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If your workplace is accessible to numerous affordable restaurants, regard yourself as lucky. On my case, not just lucky but also blessed to experience some of these food places for free, thanks to some generous workmates. Casa Verde is a famous place in Cebu for their very hefty and delish yet reasonably priced baby back…
When I am in a certain province, my task is to explore the area as much as possible. This is to discover the different attractions available with a limited number of days. On my recent visit to Camiguin, this goal was hindered by a superb, well-landscaped tropical resort having a native Filipino theme, Bahay Bakasyunan…
Tiered waterfalls are ubiquitous here in the Philippines. I remember visiting one in Albay, as well as the famous seven waterfalls of Murcia, Negros Occidental. This time, I had it at the City of Majestic Waterfalls, Iligan City. Unlike the others that usually start at the lowest tiered, this time, I started with the highest…
“Hanggang dito lang kami,” the jeepney driver told me. I was seated right beside him and when I looked inside the vehicle, only the jeepney conductor was there. I immediately got down the jeep and started walking towards Mandulog Bridge. A police checkpoint was located at the other end of the bridge where I asked…
“Sabihin mo Sir isa lang mag-guide sa’yo. Huwag mo rin tanungin kung magkano ang guide fee, bigyan mo nalang sila pagkatapos. Pipresyuhan ka ng mga yan.” These were the tips given by the habal-habal driver I chartered for touring the waterfalls within the tourism triangle of Iligan City before we arrive in the jump-off point…
Philippine cities, Luzon to Mindanao, have their own share of local restaurants you can try that flare with their own dishes fused with other cuisine. Iligan City, Lanao Del Norte has also its set of restaurants from diners, dessert places, burger joints, and coffee houses. After conquering the numerous waterfalls scattered around the vicinity of…
Having a flight to Laguindingan Airport in Misamis Oriental creates a number of possible itineraries since it serves as the main hub for visiting Northern Mindanao. In fact, a week before the travel, I was still uncertain on how to utilize the flight. Will I go to Cagayan De Oro for the white water rafting,…
Baguio City is considered as the default travel destination of everyone in Luzon. You don’t need to prepare for your Baguio itinerary because attractions, places, and restaurants are much accessible to the public. Victory Liner has regular trips from Manila to Baguio every hour of the day, so getting there is not a dilemma. But…
One of the unlimited perks of staying in a luxury resort is to try the food being offered in their in-house restaurant which is usually the forefront in satisfying guests’ cravings. For Bluewater Panglao, Aplaya Restaurant does the magical moments with its wide offering of international and authentic local fare. Aplaya means ‘seaside’, which is…
The sun was peeking out in a small gap of the window curtains as I got out of bed. Weather was fine that day after a heavy rain that engulfed the whole city the other night. It was my last day on that Baguio City trip and I have nothing in mind to do for…