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 …
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El Nido is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Philippines. With turquoise lagoons, limestone cliffs, and pristine beaches, it’s easy to see why! However, there are several different neighborhoods in town, and it can be difficult to know where to stay in El Nido for your personal travel needs. Hopefully, you’ll be …
Coron is one of the Philippines’ most beautiful destinations. Known for its dramatic limestone cliffs and world-class diving, it makes for an incredible island getaway. But with so many islets and accommodation options, you may be wondering where to stay in Coron. After living in the Philippines and making several trips to Palawan, I’ve compiled …
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, …
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 is one of my favorite island destinations in the Philippines. With amazing beaches and diving, waterfalls, and island adventures, Bohol is a tropical paradise. It’s also home to incredible accommodations ranging from luxury private pool villas to boutique eco-resorts and hostels. In this guide, I’ve explained where to stay in Bohol for your personal …
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 …
When I decided to meet my friend Jorden for a month of Philippines backpacking adventures I had no idea what we would find amongst the 7500 islands that make up this beautiful country. We did about one hour of research together in Kuala Lumpur and planned a rough Philippines itinerary that would begin in Cebu. …