Travel stories by Johanna Frejoles
If you visit the Philippines, you are guaranteed to witness and experience one. You just have to be in the right province at the right time of the month. That being said, one of the most celebrated festivals in the country is the T’nalak Festival in South Cotabato.
When I told my Mom I wanted to live in South Cotabato for a month, her immediate response was, “Okay, but is it safe there?” It’s sad that it’s always the question I get whenever I tell people I am going to these parts of the country. But I couldn’t blame them. When all you can see on the news …
I recently went on a month-long trip around Mindanao with my best friend and the first leg of our adventure was in South Cotabato. I visited this province last year and had really great memories that I promised I will go back. Now, I knew that a huge chunk of my travel expenses will be accommodation. So when I initially …
It was my 19th day in Lake Sebu when I witnessed this beautiful sunset. I snapped a couple of shots and decided to stop. I just wanted to just sit back and admire the beauty of the colors and chaos in front of me. And then I saw these two boats. It reminded me of an old story. Several years …
It is a great learning experience when you can immerse yourself in another culture. Nothing is more rewarding when you can actually live like the locals. Such is the reason why my stay in Lake Sebu School of Living Traditions is unforgettable. Prior to this trip, CJ and I had no definite plans on where we are going to stay. …
My trip to Lake Sebu, South Cotabato was special. Because, after three long years of failed plans and dreams, it finally happened. But you know, even when the Universe puts you in a place at the right moment and time, it does not mean you are going to be immune of any travel mishaps. Such is the case of my …
I like to stay in different types of accommodations whenever I travel. I’ve already stayed in homestays, hotels, pension houses, hostels, and even a traditional Tboli home. One of the favorite hotels I have visited this year is Pinobretel Suites in General Santos City. I always have this mindset when traveling to never stay in expensive hotels if my itinerary involves …
I never thought I would set foot in Lake Holon, Tboli, South Cotabato. A few years back, all I ever wanted was to visit the more famous municipality in South Cotabato which is Lake Sebu. Tboli never came to my mind. However, an opportunity arrived earlier this year, so I grabbed the chance to travel to this off-the-beaten destination. Lake …
Discovering new food spots is part of traveling. Whenever I visit a new place, I always make sure that I get to try foods that are unique in that place. So when my friends and I went to Ranchero Nuevo Restaurant in SM – General Santos City, I was hoping I could try any tuna dish. After all, General Santos …
I consider everything that I do, even when I am not traveling, a spiritual experience. I have always been like this from the beginning. If you are new on this blog, you probably do not know yet what my stand is about religion. So let me introduce myself once again. My name is Hanna, and I don’t have one. Or …