10 of the Strangest Weather Phenomena in the Philippines

Did you ever wish you’d get to see the Northern Lights one day? Have you ever dreamed it would snow outside so you could snowball-fight with your friends? Unfortunately for a tropical country like the Philippines, chances are you will have to pack your bags and fly elsewhere north. Nonetheless, these don’t mean we are all just rains and drizzles here. Prepare to get awestruck … Continue reading 10 of the Strangest Weather Phenomena in the Philippines

Backpacking the Philippines Soon? Here’s Your Ultimate Weather Guide (July to September 2017)

“Summer” is out and rainy season is in! Not so much fun, right? Well, just because wet season in the Philippines is already kicking in doesn’t mean we have to take a break from exploring this beautiful country. Not the Best Time to Travel? A lot of people (mostly travel agents) claim that the months of July, August, and September is not the ideal time … Continue reading Backpacking the Philippines Soon? Here’s Your Ultimate Weather Guide (July to September 2017)

Traveling the Philippines: The Most Common Geography Mistakes

Have you ever posted your favorite travel photo in Instagram without realizing you checked in at the wrong location? Perhaps after you posted publicly, did someone start commenting (and correcting) on the place you’re at instead of being in awe with your pictures? Well, now is the time to start getting your geography knowledge in check and get your dose of now-you-knows before you start … Continue reading Traveling the Philippines: The Most Common Geography Mistakes

How Travel Changed My Life: A Traveloka Blog Entry

During my college days, I thought traveling was only for the rich. The best that I could do then was to join sort of promos like winning a trip for four to Disneyland. By the time I got hired as a weather specialist, my hopes were still not up as I could only earn so much (or at least I thought so). However, I found out … Continue reading How Travel Changed My Life: A Traveloka Blog Entry