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Calaguas Islands, I love You

Calaguas Islands, I love You

They say that true love comes only once in a lifetime. I used to believe in this saying. A cliché to most romantics at heart but otherwise is a part of reality. But then, some of you may ask how about those who have fallen […]

The Truly Majestic Metropolitan Theatre

The Truly Majestic Metropolitan Theatre

After our visit to the Post Office Building just across the street, our group took a short break and found time to make new acquaintances.  Our group scattered.  Some took a rest on the front steps, others hurriedly bought a Php 10 ‘mineral water’ from […]

Post Office Building Heritage Tour

Post Office Building Heritage Tour

It was sweltering hot. We arrived promptly before the assigned meeting time set by my friend Ivan (11:30-12 NN) and hung out at Plaza Lawton. While we were waiting for them, we noticed several lounging around under the lazy trees. Some with cameras clicking away […]

Sanctuario de San Pablo: A Hidden Sanctuary in San Pablo

Sanctuario de San Pablo: A Hidden Sanctuary in San Pablo

San Pablo City, Laguna is popular for it is the City of Seven Lakes namely (1) Sampaloc Lake: the biggest and most popular; (2) Pandin Lake: that quiet hidden lake; (3) Lake Kalibato: said to be the deepest and the coldest lake; (4) Yambo Lake; […]

Pila, Laguna

Pila, Laguna

I wanted to visit another heritage town soon after seeing Taal last January. Most of those I have asked around suggested visiting Vigan Heritage Town. Well, if that place is just a stone throw’s away from our home then I would definitely include it on […]

I Got Charmed in Cagbalete

I Got Charmed in Cagbalete

Our vessel sliced and diced through the dancing waves. The boat seemed to be ticklish as she jumped every now and then, the waves constantly teasing her from underneath, causing a mad dash of water being constantly thrown at the passengers sitting at the front, […]

The Beauty That Is Baler

The Beauty That Is Baler

Nestled in between the Sierra Madre mountain ranges and constantly bombarded by the waves coming from the Pacific Ocean, lies the quiet town of Baler. Baler used to be a part of Tayabas province, now called Quezon. A bus trip to Baler is a solid […]

Up, Up and No way!

Up, Up and No way!

We did not get the chance to see colorful hot air balloons when we visited the first day of the 17th Hot Air Balloon Festival in Clarkfield, Angeles City, Pampanga. Coming from a grueling 6-hr trip froom Bolinao to Clark (Yes, that long!) we arrived […]

Beach. Bum. Bolinao

Beach. Bum. Bolinao

It could have been days, months or even years that I have been longing to actually see one. I am only able to visualize a towering, blinking one when I get to see movies set in the sea. But then when we were actually brought […]

I Like Lukban

I Like Lukban

Fresh from the cold waters of Taytay Falls in Majayjay, Laguna, I dragged Chie to the nearby town of Lukban, Quezon. From Majayjay terminal, we took the jeep with the signage Lukban, fare is at P 21. The ride was about 15-20 minutes with nothing […]