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John Carlou Arreglo

Basilica Minore del Santo Nino, Cebu

You, the History and Understanding Cebu

Traveling, at least from the author’s point of view, is one soul taking steps towards its broken pieces. The second that we fall upon new places feels like a new world. However, even how far you have gone, at the end of the day it is still you—the same unique you. Believe it or not, traveling cannot create a new you, it only adds spices to who you are. This is the...

sinulog festival women holding st. Nino

Uncovering Sinulog Festival

The Philippines ‘ most historical place turned festive during the month of January to celebrate the coming of Sto. Nino and the inauguration of Christianity in the Philippines hundreds of years ago. This jovial celebration invites millions of people. Not only because of its colorful street galas but also the progressive culture that creeps behind the...

Banaue Rice Terraces

Banaue Rice Terraces and the Filipino Workmanship

Every traveler brings their own stories with them. These stories are what we called the ‘whys’ of traveling. It could be for fun, for distressing, for adventure, and many other billion stories. In fact, there is no story the same as the other, every story is diversely weaved and magnificently thought. You did not bring yourself to a special place for no reason, you...

Chocolate Hills

Chocolate Hills: Hills of chocolates

A gigantic creature mourning out of disappointment in love. As his weeping tears fell into the ground, hills grew. Some believe that two giants went to war, threw muds at each other, and as the dispute was over, figures of small mountains formed. Locals of Bohol, specifically those settled in the Municipality of Carmen, have diverse myths on the origin of Chocolate...

Boy in the Chocolate Hills

Beautiful Blessed Bohol

Flourishing! Nothing but flourishing! This is how I can describe Bohol. One of the most beautiful places I have ever been to. Located in the Philippines, Bohol had catered us the “It’s more fun in the Philippines” atmosphere. I had dived in its white-sand beaches and been challenged by its high mountains. Everything is wonderful in Bohol! World’s smallest monkey...

Baguio City, Baguio City, Philippines

What to do in Baguio: A long road ahead

Talking about the hot breeze of the air during summer, one perfect place to visit in the Philippines is Baguio City—the Philippines’ Summer Capital. With its cool climate even during summer, Baguio City has been dubbed as “the tourists’ hub” where one can find an escape from the chaotic scenes of the lowlands. It is the perfect home for those who need peace of mind...