Australian Road Trip 101: A Vantastic Beginning

  After spending a few days in Sydney, Charles and I flew to his hometown in Mackay, Queensland where we... Read More...

15 Things I Miss About My 1st Australian Road Trip

Some of the highlights of our 6-week road trip around North Queensland. Read More...

Photo Essay: A Day Trip to Manly Beach Sydney, Australia

Manly is one of Sydney’s favorite seaside destinations offering a laid-back atmosphere and holiday vibe despite its proximity to the... Read More...

Photo Essay: A Day Trip to Manly Beach Sydney, Australia

Manly is one of Sydney’s favorite seaside destinations offering a laid-back atmosphere and holiday vibe despite its proximity to the... Read More...

Burdeos Quezon: Travel Guide Essentials

Burdeos is a nature-lover’s paradise. It has many fine white-sand beaches, spectacular caves, undeveloped waterfalls, mangrove forests, fish and bird sanctuary, pearl farms, and rich aquatic resources. It has notable snorkeling and diving areas that are waiting to be explored and caves and rock formations that are comparable to those of Palawan’s Read More...

Donsol Sorsogon: Whale Shark Watching Travel Guide

  After the discovery of the whale sharks off the coast of Donsol in 1998, this sleepy fishing village had... Read More...

Sydney: Of Christmas Abroad, Yacht Races and Boxing Day Madness

  It was my first Christmas overseas and I spent it with Charles and some of his relatives in Sydney.... Read More...

Australian Road Trip: Sydney to Melbourne

At the end of year, with only a few days to spare for the holidays, my hubby and I managed... Read More...

La Luz Beach Resort: A Day Trip Escape

The resort’s surroundings evoke a relaxed and calm atmosphere and the lush foliage in its yard makes the surroundings shady and cool. It is also quiet and peaceful Read More...

Sydney: Bondi to Coogee Coastal Walk

A Hearty Brekkie and 5 Gorgeous Beaches in a Day   Next to the Sydney Opera House, a visit to... Read More...

Photo Essay: A Day Trip to Manly Beach Sydney, Australia

Manly is one of Sydney’s favorite seaside destinations offering a laid-back atmosphere and holiday vibe despite its proximity to the... Read More...

Sleepout Under the Stars at Sydney Centennial Park

I haven’t been to Centennial Park and spending the weekend camping out with live music, outdoor cinema and karaoke Read More...

Of Didgeridoo, Exotic Fruits and Why I love Camping in the Bush

Its rhythmic sound resonating through the tranquil scenery was so fitting, it sounded just like one of the calls of nature. Read More...

Mission Beach to Innisfail: Finding Our Way to the Enchanted Ruins

We never thought we would stay this long on Mission Beach and enjoy immensely its relaxed atmosphere and world-class beaches. Each of the four beach villages here has its own unique character and charm, Read More...

Airlie Beach: Beaches Babes and Backpackers

The town is situated in a picturesque peninsula that reaches out to the Whitsunday Read More...

Cairns: Exploring the Urban Jungle

Cairns was our chosen gateway for our trip to the Great Barrier Reef, and snorkeling among its majestic coral was high on my bucket list, perhaps next to seeing Machu Picchu in Peru or bungee jumping in Macau. Read More...

A Scenic Drive and Camping at Wonga Beach

It was way past midnight but I was still wide-awake inside our camper van listening to unusual sounds and getting a bit anxious every time a car drove past us. Read More...

White Water Rafting at Tully River

We rafted under surging waterfalls, free-flowed on the calmer parts of the river, jumped-off from a huge boulders and were purposely thrown out of the raft to the delight of our cheeky guide. Read More...

Cairns: Snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef

The kaleidoscope of colors and the astounding vastness of the reef were breathtaking. It was like a glimpse of a whole different world that indulged all your senses. Read More...

Paluma Range National Park: A Walk in the Clouds

Paluma Range National Park was just a short drive from Balgal Beach, our camping ground the previous night so instead of driving further up the coast Read More...

White Water Rafting at Tully River

We rafted under surging waterfalls, free-flowed on the calmer parts of the river, jumped-off from a huge boulders and were purposely thrown out of the raft to the delight of our cheeky guide. Read More...

Sydney: Sculpture by the Sea 2011

Sculpture by the Sea is an outdoor art exhibit along the beautiful Bondi Beach to Tamarama coastal walk in Sydney,... Read More...

Sydney: Bondi to Coogee Coastal Walk

A Hearty Brekkie and 5 Gorgeous Beaches in a Day   Next to the Sydney Opera House, a visit to... Read More...

Sydney: Back to China Town

  After the chaotic Boxing Day, Charles and I were determined to go crazy on train and ferry rides, exploring... Read More...

Photo Essay: A Day Trip to Manly Beach Sydney, Australia

Manly is one of Sydney’s favorite seaside destinations offering a laid-back atmosphere and holiday vibe despite its proximity to the... Read More...

Meeting the Couple Who Traversed Australia on Foot

Traveling for hours through a vast expanse of flat arid landscape in the Australian outback, with only an occasional sight of vultures picking up on carcasses Read More...

2011 International Pyromusical Competition – Australia and Philippines Back to Back

  One year previously… Perched on one of the flat rocks on the other side of the seawall, Charles and... Read More...

Mission Beach: Where Have All the Cassowaries Gone?

Mission Beach is a cassowary conservation area and this alone was enough reason for Charles and I to drop in for a few days. Read More...

A New Journey Begins!

Holiday Greetings my  dear friends and readers. Today I share with you a truly special day in my life. After... Read More...

The Quest for Wallaman Falls

He raved about how spectacular it was, which somehow gave me renewed energy and enthusiasm to pick up my sluggish pace. Read More...