Backpack the Philippines: More than the Usual

Lately, I have been busy educating myself with the beauty of my country. That means hours of surfing in the net, Google, Youtube and travel blogs. If only I have unlimited resources to travel and explore my country. I'm also dreaming of having special projects on travel documentaries or travel programs on TV, well, maybe in the future...Who knows?


I learned that Philippines is more the the usual destination. I have been to Vietnam, Cambodia, Singapore and Malaysia. And I appreciate our country more when I experienced traveling other neighboring countries. Philippines is so underrated.  Underrated- but that means less tourists, less tourist is equal to less damaged to our natural resources. So, I think its for the better in the long run. Also, I would like to see more of local travelers enjoying one's own country. As much as I want to hike with Europeans on the mountains of Sagada, I think I'm more comfortable with fellow brown-colored buddies. I want to see more Filipinos enjoying the sun at Boracay and not serving Koreans (nothing against them).


I also reviewed some of my travel photos for the past years and I want to share it with you- starting up north of the Philippines down south Mindanao. Hope you have a glimpse of my country's beauty!

Heritage Village, Vigan CIty: More than the Usual Village

Batad Rice Terraces, Ifugao: More than the Usual Rice Field

Opdas Mass Burial Cave, Kabayan, Benguet: More than the Usual Cemetery

Intramuros, Manila: More than the Usual City & History

Coron, Palawan: More than the Usual Rock Formations & Lagoons

Underground River, Puerto Princesa City: More than the Usual Rivers & Caves

Boracay Island, Aklan: More than the Usual White Beach and Night Life

Bohol: More than the Usual Monkey, Chocolate & Adventure

Guimaras, Visayas: More than the Usual Tropical Island

Looc Pebble Beach, Surigao City: More than the Usual Beach

Zamboanga City, Mindanao: More than the Usual Mix of Cultures

See the more than the Usual scenes... 

Experience and Explore Pilipinas!

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Still, there's this incessant voice telling me to explore more and learn more- the culture, the food, the people, the places! I love that, well, who doesn't?

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