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- Ilocandia Quickie
I just came a from a quick respite in the Ilocandia. Summer has been always busy for me and I really am having a hard time writing full blogs. So before I forgot some of my experiences, I want to share with you two touristy sites and an off-the-beaten-track destination in the Ilocandia. Adams, Ilocos Norte Serene morning at Adams. Adams, Ilocos Norte has been a breath of fresh air from the hustle and bustle of Metro Manila. On the leftmost side is our cozy hut perched beside the pond where fresh tilapia can be ordered for hungry visitors. You can read more about Adams by visiting my previous… - Naga City Travel Guide Collab
Let me tell you about one of my fave cities- Naga. It was exactly 10 years when I first stepped in Maogmang Lugar. It was a crazy idea to go there on an non-AC bus called Raymund Transit, seated with locals with their dogs and chicken. Times has changed and direct flights daily to Naga City is now available via Cebu Pacific. Local tourism is a boom and if you haven't set foot yet this NAGA CITY TRAVEL GUIDE will be of great help for you. NAGA CITY TRAVEL GUIDE COLLAB with Kara Santos of TRAVELING-UP.COM 1. Describe Naga City. Kara says: Most people equate Naga City with religious & historical… - Adventure-Filled Misibis Bay Escapade
You read about my First Impressions of Misibis Bay. You also had the time to look the first photos during my Misibis Bay Quickie post. Now, here's the highlight of my 3D/2N stay at the famed resort. THE ADVENTURES I don't know how I will explain each of the new adventures I had. I guess I will just post a photo of each activity I did along with a short description of what it was like trying them. Segway. This is a two-wheeled, battery-powered personal transporter used for short distances. You have to balance yourself so you won't fall. You lean forward so it will move and lean back for… - Misibis Bay: First Impressions
Who would have thought that this backpacker would have a much needed hammock-hanging break? Ohhh, I love going to off-the-beaten destinations but there are times that I want to drink mango shake beside an infinity pool, get some nap inside my own villa and have a sunset cruise with Mt. Mayon as my backdrop. That exactly what happened when I stayed in one of the most romantic places in the Philippines- Misibis Bay. For the first time I was able to experience luxury at its finest- nope not abroad but here in the Philippines, just 2-hours away from Manila (by plane and private van). THE WELCOME The Perfect-Shaped Coned Volcano… - Badass ATV Ride to Malabsay Falls
Some go to Naga for a pilgrimage, some for a food trip. Some just stay at the Hotel (I actually did this yesterday- at the posh Avenue Plaza Hotel), some get their adrenaline fix and ride that badass ATV up to the foothills of Mt. Isarog National Park. Ohhh yeah! Naga City has been close to my heart. I still remember the first time I went here- with friends onboard a non-AC bus form Quezon 10 years ago. Yep, I was d0-it-yourself-ing already year 2003. We went to a waterfalls which I actually forgot. Later did I know that we will visit it again this time- Malabsay Falls. But…
Featured Posts
- Project Jomalig Report and Updates
Updated as of May 16, 8:00am Excerpt from the previous blog: In 2011, JourneyingJames partnered with fellow bloggers to share more than 50 running shoes to the young athletes in… - On Pursuing My Passion
strong and barely controllable emotion.intense sexual love. an intense desire or enthusiasm for something. I guess I want to take a break of publishing travel guides and… - 10 Extreme Sports to Add on Your Bucketlist
31 days have passed this 2013! How are you doing with your travel bucketlist? All good? While some include getting the Starbucks 2013 Planner or marrying a rich man… - What’s In Store for JourneyingJames this 2013?
think this is just the beginning!" You can read other comments on this blog post 12 Life-Changing Moments…
Food Tastings
- 10 Food Destinations in Dumaguete City
If you haven't been to Dumaguete and planning to visit soon, you would ask, "Where to eat in Dumaguete City?" So we prepared "10 Food… - Local Breakfast in Bongao, Tawi-Tawi
If there is one thing I miss in my jaunt in Sulu and Tawi-Tawi it is the breakfast served in their local cafes. In Jolo… - Binondo Food Trip and Walking Tour Guide
How far, better yet, how full can you get with only Php200.00 (less than US$5) on your pocket for a food trip at Binondo? I write… - Food Trip in Surigao City
I'm not a first-timer in Surigao City, I remember going here 2009 and touring the city and Mabua Pebble Beach. I wish I did it…
Travel Tips
- How to Make Your Own Itinerary
SPECIAL NOTE: This post is not intended for my clients who make inquiries about Puerto Princesa, El Nido and Coron. Time is gold. Forgive me for being blunt but I… - How to Travel Cheap in the Philippines
So you're done with your research and itinerary. You are excited but having doubts at the same time. Worry not, I know how you feel 'coz I was in… - Make Your Trip ‘UNFORGETTABLE”
I believe this would raise some eyebrows but I'm writing this anyway. If you are guilty at one point, please forgive me, I meant it- believe me, its for… - How to Fund Your Wanderlust?
HOW TO FUND YOUR WANDERLUST? There is no such thing a FREE travel, if there is, please let me know okay? But there is this thing called saving up…
Accommodations
- How to Find Cheap Accommodations in Your Destination?
So I received a personal message on my Facebook Page: journeyingjamesFB asking me this: Let me rephrase the QUESTION: "How do you… - I’m Missing the Hotels during Lakbay Norte 3
Be ready, I have a confession to make. As much as I like to spend the night inside my… - Cebu City Cheap Accommodations
Cebu City Cheap Accommodations / Hotels / Guesthouse / Inns Days ago, someone DMed me on Twitter about cheap accommodations…
Videos
- Mt. Purgatory Traverse in Video
And to cap off the life-changing year of travels, I go up north- to the mountains of the Cordilleras for a year-end hike organized by my friend… - Me, Zipline?
Okay, let me say first that "I'm never a fan of ziplines." Not that I'm afraid of heights, I actually like to try sky-diving, you can read… - Rescued Pawikan Lays Eggs in Mati City, Davao Oriental
Pawikan + White Beach + Responsible Locals = PARADISE. Call it perfect timing! It was my second time visiting Dahican Beach in Mati City, Davao Oriental (4hours…
Travel Series
- Purpose: Why You Want to be a Travel Writer? (Part 1 of 3)
~ SO YOU WANT TO BE A TRAVEL WRITER SERIES ~ PURPOSE • PASSION • PITCH & PERSEVERE I had a… - Experience Coron Tour (Part 1)
They say that "Happiness only real when shared" -Into the Wild So instead of enjoying Coron, Palawan alone, I… - Journey to Jolo, Sulu (Part 1 of 3)
FEAR “Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these…
Press & Media
- Cebu Pacific Smile Magazine: Around the Philippines for 100 Days
How can you summarize a 100-day adventure in 1,200 words for Cebu Pacific SMILE Magazine? :) After having interviewed by the three major TV… - ISANGDAAN Journey Featured on Manila Bulletin
Breaking News! I'm on Manila Bulletin last October 28, 2012 (Sunday) publication under Lifestyle Section, page: J-3. Full page feature baby! Full page! The… - ISANGDAAN Journey Featured on TV 5′s Balitang 60
I'm so blessed to be enjoying the benefits of travel blogging. One of these is the latest interview I had with Camille Abadicio of…
Travel Guides
- Cebu City Travel Guide Collab
Been receiving lots of queries regarding Cebu City so instead of answering them again and again, I partnered with my good friend Kim who blogs at Indie Escape to… - Capiz Travel Guide Collab
Capiz Province is next! It's on my list of "every traveler's must-visit soon." If you are into food and eating and pigging out then you are missing a lot… - Ilocos Norte Travel Guide Collab
This Laoag/Ilocos Norte Travel Guide is a companion guide to the Vigan Travel Guide I published a week ago. I hope this would help you guys for your plans of enjoying Ilocandia. I… - Vigan City Travel Guide Collab
Another favorite among tourist is the place where one of the our UNESCO Heritage Sites can be found- Vigan City. I would like to share with you some insights… - El Nido, Palawan Travel Guide Collab
21st day of the first month of 2013. I woke up in my fave place in all of the Philippines- EL NIDO. I said on my Twitter account, "Now…
Quickie
- Misibis Bay Quickie
Okay, so some of my friends already blocked me on Facebook and Instagram for posting my adventures and travels here and there. Two weeks ago… - Baler, Aurora Quickie
I know you have seen lots of photo of Baler- that humongous Balete Tree or that mother waterfalls. Maybe some aerial acrobats of local…
Travel Products
- Spyder Shades Review
Do you know that shades or sunglasses are important part of everyone's summer outfit. Glad I had new shades courtesy of Spyder Philippines, just in time for my endless… - Hammock and Lagu Beach Towels Giveaway
After blogging for more than 3 years now, I will have my first blog giveaway. I was feeling good last week as I keep on seeing lots and lots of… - Zem Gear Terra Review
ZemGear Terra Review Once in a while I get new travel products to try and Zem Gear Terra arrived last year. I'm using it for almost half a year…
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- Ilocandia Quickie
I just came a from a quick respite in the Ilocandia. Summer has been always busy for me and I really am having a hard time writing full blogs.…





