Category: Travel

Freedom Wall travel logs, updates, guides, itineraries, and photo collections.

Borawan Beach and Dampalitan Island: An Unplanned Trip to Quezon Province

When I only had a week to my birthday, I constantly searched for a quick weekend getaway that is close to Manila. Then I found Alibijaban Island in San Andress, Quezon. Unfortunately, there weren’t enough transport information in the web so I did not take a risk. I will bring some officemates with me, hence, I couldn’t afford for a possible misadventure. A day before the trip, we then settled for Borawan Island via the Municipality of Padre Burgos in Quezon Province. After some research, we found out that we can do some island hopping to the neighboring Dampalitan Beach and Puting Buhangin ... Read more

Our Isla de Gigantes Story

To start, this is not a recent travel story. We visited Isla de Gigantes July last year, few months before the rampage of Typhoon Yolanda, wherein Isla de Gigantes is one of those places that received a big hit. Good thing that the island group has been making significant recovery. I am sharing this, though late, to give you an idea how great it is to stay on its islands. I can guarantee that the beauty it once had when we visited the place remains ’till the present. Nature always survive nature, anyway. We accessed Isla de Gigantes via Iloilo ... Read more

Adventure Holiday Ideas You Probably Haven’t Considered…Until Now!

If you’re getting sick and tired of traveling to the Costa Del Sol every single year for your holiday, it might be time you considered something a little more exciting. There are lots of different adventure holidays on offer these days, and you just need to find something suitable for you. With that in mind, we’re going to list some of the most popular choices throughout the course of this post. With a bit of luck, you’ll discover something that seems appealing. You never know; this could be the best vacation you ever take. Ice climbing on Mt. Rainier (Photo ... Read more

7 of the Best Places to Visit in Spain

Spain is a wonderfully diverse country, with a plethora of things to see and do. All of the locations listed in this post are very different, and offer a wide range of activities for people looking to go on a fun holiday. Whether you want to party, chill, or explore, there’s the perfect place for you to visit in Spain. here are 7 of the best places: Barcelona (Photo by Moyan Brenn on Flickr) 1. Ibiza You probably already know that Ibiza is one of the best places to party in the whole world. It has some of the most ... Read more

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

Travelling to Singapore? Read This

Singapore is high on the list of many people’s must-see destinations. Little wonder too. Singapore manages to capture the traditional and the modern in a truly unique way. If you are eager to learn more about Singapore and what you can do on your travels, you are certainly in the right place. There are some unique experiences that you will be able to do in Singapore. This is quite unlike anywhere else in the world. Singapore skyline by Nicolas Lannuzel, on Flickr Singapore: Essential Information Singapore is a thriving state. The city is a bustling cosmopolitan town. The skyscrapers against ... Read more