Siargao is one of the most popular island destinations in the Philippines, and over the past decade, it’s experienced a rapid boom in tourism. With so many new resorts, hostels, and homestays, it can be overwhelming to choose where to stay in Siargao. For many travelers, though, it’s pretty straightforward. As most of the bars, …
That’s been three weeks in Hong Kong. It’s always a blur when you are going flat out but after 21 days in the city, I feel pretty comfortable with the basics of getting around and how everything works. It takes a few months to begin to feel like a local but only a few weeks …
While most people in Hong Kong are hustling from home to job to gym to meeting to home, I’m in a hustle of my own. 20 hikes in 30 days may not seem like a huge task but believe me, it’s not easy. I need to research which are the top 20 hikes (in my …
It almost seemed like I had signed off on the year after leaving Siargao, but it was only December 7 when I flew out of the tropical paradise in the Philippines. With 23 days left in 2019, there were still a lot of adventures to be had and it was time for the final chapter …
The Ng Tung Chai Waterfall hike is an epic adventure that guides you through the jungle, visits multiple waterfalls and can lead to the highest peak in Hong Kong (if you venture that far). Out in the New Territories, this is a wild hike. In fact, this hike was probably the most wild I saw …
Back in the day, I was an athlete, believe it or not, every spare moment I had was spent training and trying to become a professional soccer player. I came close to a professional contract when I was 19 but things didn’t pan out. I was pretty intense back then and had trouble separating my …
When you hang out with Josh and me for a while, you quickly come to realize one thing. We often head off an adventure underprepared, without due preparation and just with a general lack of understanding of what we are about to be in for. Siargao Island was no different. After talking about running around …
Two years have come and gone since I was last on the island of the palms, Siargao. The last time I found myself on the popular surf-island in the Philippines was back in 2017 when I stayed on the island for an entire 40 days with Josh, Jorden and my sister. During that time I …
Mam-On Island and La Januza Island are found just off the coast of Siargao. They several beautiful beaches and coves and are covered in palm tree-covered hills. The reef surrounding both islands and in the channel between the two is truly remarkable. Most of the island hopping tours in Siargao only include Naked Island, Daku …
If you’re an adventurous traveler looking for epic surfing, diving, birdwatching, or hiking expeditions, then Papua New Guinea is the place for you. Called the ‘final frontier’ you will experience some raw, off-the-beaten-path adventures. However, picking the right location and Papua New Guinea resort is paramount to your experience. In this blog post about the …
Corregidor Island, also known as Casolian Island, is a small, picturesque island located off the coast of Siargao, Philippines. It’s known for its lush rolling hills, pristine beaches, and stunning panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean. Unlike the more touristy spots in Siargao, Corregidor Island offers a peaceful escape, with untouched landscapes, making it perfect …
Papua New Guinea is widely regarded as the ‘final frontier’ because much of the country remains untouched and full of natural beauty. The tribal culture and traditions of generations are still present throughout the island nation and are the reason many travelers are drawn to Papua New Guinea. In this blog post, I’m going to …