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Sagada’s mysterious Hanging Coffins at Echo Valley attest to the 2,000-year-old Igorot burial traditions that have fascinated the world. Pinewood coffins suspended with primitive wires and ropes along limestone cliffs act as vessels to heaven. The departed assume a fetal position, as it is believed that souls should leave the earth the same way they … Continue reading SAGADA DEATH RITUALS: On Hanging Coffins, Panag-Apoy and Echoes of Old Igorot Traditions

Whenever I think of Sagada, visions of cloud-filled vistas and verdant landscapes with a mystical allure come to mind. There is something just so transcendental about Mountain Provinces—it’s probably because they’re so close to the sky!   On our visit to the chilly Mountain Province, the team embarked on adventures that tested us in every … Continue reading Sagada’s Marlboro: Basking in a Sea of Clouds at Kamanbaneng Sunrise Peak! (Photo Essay)

How to get to Sagada Direct via Bus @BIYAHEROES? (CODA Lines Bus from Cubao—Sagada) 1) Go to www.biyaheroes.com and book your seats online! 2) Choose your schedule. Look out for CODA Lines for an streamlined Manila to Sagada experience. 3) Choose your seats with realtime seat selector. 4) Fill out passenger details (even passenger discounts … Continue reading How to get to Sagada Direct via Bus? @Biyaheroes

Getting the opportunity to visit Indonesia was one of the most eye-opening journeys for me. Along with 20 style, travel, and local influencers, I traversed Komodo-filled forests and plains, watched legendary sunrises, swam with a hundred species of fish, conquered steep hikes that led to stunning vistas, and immersed myself in a culture that is … Continue reading INDONESIA: Experience the Wonders of Indonesia on your Next Trip in 2017!

The Royal Ambarrukmo is more than just a hotel—rather, it is a documentation of the the rich history leading up to its modern transformation. Bearing witness to the turn of the Mataram Kingdom right up to the Indonesian Republic we know today, the hotel was initially a venue reserved for royalty and foreign dignitaries. Notable … Continue reading THE ROYAL AMBARRUKMO: Rubbing Elbows with Kings and Presidents through History

I’ve been to Auckland twice already and this post is a compilation of our travel notes, tips, and tricks when traveling to New Zealand. This is also an update on our initial post, First Timer’s Guide to Auckland, New Zealand! Here are the lessons we learned from our last visit to Auckland…    WHAT TO … Continue reading AUCKLAND Travel Guide: Lessons in Traveling to New Zealand! @FlyPal

The Sasak, a predominantly Balinese ethnic group, makes up 85% of Lombok’s population. Lombok was previously a feudal state divided into small, ruling kingdoms that followed mixed belief systems such as Hinduism, Buddhism, and Animism. By the 16th century, the majority of the Sasak converted to Islam, but maintained old religious practices—creating a uniquely Lombok … Continue reading SASAK TRIBE OF LOMBOK: How Ancient Traditions Still Endure in the 21st Century

Celineism stands on one of the peaks of Padar Island overlooking the one of Indonesia’s most breathtaking vistas. The Komodo National Park makes up 26 of the 17,508 islands of the Republic of Indonesia. Situated in the Lesser Sunda Islands between East and West Nusa Tenggara, the park covers 1,733KM squared of land and water. … Continue reading KOMODO NATIONAL PARK: On Dragons, Terrific Treks & Pink Beach!