I asked for twelve wonderful blessings this 2012 and I got them all. Now, here’s how I rolled the past year. 1. Got lost. (Tarak Ridge) Went climbing the famous ridge of Tarak in Mariveles, Bataan twice and got lost... Read the Post
What to do in Siargao Island
Siargao, a laid-back town, has not fully succumbed to the wonders of technology just yet. There are no ATMs, no urban banks, stores open and close early, a ghostown at 7PM when residents are busy watching telenovelas, very rare jeepneys... Read the Post
Wave Cave, A Surfer’s Lodge & Beach Bar
I had long dreamt of witnessing the world-renowned tubes and barrels of Cloud 9. So when I won a contest by Dispatch Magazine last May 2011 with round trip plane tickets to any local destination I prefer as prize, I, without thinking twice, chose... Read the Post
Cloud 9, Siargao Island
During the early eighties and while in Bali, famous surfers Steve Jones and Tony Arroza told another legendary surfer and traveler Mike Boyum about this island in Siargao called Pansukian. Little did they know that Boyum not only visited Pansukian... Read the Post
Pansukian Island
I know why you’re all here. You saw the words topless and naked. I am so sorry to rain on your parade but, unfortunately, you won’t be seeing anything here that’s naked aside from the islet that is Pansukian or... Read the Post
Guyam Island
On our third day in Siargao, we were told by Wave Cave’s lodge caretaker, Kuya Manny, that our three-part island hopping activities will kick off in Guyam Island. In the Bicol region, guyam means langgam or ant. And so when... Read the Post
Daku Island
Foreign Tourist 1: Hey, I heard of this amazing beach in the Philippines. Foreign Tourist 2: Yeah, I heard of it too. Boracay. Me: *troll face*... Read the Post
Miss No More
So how do you address a married woman? I am MissBackpacker and I recently got married to the man I’ve known and been loving for almost six years now. We exchanged vows in a bar in Mandaluyong, two places that... Read the Post
A Ride to Remember
Every August for the past five years, I’ve always been asked by Rowjie what gift I’d like to receive on my birthday. I asked for shoes, shopping spree, and a lot more material things. I did like what I got.... Read the Post
Phnom Penh
If there’s a part of our trip that I’d rather not write about, it is Phnom Penh and its grim past.... Read the Post
Vietnam-Cambodia Border Crossing
You’re done with the Cu Chi Tunnels tour in Vietnam but still want to cross to Cambodia for some temple hopping? Here’s what you need to do in the borders of Moc Bai and Bavet when traveling by public bus.... Read the Post
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