The Province of Quezon is so huge that it has 2 Dioceses and 1 Prelature – the Diocese of Lucena covering the southern part, the Diocese of Gumaca covering the eastern part and the Prelature of Infanta covering the northern part of Quezon and the entire Province of […]
Another great option for a Visita Iglesia from Manila is the Province of Cavite. Cavite has some century-old churches that are at par or similar to the ones in other provinces of CALABARZON and promises a great itinerary for Visita Igelsia. In fact, when I did my Cavite […]
Doing Visita Iglesia in Batangas has become very convenient because of STAR Tollway (Southern Tagalog Arterial Road) that runs from Sto. Tomas to Batangas City. STAR Tollway is directly connected to the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) and travel time from Manila to Batangas City is barely 2 hours […]
Holy week or not, these 7 Century Old Churches in Laguna are worth visiting because of their historical and cultural value. And as a cultural and religious tradition among Filipino Catholics, doing a Visita Iglesia during Maundy Thursday is a way of getting closer to God while remembering […]
Summer in the Philippines means fun in the sea, sand and sky. Though for the non-beach(y) ones it means foods, festivals and friends. Any reason however for summer, the fun never stops in the Philippines. Here are beaches near Manila that can be visited for a Day Trip. […]
Before the summer ends, why not visit these 7 Waterfalls Near Manila that will surely make your summer more than a beach! DARANAK FALLS Daranak Falls is my personal favorite in this list of 7 Waterfalls Near Manila. Daranak Falls is located in Tanay, Rizal and is roughly […]
In line with the Visit Philippines 2015 campaign of the Department of Tourism, I am coming up with travel guides to some of the Philippines’ “must see destinations.” These travel guides are reduced to its simplest and most doable form so that anyone who wants to visit these […]
In the beginning, there was no Philippines but there was BUTUAN Basic Information About Butuan City Dubbed as the “Timber Capital of the Philippines”, Butuan is a highly Urbanized City located in Agusan Del Norte, in Northern Mindanao. It is the former provincial capital of Agusan Del Norte. Butuan […]
Enchanted River? By what reason is it called Enchanted River? According to stories passed from generation to generation, the river was once a sanctuary of “enkantos” when the area was still a dense forest. That was long, long, long time ago. Blame illegal logging or thank illegal logging, […]
Let me be honest, I am missing Batanes – after that birthday trip I did several weeks ago. I always say that Batanes is just a so-so place and ‘it gives just the usual sight’ and nothing more. But I am definitely telling a lie. Batanes is awesome […]
Many people talk about how enchanting sunset is in Siquijor. Many say it’s one of the most beautiful sunsets they have seen. Many regard the sunset in Siquijor as one of its gems. I think its worth the buzz. Undeniably, Siquijor offers a commanding view of the sunset, […]
Its 9 days before this blog turns 1 year and today, I will share my list of 11 Most Beautiful Beaches in the Philippines. My list of Most Beautiful Beaches in the Philippines does not include the famous and the popular because I prefer the serene, the pristine, […]
Yes, its 10 days before this humble travel blog turns 1 year old. And today, I will share to you the 12 Pinoy Travel Bloggers I wanted to meet…and ask them a question which I already have an answer. And why them? Because they are simply the best […]
2009. At Philippine Eagle Center, Davao City. I almost died.
Originally built in 1609, the church of St. James Parish in Bolinao, Pangasinan is made of black coral stones. Its bell tower was once the tallest in the entire island of Luzon. Bolinao church also served as a fortress against the pirates on several occasions. Today as it […]
Baguio is the Summer Capital of the Philippines because of its cool climate when the rest of the country is experiencing the heat of summer sun. Baguio is an easy get-away for many tourists because it is just a 5-hour drive from Manila. More so, there are hundreds […]
Tondol Beach is located in Anda, Pangasinan. Tondol beach has fine white sand and a long stretch of shallow water. It is a perfect getaway without the hassle, the noise and the crowd of the more known beaches in the Philippines. There are few and very cheap resorts […]
