Author: iAn L.

It was azure at first. But as we approached the shallow water of Pandanon Island, the tint of the water slowly turned viridescent. We all witnessed how the water gradually shifted from all the shades in between blue and green. The squeaky-clean sea makes the corals 10 feet below pretty evident. And as the corally feature morphed to sand, the 6-feet looked more like a knee deep. Pandanon island, by the way, is one of the stops of Mactan Island hopping. Other interesting islands include: Nalusuan, Hilutungan, Caohagan, Olango, and Sulpa Islands. Docked at Pandanon Island How to get there ... Read more

The Labor Day weekend altered the hushed atmosphere of Inopacan. Travelers and tourists flocked the boulevard to get a slot of the first batch of boat departures, which at that time, ran out really fast. It was still six in the morning, yet the dispatcher’s booth was overwhelmed with the swarm of excited as well as incited individuals. We were fortunate to be the first ones on the queue. A stunning sunset at Digyo Island Cuatro Islas: The Four Scenic Islands of Leyte Immediately after our market quest to shop for our two-day survival provisions, we found ourselves navigating to Mahaba ... Read more

The breeze whispered my name. I could also hear the sea calling and the sun waving an invite. The itchy sunburn from previous getaways instantly responded. It temporarily reduced the pain. It convinced me, as if it talked, “You can tolerate more.” Sipaway Island drone shot My adventurous self, who knows no restraint when it comes to travel—as long as I have extra budget to splurge—went out to search for another underrated destination. ‘Twas summer anyway! Sipaway Island beaches and mangove areas My feet brought me to Sipaway, an island that floats off the coast of San Carlos City in ... Read more

PayMaya, the leading digital financial wallet and application brings amazing surprises to all members this rainy season. A deluge of discounts, cashbacks, and other exciting perks awaits every user every time they pay using their PayMaya account. Starting July 26 until July 31, 2019, you guys can get up to ₱2,650.00 worth of cashback when you utilize your PayMaya account to settle your purchases. Say bye to July with as much as ₱2,650 in cashback and more amazing perks from PayMaya! “With all of these perks and rewards, it’s time to leave your wallet at home because paying using your PayMaya account ... Read more

Finding a convenient, accessible, safe, and comfortable place to stay in the metro is a tough job. Your accommodation for your Cebu escape is part of the experience. Ruin it, and the entire getaway is doomed. That is why, choosing your vacation room requires careful planning and selection, just like the way you organize for your flights, destination stops, or trip planning before you proceed with the adventure. A typical room of Horizon Stay Though Cebu offers a good selection of hotels and condos for short-term rent, they are spread out across the city. Some are even hard to reach ... Read more

Last July 28, I was one of the select Cebu Bloggers who were invited to join the Spider-Man: Far From Home screening at the Director’s Club Cinema in SM City Seaside Cebu. The Philips Monitor’s sponsored event started with fun poses with the Spider-Man cosplayer, followed by a humble dinner served at the cinema lobby. The leading display brand, Philips Monitors, partnered with Sony Pictures Entertainment in bringing the web-slinging superhero to the big screen here in Cebu. Select bloggers get to enjoy the continuation of Peter Parker’s journey in Philips Monitors’s exclusive media screening. Promotional partnership of Sony Entertainment’s Spider-Man and ... Read more

The newest additions to the vast storage solutions portfolio empowers consumers and changes the ways they interact with data. Seagate Technology PLC, the world leader in digital data solutions, recently announced the exciting extension to its portfolio with several advanced models, including the all-new solid state drives (SSD). The latest data storage drives offers solutions to all types of data savvy users, such as gung-ho gamers, social media movers, influencers, graphic artists, photographers, and even amateurs digital image collectors. Seagate answers the pain points of today’s fast-changing data-heavy landscape. Seagate Storage Solutions booth at Seda Hotel Cebu during its launch ... Read more

As the sun alternately hid and peeked from the moving, scattered cumuli, the morning breeze blew gently to our dopey visage. Though there were intermittent drizzles, the weather, somehow, pepped up our tired, sinful souls. It was, indeed, an awesome day to explore new places. The Turbulent Sea However, as we approach the jetty of Tapilon, things became quite unsettling. The coast was disturbed with breakwater, and the surface of the sea was apparently rough. You could see small boats disappear and reappear within few seconds, displaying the morbid force of nature and reminding us our frailties. We were just ... Read more

The north-westernmost island of Cebu province is not only known for its desiccated produce. Bantayan, aside from being a dried seafood supplier to the province, is also a desirable location for sojourners. Bantayan Island, by the way, is a home to three serene and vibrant municipalities namely: Bantayan, Santa Fe, and Madridejos. Most of the islands beautiful beachfronts are situated in Santa Fe. With multiple white beach fronts dotting its edges, interesting rock formations adorning its cliffs, and mysterious cave pools spread at various locations, travelers won’t run out of things to do. Bantayan seaport, the main point of entry ... Read more