Ilocandia Treasures From the South

The massive treasures of Ilocandia depict its traces from the past. Rich with its contribution to the Philippine history and the preservation of culture, the South has enlivened the spirit of patriotism in the present time. Recognized as one of the New 7 wonder cities in 2015, Vigan is one of the few places in the Philippines that preserves the Hispanic influence in the country. Our first stop is at...

The Maasai Tribe of Kenya

  When one thinks of Kenya, the Maasai tribe is one among the few that would enter ones mind immediately. They became Kenya's iconic trait not only because they are the only tribe among the 42 who until now had chosen to preserve their culture, traditions and norms, but also because of their distinct popularity and endowed uniqueness that draw people from different...

14 Days Itinerary Around India

Deciding for an itinerary is not easy all the time. It requires careful planning and many considerations depending on how you would like your trip to be. 14 days in India is not too long, just quite enough to cover major cities in both the North and South. Day 1- Munnar We landed at the Cochin Airport early morning of our Day...

How to Spend a day in Ilocos Norte?

Spending a day in Ilocos Norte is quite short but we were able to squeeze everything in a day. Since we didn't make prior hotel booking for this whole backpacking trip, we only checked for hotels right when we arrived. Fortunately, the hotel crew helped us in getting a private car that will take us to places for a day. The best that we got...

Let’s Wander and Wonder in Everland!

My wander in Everland brought out a lot of wonder throughout my day. It is stunningly beautiful and I never thought  it reached that scale. Splendid in every way, it awakened the word magical once again. It allowed me to feel as though every step that I took, was a step in a paradise that only dreams could reach and only imagination would fathom. It was...

The Bedouin Way in the Modern Day

To experience the Bedouin's way and be able to marvel to its nomadic but now modern lifestyle is truly a distraction that you would gladly embrace.  Bedouin is an Arabic word which means "desert-dwellers". Barren, humid and dry describes the desert in summer, but staying there in the same season has created an oasis within us. Completely relaxed and refreshed, that moment stole...

Day 3: At the Top of Mt. Kiltipan, Sagada to Ilocos

  At 05:00 in the morning, we were on our way to the top of Mt. Kiltipan to catch the magical sunrise. When we arrived there, we only saw a bit of orange and a thick sea of clouds blanketed the rice terraces, making another famous spot in Sagada hidden under. While waiting for the rays to break the stillness...

Day 2: Spelunking in Sumaguing Cave

Spelunking in Sumaguing Cave not only heightened the intensity of our sojourn in Sagada, Mountain Province, but also made Day 2 the highlight of our adventure. Sumaguing cave is an hour walk from the town center. On our way to the cavern, we passed at the viewpoint of Dokiw Hanging Coffins. Well, I still wondered about  how these coffins ended up in...

Day 1: Trekking in Sagada, Mountain Province

We took the first trip from Baguio at 06:30 in the morning and arrived Sagada at 12:00 in the afternoon. The 5-hour travel is panoramic and the sceneries will entertain you, but the landslide which is often that time, will keep you thrilled. Since we didn't make prior bookings on our accommodation, we still have to find a place to stay, but generally, it is...

An Unplanned Stay in Baguio

Baguio was not really a part of our 10-day itinerary around Luzon but since the kids enjoyed roaming around and we couldn't catch the last bus to Sagada, we decided to stay for a night and spent the whole day bringing them to places that were so familiar to us. None among us were first timers in Baguio and...