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La Luz est La Vie (La Luz Beach Resort, Laiya Batangas)

Yes, La Luz is the life. At least for weekend getaways and short vacations, La Luz Beach Resort will offer you a very relaxing and worry-free stay. I...

Zoobic – The Only Tiger Safari in The Philippines

It’s the Year of the Tiger, so what better way to start the year than singing along with “Eye of the Tiger” and visiting the tigers...

Bacolod 27TH Masskara Festival – Street Dance Competition

The City of Smiles, Bacolod, celebrated its Foundation day with a huge (and I mean huge) parade of marching and lyre bands. Locals and tourists flocked...

The Manila Cathedral, Intramuros Manila

We went to Intramuros on National Heroes Day and our first stop was the Manila Cathedral. Manila Cathedral by Amrei Dizon The present building is the...

Manila, Manila… Simply no place like Manila

Today was an official National Holiday for the Philippines because it’s National Heroes Day or Araw ng Mga Bayani in Filipino. Since there’s...

Eating at S.O.U.L. Cafe, Sison Pangasinan

Soul Cafe Stopping over again at S.O.U.L. (Spice of Urban Life) Cafe in Sison Pangasinan to eat. As always, though it is a bit pricey, the food is tasty,...

Anawangin Cove, Zambales – The Dawn

Though the sun setting and fading out from the horizon is not visible from Anawangin Cove, you will surely appreciate the sky at dawn. As I have mentioned...

Anawangin Cove, Zambales (Part 2) – The River / Swamp

From Anawangin Cove, Zambales (part 1) – The Beach the river There were barb wires fencing off the river or swamp of Anawangin Cove from visitors....

Anawangin Cove, Zambales (part 1) – The Beach

relax in nature It is really beautiful. I’ve been to a lot of beaches before, and this, by far, is one of my favorites. Imagine the layers of Anawangin...

Hundred Islands, Alaminos Pangasinan

We took the first bus to Alaminos last Good Friday. 4:30 AM is the earliest trip from Victory Liner Cubao at Php 350. We got to the town of Alaminos at...

Patar White Beach, Bolinao Pangasinan

Visiting the Enchanted Cave in Bolinao last January, the caretaker of the cave, who’s a local, told us that there’s a white sand beach below...

Singapore

Here’s a first timer tourist’s guide to Singapore from another first timer tourist. This contains the walking, shopping, sight seeing and...

Cape Bolinao, Pangasinan

cape bolinao pangasinan Cape Bolinao is another side trip from Puerto Del Sol in Barangay Patar. It’s roughly 20 minutes away from the resort. Cape...

Puerto Del Sol Extras

I’m throwing in some extra photos of Puerto Del Sol so you can see what else it has to offer :) #gallery-1 { margin: auto; } #gallery-1...

Suratos Eatery and Ihaw-Ihaw, Binmaley Pangasinan

On our way to Puerto del Sol, Bolinao Pangasinan, we dropped by at the Platowraps Dine In in Dagupan City and met with its owners, Mr. Tony and Ms. Kamela...

Puerto Del Sol, Bolinao Pangasinan

Puerto Del Sol is said to be one of the premier resorts in the Philippines. A friend that’s been to the place said that it was really relaxing to...

Riverside Point, Singapore

Walking from the Merlion, we passed by the Riverside Point Mall on our way to Clarke Quay. Riverside Point, colorful bridge view of the Reverse Bungee along...

Songs of the Sea, Sentosa Island, Singapore

Songs of the Sea. A must see! Try to get a seat up front to experience the whole show. It has fireworks and an amazing lights and water show! Just look...

Orchard Road, Singapore

It’s Christmas time so I did not want to miss the lights display at the Orchard Road. It’s an annual thing that the street is lighted with various...

The Merlion, Singapore

The Merlion From Suntec City Mall, you can walk to the Merlion, pass through malls for window shopping . We took a cab because our feet were already sore...

Underwater World, Sentosa Island, Singapore

The ticket’s quite pricey but definitely worth it – for 20 SGD learn about hundreds of different fish species, play with the rays, and touch cute...

Lab-as Seafood Restaurant, Dumaguete City

Lab-as Seafood Restaurant Signage Lab-as Seafood Restaurant is one of the most famous restaurants in Dumaguete City because it offers freshly cooked seafood...

Suntec City Mall, Singapore

Suntec city is a cluster of malls. Huge malls. We went there only to look for the Fountain money changer, I was told that it’s got good rates. But unfortunately,...

Sentosa Island, Singapore

Gateway to Sentosa Island Get an Islander Card first, if you plan to see all of Sentosa Island’s attractions and avail of 2 SGD to 20% discounts!...

Apo Island, Negros Oriental

In Dumaguete City, we talked to our service van’s driver to take us to the Apo Island drop off point at Malatapay Market in Zamboangita. Zamboangita...

Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental

Now with low airfares and several domestic flights by major airlines, it is very easy to get to new destinations. My friends decided to go to Dumaguete...

Oh My Gulay! Baguio City

Oh My Gulay! is an art space and vegetarian restaurant in Baguio City. It is owned by independent filmmaker Kidlat Tahimik. His artistry is very visible...

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Harold’s Mansion, Dumaguete City

By altumviditur on December 3, 2008 with 3 comments | Comments

Harold’s Mansion is already a landmark in Dumaguete City – probably because of its friendly staff, sufficient facilities and affordable rates (P250 – P500 per person). harold's mansion Rates taken from Harold’s Mansion website: Harold's Mansion rates All over night...

Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental

By altumviditur on December 2, 2008 with 4 comments | Comments

Now with low airfares and several domestic flights by major airlines, it is very easy to get to new destinations. My friends decided to go to Dumaguete City in Negros Oriental in the middle of November, because of the Cebu Pacific promo. Our two-way airline tickets only cost Php...

ABS CBN’s Mask Making Competition, Bacolod City

By altumviditur on November 29, 2008 with 1 comment | Comments

It’s a tradition long been held. And more and more organizations and institutions have been participating in ABS CBN’s Mask Making Contest in Bacolod. There were giant masks, and normal sized masks with gigantic designs. This one's huge! We had a side trip to Boracay,...

Oh My Gulay! Baguio City

By altumviditur on November 25, 2008 with 1 comment | Comments

Oh My Gulay! is an art space and vegetarian restaurant in Baguio City. It is owned by independent filmmaker Kidlat Tahimik. His artistry is very visible in the restaurant. Oh My Gulay!’s structure is made up of different wood species, stones and other natural materials. It’s...

La Carmela de Boracay Resort, Boracay Island

By altumviditur on November 23, 2008 with 1 comment | Comments

La Carmela de Boracay Resort is at the beach front of Station 2 of Boracay Island. #gallery-5 { margin: auto; } #gallery-5 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 33%; } #gallery-5 img { border: 2px solid...

Bamboo Beach Resort, Boracay Island

By altumviditur on November 21, 2008 with 12 comments | Comments

Bamboo Beach Resort is a beach front resort in Boracay Island, Station 3 that is almost bordering to Station 2. We were there in the middle of October 2008, transferring from a two-day stay in La Carmela de Boracay Resort in Station 2. They both did not have their own websites at...

Marikina Riverpark, Marikina City

By altumviditur on November 19, 2008 with 8 comments | Comments

Visit Marikina Riverpark at around November and you’ll love all the festivities! There are night markets, food stalls, games, rides, bars that are open until midnight, and the river is surrounded by well lit structures. BRING: ♦ money! GET THERE: In Katipunan Avenue corner...

Remembering Sanctuaryo

By altumviditur on November 15, 2008 with 4 comments | Comments

Sanctuaryo was a very artsy bar in Marikina Riverpark. The bar was owned by an artist M.G. Chavez, art director and layout artist of the book Pinoy Pop Culture. Mr. Chavez designed and decorated the place himself. Aside from graphic design, he is also specifically good at working...

Agave Mexicana Cantina

By altumviditur on November 12, 2008 with 0 comments | Comments

Agave Mexicana Cantina is at the Eastwood City Walk 1 of Eastwood City, Libis. Eastwood City Cyberpark, E. Rodriguez Jr. Ave., Bagumbayan, Libis Quezon City, Metro Manila (02) 912-6989 PDRTJS_settings_1416770_post_2154 = { "id" : "1416770", "unique_id" : "wp-post-2154", "title"...

Because the Philippines has more than 7,000 islands!

By altumviditur on November 10, 2008 with 0 comments | Comments

I have always loved traveling. When I was younger, I wished I was I Traveler, remember that show on Discovery Channel? And now that I am older, I work my arse off in OTs, save up, and well, travel. I thought I’ve been to a lot of places. But hey, the Philippines has more than...