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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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Night Kebab Persian Restaurant, Harbour Square, CCP Complex

By altumviditur on September 24, 2009 with 7 comments | Comments

After a historical day tour at Intramuros, and crossing the street to check out Binondo, we went to Rizal Avenue (the road where LRT Line 1 is) to go to Harbour Square to have an early dinner. We tried the new Night Kebab Persian Restaurant at the second floor. We got a view of...

Palacio Del Gobernador, Intramuros Manila

By altumviditur on September 5, 2009 with 3 comments | Comments

After taking photos of the Manila Cathedral and Plaza Roma, we saw noticed the beautiful building that’s on the left side of Plaza Roma, and is one of the more eye-catching buildings in Intramuros. The first palace or Palacio Real was constructed in 1599 at the Plaza de Armas...

Plaza Roma, Intramuros Manila

By altumviditur on September 3, 2009 with 3 comments | Comments

After taking a couple of shots of the Manila Cathedral, we took some photos of the historical monument in front of it — Plaza Roma. Plaza Mayor during the Spanish period and Plaza McKinley during the American regime, it became Plaza de Roma in 1960 due to a reciprocal agreement...

The Manila Cathedral, Intramuros Manila

By altumviditur on September 1, 2009 with 4 comments | Comments

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 sixth to rise on the site since 1581. Previous structures were destroyed by either fire or earthquake. Rebuilt in 1958 with Fernando...

Manila, Manila… Simply no place like Manila

By altumviditur on August 31, 2009 with 4 comments | Comments

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 no work, and to go with the theme, I proposed to a friend to have a trip to Intramuros, for a historical and cultural experience. We...

Hello Philippines! By the UP Repertory Company

By altumviditur on August 17, 2009 with 1 comment | Comments

The UP Repertory Company Alumni Association and The UP Repertory Company presents its first joint offering for 2009: Hello Philippines! Hello Philippines Hello Philippines, a one act musical, is a humorous take on call center culture. Team leader Tiffany tells five agents from his...

Black Magic Mary at Siquijor

By altumviditur on July 5, 2009 with 8 comments | Comments

In Siquijor is a statue of Sta. Rita de Siquijor also labeled as the Black Magic Mary, because of the black magic myths in its location and its dress which resembles the Virgin Mary’s dress, only black. But we were not able to get an account of the real reason why the statue...

Don’t Panic, it’s Organic!

By altumviditur on July 2, 2009 with 9 comments | Comments

Likha Diwa sa Gulod in UP Diliman only serves organic brown rice, vegetables and a few selection of seafoods for people who practice pescetarianism or a diet with only fish and veggies, and dairy and egg products for lacto-ovo vegetarians (I used to be a lacto-ovo vegetarian). Here...

Likha Diwa sa Gulod, UP Diliman

By altumviditur on June 30, 2009 with 9 comments | Comments

cozy place I have been fond of vegetarian food most of my adult life. When I started working and after graduation, I started eating more veggies, vegetarian and organic food. I even went on eating nothing but those healthy goodness. One of my most favorite vegetarian restaurants...

If You’re Going to Party, Do it Right!

By altumviditur on June 28, 2009 with 3 comments | Comments

Here’s a video i found from youtube.com with a guy starting to party and getting everyone in the crowd all up on their feet and dancing. This guy danced to the tune of Unstoppable by Santogold now Santigold. I bet the crowd could not resist his moves, though at first, they...