Sometimes, the best views are the ones we drive past every day without looking. We’ve traded the long hauls for long walks, and honestly? Metro Manila has never looked better.

If you’ve been looking for a reason to pack your bags and head to Pampanga, I think I just found it. We all know this province is the culinary capital of the Philippines, but the staycation game here has officially reached a whole new level of luxury.

I recently headed to Bohol to attend the wedding of some schoolmates, and the moment I stepped into Mithi Resort and Spa, I realized I had been missing out on one of Panglao’s most beautiful gems.