Category: Philippines

Alta Vista de Boracay is a 4-hectare property situated in the hillside of the northern Boracay Island. In such elevation, the condotel shows “the other side of the island paradise”, displaying the picturesque and breathtaking view of the surrounding greenery and waters from the distance. Inside, is a unique class of comfort, space, and elegance. A friend won a one night, 4-star accommodation and I was lucky to be invited with the group to join him. We received welcome drinks, got a comfortable studio suite experience, and a complete access to amenities. Alta Vista de Boracay Poolside panorama Open-air reception ... Read more

Barangay Bonawon celebrates its annual fiesta with fluvial parade. Luckily, I got a chance to take some of the scenes of this year’s festivities. Below are the photos I collected from the procession. One of the notable few to grace the event is Negros Oriental’s incumbent governor, Roel Degamo. Gov. Degamo (2nd from the right) at Bonawon’s Fluvial Parade (April 4, 2013) Photo Gallery: (click the image to zoom) [custom_gallery id=”3505″ layout=”masonry”]

Looking for a place to spent for one of your February 2013 weekends? Why not come to the 18th International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta this February 21-24, 2013 at Omni Aviation Complex, Clark Special Economic Zone in Pampanga. Don’t forget to bring your cameras for you to document your date – I’m sure there are lot of scenes, people, and activities to capture. Below are the events to anticipate.   Feb 21, 2013 Thursday First Fiesta Day   6:20- 6:30 AM Philippine Flag jump 6:40- 7:40 AM Hot Air Balloon flight 6:30- 8:00 AM RP / Malaysian / Spain / ... Read more

In Anawangin, when your boatman say it is difficult to cross, make sure that you gather all your guts, and then never forget to put on your life jacket. It was Sunday afternoon and we run out of resources (food and water). Staying a in the cove for another night would mean getting hungry. Hence, we took the risk of crossing the violent sea. Anawangin Cove The water fronting the cove was calm. However, after passing the spit, the surface changed its identity, turning into something outrageous, something like a raging beast. The waves were enormous, tilting our boat for up ... Read more

I’m easily get dragged lately. My friends’ invites don’t need some sort of persuasion and my nods don’t show any stain of hesitation. It is even surprising that I was able to exchange sleeping (my favorite pastime ever) with exhausting activities. Ironic, isn’t it? Well, as they say, we have to get out from our comfort zones sometimes – and I am taking it literally – we were going for Binondo food trip. Before I went to Manila’s Chinatown (Binondo), I was engage in a night-long technical documentation scuffle. Yeah, I do technical documentation for a living and the job is ... Read more

I was invited by a travel blogger, Marx of Maxtermind.com, along with select officemates and friends to join him to Calaguas. Of course, I couldn’t resist the temptation and said yes in an instant. Knowing Marx clever budgeting prowess (naks!), I know I won’t get short of funds. We traveled to Daet, Camarines Norte in two batches; the first batch took a bus (PhP580.00 one-way fare from Manila to Daet) and the other chose a plane to Naga. Those who had the luxury of time to take the bus left the day earlier while those who preferred the plane shelled ... Read more

Tinaga Island of Calaguas Island Group is the home of Camarines Norte’s powdery white sand beach, the Mahabang Buhangin. Before I post the details of the second leg of our Bagasbas+Calaguas tour, see the photos below and experience Calaguas as if you had been there.  The Beach  Mahabang Buhangin Beach, Tinaga Island, Calaguas Mahabang Buhangin Beach, Calaguas  The Hill  Behind the beach is lush greeneries The Accomodation Calaguas Campers The Castaways  the male castaways the female castaways The Jumpers lyndi’s jumpshot christian’s jumpshot clarice’s jumpshot ken’s jumpshot analyn’s jumpshot chef vanessa’s jumpshot marx’s jumpshot [one_half] A jump shot in Calaguas ... Read more

Celebrate with the locals of Angono, Rizal as the Higantes (giant caricatures made of papier-mâché) marches the streets of the town. Higantes Festival is a two-week event which is celebrated in commemoration of the feast of the town’s Patron, Saint Clement. This century-old festival is observed with street processions, fluvial parade, concerts, beauty contest, cultural competitions, among others. Of course, the foodie treats will never be absent. Shown below is the list of activities of this year festival. Oct 29 ► Pagdating ng Imahen ni San Pedro Calungsod (The arrival of the image of St. Pedro Calungsod) Nov 1 – ... Read more

Buglasan festival is celebrated annually in the province of Negros Oriental every October since 2002. Though this is a province-wide event (sponsored by the provincial government), the activities are mostly centered in the province’ capital, Dumaguete City. Like Aliwan Festival of the cities of Pasay and Manila, Buglasan is dubbed as festival of festivals wherein every constituent towns and cities have their own representative and will be presenting their best. There are also representatives from neighboring provinces like Cebu, Siquijor, etc in the street demonstration. Buglasan Festival does not only showcase Negros Oriental talents and beauties but also its festive ... Read more