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In a province where gastronomy is not that widely familiar to outsiders, these restaurants in Nueva Ecija try to introduce new flavors and satisfy every famished traveler. The influence of other cuisines is evident on their menus having a diverse range of offerings: such as Western, Thai, Italian, Japanese, to the local ones like Kapampangan…
The short visit to this goat farm in Tarlac happened during the second day of the Tara Quing Tarlac tour. I didn’t set expectations on what to see on the farm aside from goats, plainly as that. JSJ Goat Farm is located in Barangay Caturay, Gerona, Tarlac and owned by the couple Jeffrey and Kathleen…
Tagged as the gateway to the historical Mount Pinatubo, the long list of tourist attractions of Tarlac doesn’t end there. The province is one of the first to rise against Spain during the Philippine Revolution in 1896 making it more fascinating to explore in terms of history. However, it is usually being left out and…
Santo Tomas, Pangasinan again celebrated its town fiesta together with the anticipated Corn Festival 2014. It is an annual event to show respect to the townspeople, especially the farmers, behind the main product of the municipality, which is corn. This year’s festival highlighted the Grand Streetdance Competition, Corn Barbeque Grilling and the PinakaMAIS-Sabaw Sarap Cookfest….
Not as famous as Basco, Sabtang and Itbayat, the limitless nature spots and the historical attractions of the municipalities of Mahatao and Ivana are known to everyone visiting Batanes but the story of these municipalities were mostly left behind. Geographically situated in Batan Island and are flanked by Basco and Uyugan on the north and…
As everyone suggests, if you visit a certain destination, eat like a local. Aside from knowing how the locals eat, the first thing to do is to discover where the locals eat. During my visit to Antique, I didn’t quite spot food chains which mean that there is a greater chance of existing eateries where…
When I was a child, perya is a magical word to my ear during the months of February and March when our town celebrates its annual fiesta. I remember my father bringing me to the perya almost every night to experience rickety rides, free-flowing sugary treats, and cheap prizes at makeshift game booths. For weeks…
With different fast-food chains drastically penetrate all areas of the country, Tarlac still manages to recreate their own food and retain the local flavors that they offer to their visitors. Having gastronomy in the province provides another dimension of delight. If you’re in the area, keep an eye on these restaurants. VES Food Resort and…
Kruhay Katahum kang Antique! (Antique is wonderful!) This line from a Kinaray-a song kept playing in my head throughout the duration of the Antique Heritage Tour. The song expresses how proud the Antiqueños are for their culture and their province’s treasures waiting to be discovered. Antique is one of the provinces situated in the island…
Day before our trip to Itbayat Island, transports bound to the island-municipality of Batanes were all canceled due to a gale warning issued by PAG-ASA. On that night, strong winds smashing the trees and houses can be heard as well as the sound of crashing waves on the shorelines of Basco. Staff of the transport…