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Baler, Aurora: A Joyful Joyride With Genesis’ Joy Bus

July 17, 2012 6 comments

Traveling through the mountainous region of Nueva Vizcaya on the way to Aurora Province was made convenient thanks to continuous development of roads and daily trips care off Genesis Bus Lines. And with the company’s latest addition to their fleet, the journey to the heart of Aurora Province was even made better with a  “first class” coach called “Joy Bus” Read more…

A Glimpse Of Baranggay Liwliwa in San Felipe, Zambales: Surfers & Skim Boarders’ Secret Spot

Browsing pictures from years back, I came across a beach destination we, beach enthusiast,  used to frequent and is a popular among surfers. Being off from tourist maps, only little communities of board riders and salt water savvy knew about the small baranggay known for its occasional surfs. Let’s take a peek at Baranggay Liwliwa. Read more…

Real, Quezon: Balagbag Falls’ Leap Of Faith

June 13, 2012 5 comments

Not far from the Pacific Recreation Kamp (PaRK) we took on an off beaten side trip to give us a taste of nature and ice cold fresh flowing water. Hidden beneath the mountains of the Sierra Madre is a waterfalls visited by adrenalin junkies looking for quick thrill and overflowing excitement. Take the leap of faith in Real, Quezon’s Balagbag Falls.

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Puka Beach in Boracay Island

Motion, music, and movement blanket the busy White Beach of Boracay.  From end to end, White Beach Path is bustling with restaurants, food stalls, stores, shops, night caps and hotels – it is as busy as the streets of Makati on a working week. Good thing for those seeking a more laid back side of the island, there is Puka Beach. Read more…

Heritage Town of Pila, Laguna

April 16, 2012 8 comments

San Antonio de Padua Parish Church Pila Laguna

The Spanish colonial may have shed dark clouds over the Philippines during the Age of Exploration but on the bright side, they also contributed to Philippine development by influencing the Filipinos in tradition, religion, politics, and architecture. In the Metro Manila where development is a constant revolution, the struggle for conserving heritage is a losing battle. However, in the outskirts of the busy city, the influence is still intact, preserving the last remaining gems of the country. Down south in Laguna is a small town where the golden days still seem to reign. Let me take you for walk around the heritage town of Pila. Read more…

Calinawan Cave, Daranak Falls & Other Tanay Destinations

April 6, 2012 6 comments

Today’s blog took me wandering around my hometown to look for something new to write about. Growing up as a Rizaleño, I want to show the entire country and maybe the whole world that our place maybe underrated when it comes to tourism, but wait until you get to know our province. We may not have the best white sand beaches, we may not have the fanciest hotels, but we have everything in the middle that will equally satisfy the cravings of the intrepid traveler. Let’s travel to a town nestled at the foot of the Sierra Madre Mountain Range on the east and at the shores of Laguna Lake on the south – welcome to Tanay, Rizal. Read more…

Travel To Puraran Beach in Baras, Catanduanes

From a four-day endeavor of touring the southernmost region of the Luzon Island, we took a detour in one of the Philippine  islands which stares  at the great Pacific eye to eye. Being nestled in front of a vast ocean made it vulnerable to typhoons and storms, therefore being named as the “Land of the Howling Winds”. Where there are howling winds, oceans and open seas, came along with are huge waves rushing towards dry land, and where there are waves, there’s, definitely, surfing. Situated in this island is a beach hideout where not only surfers are fond of, but outdoor and beach enthusiasts as well. Go face to face with the “Majestics” right here in Puraran Beach. Read more…

The Coffee Shop’s Jumbo Taco in Subic, Zambales

March 7, 2012 4 comments

Food blogging isn’t really my thing, but dropping by this local restaurant has always took part on my Zambales trips. Many may have wrote about this Mexican delight, but maybe none has told you how you eat it. Never have I tried a taco this big, a taco this cheap, a taco this good. With no further ado,  I bring to you The Coffee Shop Restaurant’s Jumbo Taco. Read more…