Author Archives: traveltoix
Visiting Dumaguete
Most expats will tell you that Dumaguete is the most livable city in Philippines. They found it the perfect place to settle down. Being a city it has all the conveniences, but at the same time is small enough to walk around. Although it’s an enjoyable place it doesn’t escapes from the noisy tricycles that … Continue reading
Celebrating the Kaamulan Festival in Malaybalay
The Kaamulan Festival is an ethnical Festival celebrated in Malaybalay city, the capital of Bukidnon Province, in the Mindanao Island. This festival hasn’t been able to captivate the heart of the foreigners tourists due the publicized political instability in Western Mindanao. But if you make plans to visit Mindanao during the period of the celebration … Continue reading
Exploring Siquijor Island
The Siquijor Island was once a place of mystical healers, shamans and witches; today it’s a laid-back island, where you can relax on white sandy beaches, snorkel to peer the corals, dip on refreshing waterfalls, and snapshot the colonial architecture. The Siquijor city is the biggest city in Siquijor island. Yet it’s still quite small, … Continue reading
Celebrating the Kulambo Festival in El Nido
Every 1st week of December, El Nido celebrates the . The Kulambo word means “mosquito net”. El Nido, just like the rest of Palawan Island, is bundled with tropical forests, its temperature and humidity provides a perfect housing for the mosquito that carries the malaria. So this festival is part of campaign to eradicate malaria. … Continue reading
Exploring El Nido and The Bacuit Archipelago
is the coastal area of the Northwest part of the Palawan island. It includes 45 islands and islets, also called “The Bacuit Archipelago”. The El Nido town(city proper) stands in front of the Bacuit Bay, with a beautiful backdrop scenery made of limestone karst, that rugs the coastline and dots the sea. But not everything … Continue reading
Surfing in Sebay, La Union
in San Juan, La Union is becoming increasingly popular among all that wants to learn to surf, relax on the beach, or just contemplate on outstanding sunsets. With a direct bus coming from Manila, it provides a perfect weekend break to all Filipinos that are adhering to this sport. On Filipino summer(April to June) weekends … Continue reading
Holy Week Self Sacrificial Ceremonies in Pampanga
Christianity it’s deeply rooted in the heart of Philippines. The Holy Week it’s celebrated with devotion all across Philippines. Most Filipinos during these 4 days of celebration go back to their hometowns to celebrate with their families. In Pampanga, the Good Friday, it’s celebrated with self sacrifice. In this province, men will show their devotion … Continue reading
Exploring Mount Mayon and surroundings
Mount Mayon is the most active volcano in Philippines, located on Albay province, on the South of Luzon. It’s considered to be the perfect volcano due its shape symmetry. The Mount Mayon has 48 recorded eruptions on the last 400 years, with the last eruption dating back to winter of 2009. The volcano summit is … Continue reading
Celebrating the Bacolaodiat in Bacolod
Chinese New Year it’s the big flux of people moving on the planet. It’s one the most important celebration for a Chinese person. Represents the going back to the roots. Chinese have fled for centuries to Philippines. So this event is widely celebrated in Philippines. On of the biggest celebrations is in the Manila Chinatown, … Continue reading
Exploring Twin Lakes near Dumaguete
The is a scenic spot located around 25 km North of Dumaguete City. These lakes named as Lake Balinsasayao and Lake Danao, are craters situated on the peak of the mountains at 1000 feet above sea level. It’s the home of several rare species of animals including birds. There you can do hiking, kayaking and … Continue reading
