One fine Friday morning, I decided on a whim to ditch work (ooops!) and went to the mountain town of Balamban in the province of Cebu. I was all geared up for work when at the last minute I opted to do something spontaneous and by myself for the very first time since...
Also dubbed as the “Taj Mahal of Cebu”, this architectural wonder of Greek/Roman inspiration is fast becoming one of Cebu’s top tourist destinations. Located in the mountain barangay of Busay in Cebu City, you’d be in awe not only of the structure but of how this amazing temple came to be. Temple of...
Inarguably, Cebu has the best-tasting lechon (roasted pig) in the Philippines. Some people may not agree with me on this but once you’ve tried Cebu’s pride, you will keep on coming back for more. There are a lot of lechon restaurants in Cebu and all of them deserve their own spot in the...
Taoist Temple is surely a spot not to be missed when going on a tour around Cebu City. Built in 1972 inside the Beverly Hills Subdivision, this Chinese temple is a manifestation of Cebu’s substantial Chinese community and influence. The grand gate of the temple. Parking space is available here. A long and...
Bicol Region sounded a bit far-off to me at first and I haven’t really given much consideration to put this on top of my bucket list (along with Batanes and Palawan) not until my college buddies mentioned they wanted to see the majestic Mayon Volcano. I tagged along at first, not knowing...
A trip to Bicol will never be complete without going on a food trip. If you are a sucker for sili (chili) and gata (coconut milk), then this unassuming region's sumptuous cuisine is for you! My friends and I are not really fans of super spicy food of which Bicol region is known...
I sat there motionless, as if on a trance, as I watched the fields covered in pitch black darkness, accented only with soft yellow lights of the households we passed by. The wind was blowing hard against my face and it smelled like freshly-watered grass; the bus driver probably eager to get home...
