February 27, 2017
It was a bright February morning in 2018 when our family embarked on an unexpected but heartwarming day tour in Pangasinan. The plan wasn’t even ours to begin with — it started when my mom’s friend visited Baguio City during Read more…
January 16, 2017
Sagada has always sounded mysterious and magical to me. Nestled in the cool highlands of the Philippines, this quiet mountain town is known for its caves, hanging coffins, and sunrises above the clouds. I’ve been lucky enough to visit twice. Read more…
May 6, 2016
🎓 From Board Exams to the Beach A year after our college graduation, life started to speed up. We passed our board exams, landed jobs, and managed to save a bit of travel money. And just like that—we finally made Read more…
February 24, 2016
As the students in our department wrapped up their internship rounds, the conversation shifted from hospital hallways to hiking trails. They kept mentioning Mt. Ulap, a well-loved hiking spot in Ampucao, Itogon, Benguet. That was all it took for me Read more…
January 4, 2016
After a long and joyful holiday season, and just before school officially started, relatives from my mother’s side decided to take a quick trip. We were craving warmth after the crisp, chilly days up in Benguet. And so, we packed Read more…
May 15, 2013
Recently, my aunt invited me to join her and her friends on a trip to Zambales. As someone always looking for an excuse to travel and unplug, I quickly said yes. We met around 2 a.m. along Session Road in Read more…
January 2, 2012
My grandfather’s roots lie in Balakbak, Kapangan, but as one of his grandchildren, I was raised and grew up in the city. My grandfather doesn’t live there anymore, either; our visits were usually limited to holidays or special occasions like Read more…
