Public transport in the Philippines can feel like organized chaos—until you learn the terminals, the “punuan” rhythm, and what to say. This guide makes it simple.
Author: Mika Santos
Zambales island camping is the kind of reset you can pack into a weekend: a banca ride, pine-like trees by the shore, simple meals, and nights that feel quieter than your inbox. Here’s how to do it right.
Mindanao isn’t one cuisine—it’s many tables, many histories, and many ways of welcoming you to eat. Here’s a respectful, sensory food-and-culture journey across regions.
Leyte is where forest roads and wartime history share the same horizon. This guide curates lakes, waterfalls, and memorial paths into a gentle route—safe, respectful, and unrushed.
Travel journaling isn’t about perfect handwriting or documenting every stop. It’s about noticing what moved you—then saving it in a way you can return to. Here’s Mika’s simple system.
Guimaras is the kind of island that feels like an exhale—short ferry hop, gentle roads, sweet mango moments, and quiet beaches you can actually linger on. Here’s how to do it slowly and well.
Landing in Manila for the first time can feel like a blur of terminals, lines, and ride choices. This Manila airport survival guide walks you through arrivals, transfers, transport, and a stress-free first-night plan.
A first-timer-friendly, parent-focused guide to family camping in the Philippines—how to pick safe spots, pack realistically, set up simply, and keep kids calm through rain, bugs, and “ayoko na” moments.
A comfort-food story rooted in real Visayan home cooking—Panay to Eastern Visayas—plus pantry staples, souring agents, and honest substitutions for cooks outside the islands.
A practical, gentle Catanduanes travel guide—how to arrive, how to move around, when weather behaves, which viewpoints and coves to prioritize, and how to travel safely and respectfully.