Category Archives: TRAVEL TIPS

Some travel tips, based on my experience.

PAMPANGA… Mt. Arayat Traverse

MT. ARAYAT TRAVERSE Arayat and Magalang, Pampanga Entry point: Brgy. Ayala, Magalang, Pampanga Exit point: Brgy. Juan Bano, Arayat, Pampanga LLA: 15.2067N, 120.7441E, 1030 MASL Days required / Hours to summit: 1-2 days / 5 hours (NP) 8 hours (SP) Specs: Major climb, Difficulty 5/9, Trail class 1-4 (10kms) Features: Tropical forest, scenic views of Central Luzon *from Pinoy Mountaineer Mt.... continue

TRAVEL GUIDE: TINAGO FALLS

Iligan City is known to be the City of Waterfalls as it boasts more than 20 waterfalls. The most popular is the Maria Cristina Falls. Another waterfall that catches the eye of many for its pristine waters that is good for swimming all year round. It is now becoming popular, the TINAGO FALLS. This is simply a Tinago Falls Travel Guide Tinago Falls location is in Barangay Ditucalan, Iligan City... continue

Why is Travel Insurance important?

When we first think of travel insurance is just an additional cost to us. I myself oftentimes travel without it, mostly in my domestic routes. I am not saying that you too must not avail of it. It’s basically the choice of the traveler. Let me explain why I am not availing for travel insurance in most of my domestic routes. Simply because of the insurance coverage they are offering. Not... continue

Check-in Luggage in South America

I’m done with my morning tour in Rio de Janeiro and was taken back to my hotel at 11am. I finalized packing my things, still with one medium size luggage for check-in. All my personal things such as shirts and pants are in my luggage and those allowable for hand carry such as perfumes and gadgets are in my backpack. This is how I usually pack my things when traveling. My hotel pick-up/shuttle... continue

How I Organized My Itinerary in Peru?

I’ve known Peru because of its Nazca Lines and not Machu Picchu until a friend told me about the latter. When I traveled to Europe, I went to the Colosseo in Rome and that’s when I knew that Machu Picchu was also one of the New 7 Wonders of the World. Since then, I am frequently reading blogs on how to get there. I came across a 7-day package with Viator, I was impressed on how they... continue

How I Planned My South America Trip?

When planning a trip, you must include detailed transportation schedules, may it be by land, sea or air. In my case, land transportation for my tours is already included in the package except my domestic and international flights. It’s not that easy plotting the schedules, you must be keen in checking the exact flying schedules, the time zones and time differences. Sometimes it’s going to... continue