Like many who were traveling abroad while the Corona Virus (Covid-19) pandemic began to escalate on a global scale, I was in Lombok, Indonesia. I had a flight booked back to my apartment in Cebu in two days and that should have been my next move but the world was moving quickly to close borders …
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The Mount Taharayama hike leads you on a steep ascent up to an epic, rocky ridgeline before you descend down into the forest to discover a 10th-century stone buddha carved into the cliff wall. It’s an adventure with a tomb-raider vibe and is definitely sure to have you off-the-beaten path and out there amongst the …
El Nido is one of the most popular tourist spots in the entire Philippines. There are a few distinctively different areas to stay in El Nido so this guide should help you figure out which is the best area for you when considering where to stay in El Nido. The guide is broken up into …
Coron is one of the most visited areas in Palawan and is known for its dramatic limestone cliffs and world-class WWII-era wreck diving. It has some of the most incredible freshwater lagoons and spectacular shallow-water coral reefs, which lure both travelers and divers alike. This blog post will help you decide where to stay in …
The Kokoda Trail in Papua New Guinea is known as one of the toughest multi-day treks in the world. It also has an immense historical significance as it was the epicenter of the Kokoda Battle between the Japanese and the Australian Forces in WWII. The grueling battle of war along the muddy ridges of the …
Ortahisar Castle is one of the best viewpoints in Cappadocia with great views stretching all the way to Uchisar and Goreme! This maginificent rock castle of Cappadocia is one of the most magnificent structures to visit while exploring the region. ORTAHISAR ROCK CASTLE IN CAPPADOCIA In this blog post, I will share everything you need …
Welcome to my destinations page! These are all of the places I have visited and written guides and blog posts about. You can check out all of the locations I have visited and click on any of them below to see the travel guides and blog posts from each country and region. If you want …
Panglao Island is the most popular tourist spot in Bohol. It is the tourist hub for all activities and there are hundreds of resorts, hotels, and restaurants in this area. Having said that, it still remains a beautiful beach getaway with lots of exploring to do. In this blog post, I have picked my top …
Bohol has become of the most popular islands in the Philippines and is a great destination for a tropical getaway. From amazing beaches to waterfalls to scuba-diving, Bohol is a paradise. There are some incredible accommodations in Bohol rating from 5-star luxury to budget hostels. This guide about where to stay in Bohol will focus …
El Nido is one of my favorite places in the Philippines. I’ve stayed there in total for almost a month and done many of the activities and tours… twice. That’s why it’s not too difficult for me to suggest what people should do when they tell me they only have one day or one week. …
Sri Lanka is one of the most underrated travel locations in the world, providing endless adventures around every corner that you have to see to believe. From safari to surfing to hiking all in a matter of miles, Sri Lanka is truly a diverse travel destination. You are reading this right now so it means …
Lipton Tea is a staple item in the cupboard of most families around the world. Never did I expect to be trekking with a 60-yr-old local Sri Lankan up and down the steep mountains home amongst the famous Lipton Tea and other highly lauded tea estates. This is my blog review of my experience trekking …