malapascua island accommodation

Malapascua Island Accommodation – Where to Stay?

Looking for Malapascua island accommodation? Malapascua island has several places to choose from for backpackers and solo travelers, scuba divers, groups of friends, and family. My first visit was in 2010 with my relatives. I came back here in 2015 as a solo backpacker with a fun experience. I just realized I became a frequent[…]

Port Barton a Perfect Place for Digital Detox and Meditation

Never thought that I always have a yearly trip to Palawan which started back in 2014. I always find myself booking a one-way ticket. Maybe, I am just lucky that I found good friends who live in Palawan. I never heard of this little village called Port Barton. Last June 2017, I got the chance[…]

Moalboal Beach Resort – Secluded Yet a Lovely Stay

It was the first day and the first weekend of October, at last, I got a break. I woke up early in the morning to prepare for my backpack with a laptop and a camera while waiting for my friend to arrive the bus in Naga, where I just stood in front of the church.[…]

Cebu South on a Budget

How to Enjoy Cebu South on a Budget

I just went on a weekend escapade for the month of October to enjoy Cebu South and I will just create a quick summary. Somehow, I was able to find ways on How to Enjoy Cebu South on a Budget. I’ve been to Moalboal many times and found an affordable place to stay and it’s[…]

3 Days and 2 Nights Itinerary in Calbayog City, Samar

View this post on Instagram #iTravelROXSamar Doing a tree pose at the waterfalls 😊 during my #backpacking #trip in #Calbayog #Samar #Philippines #TarangbanFalls #waterfalls #chasingwaterfalls special thanks to S&R Bed and Breakfast at http://srbedbreakfast.blogspot.com and @eazytraveler for this shot. #yoga #yogapose #treePose #vriksasana #vriksasanaPose #asana #bikini #sexyback #bikinibabe #naturelover #nature A post shared by Roxanne[…]

Scuba Diving with the Thresher Sharks Malapascua Island- a Deep Diving Adventure

View this post on Instagram Omg 😱😍😱😍😱😍 look Thresher Sharks at 22.8 meter deep. #divePaMore #scubaDiving #deepDiving #MalapascuaIsland #MonadShoal #Cebu #Philippines #thresherSharks Photo credit: Frankie Sudude Thank you very much! A post shared by Roxanne Tamayo (@itravelrox) on Jul 26, 2016 at 9:09pm PDT Philippines Vote Yes for Thresher Sharks Malapascua Island In perfect timing[…]

Surprise! I Am Certified PADI Open Water Diver

Surprise! To be honest, I really don’t know how to start writing this experience, but this was so unexpected. Who would have thought that a generous reader encouraged to enroll me in PADI Open Water Diver Course? It started when the reader asked me about my Discover Scuba Diving experience and all about Cebu. The reader asked[…]

PADI Discover Scuba Diving at Pura Vida Sea Explorers Dauin

For people who are interested and curious about scuba diving, it is better that you should try first the PADI Discover Scuba Diving for you to see if scuba diving is really for you or not. Scuba diving is an expensive activity, but trying out the Discover Scuba is still worth it, especially when you[…]

10th Tamayo Clan Grand Reunion – Tracing my Roots in Palanas, Masbate

After my 11 days in Siquijor where I stayed in a hostel in early May, now I am in Masbate before the month ends for a clan grand reunion to trace my roots here in Palanas. It’s my first time here in Masbate and so I’ll grab the opportunity to travel. Since it’s a one-day[…]

Aventura Siquijor Bed & Breakfast – My Stay Experience in Siquijor

Aventura Siquijor Bed & Breakfast Aventura Siquijor Bed & Breakfast is a small hostel which is located in San Juan, Siquijor (opposite side of the Petron gas station). It is really near to Capilay Spring Park and a 2-minute walking distance to the beach. It is an old traditional house in a typical Filipino neighborhood.[…]

Photos: The Beauty of Kalanggaman Island

Summer 2016 is coming and I just decided to post photos of my Kalanggaman Island trip in 2015. It’s just now I’m able to work on my photos as most of the time I am busy with work. Time to catch up some blog posts for my Travel Summary in 2015. Kalanggaman Island is an island[…]

Red Carabao Community – My First Solo Trip in Manila

This was right after my second trip in Japan because my return trip was to Manila and it was the cheapest ticket that I found rather than flying back straight to Cebu. I’ve been to Manila many times but with friends. I’ve been to five countries doing solo traveling with no problems at all but a[…]

4 Days 3 Nights in Puerto Princesa Itinerary – Palawan Experience with Mom

Last September 30, 2015, I went back to Palawan just a few days after my Singapore trip. I decided to bring my mom with me as it was her birthday last September 27. Booked my flight in advance and I just booked my mom’s flight like on the spot. I have to thank Two Monkeys[…]

Off the Beaten Path Palawan: Liminangcong

This is the second time around in Palawan (Puerto Princesa-El Nido-Liminangcong) that happened last September 30 until October 13, 2015. But first, let me blog about Liminangcong as an off the beaten path I’ve ever done in my life. How To Get To Liminangcong? Liminangcong is a small town in Palawan. A friend of mine[…]

Sirao Flower Farm

That Amsterdam Feeling at Sirao Flower Farm in Cebu, Philippines

It’s been a while I haven’t blogged as I’ve been busy with travel and work. Also the internet sucks. At the moment, I just can’t resist writing about this because this is such an awesome place. So my friends and I went to this place at Sirao Flower Farm here in Cebu. Since most of[…]