Category: Philippines

Aside from surfing, people visit Baler to see other natural attractions. One of them is the Ditumabo Falls which sits on a hill in San Luis, a neighboring municipality. Ditumabo Falls is popularly known as Mother Falls because it is the biggest of the four falls around Baler. The other three are: Caunayan, Diguisit, and another Diguisit falls, which is smaller. Other geographical notes indicate that it is the province’s largest. However, seeing this spectacle is not as easy as shooting fish in a barrel. You have to endure 20 – 30 minutes of bumpy and shaky tricycle ride in a rutty, ... Read more

You may be asking if going to Minalungao is worth an effort and money especially when you are coming way down south. The answer is a big yes. Here are the things you can do in Minalungao National Park. Picnic and Camping Contrary to a popular belief, Minalungao isn’t just for a day tour but for overnight campers too. You can spend a night or two with your friends or even your family within its premises. Cottages were installed for rent (₱300-500 per day) and you can bring a tent to shelter you in the evening. Raise the vim with ... Read more

When I heard about it the first time, I always wanted to see Minalungao National Park. However, I wasn’t able to find time or a willing companion. Well, my other impediment was the expense since going solo is costlier, which is definitely not a good idea. Monday last week, I prepared an itinerary with the corresponding expenses and presented it to my officemates. Included destinations were Minalungao National Park and Baler. Five confirmed to join me in the entire trip, while two others promised to follow us in our next destination. Minalungao National Park How to get to Minalungao National ... Read more

Travelling abroad? Here are the list of countries which Filipinos can enter visa-free (without visa), or apply a visa or entry permit upon arrival. Note that some countries that issue visa on arrival may require special or additional requirements, so you must contact the embassy first prior to travelling. If you are holder of major foreign visas such as the US, UK, Shenzhen visas, etc, you may have the privilege to enter some countries that waive their primary entry requirements if you can show those valid visas. Pre-entry registration may be required. Visa-free Entry [custom_table style=”1″] Country Length of Stay ... Read more

I heard rumors about this sweet cafe at the heart of Baguio City, which is highly suggested for breakfast; the Cafe by the Ruins. Their tsokolate (tablea or native chocolate and carabao’s milk blend), bread, and pastries receive exceptional ratings and favorable recommendations. Holding on all the stories and reviews I’d been reading days prior to travelling to Baguio, I visited the restaurant. I walked toward the cafe with the guidance of Google map. Then, I started to doubt my only companion when it stated that I’m pretty close, but no physical signs could confirm. What I saw is a ... Read more

The temperature in Baguio City is dipping down to a low 8°C and you are probably thinking to venture out into this unusual chill. Baguio City Baguio is a typical destination for those who wanted to escape from the scorch of the summer heat. For the first two months of the year, people flocked to this highland city to experience the shivering atmosphere. The city also celebrates the festival of flowers (Panagbenga) every February which is another good reason for you to visit the city of pines. Tam-Awan Village To complete your visit, an immersion to its cultural heritage and ... Read more

The Philippines celebrates religious and cultural festivities all year round. The table below shows the schedule of the major Philippine Festivals. While some have been posted with exact dates, others are just estimates. We will try to contact the organizers to get the actual dates of the events and will constantly update this page. You can also help me in keeping this post updated. Let me know if you have any knowledge of the festival’s schedule and I will update this page. [table style=”1″] [tr][th]When[/th] [th]What[/th] [th]Where[/th][/tr] [tr][th]January[/th][th]—[/th][th]—[/th][/tr] [tr][td]January 9[/td] [td]Feast of the Black Nazarene[/td] [td]Quiapo, Manila[/td][/tr] [tr][td]January 17 to ... Read more

A long work week could be toxic. Staying in the office, dealing with all types of pesky and difficult customers is really stressful. The only way to vent out our work frustrations is going out for a quick weekend getaway. Take advantage of the long weekends and flight promos. Make sure you plan your travels ahead and have notified your bosses as early as possible. Below is the list of the 15 places to visit in the Philippines. These are my suggestions as to where you could spend those long weekends. The list does not rank the Philippines’ best, but ... Read more

In a not-so-busy evening, I visited the country’s national park – the Rizal Park – after few years, and I couldn’t remember when was my last visit. Rizal Park or Luneta was a famous hangout place –  no, I mean – a practice place during our early years in college. It was the witness on how we drafted the plays for Panitikan and how we created the steps for the short performances in college or department assemblies. If you went to any of the neighboring schools, you could relate to it. I took a random stroll to rethink some important personal ... Read more