Philippine’s food and travel blog.
In: Zambales
19 Apr 2008Looking for an alternative yet easily accessible beach to spend our weekends with our friends. We spend one weekend at San Narciso, Zambales. It is one of those places popular for photographers, campers, and surfer yet not so familiar with tourists, particularly Crystal Beach Resort.
In: Run
19 Feb 2008Paradizoo is a 10-hectare theme farm and zoo, located in Mendez, Cavite – a few minutes drive from Tagaytay City proper. It is a self-sustained farm, as the animals are fed with the grass and plants grown within the area. Honestly, I think its more of a farm than a zoo since most of the [...]
In: Accommodation|Run
18 Feb 2008A post valentine date and our anniversary celebration, a wonderful get away from the hustle and bustle of Manila is a sanctuary for the senses. Just an hour-drive, situated at the Tagaytay Ridge, a epicurean bed and breakfast competently called Boutique awaits couples. The imposing facade boasts of sleek streamlined design, created by traveling cronies [...]
In: Accommodation|Run
1 Dec 2007Truly a home away from home. Tucked in the heart of Laguna, Casa San Pablo is where artistry, creativity and family ideals gather. The experience was similar to a grand vacation in your hometown where you meet all your relatives. This time it was Mr. Boots Alcantara’s family. It was like going home after having [...]
In: Run
28 Nov 2007I had a chance to join my new team on a team-building event last week at Mango Camp Adventure and Leisure Farm in Zambales. It was two days of tiring yet fun-filled activities all within the confines of the 1,500sqm campsite, set against the mountain ranges of Mt. Pinatubo. This recreational site has been featured [...]
In: Run
16 Nov 2007After our misfortune in Quezon Island, the boat man offered to take us to the Governor’s Island the following day to save his face. Of the 3 islands only Governor’s Island has a guest house which is commissioned by ABS-CBN’s Pinoy Big Brother Teen edition. The guest house has 2 bedrooms, living room, dining room, [...]
Our first stop during our island hopping tour was in Quezon Island, named after the late President Manuel Quezon. He proclaimed that the area will be the first National Park in the Philippines on Jan. 18, 1940, because of this the biggest island is named after him. If you haven’t read the first part of [...]
Hundred Islands, one of the natural wonders that we Filipinos can be truly proud of, a place that I’ve only seen on post cards since I was a kid…a part of my grade school history homework-”magagandang tanawin” until I have personally encountered its averred wonder.
In: Resorts
22 Sep 2007photo by: michz` Lago De Oro or literally translated as Golden Lake (courtesy of babelfish), is a beach resort about 2hours away from manila, along the Calatagan Peninsula in Batangas. It is most famous for its wake boarding complex similar to CamSur, and its dark sand beach. Lago de Oro Beach Resort also offers a [...]
In: Accommodation|Resorts
22 Sep 2007Approximately two-and-a-half hours drive from south of Metro Manila is Calatagan, Batangas- where the Paradise of the beauty guru, TV host, product endorser, salon tycoon and “mother” of all- Ricky Reyes is found. Lured with the glorious sunset of the haven Mother Ricky bought the 8-hectare property and named it after one of its unique [...]