Author: iAn L.

I'm iAn and I love the white beach, the blue sky, and the green massifs.

Learn and Connect at Cebu Blogging Summit 2015

You are probably aiming to get noticed in the online world or to stand out as a blogger. However, you have no idea how to start. Or, you may have started already but has not made any significant milestone yet. You may ask yourself; what have you done wrong. This year, some of the industry’s expert will go on stage to share the best practices to every aspiring online influencer via the Cebu Blogging Summit. This is a great venue for you to evaluate your options, learn from the masters, and connect with the other players of the community. The summit would ... Read more

Ocean Garden Restaurant: Home of Cebu’s Seafood

I could clearly see Mark’s reaction as he relished the last bite of the Spanish-style bangus (milkfish). He enjoyed every chomp of it and was ready to take another slice. Mark settled just few seats away from Kezia who was seating opposite of me. Fronting Mark was the platter of the Spanish inspired dish containing the last two pieces – which, at my viewpoint, appeared as the last remaining chunk. Ocean Garden Restaurant’s treat to Cebu Food Crawlers Everyone else was busy taking photos of the newly served food, thus I have to stand to take my milkfish share. Photo bombing are Cebu ... Read more

Where to Stay in Baguio: Premium Hotels and Budget Accommodations

No one disputes Baguio City as the summer capital of the Philippines. Because of such fame, many other temperate communities around the country call themselves little Baguio. Though there are many other cooler places around; Sagada and Banaue, to name a few, Baguio still remains the place to go for the majority of Filipino vacationers. With a climate that may go as low as 8 °C from December to February, Baguio is the most sought-after vacation spot for those who are looking for an extraordinary chill. The Mansion: The official residence of the President of the Republic of the Philippines ... Read more

How I plan to spend my savings from Smart’s No Cash Out iPhone 6s Plans

Getting a smartphone is essential nowadays, most especially if your work and daily life demands more connectivity and social engagement. Every smartphone should come with excellent data connection to meet your internet requirement. However, if your smartphone always lag and your mobile internet is slower than molasses in January, you couldn’t keep up with the fast-paced world of social media. To maintain a constant interaction to the mainstream media, getting a reliable data plan bundled with a fast-performing smartphone would be a practical option. This would come a great price, nonetheless. An iPhone is a way too expensive for a cash ... Read more

Smart offers iPhone 6s at Plan 2000 and iPhone 6s Plus at Plan 2499 With Zero Cash out

The country’s leading telecommunications company, Smart Communications, recently rolls out its unbeatable plan ever. Smart lists the most advanced smartphones in the market today to its competitive mobile offerings. The iPhone 6s and the iPhone 6s Plus is bundled with super-sized data and other awesome perks. This offer is part of Smart’s campaign to give Filipino mobile users a Smart Life experience. Smart’s Unparalleled iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus Plans What is very attractive on this offer is that, you can get the iPhone 6s FREE on Plan 2000 under a 30-month contract with zero cash out. The plan includes a ... Read more

Alona Beach, Panglao: Just Another Staycation

I was back after 12 years. The port looked really different and I couldn’t find any familiar edifice. There were no foreign traces nevertheless, still I felt ‘twas my first. Though a ride along the hilly terrain caused me deja vu. It was 2003 when I first stepped Bohol for a Regional Schools’ Press Conference and I didn’t have any follow up visit after that. So after more than a decade, I felt I wasn’t been there before. Boat for Island Hopping My purpose wasn’t an island tour but a staycation in Alona Beach, the province’s priced beachfront. Situated in ... Read more

Canyoneering the Second Time Around with Cebu Bloggers

A sudden stop woke me up. My legs twinged and my elbow pained. I probably pressed them unconsciously against hard surfaces when I was asleep. My neck also hurt a bit. Having it tilted for hours might had strained the tissues. After few stretches and twists, I was back to my inured self. Traveling with Stangers: Not a new thing I peeked outside and immediately recognized that we were close [to our destination]. I did a quick fix; wiped facial oil traces and checked if my stuff were intact. I looked around the bus to inspect if the team is doing ... Read more

A Barbecue Feast at Larsian BBQ in Fuente

I could hardly choose the best deal. Barbecue vendors were rushing to swank about their freebies and discounts. After carefully scrutinizing their offers, we had selected a spot for our chomp. The promise of unlimited free soup and great bill discount influenced our decision to side Eliza’s, a barbecue shop within Larsian. The crew lead us to our seats. The chitchats of the other group beside us were apparent. The normal office rants and the random day-to-day perturbation were the usual topics. The other side, on the hand, talked about relationship and stuff. Larsian BBQ options The Experience The illumination ... Read more

Postcard: Lights and Edifices of Victoria Harbor Hong Kong

I could see your eyes from the sparking lights