Author: iAn L.
I'm iAn and I love the white beach, the blue sky, and the green massifs.
PedXing, Roxas Boulevard
Featuring Roxas Boulevard’s widest and busiest pedestrian crossing. This PedXing or pedestrian crossing, which connects the famed Baywalk and the Rajah Sulayman Park, has been serving locals, passers-by, and tourists round the clock. At night, the street offers a screensaver-perfect backdrop. This photo feature can attest to that. To view for the complete exif information for this photo, check it on Flickr.
Just 20 of the Thousand Reasons Why You Should Travel the Philippines
Like any other countries in the world, Philippines has something to boast especially in the field of tourism. The only work needed here is for the rest of the world to see and discover it. With more than 7100 islands, you’ll have the same number of reasons to visit the country. In the photo are just twenty of those reasons. A collage of Philippine tourist destinations [custom_table style=”1″] If you want to know where to find these wonders, see below: Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Talisay Beach, Tapiutan Island, El Nido, Palawan Enchanted River, Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur Guyam Island, Siargao, ... Read more
Taal Volcano Main Crater Trek: A Travel Guide
There are two ways to enjoy your visit in Taal Volcano Main Crater. You can take the regular tourist trail, and then enjoy a panoramic bird’s eye view of the crater or hike your way up [then down] via the Secret or Kalawit (Calauit) Trail, and then witness not just the beautiful panorama of the lake but also experience the warmth of the sulfonated water. How to get There Board a Tanauan-bound bus at Buendia Bus Terminal in Pasay City. The fare ranges from ₱90 to ₱100. From the bus stop in Tanauan City, take a tricycle (₱15) to the jeepney terminal, ... Read more
A Night Walk in Bangkok
Our visit in Bangkok last November 2013 coincided with the city’s first major protest to oust their prime minister. Major tourist sites were selected as a venue of the noise barrage and like activities. As a result, we made some last minute revisions to our itinerary. The places to visit on our day 1 were Royal Pavilion Mahajetsadabadin, Wat Saket, and neighboring temples. However, the staff of our hostel, Lub d, advised us to keep away from these areas, because they were one of or near the selected protest gathering venues. Thus, we decided not to push the visit on those places. Lub d Siam Square ... Read more
Things to do in Camiguin
Camiguin is one of the famed tourist destinations in the Philippines. Dubbed as the Island born of fire, Camiguin offers not just a volcanic terrain but also with astounding white sand beaches, lush vegetation, and various water forms. One of these days, you may set foot in Camiguin to see the wonder yourself. This list might be helpful for you. 10 Things to do in Camiguin 1. Fish for Your Lunch At J&A Fishpen, you can go fishing and catch something for your lunch. They will provide you the fishing equipment depending on the way you would like to fish. Floating cottages ... Read more
A Foggy Ascent at Pico De Loro’s Summit
Every climber has his/her own awesome story of ascent. For us, it was the embarrassing-turned-funny memories and some thrill-aggravating, on the spot made-up fictions. It was also made a lot exciting by the gullible and astute companions. But before I share to you the stories of the climb, let me start with a brief introduction. Pico de Loro Trivia Pico de Loro, which literally translates to Parrot’s Beak, is one of the three peaks in Mount Palay-Palay mountain range (officially, Mt Palay-Palay National Park) in the municipalities of Ternate and Maragondon, Province of Cavite. The other two peaks are: Mataas na Gulod and ... Read more
Where to Eat in Surigao City: Islands Seafood Restaurant
Roxas City in Capiz is the country’s seafood capital but Surigao City also has the right to brag. There are lot of restaurants in the city where you can taste variety of seafood dishes. One of them is Islands Seafood Restaurant. Located along Rizal Street in the smack of the city, the Islands Seafood Restaurant offers several selections to satiate your shell and fish cravings. A yummy plate of Spider Shell (Saang) barbecue I was long been craving for the taste of Saang or spider shell. It is a childhood favorite, so, when I learned that the restaurant has saang dishes on their menu, I ... Read more
Where to Eat in Butuan: Pina’s Barbecue
We arrived in Butuan late at night after our tour in the islands of Siargao and Bucas Grande. Though tired and sleepy, we still went out after checking-in to our accommodation to look for a place to eat. We did not mind what place it may be as long as we can sate our hunger the soonest. We found out that a Gaisano Mall is nearby so we boarded a trike to reach the place. Along the way, we passed this eatery with thick smoke on its side (kitchen area). We were curious but we continued to Gaisano and thought of ... Read more
Mount Sea Resort: A Cool Team Building Venue in Cavite
Though situated in a residential area along Marseilla Street in Rosario, Cavite, Mount Sea Resort still offers an isolated and secure place for fun and comfort. It also faces the picturesque Manila Bay so you have plenty of options for your photo ops. Imagine a stunning sunset in you backdrop. The lap pool – only accessible by hotel guests The resort features a waterfront with kiddie and adult pool, cottages, and KTV for the paying public. Hotel guests have the exclusive access to some areas such as the restaurant, the al fresco dining hall, the private cottages, the lap pool, and ... Read more