One thing I’ve realized about traveling alone is that some of the best days are the ones when I don’t really have a plan. No itinerary. No list of attractions that I…
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My First Morning in Chiang Mai: A Closed Hostel, Old City Walk, Jing Jai Market and Lots of Food
It was so cold in Chiang Mai early that morning. Okay, maybe “so cold” is an exaggeration if you’re coming from a country with actual winter. Haha. But as someone from the…
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Bangkok to Chiang Mai by VIP Bus: My Comfortable Overnight Journey (The Weekly #5)
After exploring Bangkok for four days, it was time for me to go on an adventure in Chiang Mai, located in Northern Thailand. I had several options for travelling from Bangkok to…
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Spending My Last Hours in Bangkok at IconSiam (The Weekly #4)
It was finally my time to go to Chiang Mai. I was excited about it, but I still had a lot of time left in Bangkok that morning. Actually, I still had…
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Eating Like a Local at Huai Khwang Night Market, Bangkok (The Weekly #3)
Being a traveler has its perks. One of the best is meeting people along the way. One of those travel friends was Glen. I met him back in 2016 when I joined…
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Trying Mark Wiens’ Famous Pad Kaprao at Phed Mark, Bangkok (The Weekly #2, Thailand Series)
I had a good sleep and woke up at around 9 PM. Of course, I was hungry. I stepped out of the hostel and explored the city at night. Just a few…
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My First Morning in Bangkok: Immigration Nerves, Airport Soup, and City Walk (The Weekly #1)
Just like many Cebu Pacific promo flights to Bangkok, my flight schedule was way too early in the morning. Since I’m from Cavite, I had to make sure public transportation was still…
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The Weekly Blog Project Begins
Blogging has really changed over the years. Now that short videos have taken over the internet, written content like personal blogs has slowly gone down the drain. Personal blogging simply doesn’t get…
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Pandag-Kitab (Pandang Gitab) Festival in Oriental Mindoro: History, Meaning, Date & Travel Guide
When we think about festivals in the Philippines, we often imagine colorful street dancing, lively drumbeats, elaborate costumes, and thousands of people celebrating together. But in Oriental Mindoro, there’s a festival that…
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Kalag-Kalag Festival in Cebu: History, Meaning, Traditions and Celebration Guide
When we think about festivals in the Philippines, we usually imagine colorful street dancing, lively music, elaborate costumes, and communities coming together to celebrate their culture. However, not every Filipino festival revolves…
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Taw-anay Gugma Festival in Dumalag, Capiz: A Celebration of Love, Sharing, and Faith
The Philippines is home to hundreds of colorful festivals, each with its own story, tradition, and meaning. Some celebrate bountiful harvests, others honor patron saints, while many showcase the history and cultural…
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Bagat Festival: History, Meaning, Traditions and Celebration in Sibagat, Agusan del Sur
The Philippines has hundreds of festivals, and each one has a different story to tell. Some celebrate a bountiful harvest. Others honor patron saints, commemorate historical events, or highlight the products that…
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Pinnakan Festival in Luna, La Union: History, Meaning, Schedule & Travel Guide
When people think of La Union, the first things that usually come to mind are the surfing beaches of San Juan, beautiful sunsets, and the province’s growing food and café scene. But…
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Kansilay Festival in Silay City, Negros Occidental: History, Legend, Schedule & Travel Guide
There are festivals in the Philippines that celebrate a bountiful harvest, others that honor patron saints, and some that bring local history and legends to life through colorful street performances. In Silay…
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Esmiringhoy Meaning in Tagalog, Bisaya & English: Origin and Why It Went Viral
If you’ve been scrolling through Facebook, TikTok, or X lately, you’ve probably encountered a word that has suddenly become popular among Filipino netizens: esmiringhoy. The unusual-sounding word has appeared in memes, social…
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Alex Eala Latest Update: Tokyo Match Schedule, Ranking & Doubles
Alex Eala is back on the tennis court, and Filipino fans have another exciting tournament to follow as the country’s top women’s tennis player begins her campaign at the 2026 Toray Pan…
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NCAP Violation Without Receiving a Notice: Do You Still Have to Pay? Here’s What Happens
Imagine this. You’ve been driving around Metro Manila for weeks, going to work, running errands, or simply traveling from one city to another. You haven’t received any traffic tickets. No traffic enforcer…
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Civil Service Exam 2027: Application Starts November 2 – Requirements, Fees & Testing Centers
If taking the Civil Service Exam is part of your plan for 2027, this is the update you’ve been waiting for. The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has officially announced the first Career…
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Manila Undas 2026 Road Closures: October 30 – November 3 Traffic Advisory, Rerouting & Alternate Routes
Every year, Undas brings some of the heaviest pedestrian and vehicle traffic to Manila, particularly around Manila North Cemetery, La Loma Cemetery, and Manila Chinese Cemetery. If you’re planning to drive through…
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Manila North & South Cemetery Undas 2026: Opening Hours, Rules & Complete Visitor Guide
Planning to visit Manila North Cemetery or Manila South Cemetery this Undas 2026? Whether you’re visiting a loved one’s grave, bringing flowers, or spending some quiet time remembering family members who have…
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PITX Undas 2026 Guide: Bus Schedules, Tickets, Peak Travel Dates & Terminal Gates
Planning to go home to the province for Undas 2026? If you’re traveling from Metro Manila by bus, chances are you’ll be passing through the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX). And if…
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PPA ORAS 2026: How to Reserve Ferry Trips Online for Undas (Step-by-Step Guide)
Planning to travel by ferry this Undas 2026? If you’re heading home to the province to visit your loved ones, there’s an online reservation system that could help you avoid the usual…
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Tumba Festival in San Luis, Batangas: History, Meaning, Candle Traditions & Travel Guide
Every November, as Filipino families visit cemeteries to remember their departed loved ones, a small town in Batangas keeps a unique tradition alive through candles, creativity, and community gatherings. This is the…
