The Backpack Adventures

What I love about traveling, aside from seeing new places and experiencing new cultures, are the opportunities that I get to meet new people. It's also a great way for me to promote my country to other people.  One Fine Day in Tagaytay Last September 2019, I was lucky enough to be sent to Singapore for the five-day Google Innovator Program . I met tons of amazing people in the said event and got quite close to some of them. One of them was Sophie Tai who is an awesome Googler based in Taiwan.  Sophie and Paola during our Google x Singapore 2019 stint Since she frequently hangs out with us team QSR guys, she kinda became our adopted member and a part of our "gang". During one of our chats, we happened to talk about the beauty of the Philippines . She opened up that she's actually planning to visit this 2019 or early next year. I told her to send me a message if her plan would push through and I'd be glad to show her around. First stop:  Bag of Beans Tagayta

Located in Barangay Kalilayan Ilaya, Unisan in the province of Quezon, The Glampbox is a  beach resort along Malatandang Beach offering the unique glamping experience. The Glampbox The Glampbox Details Construction of The Glampbox started sometime in 2019. It was opened to the public on September of the same year.  The number of guests grew as they continue to promote the place using social media platforms. Since the FB page of The Glampbox is very active in social media, I sent them a message asking about the history and their mission. The Glampbox - Unisan, Quezon When I asked about the history of The Glampbox , their official FB page responded: " It started with the idea of building a small beach with a unique setup. The owner decided to make a concept out of something that had been his hobby for years - outdoor camping and videography. He started building the idea with the help of his family and his partner." They also added:   " Our mission is to promote the to

Malatandang Beach is a tranquil beach with fine light brownish sand, predominantly in the municipality of Unisan but also in Agdangan, both in the province of Quezon. Malatandang Beach Malatandang Beach Details Malatandang Beach measures around close to 5 kilometers from its southernmost tip in Barangay Kalilayan Ibaba in Unisan to the other end in Barangay Salvacion in Agdangan. Malatandang Beach - Unisan & Agdangan, Quezon The best time to visit Malatandang Beach is during the months of January to early April when it's not too hot, there's less rainfall, and the water is calmer. May to late June might be too hot and humid but still tolerable. By June to the " ber " months, the town experiences the Habagat or southwest monsoon. This is characterized by frequent heavy rainfall and a prevailing wind from the west. This is also jellyfish season in Malatandang Beach so be very careful when swimming on the beach. Photos of Malatandang Beach Malatandang Beach with