We all tend to look at the new year as a fresh beginnings yet it is also a time to reflect on moments and experiences that had shaped our lives.

In 2014, travel took a back seat on my life, while I focused on starting new projects. In the past, you would either see me on an actual trip or prepping for a series of trips scheduled as far as a year in advance. My travels in the past year happened more as a surprise, which made them especially more memorable. I spent most of 2014 in Iloilo, where I had the chance to explore more of my hometown and visit nearby provinces in Western Visayas region. It’s pretty awesome to live in a city that is close to a lot of beautiful sights and itself offers many interesting things to discover. I also got to visit a couple more provinces and cities around the Philippines, and went on a family trip to Singapore, the first time that my siblings and I traveled abroad with our parents.

Here are 40 photos that summarizes my 2014 year in travel. I hope you find inspiration in it for your next adventure:

Malalison Island, Antique.

1. Overlooking Malalison Island and mainland Antique in the Philippines. My first out of town trip of the year.

Malumpati Cold Springs, Pandan, Antique.

2. Malumpati Cold Springs in Pandan, Antique. It’s more fun in the Philippines!

Bamboo River Raft Cruise at the Bugang River in Pandan, Antique.

3. Bamboo River Raft Cruise at the Bugang River in Pandan, Antique, Philippines.

Kawa Hot Bath in Tibiao, Antique.

4. Kawa Hot Bath in Tibiao, Antique, Philippines. It was more relaxing than it looks.

Mount Madia-as in Culasi, Antique.

5. Canopy of untouched forest at Mount Madia-as in Culasi, Antique, Philippines.

Mount Madia-as in Culasi, Antique.

6. Mossy forest at Mount Madia-as in Culasi, Antique, Philippines.

Nogas Island, Anini-y, Antique.

7. Tunnel of Calachuchi Trees at Nogas Island in Anini-y, Antique, Philippines. The underwater scenes were more beautiful but I didn’t bring an underwater camera then.

Tiguis Beach, Tibiao, Antique

8. Sunset at Tiguis Beach, Tibiao, Antique, Philippines. The most beautiful sunset I’ve seen all year.

Maanghit Cave, Libertad, Antique

9. Maanghit Cave in Libertad, Antique, Philippines.

Lambaklad Fishing in Tibiao, Antique.

10. Lambaklad Fishing at the Malabor Coast of Tibiao in Antique, Philippines.

Seco Island in Tibiao, Antique.

11. Seco Island in Tibiao, Antique, Philippines. The almost 3-hour boat ride just to reach this island was worth it.

Higaonon Tribe in Limunsudan, Iligan City, Philippines.

12. Higaonon Tribe Blessing Ritual in Limunsudan, Iligan City, Philippines.

Limunsudan Falls, Iligan City, Philippines.

13. Limunsudan Falls in Iligan City, Philippines. The tallest two-tiered waterfall in the country.

Tinago Falls, Iligan City, Philippines.

14. Tinago Falls in Iligan City, Philippines. Formerly, my favorite waterfall in the Philippines.

Maria Cristina Falls, Iligan City, Philippines.

15. Maria Cristina Falls in Iligan City, Philippines. My second visit to one of the country’s most famous waterfall.

Asik-asik Falls, Alamada, North Cotabato, Philippines.

16. Asik-asik Falls in Alamada, North Cotabato, Philippines. My new favorite waterfall in the country.

Alamada, North Cotabato, Philippines.

17. Rolling Hills of Alamada, North Cotabato, Philippines. A reason in itself to visit the highland town.

Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Moque, Cotabato City, Philippines.

18. Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mosque in Cotabato City, Philippines.

Legoland, Johor Bahru, Malaysia

19. Malaysia’s famous landmarks built from Lego bricks at Legoland in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. A replica of iconic destinations from many countries in Asia were also represented. I was amazed and felt very nostalgic, being reminded of beautiful places I had seen with my own eyes during previous travels.

Singapore Skyline with Double Helix Bridge, Marina Bay Sands, Si

20. Singapore Skyline with the Double Helix Bridge and Marina Bay Sands in Singapore.

Garden Symphony Show at Supertree Grove, Gardens by the Bay, Sin

21. The Supertree Grove in Gardens by the Bay, Singapore.

Elephant Show at Singapore Zoo, Singapore

22. Elephant Show at the Singapore Zoo in Singapore.

Mass Grave in Tacloban City, Leyte, Philippines

23. Mass Grave in Tacloban City, Leyte, Philippines. Our visit coincided with the first year anniversary of Typhoon Yolanda that devastated Central Philippines.

Taklong Island National Marine Reserve, Nueva Valencia, Guimaras

24. Mangrove Forest at Taklong Island National Marine Reserve in Nueva Valencia, Guimaras, Philippines.

Piagau Island, Taklong Island Marine Reserve, Nueva Valencia, Guimaras

25. Piagau Island at the Taklong Island Marine Reserve in Nueva Valencia, Guimaras, Philippines.

Alubihod Beach, Nueva Valencia, Guimaras

26. Alubihod Beach in Nueva Valencia, Guimaras, Philippines.

Camiña Balay nga Kawayan in Sibunag, Guimaras

27. Lunch at Camiña Balay nga Kawayan in Sibunag, Guimaras. One of the culinary highlights of my whole year.

View from Injap Tower Hotel, Iloilo, Philippines

28. View of Diversion Road from the rooftop of Injap Tower Hotel in Iloilo City, Philippines.

Calle Real, Iloilo City, Philippines

29. Calle Real at night in Iloilo City, Philippines.

Fort San Pedro, Iloilo City, Philippines

30. Sunset at Fort San Pedro in Iloilo City, Philippines.

Viewing Deck, Bucari, Leon, Iloilo, Philippines

31. My hangout place at the viewing deck in Bucari, Leon, Iloilo, Philippines

Tabionan Pine Forest, Bucari, Leon, Iloilo, Philippines

32. Pine Forest of Tabionan in Bucari, Leon, Iloilo, Philippines.

Viewing Deck, Bucari, Leon, Iloilo, Philippines

33. Overlooking view of Iloilo Province from Bucari, Leon, Iloilo, Philippines

Bonifacio High Street, Metro Manila, Philippines

34. Bonifacio High Street in Metro Manila, Philippines.

Resorts World Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines.

35. Resorts World Manila in Metro Manila during my visit to some of the Philippines most exciting urban and tourism developments.

Fairways and Blue Water Newcoast, Boracay Island, Philippines.

36. Fairways and Blue Water Newcoast in Boracay Island, Philippines. No crowds here compared to White Beach. My kind of beach.

Eden Nature Park, Davao City, Philippines.

37. View of Davao cityscape from Eden Nature Park in Davao City, Philippines.

Eden Nature Park, Davao City, Philippines.

38. Forest Tour at Eden Nature Park in Davao City, Philippines.

SM Lanang Premiere, Davao City, Philippines.

39. SM Lanang Premiere, Davao City, Philippines. The longest dancing fountain in the country.

New Year Countdown Fireworks at Iloilo River, Iloilo City, Phili

40. Night shot of the Iloilo River in Iloilo City, Philippines on the last night of 2014.

Happy New Year and see you on the road! Before you leave, you may also want to check out my travel photo compilations in 2013 and 2012.