Taiwan, officially named the Republic of China, is oftentimes mentioned or seen when updates about the Philippine weather or territorial disputes in the West Philippine Sea arena being done. Why won’t it be when it is one of the nearest countries near our territory? Located just about 376 km away from the province of Batanes, Taiwan is a country…
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EXPLORING BENGUET: Traversing Mt. Ulap, Visiting the Valley of Colors and Touring Baguio
Ever since I was a small child, I already knew that Baguio is one of the most popular travel destinations among the people in Metro Manila and nearby places. Decades have passed and visitors in the City of Pines haven’t declined. In fact, droves of people still go here during long weekends and breaks. But…
EXPLORING NEGROS: Bacolod, Lakawon, Sipalay, Apo Island and Dumaguete!
This blog post is about exploring the provinces of Negros Occidental and Negros Oriental in four (4) days. Starting from the northern part of Negros Occidental (entry point is Bacolod City, then going shortly to Lakawon in Cadiz City) and eventually going southwards to visit Sipalay City, Apo Island and then Dumaguete City of Negros Oriental, this trip…
EXPLORING CORDILLERA: Maligcong, Sagada and Batad in 4 Days
I have been to Mountain Province and Ifugao before (I’ve also blogged about them: click each province to read about them in detail) but there are always good reasons to go back. From wonderful sunsets and sunrises atop the mountains of Maligcong to the cold, dark caves of Sagada (both of which I was not…
K.O. the Explorer 