Dubai: A City of Contrasts

Dubai is a fascinating city that grew out of the desert dust in recent decades to become one of the... Read More...

Banff National Park is a Skier’s Playground

Canada’s slopes are enticing for the avid skier, offering some amazing terrain to be explored. Ski holidays are on offer... Read More...

Goa’s Peaceful Retreats

Why not book a last minute break to India before spring arrives to visit at the best time of year?... Read More...

Naga City Hotels: Cheap Places to Stay

Naga City offers a wide range of accommodation from cheap pension houses, lodges and hostels to fancy 4-Star hotels. But... Read More...

Ligao City: On Homecoming Celebration and a Farewell

Drumbeats and sirens woke me on the last day of my vacation at my hometown in Ligao City. It was too early to nudge myself out of bed so I decided to end my last day in hibernation Read More...

Bodrum – A Fusion of East and West

Bodrum in Turkey is an ancient city steeped in mystery and magic. It’s hard not to be inspired here –... Read More...

Polillo Island: Exploring the Caves of Puting Bato

A short walk brought us to the second cave, which was very different to the first, but equally spectacular. Whereas the first cave was large and cavernous, this one was small and narrow, but with some truly beautiful formations. Stalagmites and stalactites adorn the walls everywhere you look, and the cave just gets more beautiful the deeper you go. Read More...

Exploring Wooroonooran National Park

The abundant rainfall on Mt Bartle Frere, which looms over Wooroonooran National Park, continuously feeds the raging water on Josephine Creek and the numerous waterfalls and swimming holes around 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...

Banff National Park is a Skier’s Playground

Canada’s slopes are enticing for the avid skier, offering some amazing terrain to be explored. Ski holidays are on offer... Read More...

A Short Guide to Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia, has a population of well over 1 million people. Read More...

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...

Kuranda Village: A Journey through an Ancient Rainforest

The highlight of this ride for me was passing over the numerous narrow bridges perched above dizzying canyons as well as a stopover at the breathtaking Barron Gorge Lookout. Read More...

Thank You PEBA Blog Awards 2011

I’m excited…nervous…. and restless… I haven’t updated my blog for days now because I have been busy preparing for the... Read More...

100 Things I Want to Do Before I Die

It is never too late to be what you might have been. Read More...

Thank You Ist Annual Bicol Bloggy Awards.

Yesterday, I started the day in high spirits after receiving two pleasant surprises; the first was about another possible road... Read More...

Bagasbas Summer Surf Festival 2011

Soak up some sun, enjoy the beach and experience your first surf at the 4th Bagasbas Summer Surf Festival on... Read More...

Magayon Festival 2011 Schedule

Come and experience once again the month-long festivity of Magayon Festival in the beautiful province of Albay. Discover, savor, and enjoy the rich history, interesting cultural heritage, wonderful natural wonders and the warmth of the Albayanos. 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...