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Helmet Diving Boracay

Helmet Diving in Boracay (Day 8 – pt 1)

Day 8 was one of the most happening days in our Philippines 10-Day Tour.  We combined two day tours on that day, starting with helmet diving at 8.30am and Island Hopping an hour later.   Some of the places explored included Crystal Cove Island, Crocodile Island and Puka Beach. This Puka Beach is different from the ‘private section’ that I’d covered on Day […]

Paraw Boracay

Willy’s Rock and Paraw Sailing in Boracay (Day 7)

Here’s one highly-recommended activity in Boracay – Paraw sailing! Anyone keen? Now that we had shifted our base from the secluded Ilig Iligan to the very populated White Beach at Boracay, what awaited us were island tours and fun water activities that would keep us occupied for the next few days. Paraw sailing, helmet diving, snorkeling and more beach activities, here

White Beach Boracay

Hotel Experience staying at Ilig Iligan Beach and White Beach of Boracay (Day 6)

Hey guys, haven’t seen me for a while? Well, I was exploring other parts of the world including El Nido, Puerto Princesa and Eastern Taiwan. Now that I’m back, let’s continue to talk about Boracay. On Day 6 of our Philippines 10-day Tour, we bade farewell to Ilig Iligan Beach and waved a big “Hello” to Boracay White Beach! Yes, we would

Best Beach Boracay

Best Beach in Boracay – Shhh. It’s a secret! (Day 5)

There are so many beaches in Boracay. Which is the best? I’ve had the chance to visit a few on Day 5 of Philippines 10 Days Tour, and let me show you in this post what I thought is the Best Beach in Boracay. Read on, view the photos and see if you feel the same too.  Psst, I believe

Boracay

Philippines Trip – How to get from Cebu to Boracay? (Day 4)

Ready for some Boracay-fun? Check out how we made our way from Cebu to Boracay to visit one of the World’s Best 100 Beaches, as voted by CNN. Yes, you are right! This was a very popular beach we were visiting on Day 4 of our Philippines 10 Days Tour and all logistics required to get there would be worth it! The first

Chocolate Hills

This chap ruined our day trip in Bohol Island of Philippines (Day 3)

Day 3 of Philippines 10 Days Tour was dedicated to Bohol Island – the place to be to view the spectacular Chocolate Hills, cute gremlin-like Tarsier and to cruise the Loboc River among many other attractions. This also happened to be a day we got screwed up so badly and ended up paying the most for the least. So please

Aguinid Falls

This is why Aguinid Falls in Philippines is so well-loved by all! (Day 2 – pt 2)

Aguinid Falls was next in line on our Day 2 tour itinerary, after having spent the morning swimming with Whale Sharks and bathing in icy-cold Tumalog Falls. Now listen, I highly recommend Aguinid Falls as a tour destination because it was so unbelievably FUN! Officially, this marked my virgin attempt in hiking up a gushing waterfall. How cool is that? 

Tumalog Falls

A murky experience swimming with Whale Sharks in Oslob, Philippines (Day 2 – pt 1)

Day 2 of Philippines 10 Days Tour was an exciting and adventurous day that saw us swimming with whale sharks in Oslob, bathing under the mystical showers of Tumalog Falls and hiking up multi-tiered Aguinid Falls. Swimming with Whale Sharks in Oslob Do you love fish? No problem if you don’t. I don’t fancy fishes too. However, swimming with GIGANTIC fishes is a

Heritage of Cebu Monument

Philippines Tour (Day 1) – Self-guided Cebu City Tour completed in two hours!

Ready for some ideas on your next holiday trip? How about visiting Philippines which by the way consists of 7,641 islands. Yes. You’ve heard me right – just 7,641 islands. =) It would probably take you just 20 years if you cover one island a day. I covered three islands in my Philippines 10 Days Tour that brought me to Cebu, Oslob,

Taiwan 8 Day Solo Trip

Easiest Way to get from Taipei Main Station to Taoyuan Airport (Taiwan Tour – Day 8)

How to travel from Taipei Main Station to Taoyuan Airport? Where to store your luggage? What’s the best route to get yourself to Bus Terminal and avoid steep staircases while lugging along heavy luggage? This final day of my Taipei’s 8 Days Tour will provide tips on how to get yourself to airport in the most effortless way. Check it out.   Gulping Myself Silly

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