Every November since 2001, the people of Morong, Bataan has been holding the Pawikan Festival – an event celebrating the conservation efforts directed towards sea turtles. This year, the festival drew in quite a crowd. Here are some of the happiest, "smiliest" photos from the celebration:

1. The celebration involved a dance competition

2. Everyone was giving their best...

3. From this girl...

Please take note of the Leave No Trace Principles before proceeding:
For quite some time, Dennis had been wanting to go to Mt. Pinatubo. When a group of travel blogger friends started making plans for a trip here, we were naturally interested. But after a series of Facebook Messenger conversations, the number of individuals who wanted to come dwindled. In the end, it was just me, Dennis, Potpot of Travel Trilogy, and Marcos of Detourista.

Our weekend gastronomic staycation did not end at Tagaytay. After coursing through the slightly lighter traffic of Manila, we found ourselves in Maginhawa, in a gem of a cafe called The Wander Space.

Remember when I said we were able to go on a run when we had our gastronomic staycation over at Taal Vista Hotel? Well, it's true. Marky of Nomadic Experiences, Mujee of Eats In The Philippines, and I went on a 30-minute jog from the hotel almost to the popular Starbucks Tagaytay.

Anyway, along the way, we noticed this food park just across the Sky Ranch so when our other companions wanted to go outside, we suggested going here.

'Tis often true that the best is saved for last. It was no different during our gastronomic staycation over at Taal Vista Hotel where we got to try the delectable fanfares of its trio of restaurants.

Before we head home, we were treated to brunch over at Taza: Fresh Table. And, oh boy, were we in for a treat.

Ask all bloggers and they'll tell you one thing: blogging is hard.

During our weekend stay at the Taal Vista Hotel, we were able to sample its trio of in-house restaurants. We were all in full eating gears, and Cafe Veranda took the brunt of our attack head on and held its ground quite impressively.

AirAsia has launched AirAsia Loves ASEAN a series of initiatives focused on education, talent development, and the economy to celebrate the golden jubilee of ASEAN.

The initiatives comprise the AirAsia ASEAN University Partnership, ASEAN Entrepreneurs Day, ASEAN Journalists Camp, and Allstars Exchange Program.

From peaceful sojourns with nature to rugged mountainous trails, Canada is a real haven for hikers. Some of these are said to offer the finest walks on the planet, fit for all levels of abilities.

While some may be more challenging than the others, they all share one thing in common, their breathtaking view. So whether you are a first timer or a professional hiker, here are some hiking trails in Canada which will fuel your dreams and make you fall in love with the country.

Oh, and while you are at it, book yourself one of the cozy cabins in Canada and hike to your heart’s extend in its lovely valleys and mountains.

The first volley on what eventually would be known as a gastronomic staycation (Gonzales, 2017) was our uber-late dinner over at the Lobby Lounge. As previously mentioned here, eight of my favorite people and I braved the atrocious (to the point it was laughable) weekend traffic with nothing but a few bags of chips and two dozens of donuts.

AirAsia on November 9 revealed the grand winner of its first-ever social media reality contest called #AirAsiaCreateCamp: The Search for the Next AirAsia Storyteller. Paolo Garrido – the Afro Wanderer of Mapua – bested four other finalists from Baguio, Cebu, and Iloilo and has been officially named member of AirAsia's community of storytellers.

We left Cubao on a Friday night – that sounds like the title of a horror movie. Well, with Metro Manila's dreadful traffic, you could say that it was indeed horrifying. But I was with some of my favorite people so the crawl to Tagaytay wasn't half as bad.

Baguio is a sure fire way to have a great time either with your family or your barkada. If you're planning to head up the City of Pines, here are some places you should consider visiting.

1. Mines View Park

Sure it's a "touristy" place but being a tourist once in a while is still fun. Enjoy the great view here and scour the many souvenir stalls for some pasalubong.

Mines View Observation Deck, Mines View, Baguio, Benguet

Mondays to Sundays -  5AM to 8PM

The shocking rays of the midmorning sun made the white buildings shine like burnished marble. In between the structures and on the margins of the dirtless streets, bevies of pine trees stuck out. The veil of mist was dissolving now, but the air remained chilly and pleasant. We were in the compound of the Philippine Military Academy. Established on December 21, 1936 by virtue of the National Defense Act, it is the breeding ground for future soldiers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines.

All places evoke a specific emotion. Some inspire joy. Others outright wound. I have filed Tam-awan Village into the second category. The last time I was here, I was with someone who, at that time, made the visit special, but then it all went downhill from there. And so, I was apprehensive to return.

Perhaps the best way to forget about the past is to live the present. There's no sense, after all, to dwell in them. Write over the bitterness with sweet, new memories that'll fill you up with joy. Make it with people who make you feel good.

Varicolored threads crisscrossed the frames; the thwack, thwack of the wooden boards resounding. The room was bright with the stark glare of fluorescent bulbs and looms were crowded next to each other. Huddled over some of these contraptions were middle-aged women. They were fixated on the job at hand, focused on the operose process of weaving.

There is something about handwork. Something cathartic, almost like sacrifice. Every curl of the fingers is like an act of selflessness, unspooling not only thread but the soul. Looping it. Braiding it, so that strands of itself are entwined, too, with the work.