Mika Santos is a Manila-based travel and lifestyle writer who believes the best adventures begin with curiosity and a packed backpack. From hidden waterfalls in Mindoro to art cafés in Kyoto, she writes about meaningful journeys that connect culture, food, and community.
On Bakasyon.ph, Mika focuses on practical trip planning: realistic itineraries, transport choices, weather-aware backup plans, food and culture, and calmer ways to explore the Philippines and nearby destinations.
Editorial approach: Bakasyon.ph guides may combine firsthand observations contributed from family travel with independent research from official tourism, transport, weather, and local sources. The byline identifies the site author and editorial voice; it does not imply that every observation on every page came from one person. Time-sensitive details such as fares, schedules, fees, and operating rules should always be checked close to travel.
This planning-first guide explains how to get around Bicol by tricycle, jeepney, UV Express van, and bus—plus what’s normal at terminals, how to confirm fares, and what to do if something feels off.
This guide explains how to book Philippines ferry tickets safely, what to save offline as a “proof kit,” what to bring physically, and how to avoid common booking mistakes. It also gives practical steps for weather delays, cancellations, refunds, and revalidation—so your ferry day stays smoother even when plans shift.
Choosing the least stressful way from Davao City to Siquijor comes down to routing style: fly-fly on matching days, fly-ferry for flexibility, or ferry-heavy for budget. This guide lays out realistic door-to-door time ranges, cost drivers, ticketing tips, port steps, and a plain-language backup plan for delays.
This guide to free things to do in Puerto Princesa is built for rest days—simple, walkable ideas plus realistic notes on heat, rain, transport, and comfort.
This Bohol countryside travel guide helps first-timers choose a base, pick a pace, group stops by style, and plan a full inland day without rushing.
A realistic Malapascua 2D1N itinerary for Cebu-based travelers: transport blocks from Cebu to Maya Port, boat crossing timing limits, where to stay near Logon, what to prebook, budget vs comfort plans, and what to do if delayed.
A Zambales commute guide for travelers: choose the right transport by distance, understand tricycle pricing, plan highway transfers and last-mile rides, and know what to screenshot before paying.
A planning-first guide to booking tours in the Philippines: when to book ahead vs on arrival, how to compare inclusions, pickup logistics, refund rules, legitimacy checks, and a copyable checklist before paying.
This planning-first guide explains how to get to Calle Crisologo in Vigan City from Manila, Clark, Laoag, and North Luzon stops—plus last-mile transport, costs, timing, and what to do if you’re delayed.
Looking for free things to do in Coron between tours? This planning-first guide focuses on easy town-proper stops, heat and rain timing, walking safety, and a simple half-day rest plan you can follow even when tired.