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Photos from Manila Ocean Park

Friday, August 28th, 2009

Manila Ocean Park is the Philippines’ first state-of-the-art Oceanarium — an open water marine habitat, boutique mall, restaurant row and function facilities all located in one area at the back of the Quirino Grandstand, Manila.

La Caviteña in Dumaguete

Saturday, June 27th, 2009

La Caviteña’s restaurant is perfect for budget tourists looking for meals that you can share with your pals. Right in front of the restaurant is a big banner offering a meal for four called ‘Barkada Package’.

Soda swimming pool, secret from Camiguin

Thursday, June 25th, 2009

Camiguin is rich in hot and cold springs, due to the island’s volcanic properties. Most residents there have commercialized these natural springs, including this very special one, that is said to taste like soda(?). Yes you read it right, this big swimming pool from Camiguin is rumored to taste like soda.

The Science behind Chocolate Hills in Bohol

Tuesday, May 12th, 2009

The Chocolate Hills in Bohol is one geologic phenomena most people know little of. Here’s one of the more accepted scientific explanation about it as printed in a bronze plaque at the top of the Chocolate Hills Complex View Deck.

Loboc River Cruise in Bohol

Thursday, April 23rd, 2009

One of the must-see places if you’re going on a vacation to Bohol is the Loboc river. The famous Loboc River Cruise takes tourists to a lunch buffet while cruising into the Loboc river on a floating raft pushed by a motorboat (banca).

Five-legged Cow at ParadiZoo, Tagaytay

Friday, April 17th, 2009

Paradizoo is a farm ranch located at Tagaytay (see our previous post about Paradizzo here) and among the many farm animals showcased there, there was some extra attention by the crowd on this five-legged cow.

Amorita Resort, Panglao Island

Saturday, March 21st, 2009

The Amorita Resort in Panglao Island, Bohol is one of the newest resorts in the island that caters to the high-end tourists. Amorita combines the comforts and service of a 5-star hotel and the beautiful scenery of a beach-front vacation spot. Just be prepared to fork out Php8,500 per night on one of their queen-sized [...]

Panagbenga Festival 2009: Awesome Flower Power and People Power in Baguio

Monday, March 2nd, 2009

It was an awesome show of Flower power and People Power in Baguio for the 14th staging of the Panagbenga, THE Flower Festival with this year’s theme: “Our Festival! Yours too!”.
In celebration of the festival, here’s sharing photos of the Festival. Mabuhay ang Baguio!
Float Parade
Street-dancing competition

Vigan’s Baluarte

Monday, January 5th, 2009

One of Vigan’s newer attractions is the Baluarte Zoo which is owned by then Ilocos Sur Governor, Chavit Singson. The zoo houses a wide array of animals like pythons, tigers, snakes, birds, ponies and a whole lot more. Kids and kids at heart will surely love this place!

San Joaquin Church of Iloilo

Monday, January 5th, 2009

An off-the-beaten-track destination, San Joaquin is probably one of the hidden jewels of Iloilo that has yet to be discovered. And what’s so special about San Joaquin? Well, it is the only church in the Philippines that has a militaristic-themed facade.