Month: March 2018

  • In Search of Cheap Thrills: a Holy Week Trip to Siquijor

    In Search of Cheap Thrills: a Holy Week Trip to Siquijor

    Siquijor has long sparked my curiosity. With its folk healing festivals, odd inn names, and potions sold as souvenirs, we wanted to see what it’s really like. Hope this helps you plot your own Siquijor adventure.

  • Finding Courage in Cambugahay Falls

    Finding Courage in Cambugahay Falls

    It was our second day in Siquijor. Trying to forget my cowardice at Salagdoong Beach, I was secretly hoping I could face the challenge in Cambugahay Falls. Known for its enchanting three-level waterfalls and must-do vine-swinging, I was super excited…

  • Failing to Jump at Salagdoong Beach

    Failing to Jump at Salagdoong Beach

    Cliff-diving is synonymous to coolness. As I watched Neil take another plunge from a 35-feet-high diving platform in Salagdoong Beach (Siquijor), I sighed. Why does he have to be effortlessly cool?

  • Why I Don’t Teach Yet (A Confession)

    Why I Don’t Teach Yet (A Confession)

    There are nearly two million teaching job openings in the US when I was 15.  That was the statistics that randomly flashed on our TV screen while I was still unsure what course to take in college. I didn’t have a strong leaning back then (Because who has a clue what job she’s going to…