I Should Be in Barcelona Right Now
Schengen visa refusal via Spain, lodging an appeal, and other tips on how to nail that visa application from a third world country resident.
Travel
Surfing in Siargao (or not)
Surfing in Siargao and other adventure-filled things to do in the surfing capital of the Philippines for all kinds of travelers that do not cost an arm and a leg.
The Quezon City I Didn’t Know
I lived in Quezon City for a significant number of years and I didn’t know that there are a few other things you can do around the city aside from the usual…
Scam City: Bali Edition
We had to experience the Bali money changer scams before we even realized that we were already falling victim to them.
Three Idiots Abroad
When you only have a few hours to experience one of the saddest countries in the world, you won’t really be lonely at all. You have time and pressure as…
Of Procrastinating and Being Half-Cocked
You know how travelers love to procrastinate? Yeah, that bad habit of packing things when it’s just a few hours away your scheduled trip? That’s what we did when we…
Malas ka, Malacca!
While looking for spots to visit in Malaysia that are not in Kuala Lumpur yet not so distant from the Low-Cost Carrier Terminal (LCCT) of Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), I…
Sabtang Island, Batanes
When we first set foot in Batanes, we really had no idea of what we would do in the province. And since we only have eight days to accomplish everything…
Big Badass Buddha
Since Rowjie and I had plenty of time to see, visit, or do whatever that we could while we were in Phuket, we decided to just go to Big Buddha,…
Travel Guide: Itbayat Island
A short guide and some tips about traveling to the northernmost inhabited island of the Philippines, Itbayat, Batanes.
Basco: North Batan
Basco, the gateway to the northernmost province of the Philippines, is also the capital of Batanes. Located in Batan Island, Basco is politically divided into six barangays—Ihubok II (Kayvaluganan), Ihubok I…
Mahatao: South Batan
Mahatao is definitely one of the most famous municipalities in Batan Island because of its several popular tourist attractions. It also is the town next to Basco when you’re going…