" Trick or treat!" That's what we often hear on TV during Halloween. It's different in the Philippines though. Before Halloween evolved into a costume-wearing, trick-or-treating event, the day was considered sacred. The name came from All Hallows which means All Saints. That's what we observe in the Philippines, plus another day for All Souls. These events are celebrated on November 1 and 2. Undas, as what it's known in Filipino, is celebrated in a completely different manner from Halloween. Instead of candies, ... Read More

South Cotabato isn't really a popular tourist destination in the Philippines. Why would it be when it receives a lot of negative publicity from the media? Why would somebody go to a place where there's a possibility of getting trapped in a sea of bullets? So when I and my cousins decided to go to the area, we were a bit scared of being in the land less visited.   To actually be there was another story.The place was so peaceful and tranquil. The ... Read More

Known as the heart of Mindanao, landlocked by its neighboring provinces, Bukidnon offers many activities, sights, and experiences for tourists. Here are a few reasons why Bukidnon is definitely a go-to place for travelers. 1. Just a few minutes from Cagayan de Oro, stop over at Camp Philips and a scenic view of endless field of pineapples and towering mountains welcomes you to Bukidnon. Then visit the Del Monte Golf Club house for lunch. At a really cheap price, you can already enjoy ... Read More

 One of the great things about the Philippines is the breakfasts, I have a video here showing what to expect. Breakfast in the Philippines is known as agahan or almusal, I think that the breakfasts are quite heavy, but very tasty,you can get breakfast from street hawkers in Manila and throughout the country such as rice porridge or noodle soups. So whats in a traditional Philippines breakfast. Rice ( of course) fried with salt and garlic clovess. Fried ... Read More

People always tell me the Philippines is corrupted, but many tourists never see this side, I lived in the Philippines in 2008, and made a trip out to Malaysia, I did not notice my passport visa expired, the visa office in Europe gave me the wrong visa! I had to pay a fee to get it extended, when I questioned this, they delayed me more so I could miss the flight, when finally paid the official amount, they added an extra 2000 peso in ... Read More