PANGASINAN… A Weekend Staycation in Bolinao

Bolinao lies in the northern tip of the Province of Pangasinan. It is reachable via provincial roads in Tarlac and roads via Dagupan City. Bolinao is known for its white sand beaches in Patar. Bolinao is now a favorite weekend destination for everybody. October 29, 2016 It is already 7:30pm when we arrive at La Parola Resort in Bolinao because we left Alaminos City at 6pm. The drive is not... continue

PANGASINAN… A Glimpse of the Hundred Islands

One of the attractions and also a must-visit place in Pangasinan is the Hundred Islands National Park. Composing of 123 islands, it is one of the tourist destinations outside Manila. Hundred Islands is located in Alaminos City, Pangasinan. A 5-6 hours drive from Manila, the jump-off of Hundred Islands is in Lucap Port in Alaminos City. From Manila, we arrive in Lucap Port at 2pm. The port... continue

PAMPANGA… Mt. Arayat Traverse

MT. ARAYAT TRAVERSE Arayat and Magalang, Pampanga Entry point: Brgy. Ayala, Magalang, Pampanga Exit point: Brgy. Juan Bano, Arayat, Pampanga LLA: 15.2067N, 120.7441E, 1030 MASL Days required / Hours to summit: 1-2 days / 5 hours (NP) 8 hours (SP) Specs: Major climb, Difficulty 5/9, Trail class 1-4 (10kms) Features: Tropical forest, scenic views of Central Luzon *from Pinoy Mountaineer Mt.... continue