Author: Nina Fuentes

  • Winner of the Tiger Airways ticket!

    Thanks to everyone who joined my Tiger Airways ticket giveaway! I was overwhelmed by all the entries I got! Without further ado, the free tickets go to Gian Burayag of www.bossandme.com! Congratulations Gian, I hope to read about your trip on your blog!

  • Let’s Explore Chiang Mai together!

    I’m a creature of habit. Once I become comfortable, I never want to change. I have to force myself (or be in the right mood) to try new things. That’s why even though I’ve been to Bangkok several times already, I rarely venture out to try new places or eat something completely different. That’s why…

  • The District Boracay

    Sometimes, things just fall into place. The plan was to hold off all travel plans to save money for a bigger trip, but the apprehensions and frustration I felt while waiting for word regarding my Australian tourist visa application resulted in an impulsive purchase of round trip tickets to Roxas City. If I didn’t get…

  • The Tiger has Arrived!

    I have been fortunate enough to have the chance to have companies sponsoring trips and travel gears through this blog. If you’ve been reading Just Wandering long enough, you’d know that one of my first sponsors was Southeast Asian Airlines. Thanks to them, I was able to travel make a yearly trip to Boracay. This…

  • Tiger Airways’s flights in the Philippines

    Tiger Airways has been operating in the Philippines as early as 2006, operating only from Clark, Pampanga. Now, the tiger is roaring, offering more flights, both domestic and international. The biggest news: Tiger Airways will soon be flying direct from Kalibo to Singapore. How awesome is that?

  • Happy places, happy faces

    Back in 2006, I couldn’t think of anyone who would want to travel with me for two weeks in Thailand. That’s why I decided to go alone. I love the freedom of doing whatever I want when I travel, seeing only the places I’m really interested in, eating where ever and whatever I want. Traveling…

  • Fold it with Muji

    This is an advertorial When you travel with a backpack, you become more conscious of what you put in your bag. It’s not just the space that matters – weight plays a big role, because you have to haul that bag on your back! I’ve gotten quite adept in packing light, though I’m still prone…

  • Carabao Island

    Much have been said about Carabao Island in Romblon, and it’s really as beautiful as people say. Just 45 minutes by banca from Boracay, it’s a refreshing change from the crowds and endless touts. San Jose beach and the tourist center Boats from Boracay can cost you about Php 1,500 to 2,000 one-way, but the…

  • How to apply for an Australian Tourist Visa (2013 edition)

    [UPDATE October 13, 2015] Here’s a guide on how you can easily, quickly, and cheaply apply for an Australian tourist visa online [Update: September 15, 2014] Philippine passport holders can now apply for an Australian tourist visa online through the IMMI website. Application fee must be paid via credit card. You can still apply in…