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“I want to see that Volkswagen grill on Baler Surfer Grill!” a friend yelled as everyone unties the leash on their ankle. We agreed to her request after the exhausting yet enjoyable surfing session. The idea of having an early dinner at Baler Surfer Grill will seal the we-are-surfers-dude ego. From Aliya Surf Resort, we…
“To return,” the literal translation of the Dinagat word “balid”, where the name of Baler originated. With just the tale of how this coastal municipality in Aurora got its name, you can already discern vibrant chronicles it can offer. And to accurately dig into this great record, a short walking tour of Baler’s historical sites…
“Get ready,” my surfing instructor told me as he held my board waiting for that big dose of wave. “Stand!” he added as he released the board with the immense wave. For some, I found myself standing exhilaratingly on the surfboard and for some, having some spins on the ocean floor. Surfing in Baler was…
The sun finally skyrocketed on the horizon that summery Sunday morning. Hours before that were some drizzles that led some travelers in Baler to join the prayers on the weekend mass for a fine weather ahead. Our guide was amazed that we traveled from Ditumabo Falls to Dicasalarin Cove in just 15 minutes, compared to…
As always, we were laughing and throwing jokes inside the van on our way to San Luis, Aurora for a visit to Ditumabo Falls. We just had a hearty breakfast courtesy of our in-house chefs; JD and UJ, who prepared some fried rice, hotdogs, corned beef, and tuna and cheese omelets. We were ready to…
Baler indeed has a colorful history and we were able to savor it by a short walking tour from Museo Baler to Aurora Quezon House. Our energy were drained by the overwhelming narrations so we asked locals where to eat lunch. Tricycle drivers are my immediate sources on this kind of scenarios every time I…
Exploring new places is one of the things I really enjoy on a trip. Sometimes, I manage to take a break from discovering new stuff, for the sole purpose of relaxation. This happened during my visit to Microtel UP Technohub, the newest addition to the Microtel by Wyndham family and the 13th site all over…
Backpacker lodges and hostels, in previous years, only serve as a place for travelers to sleep, take a bath, and secure their stuff. One of the reasons is that everyone wanted to visit all tourist attractions nearby within a limited time. With these, hostels tried a different way on how they will make their visitors…
A new year means new beginnings. And for a lovely boutique hotel located in the old-world neighborhood of Malate, the Chinese New Year signals the start of a prosperous life right in the heart of the city. Opening its doors to guests who value a well-rounded city experience is Amélie Hotel Manila. Amélie…
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…