As you might have guessed, Sombrero Island, which means hat in Spanish and in Filipino, is shaped like a hat.  This tiny island off the eastern tip of Tingloy, Batangas has long been attracting day trippers due to its bountiful marine life.  Sombrero Island is a good spot for snorkeling, just bring your own gears and pay the entrance fee. …

I remember seeing the area where Casino Peak in Dalaguete, Cebu is a located a few years ago but I didn’t know its name that time and how to get there.  We were among the first few travelers who visited Osmena Peak that time. I noticed the mountains on that side are similar to Chocolate Hills of Bohol, while Osmeña …

A major hub of Buddhism spiritualism, Bagan is where one can view an astounding collection of beautiful Buddhist pagodas, temples and stupas ruins – all dating back from the 9thto 13thcenturies. Stepping on the loose golden sands of this ancient city not only takes one back in time, but also injects an indescribable sense of newfound spirituality. As the capital …

Where is Brunei? Sandwiched between Sarawak, state of Malaysia and Sabah, the tiny yet wealthy sultanate of  Brunei Darussalam is clad by lush jungles and oil-rich land.  Unlike most countries in Southeast Asia, it does not rely on tourism to boost its economy but it does not mean you have to skip it because its is such a beautiful and …