πΊπΈ ππππππ‘π Β» Texas Barber Bros: Getting Fresh Haircut and Major Embarrassment
You know you're in trouble when you're 80 miles from home, sitting in a badass barber shop that looks like a rockstar club, and you suddenly realize you have absolutely no money to pay. β’ That was me...
View Articleπ΅π πππ₯π©ππ‘π§ππ¦ Β» First Time in the Summer Capital of Ilocos Sur
We told Mom we were just heading to a resort down the roadβthat was a lie, and by the time we reached Bessang Pass with numb fingers and no extra-warm jackets, I realized we'd stumbled onto a...
View Articleπ΅π (2020) ILOCOS SUR Β» Unusual Sunset Goes Trending, Ilocano Netizens Amazed!
The sunset that pulled off a great sky show left the Ilocano netizens in awe as they posted their sunset photos on social media.βΊ An astounding sunset got the attention of Ilocano netizens.βΊ The...
View Articleπ΅π πππ₯π©ππ‘π§ππ¦ Β» First Time in the Summer Capital of Ilocos Sur
We told Mom we were just heading to a resort down the roadβthat was a lie, and by the time we reached Bessang Pass with numb fingers and no extra-warm jackets, I realized we'd stumbled onto a...
View ArticleπΉπ πππ‘πππ’π Β» Thoughts on My First Visit in Bangkok
No destination is unworthy. All places, touristy or non-touristy, are destinations that could help enrich your life, understanding, and perspective. β’ I judged Bangkok hard and skipped it for years....
View Articleπ΅π (2025) FEATURE Β» Dealing with HIV, Being Orphaned, and Wishes that Came True
This is the other side of my privilege. I had access to this information not as a clinical worker, but as a writer. Β» We often regard wishes as fairy tales as we see in Disney movies. However, Girlieβs...
View Articleπ΅π ILOCOS SUR Β» Tagudin-Cervantes-Sabangan Road: A First-Time Account
I was the architect of this escape, but it was a decision out of thin air.Β» This road is the reason why I became a travel blogger in 2010. Β» The original adventure-high would always be the sweetest and...
View Articleπ΅π KABACAN β’ Tulunan Falls of Pisan: Travel Guide + Review
This is a travel blog guide, review, and curation dedicated to Tulunan Falls of Pisan.β’ This page will be updated intermittently once new information is obtained. β’ If this free travel guide was...
View Articleπ΅π STA MARIA (Ilocos Sur) β’ 2008 Explorer Tales Written from the Future
As a millennial who also committed many social media mistakes during its early days, I consider my previous blunder callouts as baptism of fire to the world of virtual reality.β’ [...] we millennials...
View Articleπ΅π SANTA β’ Pandemic Memories in the Manila North Road
The reason why I like the town of Santa is because much of its land area is covered by a national parkβmeaning, the town has a spectacle of forest reserves, pristine mountain ranges, low-key springs,...
View Articleπ΅π SANTA β’ Magsaysay District Beach (Dedicated Travel Guide)
This is a travel blog feature, compilation, and curation dedicated to the Magsaysay Beach as a subject matter (in Santa, Ilocos Sur).β’ Take note that this documentation is an ongoing personal journal...
View Articleπ΅π SANTA β’ This beach in Ilocos has stories to tell
This beach area is located at the foothills of the Northern Luzon Heroes Hill National Parkβa protected landscape in Ilocos Sur due to its biodiversity and historical significance.β’ If this beach could...
View Articleπ΅π LUZON ISLAND β’ MacArthur Highway or Manila North Road (Travel Blogger's POV)
This is a travel blog compilation of the Manila North Road (MacArthur Highway). This post is inspired by the format of encyclopedia or wikipedia curation. The only difference is that: (1) this content...
View Articleπ΅π CANDON β’ First Ilocandia Content Creator Conference: a Success
The cultural characteristics of Candon and its collectivist society are what make this city a birthplace for many organic community-based initiatives.β’ I took the honor to talk about travel content...
View Articleπ΅π MABALACAT β’ Hotel Sogo Awkward Moment with my Aunt
My aunt Leah and I stayed in Hotel Sogo. It felt awkward to check in here with my aunt.β’ To make the situation more awkward, we unwittingly entered the hotel from the backdoor.β’ Checking for available...
View Articleπ΅π VIGAN β’ InfiniTea Tamag: 2023 Store Guide and Review
This article features some updates, guides, curated information, historical timelines, and significant events about Vigan's InfiniTeaβTamag Branch.β’ Personal insights from my actual visits were...
View Articleπ΅π VIGAN β’ Steak to Juanβ2023 Restaurant Guide and Review
This article features some updates, guides, curated information, historical timelines, and significant events about Steak to Juan Vigan branch.β’ Personal insights from my actual visits were included...
View Articleπ΅π VIGAN β’ Typhoon Goring: Floodwater Musings
Stuck inside our house with floodwater encircling our now-island house, I was ironically enchanted by this hardship to write down my musings.β’ The flood lake stays at the vacant lot near Ayusan-Paoa...
View Articleπ΅π VIGAN β’ Dunkin' Donuts' 798th Store in the Philippines
I backed out. I couldn't stand what I saw.β’ I sneaked a peek at the store, and what I saw made me decide not to enter.β’ I do understand the situation. Putting up a business in that area means you have...
View Articleπ΅π VIGAN β’ Dunkin' Donuts Store Guide and Review
"This article features updates, guides, curated information, historical timelines, and significant events about Dunkin' Vigan store."β’ Personal insights from my actual visits were also included here,...
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