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Fun Dive at Apo Island in Negros Oriental

During a trip to Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, I brought Jana to Apo Island for a fun day at the beach and some snorkelling. However, when we arrived at the island, the marine sanctuary was closed due to earthquakes and typhoons that affected the area. They had to close it to let the coral reefs recover. … Read more

Sunrise in Malapascua Island Cebu

It’s been a year since I first visited the island of Malapascua in Cebu. Up to now, I haven’t written a good blog entry about it sans for the time when I was able to jump off a 50-foot cliff – read article here.

I don’t think I’ll be able to write a better account any time soon so let me just share one of the good things that happened when I spent a day on this island. On a December, I witnessed a beautiful sunrise.

getting ready to steer the boat

Woke up at dawn as I worked on some freelance tasks to beat a deadline my employer imposed. After finishing the job, I stepped out and decided to take a dip. However, I ran back to our room and grabbed my camera when I saw a stream of light surfacing behind mountains from afar.

peek-a-boo.

India is famed for some of the best street food in the world. Each city has its own unique character and tastes to offer. Any discerning foodie will appreciate the country’s range of culinary treats, from spicy to sweet. Street food can be seen everywhere in India, be it a market, a street or just … Read more

My Elephant Nature Park Experience by Save Elephant Foundation

During my last week in Thailand, I visited the Elephant Nature Park by Save Elephant Foundation which is located in Chiang Mai. It was a day of awareness as I learned about the plight of these gentle giants and how Lek, the founder of Save Elephant Foundation, is pushing the cause to stop the abuse … Read more

Seven Days in Bali, Indonesia

For seven days, Jana and I were in Bali, Indonesia. This was one of those trips that I booked when I was still working in an office. A promo fare was going on and I was able to book cheap flights to Bali from Kuala Lumpur for about 2500 Php (60 USD) round trip. I’ve also been reading other blogs about the place and I thought it would be nice to visit the island for some surfing lessons.

Seven Days in Bali, Indonesia
July 21-27, 2012

Bali, Indonesia

inside the shuttle bus to the airport building

Ho Chi Minh City was the starting point of my Southeast Asia backpacking adventure after quitting my job and leaving the Philippines. The reason for this is because I was able to score a promotional deal and book cheap flights to Vietnam. I was still a corporate employee then. An Afternoon in Ho Chi Minh … Read more

Fine Dining in Delhi

Every fine dining experience at New Delhi can be defined by excellent service, authenticity, and world class cuisine. The experience also offers a warm as well as welcoming ambiance. There are a lot of fine dining restaurants in the city that offers specials and varied cuisines.

Food Trip In Delhi

There are a lot of food choices offered in Delhi. One can find both local and international cuisines in some of the popular restaurants and fast food chains. While there can be a lot of fast food chains and restaurants offering brunches, there are also numerous upscale fine dining restaurants where the guests can actually relax and enjoy sumptuous dishes.

After Kawasan Falls, we went back to the main road in order to hail a bus. We were to find a place to eat in the town proper as it was already lunch time. We would be heading to another tourist place in Badian for an afternoon hangout session in Basdako (White Beach), Moalboal.

Basdako Beach (White beach) in Moalboal
Badian, Cebu
November 13, 2011

Basdako Beach, Moalboal in Cebu
Basdako means “Big Sand”

Travel Bloggers in Cebu White Beach Moalboal
alin ang naiiba? hehe.

It’s been a year since we’ve been to the island of Bali, Indonesia. Up to now, I still haven’t completed my blog series about the trip. Not sure if I’ll be writing about it sometime soon though. Still, let me let me share a few pictures taken by Efraim, budding Indonesian photographer.

Kuta Beach
Bali, Indonesia
July 21, 2012

Jana and I were enjoying the sunset and the wide landscape of Kuta Beach when he took photos of us in our candid moments.

From the Sunday morning market in Mantalongon, Dalaguete, we were able to hire two motorbikes (habal-habal) to Kawasan Falls in Badian. It’s faster than having to ride back to the Dalaguete intersection and wait for a bus. We tried to haggle, but we still paid around 150 Php per person for the motorbike ride.

Mantalongon to Kawasan Falls
Badian, Cebu
November 13, 2011

Kawasan Falls in Cebu

It was an off-road motor adventure and it was dangerous considering that some areas are not yet paved. But the view, I tell you, is just refreshing! Even if it drizzled for awhile, the beautiful landscape made me forget about getting wet from the rain.

road

habal-habal to Kawasan Falls!

Waking up in the morning at the barangay hall in Mantalongon, Cebu, we hurriedly took our turns in the bathroom to fix ourselves. Even if I was a little tired from the trek to Osmena Peak, I still had a good night’s sleep especially when I didn’t have to pay much (50 Php) for a sleeping bunk. hehe.

Mantalongon Sunday Morning Market
Mantalongon, Dalaguete, Cebu
November 13, 2011

gymnasium cum market

a short walk from the barangay hall

It was already cold to be standing on top of the Osmena Peak in Cebu. Waiting for the sun to set became a little uncomfortable because the temperature became cooler. Good thing I brought a jacket. It was also great that we still had some leftover bread so we could fill our stomachs with food … Read more

Cebu Osmeña Peak: Two-Hour Trek to the Peak

We arrived at the Mantalongon Market and asked the townsfolk for directions to Osmena Peak in Cebu. The locals advised to go straight and just turn left on the first intersection. Afterwards, they said we only needed to follow the path to get to the destination. We didn’t have a difficult time understanding the instructions … Read more

Cebu Osmeña Peak: Stopover at Boljoon

Friday night, I was going over my duties in the office when I received a message from one of my travel buddies about going to Osmeña Peak the morning after. Prior to the climb, we were to drop by the municipality of Boljoon in South Cebu.

Cebu Osmeña Peak: Stopover at Boljoon
November 11, 2011

If you see this view when you travel South of Cebu, you know you’re in Boljoon.

Fun Dive at Apo Island in Negros Oriental

Sunrise in Malapascua Island Cebu

Top Five Indian Street Food Hotspots

My Elephant Nature Park Experience by Save Elephant Foundation

Seven Days in Bali, Indonesia

Afternoon Tour in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Fine Dining in Delhi

Food Trip In Delhi

Cebu: Afternoon in Basdako White Beach, Moalboal

Bali, Indonesia: Getting Photographed in Kuta Beach

Cebu: Revisiting Kawasan Falls

Cebu: Mantolongon Sunday Morning Market

Osmeña Peak Cebu: Descending in the Dark Night

Cebu Osmeña Peak: Two-Hour Trek to the Peak

Cebu Osmeña Peak: Stopover at Boljoon