Author: Ian Limpangog

Singapore is probably one of the destinations on your bucket list. Its incredible food, stunning cityscapes and man-made wonders, and indisputable cleanliness and order are so much for an inspiration. The downside, however, is that Singapore is one of the most costly countries to visit. Fortunately, there are still ways for you to get to Singapore without spending that much. You just have to plan your travel right. Budget airlines usually go on sale, wherein plane ticket prices fall down to 70% of the regular rates. You just need to spot these promotions in advance though. Make sure you follow ... Read more

Baler has become really popular lately. Many show interest in visiting Aurora’s capital anytime soon. And when you travel, one of the things that you need to secure weeks prior to your visit is your accommodation. Hence, I created a list of hotels, resorts, and homestays where you can choose from. Learn from me. When I decided to visit Baler, I immediately searched online, and then contacted hotels and lodges just five days before our trip. The result was pretty depressing. It was either I got no response from the owner of the accommodation is fully booked. Well, that did ... Read more

Each boat can carry a maximum of five guests. We carefully sat on our respective slots, with our seats at heel level. A watchman was seated in front; our guide was positioned at the end seat, while the captain stood near the rear bow. Since there are no outriggers, it shook a lot when we started hopping in. However, as it started moving, the boat was steady and smooth. The bumps and shakes on the rapids were the most anticipated. That feeling brought by sudden adrenaline pump when you are abruptly tossed is something to look forward to. On-board the ... Read more

It is unwise to spend all your travel budget. Likewise, spending more than what you allocated for the trip is a total nightmare. The worst is, if you swipe your credit card for unplanned expenses while away from home. When you travel, every savings count. It will not only let you escape from imminent financial downturn, but will help you fund your upcoming adventures as well. Hence, getting few dollar slashes from your travel passes or tickets will keep you away from any pecuniary troubles in the future. Hong Kong is an expensive country. To save, plan your itinerary and budget few weeks ... Read more

Tired from an overnight ferry that brought us to Dapitan from Cebu City, my appreciation for things stooped to its lowest levels. I preferred lying down or staring at the ceiling instead of going out and making conversations with other delegates. Taking a dip at Villa Angelina infinity pool, Dakak Beach Resort Since I came from work the day before, it was double the drowsiness. I was able to sleep on the boat, but I woke up every now and then, thus making the doze incomplete. I need to sleep straight, free from any destruction, for me to replenish the ... Read more

Scaling Taipei 101 We scaled the view deck at the top floor of Taipei 101, anticipating that it would be much better up there. We were never wrong. It felt so good. We can see how the world progressed thus far. The horizon was pretty amazing. But it was sad. We had no idea what was happening below. The flickering street lights stir much of our curiosity. The emotion is quite familiar, which is exactly how we feel while looking up the clear, starry sky at night. There is so much unraveled mystery that we always wanted to comprehend. Taipei ... Read more

One Friday eve, I went to Cebu’s port and boarded a ferry bound for Palompon, Leyte. Everything happened on random, and I had no fix itinerary in mind. But what I had been thinking that moment was spending a beach camp in Kalanggaman, an island floating off the coast of the boat’s destination. Short Introduction of my Random Trip The dawn chilled a bit as I walk around Palompon. The town was deeply asleep, except for the few “sikad” (rickshaw) drivers who were busy attending the new arrivals, and some teens who enjoyed staying late for some reasons. I realized that 2:30AM ... Read more

Laiya is one of Manila’s closest beaches. Just hop on a bus from any major terminals in the metro, and then within 3 to 4 hours, you will find yourself photo bombing the picture-perfect ivory strip of Batangas province. Laiya is also close to the Batangas’ tastiest lomihan and gotohan, so don’t forget to drop by during your visit. Just another jump shot fail How to get to Laiya Via San Juan The fastest way to Laiya is via San Juan. Take ALPS Bus from either EDSA Nepa Q-Mart, Araneta Center Cubao, or Alabang Grand Terminal to San Juan, Batangas. The earliest ... Read more

More than two years had passed since it all started. With that short period of time, I am proud to be part of something interesting, fun, and bubbly, which presence spans from web 2.0, social media, up to the tangible life realities. It isn’t merely a blogging community or an impulsive group of content creators but a society of spontaneous, multifaceted, and focused individuals. Cebu Bloggers Society (CBS), as it celebrates a decade of fun-filled life adventures, embraces individuality, making the group a great diversity on its own right. Our differences sometimes get us into quarrels, but at the end ... Read more