Port Barto San Vicente | A Complete Powerhouse in Palawan

THE VILLAGE

Port Barton, one of the barangays of San Vicente, fenced between Roxas and El Nido, is probably one of those places you never thought of going as limited travel journals are available for research. It can be the least visited place in Palawan, compare to its well-famed rivals: Coron, El Nido and Puerto Princesa.

EL NIDO | BEYOND CLIFFS AND WATERS : In Monochromatic Visuals

**conquered Big Lagoon on a kayak. Yes, love**

El Nido, as described by many, is a concoction of stunning vertical limestone cliffs and spectacular islets and beaches. It has been consistently ranking as one of the top tourist destinations around the globe and has been publicized on many travel journals. Visitors on the upswing has produced aplenty of tourism related businesses and has gathered revenues and popularity for the country. If you try to google the country's best bet for natural attractions, you'd most likely be routed to Mountain Province, Boracay, Cebu, Bohol or Palawan. You have to realize that top scoring sites almost often lead to tourism congestion, and El Nido is no exception. But, if you are up for an adventure: beach parties, friendlies in any form, fifty shades of tan and endless surprises, do see El Nido. It is rad. It is mad, brad.

URSULA BEACH CLUB | Sibaltan, El Nido, Palawan

THE RESORT | 

One gem, tucked inside the historic suburban neighborhood of El Nido, plucked from the frenzied town, embalmed with too much beauty and humility - the Ursula Beach Club. It welcomes visitors from all parts of the globe who want to see Palawan in a different perspective. Custom made itineraries are offered to help guests maximize their stay. Seemingly endless profusion of unspoilt scenic spots and activities: beach hopping, waterfall hikes, underwater heavens, kitesurfing. Beach beds and chairs are as equally inviting for relaxation: lounging, sunbathing and massage while kissing the salt-rimmed brim of your ice-cold margarita glass.

PINTO ART MUSEUM | Crisp Lines and Dirty Borders on Modern Canvas

PINTO ART MUSEUM |

Antipolo City, being a home to a few accessible attractions (e.g. waterfalls, places of worship) and having interesting features (e.g. sweet local delicacies, cooler climate), also houses one fascinating place for contemporary arts – Pinto Art Museum. Its field measuring about a hectare in size provides artists: aspiring and professional, an opportunity to showcase their individual visual arts. A mixture of old and modern techniques are exposed, gaining the attention of different types of crowds. The notable minimalist interiors provide a clean tone, which has been fairly consistent of being seen on various social media platforms – facebook, instagram and a dozen of other popular blog sites.

ANTIQUE | Exploring Antique Like a 6-Full-Course Dinner

ANTIQUE, PHILIPPINES | 

Antique, part of the Western Visayas Region, is flanked by bordering provinces: Aklan and Iloilo. It has a total of 18 municipalities, each offers an exclusive wayfaring experience. Considered to be the least likely travel destination versus the proximate regions; it is now being recognized to hold substantial amount of natural possessions. Ocean and springs in willow, land elevations from easy hills to steep mountains, rushing rivers and quiet lakes - all gifted by the province to admire and respect.

BAGUIO | Photo Op & Street Photography : A Narrative of Art, Culture and Sophistication

How do you start a conversation with someone:

a stranger you’ve just met, a familiar soul you’ve known all your life,

or someone you’ve yet to meet, either by chance or choreographed encounter?

What are you supposed to feel?

What are the right words to say and where to find them?

Where do you start?

How do you start?

How do you tell a story?

WHEN ALL ELSE FAILS: Drink. Eat

SAN FELIPE, ZAMBALES | A Chronicled Stoked Memento From Liwliwa

BARANGAY STO. NIÑO, SITIO LIWLIWA | San Felipe, Zambales

Sitio Liwliwa or Liwa as named by most visitors, was a small fishing village before it became known as one of the surfing spots in the north. The western coastline that faces the South China Sea produces exciting waves during the wet season - starting from September which can last up until the month of February, hence attracts surf enthusiasts from different parts of the country.

MANG ADOR'S CAMPSITE, NAGSASA COVE | Advantages of Wet-Weather Camping

IT'S RAINING AND IT'S COLD, YOU SEE? WIFM? |

The tail end of summer is here and rainy months are fast approaching, hence entails a perfect opportunity to hit a few travel destinations. Travelling during off-peak season equates to relatively low cost airfare tickets and accommodation but would quite mean a little higher rate on tour packages due to limited number of clients and resources. While most people are flocked outside during summer, some are patient enough cocooning while waiting for the monsoon to come when beaches and campsites are empty. Such emptiness of these places provides a favorable time to kind of celebrate being on the loose.

CORON ISLAND, CORON, PALAWAN | Backpacking Coron:Top 10 Things To Do

CORON ISLAND  | Coron, Palawan

Coron, one of the regions of Mimaropa in the province of Palawan, boasts an extensive surface and landmasses of almost 270 sq. mi that separates two seas: South China Sea (west) and Sulu Sea (northwest). Over the years, it have become a must-visit destination, either for locals or tourists. Plethoric vista, virgin waters and genuinely accommodating people must have been all summoned by the Mighty to be in this Eden.

NAGSASA COVE, SAN ATONIO, ZAMBALES | The 4 Elements of Life - Earth, Fire, Water and Air

NAGSASA COVE | San Antonio, Zambales

Nagsasa Cove, tucked in the heart of Pundaquit, Zambales, dubbed as one of the best camp spots in the north. It is approximately 5 hours away from Manila; combined land and sea transfers. The neigboring islands  - Anawangin, Camara, and Capones are in close proximity, if ever one decides to go on hopping. For people who are looking for a  cool spot, whether to camp for a few days or take a week of restoration - this should be on your list. Locals and exotic tourists find this place as haven of unending tranquility.  More so, an amazingly budget-friendly destination either for a solo happy camper or mad squads.

OCAM OCAM BEACH, NEW BUSUANGA, PALAWAN | Basic. Wonderfully Basic

OCAM OCAM BEACH | Sitio Ocam Ocam, New Busuanga, Busuanga, Palawan

Sitio Ocam Ocam,a meek stunning beauty, is remotely  located in Barangay New Busuanga in the municipality of Busuanga. It is being preserved by a small neighborhood, who are still in awe each time they would get a surprise visit from strangers. A few philanthropic tourists, in partnership with the local command, have bought a few hectares of the land; they aim to augment education and the healthcare system in the area. Their iconic beach is a fine choice to those who would like to take a flight from the busy streets of Coron. 

Tara?

Tara, sama ka?

Akyatin natin yung mataas na bundok

Magmuni-muni sa tuktok, doon sa isang sulok

MT. BATONG-LUSONG | Tanay, Rizal

Wake up before sunrise

MT. BATONG-LUSONG | Brgy. San Andres, Tanay, Rizal

Rizal, easterly sits from Manila, completes the Southern Tagalog Region – CALABARON.  Its provincial capital is Antipolo, serves as its opening wedge for an urbanized trade and industry. Its dominant language is Tagalog, while Roman Catholic dominates the religious sector. Its topography is very mountainous with manageable slopes, which is appropriate for beginner hikers; water inlet and beautiful waterfalls can be points of interest too.

BACKPACKING LIGHT. Alright?

WATERPROOFING           |

My wish to be elusive, when I leave and go travel, is quite often underrated. Families, certain jobs and a few personal attachments demand me to stay connected from the outside world to my inside out. This would have to mean a mandatory occasional peek on my mobile phone and maybe a little (okay, just a little) update on my whereabouts. Collecting photos too, for the most part of the journey, had significantly impacted the way I retain and muse over experiences.

BAKIT KA NGA BA NAAKYAT NG BUNDOK?

Bakit ka nga ba naakyat ng bundok?

Siguro nagsawa ka na sa siyudad

o baka trip mo lang subukan na hawakan

ang mga tala sa likod ng mga ulap

doon sa kalawakan.

Marahas na init

Matatalim na tinik

Sumusunog sa iyong balat

Sumusugat sa iyong laman

Habang pataas nang pataas

Tila palalim rin nang palalim

Mga bakas na iniiwan habang ikaw ay paakyat

Di alintana ang hangin, ulan pati kalam ng sikmura

Kasi yung tuktok maabot mo na

Konti na lang, ayan na

Alam mo malapit na

Lahat ng pagal, hingal at uhaw tanggal

Pagdating sa summit

Shit! Tanaw mo ang lahat

Buong mundo

Silang lahat

Hahalik ka sa  lupa

Makikipagsayaw ka sa musika ng hangin

Mga ibon iyong kakausapin

Tapos, hihilig ka sa balikat ni Haring Araw

Ipaghehele ka niya hanggang sa ika’y makatulog

At makabawi ng lakas

Hanggang kaya na ng mga binti mo

Ang bumalik sa kapatagan

At umakyat muli ng panibagong bundok.

BILIRAN ISLAND | Agta Beach Scuba Dive Resort, Volcanic Islands and Waterfalls: A Phenomenal Exhibition

the unselfish ombré splat of Sambawan Island

BILIRAN ISLAND |

Biliran Island, part of Region VIII in the Eastern Visayas, is one of the newest and ranks as fourth smallest province in the Philippines. The island, which heretofore was referred to as “Isla de Panamao” during the Spanish era, swarms with native grass called “boro-biliran”, hence renamed in 1685. Four volcanic islands beset Biliran – Maripipi, Biliran, Higatangan and Dalutan. It comprises a total of eight municipalities and houses several of the country’s best kept secret paradises – from fantastic bodies of water to mad landforms.

NATIONAL MUSEUM | A Time Travel: Flash Photography; Etiquette and Gallery Decorum

SPOLIARIUM | Juan Luna

NATIONAL MUSEUM | Taft Avenue, Ermita, Manila

National Museum, housed on Taft Avenue in Manila, is committed in providing an extensive latitude for arts and culture geeks. It safeguards the country's brilliant works of prominent artists and serves as an avenue for modern visuals for the new generation. A quick visit would quite mean time travelling - from past unto future; as interesting, rare pieces might just share you a story.

CAGBALETE ISLAND, Mauban, Quezon | A Piece Of Peace Over The Seas

Tamed waters of Cagbalete during afternoon

CAGBALETE ISLAND | Mauban, Quezon

Cagbalete Island, part of Mauban Quezon, sits quietly amidst the open shore of the Pacific Ocean and Mauban Strait. Slowly becoming one of the tourist landmarks in the region of CALABARZON, it surely radiates beauty over and above simplicity. The accessibility and being such a budget-friendly getaway, makes it a real deal for a quick weekend backpacking flee.  The unsophisticated lifestyle in the island is solely leaned towards fishing while most young adults are being associated with tourism - boatmen and tour guides; various resorts too create jobs for young adults and homemakers benefiting the local communities.

BUSCALAN VILLAGE, Tinglayan, Kalinga | Traversing Mountains To Meet The Last Regal - Wang-Od

BUSCALAN VILLAGE | Tinglayan, Kalinga

Buscalan Village, one of the 20 barangays in the municipality of Tinglayan in the district of Kalinga, is the humble quarter of the oldest and last long-established tattoo maker, Wang-Od. It is nestled peacefully in between supersized mountains and grass-grown valleys of Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR), that surely completes an extraordinary mountaineering venture. The main challenge in getting to this sequestered paradise is its inaccessibility to any mode of transportation. From the foot of the mountain, just where the farthest point reachable by vehicle, one has to trek for almost two hours.