Northland Resort, Manapla

Tuesday, 31 January 2012, 22:22 | Category : Accommodation, Road Trip

Once Discovered… A lasting experience… in Manapla Northland Resort in Manapla is a perfect place to relax and unwind from the hustle and bustle of the City life. The resort is just 45 minutes to an hour ride from Bacolod City. It is conveniently located just a few meters from the Highway, the restaurant and [...]

Lagawan: Paying it Forward

Thursday, 17 November 2011, 20:16 | Category : Events, Road Trip

Lagawan turned 7 last October 24,2011. Yippie!!! And to celebrate its 7 years in the blogosphere, I’ve decided to give back or share something to others, instead of the usual series of Anniversary contest. Well, instead of celebrating it on the actual day, I moved it on the last weekend after semestral break (Nov 6) [...]

One fine day at Pataan Mountain Resort

Tuesday, 9 August 2011, 22:25 | Category : Accommodation, Road Trip, Travel

It’s rainy season but when Mr. Sun decided to show up, we decided to visit one of Bago City’s promising Resort, the Pataan Mountain Resort. Pataan Mountain Resort is located at Sitio Pata-an, Brgy. Mailum, Bago City. The mountain resort is owned by a retired policeman and has been operating for 10 years. Sadly, I [...]

Subic Bay: Old Spanish Gate

Thursday, 14 July 2011, 13:19 | Category : Philippines, Road Trip, Travel

When I went to Subic Bay last summer, I made sure that I dropped by at the old Spanish gate along the freeport area. The gate was constructed in the year 1885 and was one of the entrance to the original Spanish Naval Station.

Subic Bay: Tree Top Adventure Experience

Thursday, 23 June 2011, 1:42 | Category : Philippines, Road Trip, Travel

Seeking for an adventure weekend? Well, why not try falling off a 60 foot tree? I tell you, you’ll get a dose of adrenalin rush. I did at Tree Top Adventure Subic. Last month, we went to Subic Tree Top Adventure for an extreme one-of-a-kind experience to end the summer vacation. The park really lives [...]

Spending a Day in Club Manila East

Friday, 27 May 2011, 15:18 | Category : Road Trip

(Sorry for the  late post…) I was channel hopping last Friday (May 6) when I heard the weather forecast – a storm is brewing. I was like “What the ….? A storm in the middle of summer?” Well, it’s freaking hot so I can’t seem to get what they were reporting and I didn’t mind [...]

Yummy Palitaw

Friday, 6 May 2011, 20:59 | Category : Food, Philippines, Road Trip

When we were in Don Salvador Benedicto last April, we decided to drop by St. Therese Retreat House for a cup of coffee, fresh fruits and palitaw. Palitaw is a small sweet flat rice cake eaten in the Philippines. It is made from sticky rice (malagkit) washed, soaked, grounded and molded. Then it is dropped [...]

Picnic at Don Salvador Benedicto

Sunday, 1 May 2011, 23:33 | Category : Philippines, Road Trip

It has been a long time since we had a family outing and I’m so happy to say that last April 22 we had one at the Nursery in Don Salvador Benedicto for my aunt’s borthday. It was not a planned outing as we didn’t even know if the trip will push through until the [...]

Pataan Falls, Bago City

Sunday, 13 March 2011, 22:04 | Category : Philippines, Road Trip, Travel

Be prepared to get wet this summer at Pataan falls. Located at Sitio Pata-an, Brgy.Mailum in Bago City, Negros Occidental.

A One of a Kind Experience at Tibiao Fish Spa

Monday, 14 February 2011, 1:03 | Category : Road Trip

Ever heard of a fish spa? I guess most would probably say “What’s that?” as this is so novel to most Filipinos. Yes, it is an unusual way for having a spa. Last month during the Dinagyang Festival I had a chance to try the Tibiao Fish Spa at SM City in Iloilo and I [...]