Calaguas Island: Our Experience in This Hidden Paradise in the Philippines
We held our annual company outing from April 25 to 27 at Calaguas Island in Vinzons, Camarines Norte—also as a way to celebrate my mom’s birthday. It was one of the trips I had been looking forward to the most since our Boracay trip last year. From what we’d seen on Facebook, the beach looked incredibly pristine—almost comparable to the powdery white sands of Boracay—so I found myself wide awake and excited for most of the journey. The powdery white sand beach cove is more specifically known as Mahabang Buhangin (Long Beach), located on Tinaga Island, where the famous Calaguas is found. Its stunning “lime-colored” waters are said to be…
Baguio Family Escape That Somehow Ended Up in Sagada
The original plan was simple: take my parents’ newly purchased Nissan Terra out for a proper break-in drive, enjoy the cool weather in Baguio, eat good food, and spend some quality time together as a family. Since Baguio has always been one of our favorite quick escapes from the city, it seemed like the perfect destination for our first long drive in the new SUV. We packed our bags, planned to simply look for and check into any available hotel upon arrival, and looked forward to a relaxing getaway in the City of Pines. But as travel often goes, things didn’t quite go according to plan—in the best way possible.…
La Union Quick Getaway with High School Friends
There’s a specific kind of magic that happens when you trade the city’s concrete heat for the salty air of La Union—especially when you’re traveling with the same people who knew the version of you who cried like a baby long before life handed you an actual crying baby of your own. 😅 This 2025, our high school crew decided to stop making plans in the group chat and finally turn them into reality—a quick weekend escape to the Surfing Capital of the North. It had been almost 15 years since our high school graduation before we managed to get together for an overnight getaway, far from responsibilities, and surprisingly,…
Quezon Province Motorcycle Escape: From Misty Roads to Sunset Horizons
Some trips start with a detailed itinerary. Ours started with a simple conversation. For weeks, Shiena and I had been talking about riding to Ridges and Clouds in Tanay, Rizal. That was the only part of the plan. What we didn’t expect was that one stop would turn into an entire day of exploring, with each destination leading us farther down the road and into new adventures. The morning welcomed us with rain, fog, and cool mountain air as we left Angono on our motorcycles. Despite the gloomy weather, there was something exciting about not knowing exactly where the day would take us. One stop became another, then another, until…
Boracay Moments: Our Short Travel Story in Astoria Current
There’s a reason Boracay Island continues to be one of the most loved beach destinations in the Philippines. With its powdery white sand and stunning sunsets, it never really goes out of style. For our 2024 trip, we chose Boracay Island and stay at Astoria Current, located in the quieter Station 3 area. Known for its modern design and more laid-back atmosphere, it offered a different side of Boracay—less crowded, more relaxed, but still just as beautiful. Here’s our honest experience as a group and what we did during our short stay here. This is actually my fourth time coming to Boracay but this is the first time we traveled…
