Discovering Igcabugao – Part 2: Igcabugao Cave

Monday, 20 December 2010, 19:41 | Category : Philippines, Road Trip, Travel

After breakfast we decided to ditch Botwan Falls and Rafflesia as we don’t have enough time to trek there for we need to be back in Iloilo City before 5:30PM to catch the last trip going to Bacolod. So, instead we decided to trek to Igcabugao Cave and Magcai falls.

Discovering Igcabugao – Part 1

Friday, 10 December 2010, 18:17 | Category : Philippines, Road Trip, Travel

After a hectic weekend and a restless night tossing and turning, it’s time to move on as the alarm went off at 4AM telling us to prepare for the day’s adventure in discovering Igbaras, Iloilo. I glared killingly at my mobile phone for my mind and body was so tired and all it want is [...]

Igbaras, Iloilo Adventure

Thursday, 2 December 2010, 3:49 | Category : Philippines, Road Trip, Travel

After a dose of tequila the night before, I thought I’ll be dead to the world the next morning but I was wrong for I was already awake at 5:30AM. It was a bit early so I couldn’t figure out what to do. I was supposed to meet a friend for a photo walk at [...]

Pintaflores Festival 2010

Monday, 8 November 2010, 23:59 | Category : Festivals, Philippines, Road Trip

Last November 5, I was able to witness for the first time one of the most colorful festival in the Philippines, the Pintaflores Festival in San Carlos City with my friends Portia, Melay and Ruel. Pintaflores or the Dances of Flowers came from the words “Pintados” – body paint or tattoo and “Flores” Spanish word [...]

Revisiting Burnham Park in Baguio City

Sunday, 10 October 2010, 17:02 | Category : Road Trip, Travel

Burnham Park is the most visited and best-loved park not only in Baguio City but also all over the Philippines. The park was designed and named after the American architect and urban planner, Daniel Hudson Burnham.

A Trip to Strawberry Farm

Tuesday, 5 October 2010, 0:52 | Category : Road Trip, Travel

A few weeks back, I got the chance to visit the Strawberry Farm in La Trinidad, Benguet as a side trip. We were hoping to go strawberry picking but unfortunately we were not able to for its not strawberry season yet. We didn’t even have a chance to go inside the farm for someone side [...]

Visiting Baguio Cathedral

Tuesday, 28 September 2010, 23:45 | Category : Churches, Road Trip, Travel

I have been to Baguio City before, but this is my first time to visit one of the most photographed buildings in the City of Pines – Our Lady of Atonement Cathedral, popularly known as Baguio Cathedral.  It is located at the Cathedral Loop, adjacent to Session Road in Baguio City, Philippines.

Mines View Park Hotel – A perfect place to relax in Baguio

Monday, 27 September 2010, 19:30 | Category : Accommodation, Road Trip, Travel

Last week, I got the chance to go on an overnight trip in the Summer Capital of the Philippines, Baguio City and get to experience what the City has to offer. Baguio is a perfect place to relax and unwind from the hussle and bustle of the Metro.

Enjoy the taste of tranquility at Manapla Seaside Resort

Sunday, 5 September 2010, 0:01 | Category : Accommodation, Philippines, Road Trip

A 45-minute to 1-hour ride from Bacolod City, the capital city of the province of Negros Occidental, will take you to a quiet and small town or municipality of Manapla. Travelling with your own kind of transportation or a transit with the tricycles of the local folks provides passage towards Manapla Seaside Resort. And who [...]

Gumasa Beach Sarangani

Friday, 20 August 2010, 21:48 | Category : Philippines, Road Trip, Travel

Here’s a photo of Gumasa Beach in Sarangani. Gumasa is located at the Southernmost town of Glan, Sarangani in Mindanao.