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Island Hop at Honda Bay
Starfish Island, Pandan and Snake Island are the major drawer of a visit Honda bay from Puerto Princessa. You can hop from one island to the other, feed the fish, snorkel or swim in the vastness of the...Read full tip...
MITRA'S RANCH at Puerto
In addition to your trip to the Underground River, find time to visit the panoramic Mitra Ranch set atop of a knoll in Puerto Princesa. Getting at the top of the house is like a being in Baguio and Tagaytay...Read full tip...
Indulge at BAKER'S HILL
For the best hopia and crinckles, head to Baker's Hill. Other than the wide-array of food choices for pasalubong, Baker's Hill has a theme park where in you can take some snapshots to upload in your Facebook...Read full tip...
Lost in translation?
There shouldn't be that much problem roaming around Japan's cities, especially in Tokyo, as some of the street signs have romanized translations. If you still find yourself lost in translation...Read full tip...
Spring and Summer in Japan?
If you happen to come to Japan in Springtime, you're in luck! Cherry blossoms are at full bloom during this time, and it wouldn't be a surprise if you see pink everywhere. If you have friends...Read full tip...
Know where you want to go in Thailand
Never believe those who come to you and offer their "help". A common scam especially when visiting temples is to tell the tourist that this place is closed for repairs or prayer services...Read full tip...
Trip to Baluarte
I recently visited Vigan and I was please to see Baluarte, the haven of the former Governor Chavit Singson. Other than the imposing palace which is really conspicuous from a distance, the menagerie...Read full tip...
Surfin' Mode
Since I went there to learn surfing years ago, the place become so dear to me though my surfing has not vastly improved I keep coming back. Though San Juan doesn't have the immaculate sand beaches of...Read full tip...
Kapuluan Vista
I've been going to Pagudpud every year since the early 90's. We've always stayed at the Saud Beach Area, but this year, my brother in law who happens to visit the north told me about Kapuluan Vista which...Read full tip...
Testing the Waves in Pangasinan
I definitely suggest surfers who just love a different setting for another wrestle with the waves should pay a visit to the province of Pangasinan. I myself experience mingling with its unexploited...Read full tip...
Defying the Waves of Siargao
Last weekend, I and my best bud Armand went to Sagana Resort to test the unsurfassed waves that is commnly describes as "reaching the Cloud 9" by some magazines. And true to form we really...Read full tip...
Siargao Cloud 9
I had fun surfing last weekend in Siargao. To those of you planning to get there you have to wear rubber surfing boots because you will need to walk in some rocky reefs. It pays to bring a first aid kit...Read full tip...
Floating Market
Getting to Bangkok’s floating market is like a love/hate relationship. At first you’ll hate the noise, heat, pollution and traffic but as you traverse the river and “klong” market...Read full tip...
Water sports in Boracay
Aside from swimming and sunbathing, you can also dive, snorkel, skimboard, kite surf, parasail, jet ski, and go on a sunset cruise in Boracay. There are many shops catering to these activities from Stations...Read full tip...