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La Vie est La Luz (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 Sunset Skies

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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My Billabong Bikini

By altumviditur on February 27, 2009 with 0 comments | Comments

If you love having fun under the sun, you should also have at least one good pair of bikini. I have a pair from Freeway, one of my favorite brands together with Solo, which are actually both under Elite Garments, a top from Voodoo Dolls, a purple top without a brand, and a Billabong...

Kinuron and Freska, Food Village, Tiendesitas

By altumviditur on February 18, 2009 with 4 comments | Comments

Kinuron Food Village Phone Number: 0906-2001610 / 6438765 / 6101303 Kinuron, Tiendesita, Food Village Our favorites from Kinuron: Fried Tilapia (Php 150 - Php 200) Enseladang Talong Sinigang na Ulang (Php 150 - Php 200) Ulang Freska Food Village Phone Number: 4386785 / 0918-9236247 Get...

Halo, Cubao X

By altumviditur on February 3, 2009 with 0 comments | Comments

Halo is a small restaurant in Cubao Expo that serves vegetarian food and native coffee. The price ranges from Php100 to Php 200. I was able to try their omellet with basil, I think they called it Sarciado.. I already forgot since we were in a rush when we ate there. Here’s...

Cape Bolinao, Pangasinan

By altumviditur on January 31, 2009 with 1 comment | Comments

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 Bolinao: worm's eye view It is said to be the second tallest lighthouse in the Philippines, next to Cape Bojeador in Ilocos...

Enchanted Cave, Bolinao Pangasinan

By altumviditur on January 29, 2009 with 6 comments | Comments

Enchanted Cave is a side trip from Puerto del Sol Hotel Club and Resort. It is 5-10 minutes away by car or tricycle. It has a Php 40 entrance fee for swimming. There’s a washroom in the area where you can change clothes. It’s a spring water cave that has a very clean...

Puerto Del Sol Extras

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

I’m throwing in some extra photos of Puerto Del Sol so you can see what else it has to offer :) #gallery-6 { margin: auto; } #gallery-6 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 33%; } #gallery-6 img { border:...

Suratos Eatery and Ihaw-Ihaw, Binmaley Pangasinan

By altumviditur on January 27, 2009 with 8 comments | Comments

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 Seen. They told our van’s driver to meet them at Suratos Eatery and Ihaw-Ihaw in Binmaley, Pangasinan. A few kilometers...

Puerto Del Sol, Bolinao Pangasinan

By altumviditur on January 26, 2009 with 5 comments | Comments

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 stay there. And I have proven all of these to be true. Pangasinan has a natural beauty because of the fisheries or palaisdaan (in...

The New SM North EDSA

By altumviditur on January 12, 2009 with 0 comments | Comments

When I was a kid and living in Bulacan, my parents used to take me to SM North EDSA to go shopping. It was like christmas for me. Me, a little girl from the province, enjoying the sights and sounds of the big mall. When I went to college, SM North EDSA’s National Bookstore...

Hawker Center / Hawkers

By altumviditur on January 10, 2009 with 3 comments | Comments

From The Merlion, we walked to the Esplanade, to go to the hawker strip behind it. Hawker center houses a group of food carts in open air spaces. Food prices range from .40 SGD (satay on stick) to 12SGD. Only 10 SGD for oysters omelette that’s good for 3-4 people. Hawkers is...