Joan's Footprints

5 Simple Hacks You Should Know For Beginner Freedivers!

by Joana Paola GutierrezMay 21, 2023May 24, 2023

This write-up is beginner-friendly! I made this for beginner Freedivers who are new to this hobby. So I was thinking of the common problems I …

How I Almost Got OFFLOADED From My Singapore Flight: Important Things You Need to Know

by Joana Paola GutierrezApril 28, 2023May 1, 2023

An experience that almost ended like one of those horror immigration stories in the Philippines. Yeap! I almost got offloaded from my Singapore flight too …

First Timer’s Guide to Bomod-ok Falls: Sagada’s Big Falls

by Joana Paola GutierrezApril 20, 2023April 22, 2023

I can definitely say that Bomod-ok Falls was the destination that made me try trekking for the first time. I was 18 years old and …

Beginner’s Guide To Sumaguing Cave In Sagada: What You Need To Know?

by Joana Paola GutierrezApril 19, 2023January 2, 2024

Have you ever tried spelunking before? If you haven’t, Sagada is a great place to try spelunking for beginners! Explore the cave for 1-2 hours …

2024 Travel Guide to Pandan Island in Occidental Mindoro

by Joana Paola GutierrezApril 17, 2023January 2, 2024

If you are looking for things to do when in Occidental Mindoro, make sure to save this Pandan Island DIY Itinerary for your reference. Learn …

Travel Guide To Marlboro Hills + Blue Soil In Sagada: What You Need To Know?

by Joana Paola GutierrezApril 5, 2023April 22, 2023

Traveling to Sagada anytime soon? Here is a comprehensive travel guide to Marlboro Hills + Blue Soil for your reference! Experience trekking and sea of …

Cultural Immersion in Mindoro: A Visit To The Bato-Ili Mangyan

by Joana Paola GutierrezMarch 28, 2023March 30, 2023

San Jose surprised us with such a breathtaking view of the Rolling Hills, the captivating crooked-shape of the Devil’s Mountain from afar and the local …