[Insights] ► How the Competitive Blogging World Personally Affected Me?
...if you compete to prove to others that you are better, you may fail; but if you compete because you want to prove yourself that you could do more, then you're winning.► While I don't really compete...
View Article[Hong Kong] ► Is HK Safe to Visit as Tourist, Amid Protests/Riots?
So what happened? They asked me many questions and requested me to present my company ID, the contact number of my friend in Hong Kong (which they attempted to call), my YouTube channel, and my work.►...
View Article[Palawan] ► How I Recovered My 'Deleted' Travel Configuration?
"This Palawan trip has indeed given me enough time to self-reflect and remember those beautiful and innocent moments in my life that I deleted. I'm definitely gonna check my old configuration..."► I...
View Article[Lucban] ► 2020 Lucban Church Blog with My Family
"While Lucban continues to preserve the tangible and intangible remains of its past, the town also continues to embrace changes."► I loved the changes... It did complement the past of Lucban, something...
View Article[Feature] ► The wisdom of my Father helped me survive the pandemic
"We lost the meaningful physical celebrations because of the pandemic. The annual summer vacation, the family reunions during the Holy Week, and now the Father's day, are celebrations of life hindered...
View Article[Ilocos Sur] ► 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.► An astounding sunset got the attention of Ilocano netizens.► The...
View ArticleRural Life Hacks: Entering a War and Winning the Battle
"Every battle I've faced pre-pandemic seemed to be easy-wins; but when the virus started to show its arsenal, the battle—although winnable—seemed to be a challenging one."► The war isn't over yet, but...
View ArticleINSIGHTS • Overcoming Depression and Debunking Toxic Positivity in 2023
My mom sure had to endure a lot of pain with all the painful words I said to her when I was undergoing my battle against depression.• The signs that happened to me from physiological symptoms, my anger...
View Article🇵🇭 STA CRUZ (Ilocos Sur) • Public Market: Review, Updated Guide, History, &...
"This article features updates, guides, curated information, historical timelines, and significant events about Santa Cruz Public Market in Ilocos Sur."• Personal insights from my actual visits were...
View Article🇵🇭 VIGAN • Typhoon Egay Blog: Stories during the Disaster
"Mental fortitude is beneficial in situations that would test you in a psychological warfare, but Super Typhoon Egay was more than a psychological warfare."• I almost lost my breath when I heard a...
View Article🇵🇭 STA CRUZ • (Ilocos Sur) Why Did I Visit their Public Market?
"At first, I was afraid that the dry goods section of this property had been closed, because it was already late in the afternoon. Nevertheless, we gave it a try."• It was almost 05:00 PM when it...
View Article🇵🇭 BANTAY • Submerged in MUD floods: a Face of Resilience
"I saw the residents bathed in mud, while they tried to scavenge what's left. Their motorcycles, cars, appliances, and furniture were all flooded and fell into disrepair."• The typhoon is over, but the...
View Article🇵🇭 TAGUDIN • 2023 Top Tourist Spots, Attractions, Things to Do
"Do you want to explore the town of Tagudin in 2023, and you don't have an idea what this town has to offer? You've landed on the right blog."• Let me help you by writing this Tagudin tourist spots...
View Article🇵🇭 PHILIPPINES • The Story of the Most Traveled Pinoy
"He is the first Pinoy to successfully visit all the law-created 1634 municipalities and cities in the Philippines."• Marco told me that his most expensive trip was in...• "Tanggap ko na, na hindi ko...
View Article🇵🇭 VIGAN • Dunkin' Donuts Store Guide and Review
"This article features updates, guides, curated information, historical timelines, and significant events about Dunkin' Vigan store."• Personal insights from my actual visits were also included here,...
View Article🇵🇭 VIGAN • Dunkin' Donuts' 798th Store in the Philippines
I backed out. I couldn't stand what I saw.• I sneaked a peek at the store, and what I saw made me decide not to enter.• I do understand the situation. Putting up a business in that area means you have...
View Article🇵🇭 VIGAN • 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.• The flood lake stays at the vacant lot near Ayusan-Paoa...
View Article🇵🇭 VIGAN • Steak to Juan—2023 Restaurant Guide and Review
This article features some updates, guides, curated information, historical timelines, and significant events about Steak to Juan Vigan branch.• Personal insights from my actual visits were included...
View Article🇵🇭 VIGAN • InfiniTea Tamag: 2023 Store Guide and Review
This article features some updates, guides, curated information, historical timelines, and significant events about Vigan's InfiniTea—Tamag Branch.• Personal insights from my actual visits were...
View Article🇵🇭 MABALACAT • 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.• To make the situation more awkward, we unwittingly entered the hotel from the backdoor.• Checking for available...
View Article🇵🇭 CANDON • 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.• I took the honor to talk about travel content...
View Article🇵🇭 LUZON ISLAND • 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 Article🇵🇭 SANTA • This beach in Ilocos has stories to tell
This beach area is located at the foothills of the Northern Luzon Heroes Hill National Park—a protected landscape in Ilocos Sur due to its biodiversity and historical significance.• If this beach could...
View Article🇵🇭 SANTA • 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).• Take note that this documentation is an ongoing personal journal...
View Article🇵🇭 SANTA • 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 park—meaning, the town has a spectacle of forest reserves, pristine mountain ranges, low-key springs,...
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