
A MINIMALIST’S TRAVEL JOURNAL
Unhurried Horizons
Capturing destinations, one step at a time

An Extension of Pag-amuma
Travel shouldn’t be a frantic race to check off landmarks. Here in Unhurried Horizons, I apply the principles of minimalism and intentional living to how we move through the world.
I created this space as a resource and guide to help you be more present at your travels and truly experience a destination, rather than just passing through.
I hope you enjoy this corner as I am documenting my journeys from navigating local transportation and discovering memorable restaurants, to exploring places that invite you to stay a while.
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Why Metro Manila is Best Left for Travel
Some places are meant to be destinations. Others are meant to be home.
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Casa Bocobo Hotel Review: What Nobody Tells You About Staying Here
Read this if you’re looking for a hotel in the City of Manila, but don’t know where to start.
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A Little Taste of Metro Manila: Restaurants, Malls, and Hidden Corners We Explored
The restaurants worth coming back for, the malls that nearly wore out our legs, and the small discoveries in between.
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What It’s Like Traveling from Manila to Cagayan de Oro on 2GO’s MV Masagana – Part 2
Part 2 of our 2GO journey covers the Manila to Cagayan de Oro on 2GO MV Masagana voyage.
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What It’s Like Traveling from Cagayan de Oro to Manila on 2GO’s MV Masagana – Part 1
A first-time account of the Cagayan de Oro to Manila on 2GO voyage. It’s a 33-hour journey and what I’d do differently next time.
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What It Means To Live | Exploring Surigao del Sur
A reflective travel journal of exploring Surigao del Sur covering Lianga, Bislig, and Hinatuan, plus the inns, food, and small joys along the way.