Quezon City: Microtel by Wyndham UP Technohub Review
It’s our yearly tradition as a family to stay at a hotel every New Year’s eve. Last year, we stayed at Hotel H2O in Manila. This year, we decided to go to Microtel UP Technohub.Microtel UP Technohub
Continue readingHi-Tec Lima Sport WP Hiking Boots for Women Review
I've been hiking for 6 years already but it's my first time to own a pair of Hi-Tec hiking boots. Hi-Tec is a well-known brand for creating high-quality footwear, and I'm really glad I was able to
Continue readingKota Kinabalu, Malaysia: Downbelow Adventure Lodge Review
Wyatt Maktrav in Downbelow Adventure Lodge Lobby. Feeling at home!When I was looking for a tour provider for our Mt. Kinabalu hike, I came across Downbelow Marine and Wildlife Adventures. I sent them
Continue readingMalaysia – Kota Kinabalu: Downbelow Adventures Review
There are a lot of tour providers in Kota Kinabalu and it’s really hard to choose among them. For our Mt. Kinabalu trip, I tried my very best to find the cheapest option out there. Aside from the
Continue readingBatangas: Chateau Royale Resort Review
Wyatt Maktrav enjoying the sand in Chateau Royale's wave pool.I've been seeing online deals of Chateau Royale for a very long time and I really want to bring my family there. It was only last week
Continue readingFather and Son Tandem: Rescue Style Rappelling in Layong Bilog
Wyatt and his Dad rappelling down in Layong BilogWyatt Maktrav has experienced many sort of adventures - from a simple travel to hiking to ziplining to paragliding to riding an ATV. This time, we wanted
Continue readingNegros Occidental: Go Hotels Bacolod Review
Bacolod is always a great place to go to! It is famous for the MassKara Festival but other than that, it's surrounded by good places to go and visit. Bacolod is beautiful and historical, yet a highly urbanized
Continue readingTravel Guide: Top Places to Visit in Negros Occidental
After a not-so-long-fight to Silay, we were immediately greeted by the sunny weather of Negros. Such beautiful start to a wonderful day! Our online friends Anne and Kevin, together with their baby, fetched
Continue readingBatangas: Canyon Cove Resort Review
Canyon Cove ResortCanyon Cove Hotel & Spa is one of the most popular resorts in Nasugbu, Batangas. We have stayed at Canyon Woods in Laurel, Batangas few years back and they highly advertise Canyon
Continue reading10 Best Mountain House Food Pouches for Camping and Backpacking
One of the most important things to bring when hiking or backpacking is food. You can’t go without it especially if you’ll be spending multi-days and nights in the wilderness. This is where you
Continue reading2016: A Year Full of Blessings, Adventures and Happy Memories!
Few days ago, 2016 has finally come to an end. However, I’m still overwhelmed with all the blessings I received and all the things that happened to me and my family for the past year. There are challenges
Continue readingColumbia Boy’s Silver Ridge III Shorts (Youth) Review
Wyatt Maktrav wearing his Columbia Boy's Silver Ridge III Shorts while trekking in VietnamColumbia Boy's Silver Ridge III Shorts ReviewColumbia Sportswear is a well-known brand providing tested tough
Continue readingManila: Hotel H2O Review – Staycation New Year’s Eve Special
Wyatt Maktrav is so fascinated with the Aqua Room.Few months before December 2016, I searched for different destinations because I want to plan in advance where we should go for the New Year's eve
Continue readingColumbia Youth Fast Trek II Full Zip Fleece Review
Wyatt Maktrav walking around Sapa Town in Lao Cai, Vietnam. It's winter season so he's wearing his Columbia Youth Fast Trek II Full Zip Fleece.Columbia Youth Fast Trek II Full Zip Fleece ReviewWe've
Continue readingTravel Guide: Top Places to Visit in Ilocos Sur and Ilocos Norte
We recently had our Ilocos family roadtrip and we've got a tour package from Extreme Outdoor Club Travel and Tours. It's December and peak season so the rates are higher than usual, but we still got
Continue readingExtreme Outdoor Club Travel and Tours Review
Being a well-traveled family, I was asked by my sister-in-law to organize our Ilocos tour. I contacted different tour providers I know on Facebook and asked for quotation. Extreme Outdoor Club Travel
Continue readingTravel Guide: Top Places to Visit in Quang Ninh, Vietnam
Top Places to Visit in Quang Ninh, VietnamEven if you've never been in Quang Ninh, I'm sure that you are already familiar of the place because so many Hollywood movies have been shot there especially the
Continue readingTravel Guide: Top Places to Visit in Hanoi, Vietnam
Hanoi is definitely one place where tourists love to go to. It's filled with interesting spots to go through and we can't help but find many places to tour in this beautiful city of Vietnam.Top Places
Continue readingColumbia Watertight Jacket for Kids Review
Wyatt Maktrav at the starting point of Mt. Fansipan, wearing his Columbia Watertight JacketColumbia Watertight Jacket for Kids ReviewHiking is a very common activity nowadays. You can even see families
Continue readingTravel Guide: Top Places to Visit in Lao Cai, Vietnam
At Lao Cai Train StationFound near the border of Vietnam and China, Sapa Town is a beautiful trekking destination for locals and International nature enthusiasts. It takes about 9 hours from Hanoi to get
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