Urban Trekking: Exploring Melbourne

Yes, there were trams. No, we didn't take it. We explored Melbourne by foot and boy,my muscles are aching and I haven't even seen 1/4 of what Melbourne has to offer. We took the Metro and got off at Flagstaff Station and walked through Flagstaff Gardens. It was fairly sunny. Our first stop - Queen … Continue reading Urban Trekking: Exploring Melbourne

Trekking: Macedon Ranges

Hopefully one of many treks around the vast mountain ranges of Macedon. We left Sunbury, Victoria while it was drizzling but it was a scenic drive up to Mt. Macedon so we didn't mind the gloomy weather. Rojax showed me Sanatorium Lake first. It was called such because of the sanatorium that closed in 1910 and was later … Continue reading Trekking: Macedon Ranges

Bantayan Island: A Pleasant Surprise

Typhoon "Lando" made landfall, Sunday October 18, 2015 at 1am in Aurora, while my two friends and I are waiting for boarding announcements for our 1:35AM flight. It was raining in Manila, though at public storm signal number 2, I didn't experience strong winds or strong rain that early Sunday morning. Our flight arrived 2:45AM … Continue reading Bantayan Island: A Pleasant Surprise

Vigan

History. Culture. Food. A laid-back life. That's how I see this World Heritage Site up north. Considering that it has the easiest (but longest) access from Manila without getting flights, this place has been sitting in my bucket list for a long time. I know. I'm weird. So, this sort-of unplanned trip (it was DIY … Continue reading Vigan

Treasure Trove: Calaguas Islands

Pristine white sand, crystal blue waters, tranquil atmosphere - these are just a few adjectives I could think of when I look back on my Calaguas experience last weekend. Went there on an impulse when I saw the invite on facebook. I had to use up remaining vacation credits from last year so I was … Continue reading Treasure Trove: Calaguas Islands