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Canyon Cove Residential Beach Resort, Nasugbu, Batangas

Thursday, April 29th, 2010

Canyon Cove Residential Beach Resort is located in Nasugbu, Batangas. It is a two and a half drive away from Manila via South Luzon Expressway on an ordinary day. Expect to add another hour on your travel time though, especially on a weekend where traffic is sometimes heavy southbound.

Angono Rizal’s Blanco Museum

Tuesday, April 15th, 2008

One of the most memorable moments during my recent trip to Angono in Rizal Philippines is the visit to the Blanco Family Museum. I must admit, I was so surprised at what I saw. An family that is just so blessed with all the talents in visual arts.

Balay Indang, Bed & Breakfast in Cavite

Wednesday, March 26th, 2008

Balay Indang is a quiet and secluded bed and breakfast inn as well as a regular retreat house inconspicuously located in Indang, Cavite. The best way to get there is to follow the Tagaytay route, straight thru the town of Mendez and into Indang. Most people will miss it as there are no signs outside [...]

Unexpected, Early Summer Vacation: Going to Bohol

Saturday, January 12th, 2008

Raine (my son) and I don’t often go on a real vacation. Well, except for a quick trip to Manila and Los Baños to re-connect with friends. I have included in my healthy new year’s resolution traveling out of town (if not out of the country!)  at least once a year.  My son and I [...]

Halea Island Retreat and Nature Park: Monreal, Masbate

Friday, May 4th, 2007

Oh my God, if one commenter (thanks Lia!) didn’t mention this place in my previous butanding encounter post, I wouldn’t have found out about this place: Halea Island Retreat and Nature Park. HALEA ISLAND RETREAT AND NATURE PARK San Miguel Island, Monreal, Masbate Philippines Contact: Carlo de Leon Telephone: +632 725 7628 Mobile: +63917 844 [...]

The Joy of Travelling Alone

Sunday, April 8th, 2007

It has always been in our culture as Filipinos that traveling is always declared as a group activity. Most or shall I say, many of us would often go out of town together with friends or family members. But, how many has actually traveled alone? I doubt if anyone will raise hands here.

Blue, Green and Fish! Balicasag and Alona Beach in Bohol

Wednesday, March 28th, 2007

When I went there, it was not the perfect season for vacation people but there are a lot of people that went to the 10th largest island in this side of the planet: Bohol. It was Day 2 of our Bohol vacation and my team mates are preparing for the day with the sea. Dol-FIN [...]

@ LB Square: Crib Tea and Coffee Bar

Tuesday, January 30th, 2007

Outside the gates of University of The Philippines Los Baños is a place called Grove that winds down to Lopez Avenue all the way to Crossing where the Manila-Sta. Cruz (Laguna) crossroad is. Ten to 15 years ago, Grove is a line of old residential establishments whose ground floors have been converted into a student’s eatery [...]

Health and Wellness at The Farm at San Benito, Batangas

Monday, July 10th, 2006

I was looking for a place to get away. Where we could relax and leave all our worries behind? I chanced upon it by accident via their website. And The Farm at San Benito turned out to be a great find! So much more than what I was expecting!

Valle Verde, Ravina

Monday, March 6th, 2006

Valle Verde is one of the few nature resorts found in the southern part of Guimaras. Situated in one of the dense forests of Ravina in the municipality of Sibunag (used to be part of Nueva Valencia), Valle Verde is just one quiet place you can stay to relax, breathe some fresh air and witness [...]