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CARNAZA ISLAND: Captivating Photos of Cebu’s Northernmost Paradise
June 19, 2017

Many still prefer the more popular islands of Malapascua and Bantayan, but my fearless forecast is that Carnaza will soon enjoy the limelight it deserves as the next backpacking haven of Cebu.

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Sea, Sun, & Sandbar: Negros Oriental’s Manjuyod is the Party Place for Summer
April 28, 2017

After several trips to Negros Oriental--Dumaguete in particular--I thought I've experienced everything there is in the region. I was wrong. Every now and then, Dumaguete and the other towns of Negros seem to have a …


A Hot Spring in Summer: Esoy and Other Destinations in Catmon, Cebu
April 24, 2017

The plan was 6 AM, but the alarm clock snoozed until nine before we made up our mind to go for it. That trip kicked off summer, the glory days of beach bumming and getting …


Why The Luxurious Atmosphere Resort Is Truly 5-Star
March 26, 2017

Cover Photo © Atmosphere Resorts It’s easy to think that spending your money on a luxury resort is not the best decision you can make for a vacation. Well, it depends on which resort you pick. …


SMALL TALK CAFE in Albay Turns Ordinary Local Dishes to Culinary Surprises
February 11, 2017

“We’re not a native restaurant,” she said with a smile, no second thoughts. I was intrigued by her answer. How can a restaurant with all the local flavors of Albay—laing, sili, gata, pili nuts—not be …


Playa La Caleta In Bataan Is All The Fun Rolled Into One
February 3, 2017

Saturday, past three, we met John and his father in the village right next to Las Casas. We got settled quickly, then the boat started to roar towards the abandoned nuclear power plant in Morong. The …


Some Photos That Prove Huawei P9 Is Best Camera Phone of the Year
January 9, 2017

I swear by the power of smartphone. After using Huawei phones, however, I now know that it can't be just any smartphone. So, I swear by the power of Huawei. The first Huawei phone I’ve tried …


OLD BEATS, NEW TAKES: Sinulog 2017 Smartphone Photography Contest by Huawei Philippines
January 8, 2017

HUAWEI and D'YAN LANG challenge you to capture the vibrance of the Sinulog Festival through smartphone photography. We want some fresh new takes on the festival, which has been around for many years. Snap that most creative …


17 for 2017: Unpopular Philippine Destinations You Should Visit This Year
January 3, 2017

Last year, we came up with a list of 16 destinations for a year's worth of travel around the Philippines. And we're glad that some of you really went to the places we suggested and …


Postcard from Bulacan, Philippines
December 3, 2016

©  ELENA TAEZA "I took this photo in Hagonoy, Bulacan. When I get a chance, I wake up early and jog around the village. With my DSLR, and now my camera phone, I would stop and …





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