1 STAYCATION GUIDE: WHERE TO STAY IN BISLIG CITY (MANGAGOY)

Selfie at the terrace at Tyffany's Inn. There are no fancy hotels that you can find in Mangagoy Bislig City. That's why when I was searching for staycation prior for my trip, it was easy for me to find a place. I don't need to check on reviews, the important are accessible to most of the tourist spots, an air-conditioned room, (please don't judge me I can still sleep on budget fan rooms but if I were to choose I want a place where I can really sleep), and of course budget friendly. You have many options where to check in around Mangagoy. I was calling for several hostels and inns, but unfortunately, some of the phone numbers posted are...

0 TRIP ITINERARY: GETTING TO AND FROM BISLIG CITY VIA BANCASI AIRPORT IN BUTUAN

At the Bislig Marker in Bislig Baywalk Bislig City is said to be the "Booming City by the Bay" and I couldn't disagree more because this growing City has a lot of things to offer. Although one of my favorite places in Surigao del Sur is not really part of Bislig yet this is the closest place you can stay with numerous inns and hostels. Enchanted River is the main reason why I wanted to visit Surigao del Sur. I have no idea how to get here and haven't set foot in Mindanao. When I was college I saw a picture of this magical river and I didn't know that it can be found in the Philippines. I thought it was somewhere in Europe or in Americas....

1 SINGAPORE: MERLION PARK AND MARINA BAY SANDS' SYMPHONY OF LIGHTS

Heard the word Singapore? One thing enters my mind is Merlion. This creature is indeed a representation of the Lion City. It is an icon, an 8.5 meter tall statue with a body of a fish and a head of a lion. So that when visiting this state-country, make sure to pay a visit to the Merlion Park.  Merlion Park is not really hard to find, Singapore is just a small country yet the most accessible when it comes to public transportation. That's why when going around the city, MRT would be your best friend. Merlion Park is situated in One Fullerton Hotel, near the Central Business District.  We come from the Gardens by the Bay...

4 SINGAPORE: VISITING GARDENS BY THE BAY WITH SUPERTREE GROOVE AND MARINA BAY SANDS

Taking pictures at the Gardens by the Bay with the Marina Bay Sands on the background. The Marina Bay Sands and Supertree Grove are now an icon of Singapore, these are just two of the newest attractions in the Lion City. This city-state continues to grow and leading in the most visited country in the region. That's why when I booked for Malaysia, I decided to have a quick tour here to experience the beauty of the modern city. Upon arriving in Singapore, we jumped in here right after we bought pasalubong at Mustafa Center on that day. We only have limited time to explore this small country so the itinerary was so cramped to maximize...

0 BUY PASALUBONG AT MUSTAFA CENTER IN SINGAPORE

I guess it is required for us Filipinos to buy "pasalubong" for our loved ones and dear friends back home. Whether going out of the country or out of town. Usually, I used to buy key chains and ref magnets when out of town, but for out of the country, usually delicacies like chocolates or something sweets. When in Singapore, you have plenty of options; either in Chinatown, Little India, Clarke Quay, or in Mustafa Center. We decided to buy chocolates, and like what I said I usually buy sweets when visiting countries. Therefore, we decided to visit the Mustafa Center. HOW TO GET TO MUSTAFA CENTER: MRT is the most accessible mode of...