#beach bumming

The place to be during the (now) continuous Summer heat domes that seem to permeate the Southern States and Midwest.

This be Seaside, Oregon.

In the Willamette Valley, temperatures soar into the upper 90s to low 100s...... HOT!

The Hidden Gem of Negros Occidental

Sure there are lots of places to visit in the Negros region. There’s the famous Manjuyod Sandbar which travelers tagged as the Maldives of the Philippines and the Lakawon Island which went viral due to their floating bar. But due to publicity, the aforementioned destination became mainstream thus inviting a huge number of tourists even during off season. Wanting to avoid the heavy crowd, I went…

The Mystical Island of Siquijor

Nothing else excites me other than looking forward for new adventures and experience a different kind of thrill. Despite the unstable weather, I was eager to push through my trip just to see the famous island of Siquijor. Siquijor is a small province located in the Central Visayas region. The island is known for its mythical stories or beliefs in sorcery but that didn’t stopped me from actually…

Travel Diaries: Biri, Northern Samar

Braving the waters of San Bernardino Strait  lies an untouched gem which I’m sure will keep you bounded and in awe due to its captivating beauty. Catching an early flight from Tacloban was my only option as the airfare is fairly cheap compared to a flight bound to Catarman— which is an hour and half closer to Lavezares, the jump off point going to Biri Island. Arriving at the Romualdez Airport at…

Outlying Beaches are a-must-go destination for every Travelers and Beach Bummers; getting the privilege to witness its unscathed and natural beauty before it becomes too mainstreamed. Philippines— being an archipelago as it is, offers a lot of hidden gems waiting to be discovered. Fortunately, despite a busy summer schedule, I was able to get a chance to step a foot on one of those ‘gems‘. So…