A Traveller’s Guide to Dubdudan-Bita Falls – Tablas, Romblon
How would you like to swim in cool, sparkling water surrounded by towering trees? Very much! Me too! And I did just that when we went to Dudduban-Bita Falls for an afternoon of frolic. This 7-tiered falls is nestled at the heart of a lush hill. It’s a popular attraction among the people of San [...]
Weekend at Tune Hotel Makati
Looking for a budget hotel to spend a relaxing day in bed? Check out Tune Hotels! Tune Hotels is a chain of limited-service hotels in Asia and United Kingdom. It’s perfect for people who just need a hot shower and a good night’s sleep. Or, if you’re like me, a day or two away from [...]
Manila Walking Tour: Philippine Postal Office
Last June 17, my daughter and I joined a walking tour of the Philipine Postal Office with a couple of my friends. The tour was organized by a Lawrence Chan of Collector’s Connection. This is a free tour that his group conducts monthly. That same day, Selyong Pinoy Club was holding an auction, which a [...]
A Traveler’s Guide to Talipanan Beach, Puerto Galera
If you’re looking for relaxing vacation, check out Talipanan Beach in Puerto Galera. This small stretch of paradise is at the far end of the island and is less known to tourists. Most of the people we saw in the resorts in this area where foreigners who had nothing but sunbathing in mind. How to [...]
Review: El Canonero Diving & Beach Resort
It’s easy to forget the beauty of the Philippines when you’re stuck working at home or braving the traffic and pollution of the metro on a regular basis. But my recent trip to El Canonero Diving & Beach Resort in Puerto Galera reminded that there’s a lot to the Philippines I have not seen. The [...]
What to do at Sidcor Sunday Market Centris Walk
Weekend or Sunday markets are becoming a big thing for people in the Metro Manila. Where the was the Salcedo Sunday Market at Makati City, now we have a bigger one at Sidcor Sunday Market in Centris Walk. Organizers say that have more than 400 stalls participating every Sunday so you can imagine how big the [...]
Explore With Ang Trip ni Rizal
I am of the opinion that we Filipinos put too much importance on malls. Our family days are often spent inside a mall, with kids being “deposited” in play areas that charge by the hour. These kids will grow up never having been inside a historical museum or ever visiting Jose Rizal’s house. They will [...]
Seafood Galore at Magalawa Island’s Restaurant
The best thing about our Magalawa Island Weekend Getaway in Zambales was that we were served fresh seafood in every meal. With all the crabs, shrimp, and fish that I ate, I was on gastronomic high during that weekend. Locally known as “onse onse,” these crabs have shells that are hard to crack. Each also has [...]
Magalawa Island Weekend Getaway: Day 2
Note: Here is the link to the Magalawa Island Weekend Getaway: Day 1 Day two our Magalawa Island Weekend Getaway started early for me. I was the last one to get up from the bed and this means that Desiree was able to take a picture of me peacefully sleeping inside my malong. Breakfast was [...]
Magalawa Island Weekend Getaway: Day 1
For many Filipinos, a trip to beach is ideally made during the summer. I once thought like that. But for the past several years, I craved for quiet beaches. And that’s what I got when me and my friends went to Magalawa Island in Zambales for some rest and relaxation. Getting there I wish [...]
