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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…
Baguio City will again be flocked by tourists, foreign or local, for the annual Panagbenga Festival that celebrates the blossoming of flowers held every February. It is a month-long colorful celebration and one of the most anticipated festivals in the north. The highlight of the festival happens during the last weekend of February featuring a…
Misadventures are part of traveling that sometimes lead to a better and more memorable experience on the road. I have already encountered several mishaps during my trips: heavy rain poured during a trek, waited for two hours for a bus that didn’t arrive, searching for a place to stay at 8 in the evening and…
So I’ve already seen the world famous Batad amphitheater-like terraces and dabbled my feet on the freezing waters cascading from Tappiya Falls. I am now ready to shout, “I CONQUERED BA..,” but wait, I realized that I’m still in Batad Village and I need to go back to Batad Saddle first before I can officially…
Senator assassinated at the airport. Snap Elections. End of Marcos regime. Dominance of yellow as a political color. Democracy given to the Filipino people. These are only the things I know related to the Aquino family (aside from the show business issues of the youngest Aquino) but I was able to know more about the…
In the past, McKinley Hill in Taguig City was not that popular because of its location difficult to access (means of transportation) by the public. With the development of nearby places and different avenues leading to the place, McKinley Hill is now an emerging center of business, luxury residences, leisure activities and dining. To help…
A relaxing hotel staycation also needs a sumptuous meal. We were too lazy to go to the nearby Seaside Boulevard to dine on the different seafood and buffet restaurants available. We were fortunate since Millie’s Restaurant, the in-house restaurant of Microtel Mall of Asia is just located on the ground floor of the hotel. The…
Philippines is considered as one of the countries celebrating Christmas on a longer period of time which actually starts when the “ber” months come. This is when Filipinos start to adorn their houses with Christmas decorations as well as streets and avenues bejeweled with colorful lanterns with blinking lights. San Fernando, Pampanga is known for…
The holiday season is a great reason to splurge some from your savings for the year and spend it on a rewarding hotel staycation even just within the metro. But before pampering yourself, you need to choose the best place/hotel to stay. Some points to consider are location, activities nearby and availability of facilities of…
Bonifacio Global City is now a destination for leisure and fun especially for great dining experience. Within The Fort are Burgos Circle, Bonifacio High Street and the Serendra. These areas are greatly visited by people who want to enjoy food at its best. Recently, Tuscany Estates by MegaWorld located in McKinley Hill south of BGC…