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Where to Stay | Siquijor | Coco Grove Beach Resort

Marky Ramone Go April 21, 2015

During the recently concluded 2015 Cebu Pacific’s Juan for Fun Backpacker’s Challenge Media Edition held in Siquijor Island, the sprawling nature-laden grounds of Coco Grove Beach Resort became our home for three days. Definitely, the fitting island abode to play host to our weary bodies – which were tested with a few action-packed activities, after competing in a day-long mini Amazing Race covering a large part of this so-called Island of Fire (Isla Del Fuego).

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Where to Stay in Laoag City: Balay da Blas Pension House

Marky Ramone Go January 08, 2015

Balay da Blas showcases a bipolar architecture character by blending the antiquated era of traditional Ilocano interiors with an expansion wing that houses all modern aesthetics. Coming from an enjoyable stay at the rustic and charming Villa Angela in Vigan City, we keep up with the throwback vibe by asking the caretakers for a similar lodging evoking a similar feel. We were then pointed to this pleasant 13-room bed and breakfast right at the heart of Laoag City.

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The Nomadic Pranksters Goes to Bagan

Marky Ramone Go July 25, 2013

A few more hours under the guidance of Moe Hitler, the irrepressible tour proprietor we had hired in Yangon, and he would have succeeded in mind-controlling us to join a cult. Ron, in particular, bore the brunt of the emotional torture under what was, in fairness to Moe, an unintentional attempt at a dictatorial ruling over our group. When Moe ordered you to "Take a picture of that temple," you asked him, "How many shots? Panorama or portrait?"