Author: Giovanni Carlo Bagayas

Giovanni Carlo P. Bagayas is a seasoned travel guide, passionate explorer, and proud cat lover from the Philippines. Born in Cebu City and raised between Cebu and Dumaguete City, he now resides in Labangan, Zamboanga del Sur — where he spends his days writing about the Philippines and tending to his thriving collection of koi fish, guppies, tilapia, and a crayfish farm.With years of experience uncovering the hidden gems of his homeland, Giovanni has dedicated his career to showcasing the beauty, culture, and adventure that the Philippines has to offer. As the author of Best Philippines Travel Guide, he combines his expertise and love for travel to provide insightful tips, detailed itineraries, and captivating stories for travelers seeking unforgettable experiences in the Philippines.When he's not exploring a new destination or writing a guide, you'll find Gio feeding his koi pond, caring for his cats, or checking on his fish farm. Giovanni's mission is to inspire wanderlust and help visitors — and fellow Filipinos — discover the true essence of their vibrant country.

25 Best Things to Do in Cebu, Philippines (2026 Guide)25 Best Things to Do in Cebu, Philippines (2026 Guide)

Disclosure: This page contains links to tour operators and booking sites. Some links are affiliate links — if you book through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. All recommendations are based on firsthand experience and honest assessment. Cebu offers everything — whale sharks, waterfalls, colonial history, highland views, […]

Traditional Filipino Christmas Food: Complete Noche Buena Guide (2026)Traditional Filipino Christmas Food: Complete Noche Buena Guide (2026)

Traditional Filipino Noche Buena spread — hamon (Christmas ham), queso de bola (Edam cheese), bibingka, puto bumbong, and leche flan. The Philippine Christmas season officially starts in September and peaks on Christmas Eve. Quick answer Traditional Filipino Christmas food centers on the Noche Buena feast on Christmas Eve — a spread that always includes hamon […]

Filipino Birthday Party Food: Complete Menu Guide (2026)Filipino Birthday Party Food: Complete Menu Guide (2026)

A Filipino birthday party food spread — pancit bihon takes center stage, joined by lumpia, lechon, Filipino-style spaghetti, and leche flan. No Filipino birthday is complete without pancit — the noodles symbolize long life for the celebrant. Quick answer Traditional Filipino birthday party food includes lechon (whole roasted pig), Filipino-style spaghetti (sweet, with hotdogs), pancit […]

14 Best Dumaguete Delicacies: Local Food & Pasalubo ng Guide (2026)14 Best Dumaguete Delicacies: Local Food & Pasalubo ng Guide (2026)

Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental — The Dessert Capital of the Visayas Home to silvanas, sans rival, budbud kabog, painit, and one of the Philippines’ richest food cultures Quick answer The best Dumaguete delicacies are silvanas, sans rival cake, budbud kabog, brazo de Mercedes, painit, and binakhaw. These iconic foods are sold at Sans Rival Cakes […]

Philippine Festivals 2026: Complete Guide to Every Major Fie staPhilippine Festivals 2026: Complete Guide to Every Major Fie sta

Philippine festivals — Sinulog (Cebu), Pahiyas (Lucban), MassKara (Bacolod), and Panagbenga (Baguio). The Philippines hosts over 42,000 festivals a year — more than any other nation on earth. Quick answer The most famous Philippine festivals are Sinulog (Cebu City, January — one of Asia’s biggest street festivals), Ati-Atihan (Kalibo, Aklan, January — the “Mother of […]

15 Best Luxury Resorts in the Philippines15 Best Luxury Resorts in the Philippines

15 Best Luxury Resorts in the Philippines (2025–2026 Guide) 🌴 Updated for 2025–2026 15 Best Luxury Resorts in the Philippines From private island escapes in Palawan to clifftop villas in Boracay — the definitive guide for international travelers seeking world-class luxury in Southeast Asia’s most beautiful archipelago. By Giovanni Carlo P. Bagayas  |  Philippines Travel […]

Best Lechon Manok Franchise in the Philippines (2026 Guide)Best Lechon Manok Franchise in the Philippines (2026 Guide)

Best Lechon Manok Franchise in the Philippines (2026 Guide) Home › Business in the Philippines › Best Lechon Manok Franchise Best Lechon Manok Franchise in the Philippines (2026 Guide) By Giovanni Carlo Bagayas — Filipino entrepreneur and travel writer  |  Updated: June 2026 The Philippines’ top lechon manok franchise brands — Andok’s, Baliwag, and Chooks-to-Go […]

American Food Influences in the Philippines: Complete Guide (2026)American Food Influences in the Philippines: Complete Guide (2026)

American Food Influences in the Philippines: Complete Guide (2026) Home › Filipino Food & Cuisine › American Food Influences in the Philippines American Food Influences in the Philippines: Complete Guide (2026) By Giovanni Carlo Bagayas — Filipino, born in Cebu City, raised in Dumaguete  |  Updated: June 2026 The most iconic American-influenced Filipino foods: sweet […]