Aside being the capital of Aklan, Kalibo is better known for its annual Ati-Atihan Festival and as the gateway to the world-famous Boracay Island. This bustling provincial… Read more “Kalibo, Aklan: Your Gateway to Boracay”
Captivating Capiz: Roxas City and Panay in a Day
To conclude our summer buzzer beater excursion, we went to Roxas City as our gateway to Islas de Gigantes. Aside from its national acclaim as the Seafood Capital… Read more “Captivating Capiz: Roxas City and Panay in a Day”
Isla de Gigantes: Iloilo’s Tourism Giant
Coming off a late arrival in Kalibo and an uncomfortable early morning commuter van ride, we arrived on schedule at the Seafood Capital of the Philippines, Roxas City. Waiting for… Read more “Isla de Gigantes: Iloilo’s Tourism Giant”
Your Budget Travel Guide to Mt. Kinabalu
MOUNT KINABALU Sabah, Malaysia Jump-off: Mt. Kinabalu National Park, Sabah LLA: 06°050’N 116°33’E; 4095 MASL Days required / Hours to summit: 2 days / 7-8 hours Specs:… Read more “Your Budget Travel Guide to Mt. Kinabalu”
Scaling Malaysia’s Highest: Up and Down Mt. Kinabalu
Edge and I regard ourselves as relatively adventurous, so it’s not unusual for us to do more daring activities than your usual strolling and sightseeing. While we do not… Read more “Scaling Malaysia’s Highest: Up and Down Mt. Kinabalu”
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