Archive for the ‘Best Beach’ Category
Kauai’s 5 Best Beginner Surf Breaks
Most people associate surfing in Hawaii with Oahu: Waimea Bay, Sunset Beach and the Banzai Pipeline, Waikiki and Makaha are all famous surf spots. Oahu’s less visited neighbor, Kauai, also has great surf breaks and several are perfect for beginners. Below are the 5 best beginner surf breaks on Kauai. Lawai Beach Understanding Hawaii’s ocean [...]
Hambongan Island – Discovering a RARE Path
As a travel blogger, one of the things you dream about is discovering a new destination that is off the beaten track and either hasn’t been written about or has been written about so little that you just might get credited with the ‘discovery’. Like the ancient explorers, we want to be the first- but [...]
Island Hopping in Cebu with Islands Banca Cruise
One of my readers got confused about island hopping… she asked “How can you go to an island and do island hopping? Aren’t you stuck on the island?” – It’s a fair question if you’ve never been to Cebu. Cebu is so much more than an island. More like a small continent surrounded by few beautiful islands. [...]
Pico Sands Hotel in Hamilo Coast
Theres nothing more relaxing than waking up seing a huge man-made lake sorrounded by limestone cliffs and untouched rainforest in your hotel window while sipping a freshly brewed coffee in a cold foggy morning. Gosh! The last time I felt this was a couple of years ago while in the island of Batanes. Room with [...]
Visiting the Tarsier Sanctuary in Loboc and the Chocolate Hills in Carmen Bohol
Last weekend, I had my most memorable trip to Bohol with fellow bloggers and other writers from print media courtesy of Amorita Resort in Panglao Island Bohol. What made the trip memorable? Picture this, we visited Bohol’s wealth of wonders and we stayed in Panglao’s best resort based on Tripadvisor.com’s ratings. Philippine Tarsier Those who [...]
Helmet Diving in Boracay
I’ve always loved diving in Boracay, but I’ve got a new love now too. Helmet diving. Have you heard of this? It’s completely rad. Also called Reef Walking, this is a way to see the underwater world without having to worry about regulators, air supply, buoyancy, or anything else. No diving certification necessary. Helmet Diving [...]
Photo Sunday : Hello Sunny Puerto Galera
Sunny Puerto Galera I thought I will cancel my trip to Puerto Galera yesterday due to the latest typhoon alert but when I texted my friend to ask if the waves in Puerto Galera will permit me to travel, she said YES!!! So here I am, enjoying the sun in my favorite Encenada Beach Incoming search [...]
Boracay ranked #4 on Travel + Leisure’s list of Worlds Top 10 Islands
The most anticipated island and beach list is finally out for 2011 and nobody is surprised that Boracay has made it to the top 10 in Travel and Leisure’s list of the world’s top 10 islands. The 2011 list did offer a few surprises, but one thing is for sure. Once a beautiful island paradise, [...]
Fabulous Phuket
Guestpost by Guy Arnold Sitting pretty on the western side of the Gulf of Thailand lies and island awash with warm Andaman Sea water. Off shore, there are several stacks and columns of rock jutting up from the seabed, covered in exotic foliage. You’d half expect to see a film crew shooting a Bond movie. [...]
A Complete Boracay Weekend Getaway
When I want to get away for the weekend, the first place that comes to mind is Boracay. Why? Simply because I love it. I’ve already gone four times this year and if you are a friend or follower on Facebook or Twitter, you know that I have been all over the Philippines and Boracay [...]






