Hotel Review: Marriott Hotel at Resorts World Manila

We were lucky that my aunt who is also our Ninang works for a big travel agency as a manager and she gave us a hotel voucher, a one-night stay w/ free breakfast/parking, as a wedding a gift. Thank you Ninang! We decided to use it on my birthday. PROs Warm welcome. We expected this since it is a five-star hotel. They also offer refreshments … Continue reading Hotel Review: Marriott Hotel at Resorts World Manila

Puzzle Mansion in Tagaytay: the Largest Collection of Jigsaw Puzzle in the World

The Puzzle Mansion in Tagaytay, Philippines holds the largest collection of jigsaw puzzle in the world according to Guinness World Records. It is a home of over a thousand jigsaw puzzles in different shapes and sizes. This is owned by Georgina Gil-Lacuna, a Filipina, who has a great passion in collecting jigsaw puzzles since her early years. We were curious on how large the collection … Continue reading Puzzle Mansion in Tagaytay: the Largest Collection of Jigsaw Puzzle in the World

Puting Buhangin and Borawan in Quezon, Philippines

We love the beach so we decided to go swimming again, this time, beach camping in Quezon. During this trip, we needed to bring our own tent since we will sleep on the beach. Just like any camping, we also brought mini cooking materials and our own food. This time, together with our officemates, we took a bus going to Lucena. The terminal that we … Continue reading Puting Buhangin and Borawan in Quezon, Philippines

I want to go back to the Island called Boracay

Boracay is one of the Best Beaches in Asia. This 4.5-mile long island is famous for its powdery white sand and crystal clear water. Where to stay in Boracay There are a lot of options, from 5-star hotels to home-stays. We stayed in Boracay Courtyard in Station 2, we booked through La Carmela’s website, its the parent company. The hotel only costs P1300 per night … Continue reading I want to go back to the Island called Boracay

Caleruega: Closer to Nature, Closer to God

Caleruega Church or Caleruega Park is actually located in Nasugbu, Batangas, it’s also very near to Tagaytay that’s why most Tagaytay itineraries include this beautiful place. It’s a church in the sky because it’s literally on top of a mountain, yet it’s very accesible. How to get to Caleruega We are from the South, so we took a shuttle to Tagaytay. We were able to … Continue reading Caleruega: Closer to Nature, Closer to God

Tamaraw Falls, Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro

If you go to Puerto Galera, you may want to do a side-trip to Tamaraw Falls. Going there is easy, you don’t need to hike a mountain to find it, it’s right beside the road. It’s actually our first time to see a falls in real life, we were amazed and we wondered where the water is coming from. How to get to Tamaraw Falls Click … Continue reading Tamaraw Falls, Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro

Hotel Review: VM Beach Resort, Puerto Galera

During our 3D2N-stay in Puerto Galera we booked at VM Beach Resort. It’s located at White Beach, Puerto Galera. We did not book in advance because it’s off peak season. When we were at Batangas Pier, we were offered a rate of P1500 per night, that’s little expensive for super lean season. We did not book at the pier, we were welcomed by one of … Continue reading Hotel Review: VM Beach Resort, Puerto Galera

Enchanted Kingdom: Where the Magic Begins

We are kids at heart, we play, eat candies, watch cartoons and go to amusement parks like Enchanted Kingdom. They live up to their theme song that goes, “everyday, everyday the Magic is here…” It was a truly magical experience, like being a kid again. Getting There: From our place in Las Pinas City, we rode a jeep to Festival Mall, then we hopped on … Continue reading Enchanted Kingdom: Where the Magic Begins

Baguio City: The Summer Capital of the Philippines

When we think of summer we usually imagine ourselves basking under the sun by the beach. However, the heat in the summer is undeniably annoying so Summer of 2012, for our second anniversary, we headed up north to experience the cold laid back weather of Baguio City. There are a lot of bus lines going to Baguio, usually situated in Cubao or Pasay City. The … Continue reading Baguio City: The Summer Capital of the Philippines

Hotel Review: Hotel 45, Baguio City

This hotel was recommended to us by one of our friends because it’s really affordable. We only paid Php1100 per night, good for 2 persons, their off peak rate is Php800 per night. It is very accessible, located near session road, just a 5-minute walk away from SM City Baguio. We rode a taxi from Victory Liner Terminal and paid Php50. The hotel’s check-in time … Continue reading Hotel Review: Hotel 45, Baguio City