Known for its sweet mangoes, white sand-beaches, and secluded coves, Guimaras Island is truly an ideal beach getaway. Sadly, I’ve brought my family only thrice with 2014 as our last visit. It’s a shame really. Living in Iloilo, you can imagine coming to the island every […]
Terraza of Balay nga Kawayan, Guimaras Island
Looking for a place to eat in Guimaras? While its beaches are Guimaras’ best spots, many Guimaras resorts do not offer high quality dining experiences to its guests. But not anymore… Formally launched yesterday is Terraza of Balay nga Kawayan for visitors to enjoy farm-to-table dining experience […]
Tatlong Pulo: Guimaras’ "Secret" Beach
Guimaras is slowly creeping to every traveler’s list with its white sandy beaches. Some have captivated frequent visitors while others are now labeled as tourist traps, but with its topographical nature, it is easy to temporarily own a beach in the island. Tatlong Pulo (“Three Islands”) […]
Where to Go this Summer? Top Summer Destinations in the Philippines
It is always summer in the Philippines but the months of April and May is the official season if I will base it to the “more or less 60 days” school break and the dog days of summer. But there are places that are best visited during the hot […]
Behind the Pen and the Lens
I am a self-confessed “I-prefer-to-work-alone” type of person which can be justified in my chosen field as a freelance writer. But being a travel writer doesn’t mean that I am a one-man show. As much as I love working at my own pace, choose my own time, my work is […]
Scenic San Lorenzo of Guimaras
When Guimaras became a full-fledged province in 1992 ( it used to be part of Iloilo), two municipalities were added and one of these is the Municipality of San Lorenzo. Guimaras has been seen as one of the country’s untouched beauties and San Lorenzo is one of its living […]
Attractions in Guimaras Island: Guimaras Wonder’s Farm
Nice beaches and sweet mangos – these equate to Guimaras. An island province sandwiched between Panay and Negros. Thought to be barren, it has become an agricultural island with mangos, cashews, calamansi planted in its land. Interested farmers ( global definition, not the Filipino impoverished picture) grabbed the opportunity to […]
Zemkamps Chalet: The Place to Stay in Guimaras
With more travelers hoping to relax in a serene venue, the island of Guimaras which is just 10-15 minutes away by boat from Iloilo City is the answer to those who wants to unwind and to take a quick trip. As Guimaras is still at its raw beauty and […]
Where have you been in 2009?
Revamping this site to feature destinations and travel in general as much as possible, I looked back for this year in terms of where I have set foot in. Turns out that I have traveled so much this year! Yipee! Take the fact that my son has become older that […]
Rain, Rain Go Away..
Countdown …4 days more and my buddies and I will be lying on the beach just unwinding and chilling. But as that day approaches, rain keeps on pouring. Along with strong gusts of wind and thunders..I keep on praying that we will have a perfect day this weekend. We will […]