A few months ago, I was searching for a nice resort around Batangas area for the whole family to stay in at least for a night when Forest Cove Beach House was given to me by the reliable Mr. Google. I don’t know anything about it, I’ve never even heard of someone I know who’s … Continue reading »
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Day 120 of 363 blog post challenge: The (Much Needed) Vacation
I am seriously running behind this 363 blog post challenge and I have a very valid reason for being so, I went home for a 5-day vacation and spending time with my family is more important for me than to update this blog entry as it’s only once a year that I get to spend … Continue reading »
Day 116 of 363 blog post challenge: What I’ll do in the Philippines (An OFW Guide)
So the vacation is getting nearer now that even though I’m still feeling quite bad for having it shortened, the excitement somehow builds up inside of me. The fact that I’ll have a few days off from work is enough for me to get excited. When I go back home, these are the things that … Continue reading »
Day 112 of 363 blog post challenge: Choose Philippines. Choose Ilocos.
The journey I think is more than 8 hours from Manila contrary to what the video indicated or maybe I was just a sissy/naggy on the way there that’s why I felt like it was longer. It’s at the northern part of the main island of Luzon and getting there is not an easy task. … Continue reading »
Day 107 of 363 blog post challenge: Choose Philippines. Choose Siquijor.
Do I need to say more after that video? I haven’t been to Siquijor personally but an American friend of mine living in Cebu has been going to that island for the longest time for diving. I heard their beaches are very nice too. Continue reading »
Day 94 of 363 blog post challenge: Choose Philippines, Choose Davao
Sans the cheesy and very corny jingle (seriously DOT, you can’t create something better than that?), isn’t the place great? Did it make you want to pack your bags and go to Davao like right about now? Because it had that effect on me. I haven’t been to Davao yet (shame on me!) and I … Continue reading »
Day 80 of 363 blog post challenge: Choose Philippines, Choose Bantayan Island
After that video, I really don’t have to write anything at all anymore or maybe just some small facts and figures about the island: Bantayan Island is in the Visayan Sea, Philippines, located just west off the northern tip of Cebu Island. The island, politically a part of the Province of Cebu, is about 7 … Continue reading »
7100 Islands in the Philippines, which one is this?
Very little is known about Caramoan. Isolated from the rest of Camarines Sur, it is no surprise why Philippine’s Secret Paradise remains unexploited from commercial tourism. Caramoan gives ‘island hopping’ a new meaning. Enjoy its beauty in many ways. Great ocean adventures for kayakers, snorkle and scuba dive to experience the diverse marine life, trek … Continue reading »
7100 Islands in the Philippines, which one is this?
Barangay Gumasa has a six kilometer-long crescent beach on Sarangani’s eastern shore and only about an hour’s drive from General Santos City. Gumasa Beach, which others call the Small Boracay of Mindanao or Boracay of the South. The white sand and fine crystal land makes your feet comfortable to walk around the beach. Source: http://www.gensanportal.com Continue reading »
7100 Islands in the Philippines, which one is this?
The Hundred Islands National Park is in the province of Pangasinan in northern Philippines. It is located in Alaminos City, Pangasinan. The islands (124 at low tide and 123 at high tide) are scattered along Lingayen Gulf and cover an area of 18.44 square kilometres (4,557 acres). They are believed to be about two million … Continue reading »
