Archive for 2008
Tagaytay Food Trip : Rediscovering Southern Delights
It was Christmas Day when I got a text from Gail asking if I’ll be joining the food tour the day after Christmas. Since I didn’t have to go to work, I decided to join fellow food bloggers and Plurkers on our first out of town Plurk Fiesta called Plurk Lakbayan 08. Tagaytay is known [...]
In the News : Great destinations this holiday season
abs-cbnNEWS.com Are you raring to go out of Metro Manila to take advantage of that long holiday break? There are many destinations in the country that might just spice up your vacation this holiday season. So, pack your bags, go on a road trip and explore the beauty of the Philippines. For beach lovers, Melo [...]
Boracay Island : A Perfect Holiday Destination
I thought it was a bad news when I learned that our flight to Romblon was cancelled but being the reputable airline that they are, Seair gave us another option; fly to Boracay first then go to Carabao Island by boat the next day since the island is just 15 minutes away from Boracay in [...]
Metro Manila to hold lantern-making and display competition
Metro Manila will glitter with lights and sounds when the Department of Tourism (DOT), through its National Capital Region (NCR) office, mounts a traditional lantern-making and display competition as a Yuletide season project for the public. Dubbed as “Paskong-Pasko Sa Metro Manila 2008,” the project is organized by the DOT-NCR office as part of promotional [...]
Carabao Island in Romblon
2008 has been a busy year for me but unlike previous years, my out of town trips are fewer this year since I currently have a day job. I was able to visit Boracay and Baguio twice in the past couple of months, I also visited Davao for 2008 Kadayawan Festival, Cebu for the 2008 [...]
Donsol Sorsogon : Snorkeling with Whale Sharks
After a sunny day, I found myself in a hammock waiting for the sunset in the resorts beach front. That was an amazing day, I got the chance to have a close interaction with a huge whale shark and the best part is…. I don’t know how to swim but thanks to our guide since [...]
Ilocos Province : Our world up North
While most provinces in the countryside have caught up with the wave of modernization and the comforts of modern living, Ilocanos continue to enjoy the simplicity and charm of Ilocos life. Yet, the Ilocos province today has come a long way from the harsh conditions of the land – a mixed landscape of coastal waters [...]
Pagudpud Residents now offers Homestay program
Are you looking for a place to stay in Pagudpud on your next vacation? Homestay facilities in scenic Pagudpud town continue to mushroom because of the steady stream of local and foreign tourists flocking to the seaside town – the home of pristine beaches and a stretch of white, soft and powdery sand. Homestay structures [...]
Kaadlawan Festival : A festive celebration by the Beach
This year will be Kaadlawan Festival’s second year of celebration in Tanauan Leyte. The festival activities will be held at the Skimboarding Site at the Bantay Dagat Area at Barangay Sto. Niño. The entire two-hectare area has been decorated with Christmas lanterns. Kiosks are scattered all over the area, huge tents to provide shelter for [...]
Baguio City : Still the Philippines summer capital
When you speak of Baguio, you think of the cool weather that clips to a cooler but still bearable 14 degrees Celsius, although sometimes it comes down to a shivering 10 degrees Celsius; a zigzag drive up in its main access route — Kennon Road, rugged mountain shrouded in fog; a clump of pine trees [...]







