes walk from a major mall in…

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#Iloilo #Region VI

Lakawon Island: Your DIY Guide

Life can be so busy that we can be easily caught-up to the wake-work-sleep routine. Once in a while we need to stepback and see a bigger picture of our life. In doing so we can validate that we are still alive and we are freemen nothing close to a corporate slave we somehow think we are. Take a deep breath, and let that air burn your worries away. A post shared by Jonathan Morales (@rakudanph) on…

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#Negros Occidental #Region VII

Mystic Island: What is your Secret Siquijor?

I was deeply entangled that I want to stay more but everything has an end to start a new journey; nonetheless a piece of my heart will forever yearn until my eventual return. Am I a victim of Siquijor Syndrome? I can't tell, but if so; I am definitely happy to be one of the infected!

A horror to face, a challenge to travel the unknown. Siquijor is well known about witchcraft and the dark arts of magic. So I am here to investigate; is it true or just a rumor. What is your secret Siquijor? The investigation started with the last trip of the barge from Dumaguete port at 6:00 pm. The anxiety lasted for 2 hours, then finally the port of Siquijor welcomed us. I guess from the time…

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#Region VII #Siquijor

Over Doughnuts and Frappes; Are We Really Strangers?

We all met before; in a world made of cables, wires, and radiowaves. We talked, exchange ideas and shared stores thru pixel-laiden screens. Are we really strangers? Or we now live in a world where we need to redefine its meaning? It started with a click, a request to join a group, a wish to interact with bloggers which inspires me to write well on this site. Like doughnuts laid in front of us, we…

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#TFIOB

Mt. Pinatubo: A Beautiful Disaster

I was always been fascinated with the mythical bird phoenix. Legends tells it possesses the gift of immortality; living in a cycle of death in fiery flames and humbly being reborn from its own ashes. The cataclysmic eruption of Mt. Pinatubo happened on June 15, 1991. This disaster caused widespread destruction on agriculture, properties and lives, more than 700 people died from the eruption…

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#Region III #Tarlac

Bohol: 1 Sunlight Countryside Getaway

Bohol is such a wonderful place! It is definitely more than just Chocolate Hills and Tarsiers! A place so rich in tourism attractions, a place loaded with fun. So here it is; a guide spending 1 sunlight in Bohol. Start your day early. Prepare at sunrise and enjoy the Bohol Countryside up until sunset. BOHOL MAINLAND Bilar Manmade Forest The good outcome of unity can be manifested through this…

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#Bohol #Region VII

Why We Need to Revisit the Beaten Tracks of Cebu?

Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference. The Road Not Taken -Robert Frost The sun lit the skies 5:27 am feeling so much relief from an almost missed flight. I was caught on traffic you see and the line for security check felt like ages waiting, to my sigh the final call for Z2 763 was announced as soon as I was cleared and rushed…

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#Cebu #Region VII

Few Things To Try in Vigan

Want to get out of town but in a tight budget and still new in the job with no leave credits yet or probably a regularized employee but used all VL credits to maximum? Vigan is a perfect weekend getaway without breaking the bank and without begging your boss for a time off or notifying a professor for a missed class. A UNESCO World Heritage Site showcasing preserved Spanish Colonial and Asian…

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#Ilocos Sur #Region I

Enjoying Filipino Cuisine at Mesa

PASIG CITY- Family dinner was served in Mesa, a Filipino restaurant with a Branch in SM City East Ortigas. If you love Filipino Food then Mesa is definitely a place to go. Easily accesible via C5 or Ortigas Extension just avoid rush hours since traffic is a killer. The Ambiance The place looks ordinary just like any typical restaurant but one thing that stood out is that the place is clean,…

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Satchmi: My New Favorite Café

Mandaluyong City- The family goes out for bowling but the line is so long that we need to wait for more than 3 hours. That being said our instinct goes food tripping again for some snacks and hot drinks. Initially we planned to go to “The-Two-Tailed-Mermaid-Coffee-Shop” but my cousin exclaimed; “Why are we getting far!? Lets go there! (pointing to the right) and lo, there is Satchmi. We are…

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Going Japanese in Yabu

QUEZON CITY- Food tripping strikes again and it led us to Yabu in UP Town Center. It all started with the question where are we eating? and everyone just said “anywhere”. Second question was What are we eating and everyone just answered “anything”. Based from experience it is really hard to find “anything” from “anywhere”, luckily Yabu is just around the corner and we got my Uncle who basically…

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OpticGastro Treat in Kapitolyo

PASIG CITY- Capitol Commons is a favorite destination for those who definitely love to eat out in Instagram-worthy restaurants. A perfect place to hang out with friends, spend a quality time with family or spend a date with a special someone. Cafe Juanita is one of the known landmark restaurant in the area so it is relatively easy to find. The Ambiance A lot of people come to this restaurant so…

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#Restaurant

Security Held Me to Enter Thunderbird

Much have to be said about La Union from its surfing spots and beautiful beaches and the sumptuous foods served at local restaurants. A family get-away led us to Thunderbird Resort in Poro Point. At first I am just excited because of the aesthetic of the resort resembling Santorini of Greece but it proved to be much more than what the photos online and social media gives out. My adventure started…

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Experience Halo-Halo de Iloko

SAN FERNANDO, LA UNION- Summer in the Philippines is not complete without Halo-Halo and visiting La Union is not complete without trying Halo-Halo De Iloko. It stands out to be one of the best simply because of its locally sourced ingredients that are freshly harvested and prepared with care to give its full flavor. I went back 3 times to experience Halo-Halo de Iloko and persistence paid off for…

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#Restaurant

Philippines Missionary Training Center Open House

The weather was fair, the breeze was blowing so gently but for reasons I do not know my heart is pounding louder than what the nearby cars slithering through the busy traffic. Youth that ranges 19 or 21 onwards gathered from different countries filed in the entrance door; waiting for their surnames to be called being preceded by either Elder or Sister as a title; then as soon as 7:00 am struck…

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Manila: Re-discovering The City Where Nilads Once Grew

The robust jeepney blaze through the traffic, the streets are full, the sidewalks are filled with people from all walks of life. Some in business suits, some students, some beggars. Out of the melody of this commotion, the jeepney honked its horn and the driver said “Luneta”. To this place lies a hero who spilt his blood for freedom we now enjoy, a person who believed that the youth is the future…

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#NCR

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