I enjoy road trips up northeast to Cagayan valley even if it means being behind the wheel for long hours. The valley has a wealth of natural and breathtaking landscapes on and around its misty mountains to its dramatic coastlines and unspoiled white beaches. I've traveled there several times before but have seen only a... Continue Reading →
Once on this private island
My friends and I were accompanied to view each of the spacious, airy, understated and beautifully designed villas that blended well with the lush surroundings. There were eight villas and there were only five of us. We wanted to have one each and at first, it was hard to decide who gets which as they were... Continue Reading →
A healthy feast at a funky Farm
I love to eat, but I’m not fond of very rich, high-cholesterol food and I never want to over stuff myself like a glutton. So three years ago, when I heard about this farm designed in an unconventional way, that serves unusually healthy fresh picked greens from their own organic farm in the culinary centre... Continue Reading →
Under a canopy of mist
First it’s the thundering sound followed by a shower of mist as powerful waves hit the shore. Baler seems to be always covered with mist, at least that’s what I have observed during my visits. Everything about the place is wild in the nice kind of way; untamed, lush and unspoiled. Bordered by the Sierra... Continue Reading →
Off the road and into the green
Three years ago, on a road trip in the Mountain province, I was fortunate enough to be with friends who were invited to visit with a family in the town of Bauko. It was my first time to venture into one of the towns along the scenic Halsema highway and into the vegetable terraces carved... Continue Reading →