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Tired from the 6-hour dizzy bus ride from Sagada, Mountain Province, I went directly from Dangwa Terminal to Microtel Inn and Suites Baguio. The guard on duty opened the taxi door as he greeted and directed me inside the hotel. I didn’t spot the information desk easily since it is located adjacent to the main…
For people who enjoy visiting cultural heritage sites, Vigan City is the best place to visit up north of Luzon. It is the only World Heritage City in the Philippines inscribed in the UNESCO Heritage Sites. Be mesmerized and remember history as you walk along the street of Calle Crisologo. The city showcases the distinctive…
For people who have day jobs like me need to get through a long process and explanation just to file a vacation leave and be approved. The other way to escape the four corners of the office is traveling on a weekend. I didn’t file any leave for the month of April and May instead…
Calaguas is a group of islands in Camarines Norte comprising the islands of Tinaga, Guintinua, Maculabo and other smaller islands. The most visited island is Tinaga where the long beach known as Mahabang Buhangin can be found. The island is under the municipality of Vinzons, Camarines Norte but is also accessible via the town of…
I’ve been hearing a lot about an island in Zambales and I was supposedly visiting it alone but 2 of my workmates confirmed to join me for this getaway. Together with Ate Mei and Valent, we went to Victory Liner Pasay Terminal to catch the earliest bus to Iba, Zambales that will be leaving at…
Summer 2013 Destination #2: Apo Reef Natural Park, Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro When we mention reef here in the Philippines, the first thing on the list is the Tubbataha, a natural marine park in Sulu Sea southeast of Puerto Princesa. However, a larger reef can also be found in Occidental Mindoro. Apo Reef Natural Park covers…
Baguio City is not only known for the man made lake of Burnham Park and the famous Session Road but also with the presence of parks such as the Mines View, Wright Park, The Mansion and the Botanical Garden all located in the Leonard Wood Area.
Best Food Forward is back! Happened last April 20-21, 2013 at the NBC Tent in Bonifacio Global City, the event on its 3rd year again featured new food offerings in town, with segments such as innovative cooking demonstrations and celebrity chef appearances. Tickets were priced at 75 pesos but I got mine from iGrab.ph which…
A beach resort in Calatagan, Batangas recently opened to serve people who want to experience beach bumming at the same time enjoying the amenities they offer. The beach resort I’m pertaining to is Aquaria Beach Resort, a new place added in Playa Calatagan operated by Landco Pacific Corporation. I was browsing online one boring afternoon…
To kick off my summer getaways, I convinced some of my workmates to go out of town to play with the sand and sun! Our destination was the newly opened beach resort in Playa Calatagan, Batangas. You can check my separate review of Aquaria Beach Resort. We all met at Market! Market! and left Manila…