Zambales: Taliyasen Cove

Do you want a vacation spot where you'll feel like you have the whole place just for yourself? The sun, sky, clouds, water, sand.. all yours? Well, you should try to visit Talisayen Cove. Talisayen Cove is similar to its neighboring coves Anawangin and Nagsasa -- they only have beach huts where visitors can stay. However, Talisayen Cove offers a more quiet and relaxed environment. We paid Php265 for a 3-hour bus ride from the Victory Liner...

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Quezon: Pahiyas Festival 2011

It's my first time to visit the Pahiyas Festival in Lucban, Quezon. And all along, I thought those colorful leaf-shaped decors were made of Japanese papers. I think I should really do some more researching. Haha :) ---------- Pahiyas Festival is a colorful celebration held every 15th of May in Lucban, Quezon in honor of San Isidro Labrador, the patron saint of farmers. It is their form of thanksgiving for a good harvest with a grand display...

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Oriental Mindoro: The Golden Isle [Part 2]

And there's more! :) Also located in Mansalay, is the Buktot White Sand Beach. Some say it's Mindoro's "Little Boracay", only more tranquil and peaceful. This virgin island is ideal for family or barkada outings, with just the sun, white sand, clear waters and the blue sky to do all the works. Fact: You can only make Karla Turista swim on clear waters. For just Php20 entrance fee, you can fully enjoy your stay in this hidden paradise. Cottage...

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Oriental Mindoro: The Golden Isle

"When Spaniards discovered the Philippine archipelago they called this island with a rugged terrain and an irregular coastline "Mina de Oro" (Mine of Gold) - a gold mine of agriculture, mineral and aquatic resources. Since then, Oriental Mindoro came to be known as the Golden Isle." -- from http://www.filipinianacalapan.com ----------- When I told some of my friends that I'll be going to Mindoro, most of them instantly asked: "Puerto Galera?"...

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Cebu: A Close-To-Flying Adventure

If you're in search for adventure, then Cebu is one perfect place to go. Yes, you heard it right, Cebu. Aside from the tasty lechon Cebu, pu-so, otap & dried mangoes, Magellan's Cross and Taoist Temple, this long stretch of island also offers something great to feed your adventurous spirit. Upon arriving Cebu City, I'm pretty sure you will not miss it's tallest hotel tower, the Crown Regency Hotel. Aside from it being the highest structure...

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Zambales' Enchanted Castle

**This is a old blog entry from my LiveJournal. Our college block has this annual summer get together. Last 2009, we decided to spend our summer in Subic, Zambales. We checked in at Cliff Royale Subic Beach Resort, which is uniquely perched 25 meters above sea level. It offered us an amazing overlooking view of the Subic Bay, comfortable and colorful air-conditioned cottage houses and huge swimming pool with jacuzzi. What comes to your mind...

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Marinduque: The Heart-Shaped Island

**This is an old travel blog post from 2010. Way back in summer 2008, I attended the Youth for Christ Regional Conference in Marinduque. I've only known Marinduque through history book, and little did I know that the smallest province in Southern Tagalog has a lot to offer. :) There is one interesting story behind Marinduque's name and shape. From Wikipedia: "Legend has it that the island of Marinduque was formed as a consequence of a tragic...

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