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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.

Yoki’s Treasure: Antique Hunting at Indang, Cavite

Tuesday, May 27th, 2008

Yoki’s Treasure is a private collection of old Asian artifacts, antiques and garden hidden somewhere in Indang, Cavite. Yoki, the owner of the warehouse that serves as a museum, even had a 30-feet statue of Buddha shipped into the place several years ago.

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 [...]

Canyon Ranch at Carmona Cavite

Thursday, May 31st, 2007

Before I begin, no, the Canyon Ranch is not a tourist destination. Yet, a lot of OFWs and foreigners with Filipina wives are trooping to these hills just north of Tagaytay. The Canyon Ranch is one of the newer posh village subdivisions down south in Carmona, Cavite. The area is elevated, sprawling in the hills [...]

Cristo Redentor

Thursday, June 1st, 2006

Cristo Redentor: a sculpture that has become one of Brazil’s most beloved icon. A huge structure of Christ with an outstreched arms that appears to welcome every visitor to this football-crazy nation.
With its towering height, it seems that it can see everything in its front.
But wait, do you know that there is a [...]

Tagaytay Picnic Grove

Monday, April 17th, 2006

If you are looking for a getaway place that is not heavy on the pocket, try the Tagaytay Picnic Grove. The place is located just a few minutes away from the Tagaytay town proper and it is overlooking the Taal Volcano and the coastal towns of Batangas.

Sonya’s Garden in Tagaytay

Thursday, November 10th, 2005

In a previous entry, Anton itemized overnight possibilities in Tagaytay, Sonya’s Garden being one of them. Actually, Sonya’s is more than just a bed-and-breakfast. It’s also a popular get-away destination for the urban folks. It’s far enough from the city to get the feeling of being on a short vacation, but close enough to make [...]