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The cheapest way in exploring the province of Albay is through jeepneys at a minimum fare of 8 pesos. But during my stay in Legazpi, I was so confused with the jeepney routes and the specific signage or destinations to take. I kept on asking the barkers or locals before riding the vehicle to secure…
Visiting the province of Albay is not only for witnessing the picturesque landscape of the Mayon Volcano but also to seek adventures of a lifetime. Ligñon Hill Nature Park, a must visit attraction of the city of Legazpi offers a 360-degree extreme adventure experience for its visitors. In the past, it is only known for…
After the camping in Zambales a week ago, I found myself again comfortably on my seat onboard a Victory Liner bus going to Capas, Tarlac. That day, I witnessed on my own bare eyes the splendid crater of once a site of destruction, the Mount Pinatubo. The Byaheng Victory: Conquer Mount Pinatubo scheduled on that…
April 9 was declared as the “Araw ng Kagitingan” (Day of Valor) to commemorate the Fall of Bataan. It was the day when Filipino and US soldiers surrendered to the Japanese Army during World War II. We annually celebrate the day of valor but do we really know the story behind this historical day? Let’s…
Let’s start the year with a bang! This was my first trip for 2013. From work, I went directly to Victory Liner Caloocan for the assembly of the Byaheng Victory: Camping in Nagsasa Cove in Zambales. The assembly time was 4:15 AM and I’m not that excited to be there at 1 AM. It was…
Paoay, Ilocos Norte is not only known for its UNESCO World Heritage Paoay Church but also for its Sand Dunes, the serene Paoay Lake and the legacy of the Marcoses in Malacañang of the North. Paoay can be reached by riding a jeepney from Batac, Ilocos Norte. First thing to check is the baroque church…
I woke up at 4:30 AM during my third day in Ilocos. I decided to take some coffee so I got out of my overnight room and checked for the nearest convenience store. Had a talk with the locals and grabbed the opportunity to ask about the ways of touring some towns of Ilocos Norte….
San Antonio is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Zambales in the Philippines. According to the latest Philippine census, it has a population of 32,494 people in 6,483 households in an area of 18,812 hectares. As of 2009, it has 17,539 registered voters. (Source: wikipedia.org). Tourist attractions include Pundaquit, coves like Anawangin, Nagsasa,…
“A leader is a dealer in hope.” —Napoleon Bonaparte There are only two cities in Ilocos Norte, first is Laoag City and the other is Batac. The town struggled in fighting for its cityhood when it was first declared as a city in 2007, part of the League of 16 Cities that were declared with…
Calle Crisologo, one of the famous streets of the Philippines is located in Vigan City, Ilocos Sur 408 kilometers away from Metro Manila. It brings back the mood of historic Spanish era; feel the grandeur of the past as you stroll alongside ancestral houses; an excellent spot to shop for antiques and souvenir items.