Archive for the 'Retreats' Category
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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.
Popularity: 77% [?]
Popularity: 77% [?]
Posted in Retreats, Road Trip | 2 Comments »
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 [...]
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Posted in Cavite, Retreats | 15 Comments »
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 need [...]
Popularity: 26% [?]
Posted in Bohol, Retreats, Travel Destinations | 1 Comment »
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 7023
Email: carlo.deleon@mac.com
Guys, this is definitely worth [...]
Popularity: 29% [?]
Posted in Bicol, Masbate, Retreats, Summer Hot Spots | 5 Comments »
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.
Popularity: 9% [?]
Popularity: 9% [?]
Posted in Retreats | 16 Comments »
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 watching
So [...]
Popularity: 27% [?]
Posted in Bohol, Retreats, Road Trip, Summer Hot Spots | 4 Comments »
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 or [...]
Popularity: 32% [?]
Posted in Food Trip, Laguna, Retreats, Travel Oddities | 6 Comments »
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!
Related Link: Health Insurance Quotes [...]
Popularity: 22% [?]
Posted in Batangas, Retreats | 8 Comments »
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 [...]
Popularity: 12% [?]
Posted in Guimaras, Retreats | 8 Comments »
Wednesday, November 16th, 2005
If ever you find yourself on the road to Sta. Cruz, Laguna; somewhere in Calauan (Brgy. Masiit) just off the road (turn right on a not very noticeable dirt road with a dilapidated sign) a few blocks after Samaral Restaurant is a nice hideaway.
Located in the middle of rice fields and animal farm is Lucidel [...]
Popularity: 10% [?]
Posted in Laguna, Retreats | 9 Comments »