“Pot Sessions” at the Bat Trang Pottery Village in Vietnam
by 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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 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 …
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, …
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. …
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 …