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Lakbay Norte 6: Finding Your North - Nueva Ecija in 48 hours In orienteering basics, you have to find your north on the compass which will always point to the Magnetic North. This helps you navigate through unfamiliar places. I have…

A Sunny Adventure to Mt. Gulugod Baboy and Sumbrero Island Finally had the chance to do a dayhike in Mt. Gulugod Baboy and do a sidetrip in Sumbrero Island in fair weather. I’m excited to see the contrast on how this mountain looks like…

To Summit or Not to Summit - A Mt. Pulag Story My last major hike for 2016 was in Mt. Pulag in Benguet, Nueva Vizcaya. I was hiking this time with my sister-from-another-mother, Vanessa. I was very excited but a bit anxious for her as it’s…

Cruising Romblon - What's Missing in Carabao Island It has to be said, Boracay sets the bar as the poster child of a massively successful and internationally acclaimed tourist destination. It’s a tall order but I always knew that someday I…

3 Day Bliss in Tablas Island Tablas is the biggest and one of the major isles in the Romblon group of islands. It’s the halfway point of the Cruising Romblon tour for us too. Join me as I recount the places and activities that filled my 3…

Cruising Romblon Island Almost 3 months ago, I found myself heading towards the acclaimed “Marble Capital of the Philippines” thanks to PHILTOA’s Cruising Romblon leg. Here are seven activities you shouldn’t miss when in Romblon: 1.…

Exploring Sibuyan Island in 48 hours As my previous article suggests, everything is badass in Sibuyan. A long weekend is all you need to visit! Sibuyan Island in 48 hours is possible. Sans the downtime from the boat ride, your day will…

Unique Palawan Experience in 48 hours I chose Palawan, given that I’ve never been there, all I want to know is what the fuss is about and if the best island in the world title holds true. Let’s find out in 48 hours or less. P.S. I have…

A Nerd's View of Sibuyan Island Ah yes, Sibuyan – the crescent-shaped and second-largest isle belonging to the Romblon group of islands. It’s just teeming with culture and natural wonders, be it flora and fauna. Allow me to list my 6…

Cruising Romblon Islands It was yet another challenge for this hiker as I go out of my element and into an inter-island hopping adventure with PHILTOA, DOT Region 4-B, the provincial office of Romblon and 2GO Travel to endorse the…