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For the 18th time, the annual Philippine Hot Air Balloon Festival was again flocked by people from different parts of the world as the most popular sports aviation event. The 4-day event featured hot air balloon flights, aerobatic shows, skydiving events, radio-controlled planes, helicopter flight, and paragliding events among others. I read that you needed…
RELATED POST: Albay and Sorsogon Travel Guide Last week of 2012 when I started solo traveling but was able to reach the provinces of Ilocos Sur and Ilocos Norte by land. The trip to Albay was actually my second airplane ride next to my visit to Puerto Princesa, Palawan last August. The plane departed Terminal…
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…
Are you tired of the regular hotdog sandwiches available at a convenience store near you? Then why not try the new hotdog sandwiches in Cucina Andare at the Glorietta Open Park. Schmidt’s Gourmet Hotdogs is inspired by the different food cultures around the world from the all-time classic Chili Dog of the US and to…
Summer time is here and most of us if not planning to go to the beach will definitely find a cool and refreshing way to beat the summer heat. One way is by trying out summer snacks such as halo-halo, mais con yelo, shakes, ice candies and of course, ice cream! Do you know that…
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…
One of the things listed on my itinerary in visiting Bicol was to try Bigg’s Diner. I’m so curious about what the place offers because a lot of people recommend the restaurant. A workmate shared that Bigg’s Diner is a famous food chain in Bicol serving different meals from rice to burgers, sandwiches, pasta, and…
When you think of last minute skiing holidays, you may think of the French Alps or Switzerland or perhaps even Canada. Unless you’re in the know, you may not even consider Bulgaria as a potential ski destination. Over recent years, this Eastern European country has become increasingly popular with Brits, opting to head here for…
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…