Siquijor Island is famously known by the Filipinos for its mystery, witchcraft, shamans, and magical potions. While you don’t need to believe in magic or witchcraft to be enchanted by the island’s beauty, you’ll leave the island with feelings of spiritual peace and tranquility. The island’s popularity first began with its mountain-dwelling mangkukulam (or healers) […]

While planning a trip to the Philippines, many people add whale shark diving to their itinerary. This popular tourist attraction is located in Oslob, Cebu, which is on the southeast side of the island. While many people travel there for a day’s worth of activities, few people actually stay there. Dustin and I made the […]

To be honest, I wasn’t sure if I was going to write this post due to my hazy knowledge of Alegria Canyoneering in Cebu and the differences in tours. I have also seen it named as Badian canyoneering, so I’m not sure which is the official name for it. I do know, that the river […]

There are so many nature-enriching activities in the Philippines that I could write an entire novel on the subject! Spending three and a half weeks in the Philippines was an unforgettable experience, and not all the blog posts on the web could do this place justice! Or even come close to covering all there is […]

During my three-and-a-half-week expedition through the Philippines, I managed to visit four separate islands throughout the country with the help of a very prominent airline, Cebu Pacific Air. Cebu Pacific is the most flown airline in the country, carrying more passengers throughout the Philippines and nearby countries than its competitor, Philippine Airlines. If you plan on […]

Amsterdam has been a popular European destination for many years. And for a good reason. Within this one city, you can experience picturesque canals, colorful tulips, famous, awe-inspiring Dutch art, and a mouth-watering diverse cuisine. You’ll experience a unique culture like no other and an abundantly friendly atmosphere. While Amsterdam is famously known for a […]

Last month, the Messy Bun Traveler turned one year old! To celebrate this remarkable achievement, as well as recognize the start of the new year, I thought I’d write a post dedicated to highlighting achievements, and some failures, of the Messy Bun Traveler. I’m thankful for what this past year has brought and hope it […]

I frequently like to share my story and struggles in my blog posts. By doing so, I’m not just vomiting out empty words and impossible tasks but rather providing you with first-hand experience.  I hope, through my stories and road bumps, you see that I too struggled with healthy eating while living life on the […]

When I first started this blog, I shared something very personal, and I’m sure it’s a vulnerable topic for other people as well. I shared in the 8 Simple Ways to Get Back into Exercising After Vacation post that I got FAT while traveling. I know weight can be a subjective topic to a lot of […]

Hey MBT fam, can you believe it’s 2020 already? I could have sworn it was only a couple of months ago when I was ringing in the 2019 new year with some of my best friends in a San Francisco nightclub. But here we are, exactly one year later. Where has the time gone?! 2019 […]