I admit – I was a Japan novice, we all were (except maybe my dad). We knew nothing, heard nothing about Kansai, and it was only when we booked our airline tickets that we started digging. All we knew is that this is the 'Land of the Rising Sun'. Our trip was a mix of DIY and bookings made via VIATOR and GO VOYAGIN, both online aggregators for local tours and activities around the world. I chose a mix of group tours and private tours depending on which area interests the whole

Who knew that 2 hours away from Metro Manila lies a serene and peaceful nature retreat where you can eat with your hands while enjoying a relaxing ride on a bamboo raft? It's called Pandin Lake and it is part of San Pablo, Laguna's famous (but not too known) Seven Lakes system. IN THE KNOW When I started researching about the Seven Lakes of San Pablo, I found out that these lakes are actually volcanic craters part of the San Pablo Volcanic Field found in between Mount Makilin