Travel stories by Johanna Frejoles
Cebu City is one of the top destinations in the Philippines, with over 500,000 foreign visitors each year. But for travelers on a budget, finding suitable budget accommodations in Cebu can be tricky. Fortunately, there are plenty of options available for those looking to stay within a 1000 peso or less price range! From dorm-style rooms to private apartments and …
I never thought that my first paragliding experience would actually lead to an actual ‘crash’. Not to worry – there was no harm done. No injuries at all. It was purely an accident which thankfully, only threw me and my pilot in shock for a few seconds. But let’s get into that part later. A bit of backstory Way back …
It’s amazing how quickly you can get up into high altitudes in a gyrocopter – way faster than with conventional aviation aircraft, which need lots of fuel and thrust to get up high.
I never thought a city girl like me would end up moving in Santander. Moving here turned out to be one of the best decisions I made. Read more.
When it comes to the best tourism spots in the Philippines, most people think of Cebu. Cebu is a province of the Philippines located in the Central Visayas region. It is comprised of Cebu island and more than 150 surrounding islands and islets. The capital, Cebu City, is dubbed as the “Queen City of the South”. If you are planning …
One of the main reasons why I love Cebu is its abundance of attractions. Whether you’re interested in mountains, white sand beaches, waterfalls, or forest reserves, you will find everything here. And the best thing about it is that these places are just an hour or two from the city. Two of the most popular destinations in Cebu are Osmeña …
I never liked zoos. I’ve never been the type who gets fascinated by seeing animals in captivity. To me, it looks depressing when I see animals in them. But that is probably also because, in all my life, all the zoos I have visited were poorly managed. Not once in my life have I thought that captivity helps the conservation …
This is my winning entry for Gabii sa Kabilin 2018 Blogging Contest. This year’s theme for Gabii sa Kabilin, Balangay, sparked a specific childhood memory for me. I was probably 9 or 10 years old when I questioned my Dad, “Why do we have to read the book of Numbers in the Bible? What’s in it for us?” At that age, …
A few months ago, I was invited to visit Tanzania for an International Women’s Day Climb to Mt. Kilimanjaro. It broke my heart because (a) I couldn’t afford the plane tickets to Africa (b) I am saving up for another trip. Meeting different women climbers from all parts of the world would have been a memorable experience. But, there was …
I have not discovered the perfect formula in getting to know people. But years of traveling taught me this one important thing; go camping with them. Somewhere off the grid – away from Internet connectivity, where you don’t have a choice but actually talk to each other and do something else. Pair it with a few bottles of alcohol, and boom! …