We have an early morning flight from Manila to Dumaguete City. Lucky for us that our flight is not in the list of flight cancellations due to APEC Summit. We arrive in Dumaguete at 6am. Initially, we plan for a Siquijor getaway. As we arrange our trip itinerary, we come across several articles on Dumaguete and Siquijor. There is a blog about Siquijor telling us that we can roam around Siquijor... continue
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TRAVEL GUIDE: BALER
Surfing is not new in the Philippines anymore. When talking of surfing, one may come to think of Siargao in Mindanao. In Luzon, there are two popular surfing locations. One in San Juan, La Union and the other is in Baler, Aurora. This is a simple Baler Travel Guide for everyone’s reference. THE DRIVE Baler is a 5-hour drive from Manila. There are two access roads in going to Baler. One is... continue
AURORA… One FUN Day in Baler
Not a regular season for us to go anywhere since Christmas is approaching. No fixed plans, no itinerary. Our minds just met and quickly decided for a trip. Originally, we planned a weekend getaway somewhere in Tarlac. One friend of ours was invited in a fiesta of which we don’t know the exact date. We just assumed that it’s going to be on the second weekend of December so we organized... continue
QUEZON PROVINCE… A Night at Catanauan Cove
I frequently said that unplanned trips came out successful and this is one great proof. Me and my friend, Edwin, just came about this plan when we had our PRC Licensed renewed on November 26, 2013. We talked about a friend of ours whom he wanted to visit. I asked him if he knew the place, he didn’t have any idea. That made it interesting! I told him to ask a friend if they have any idea on... continue
Things to do in Batanes, PHILIPPINES
There are plenty of activities in Batanes. Make sure you have enough time to do it all. Here it is: 1. See for your very own eyes the stone houses. a. The House of Dakay b. Savidug Vernacular Houses c. Chavayan Heritage Village 2. Visit the lighthouses. a. Naidi Lighthouse b. Tayid Lighthouse c. Sabtang Lighthouse 3. Visit the rolling hills. a. Vayang Rolling Hills b. Chamantad –... continue
BATANES… At San Carlos Borromeo Church
The last stop of the day before driving back to Basco was at San Carlos Borromero Church. It’s also known as Mahatao Church. It is a Roman Catholic Church located at the town proper of Mahatao. As per history, the first Church was built in 1787. Throughout the time, continuous remodeling and renovation works that made the church what it is today. It became a National Cultural Treasure in... continue
BATANES… The Fascinating Tayid Mahatao Lighthouse
This is our last stop at the mountain… This lighthouse was situated on top of the hill overlooking the ocean. It can also be seen from Marlboro country. It is strategically located to be visible to ships at sea. The environment is nice, there was no usual road or walkway going to the structure itself, it’s like you have to pass through a private property with tall cogon grass on the... continue