To tell you the truth, I never really thought that winter could get pretty cold in Vietnam. In fact, I packed for my Hanoi trip believing that the whole country […]
Overseas
Hoan Kiem Lake: The Heart of Hanoi, Vietnam
Although I lived for several months in Bac Ninh (which is less than an hour away by bus,) I never really got a chance to fully explore the capital city […]
Local
All Saints Day in the Philippines: An Enduring Tradition
Every year, on the first of November, Filipinos flock to their local cemeteries to honor an age-old tradition. This tradition, known as Undas, Kalag-Kalag in Cebu, or All Saints Day, […]
Overseas
Love Locks and Bright Lights at the Namsan Seoul Tower in Seoul, South Korea
One of the many spots that I visited during my trip to South Korea was the hugely popular Namsan Seoul Tower. This tourist spot is gorgeous and is definitely worth […]
Overseas
A Day at Seoul, Korea’s Famous Gyeongbokgung Palace
One of the most popular tourist spots in Seoul is the Gyeongbokgung Palace. Sometimes called just Gyeongbok Palace or simply the Northern Palace (due to the fact that it is […]
Overseas
“Pot Sessions” at the Bat Trang Pottery Village in Vietnam
One hour from the capital city of Hanoi, you will find the small quiet district of Gia Lam. Naturally rich in clay, this district has become home to Vietnam’s ever-popular […]
Overseas
First Stop: Temple of Literature in Hanoi, Vietnam
In the capital city of Hanoi, age-old structures fill every tourist’s must-visit list. And I tell you, with Vietnam‘s lengthy and colorful history, this list can be quite long. One of […]
Local
Beautiful Sunset in Leyte’s Kalanggaman Island
I was recently in the city of Ormoc to cover the first-ever Pina Festival. Since we had enough time before our scheduled flight back to Cebu City, our hosts decided […]
Local
A Return to Downtown Davao City
During my recent trip to the downtown area of Davao City, I got a chance to climb up the top floors of the Marco Polo Hotel. To be honest, I’m […]
Local
The Beauties of Hiyas sa Kadayawan 2016 in Davao City
“Hiyas sa Kadayawan” is one of the most-awaited events during the whole Kadayawan Festival celebrations in Davao City. Hiyas is a pageant that puts the spotlight on the maidens from […]
Words
Words by Leylander: Ask the Fetus First
Ask the fetus? I know it sounds stupid. I am also fully aware that parents have all the right to give their children the names that tickle their fancy. But […]
Local
A Look at the Beautiful Faces of Kadayawan
Kadayawan Festival is Davao City‘s very well-attended annual festival. This yearly event focuses on the eleven existing lumad and moro tribes of the city. Kadayawan Festival is a showcase of culture, […]
Local
Meeting Mindanao at the Philippine Eagle Center
The Philippine Eagle Center in Davao City is the conservation and breeding facility of the Philippine Eagle Foundation. The center houses some of the remaining Philippine eagles in the Philippines. […]
Local
Exploring Bucas Grande’s Kanlanuk Bay
After visiting the beautiful Sohoton Cove and the amazing Hidden Island Resort, our next stop was Kanlanuk Bay. Kanlanuk Bay is one of the most-visited spots on the island of […]
Local
Finding the Hidden Island Resort of Socorro
One of the most popular resorts in Surigao del Norte is the Hidden Island Resort in Socorro. Located in the Bucas Grande group of islands in the town of Socorro, […]
Words
Words by Leylander: Englishero/a
Englishero / Englishera. I don’t know why but every time I hear someone speaking in English in the most unlikely places, and in the most unexpected times, I cringe. And […]
Local
One with Nature at Eden Nature Park in Davao City
One of Davao City‘s most popular tourist destinations is the EDEN Nature Park and Resort. The famous park is located in Barrio Eden in Toril, Davao City. The park offers […]
Local
Enjoying the Cool Breeze in Tacloban City’s MacArthur Park
One of the most popular and most-visited tourist spots in Eastern Visayas is the MacArthur Landing Memorial (Park). Located in Palo, Leyte, the park sits just a few kilometers from […]