Villa Escudero Plantations and Resort

After two and a half hours of driving from Manila, my brother and I found ourselves making our way into an imposing gate that looked more like an entrance to some exclusive or posh housing subdivisions. And another 5 minutes and thru a concrete road with a view of the vast plantation and towering coconut trees that touch the sky, we made it to the quaint and historic Villa Escudero Plantations and Resort. Read more

Baguio: The City of Pines

By: R. R. Calandria

I was 18, young, idealistic and adventurous when I arrived in Baguio City, Philippines. I was there not on vacation, but, to get educated at Casiciaco Recoletos along Naguilian Road. Within the next three years, I will be there, not only to get educated, but, also to be formed into a future religious. Read more

Paco Park – A Haven Amidst Chaos

There aren’t too many places in Manila where you can escape its chaotic traffic, the deafening sounds of jeepneys and buses, and the maddening crowd of the shopping malls. But there is this one place right in the middle of Manila where you can relax, have some peace and quiet, or even practice zen meditation. Read more

Camiguin - The Magic of Discovery

Come to Camiguin and explore its many wonders.

Home also to the sweetest lanzones in the country, Camiguin Island lies off the coast of Misamis Oriental. Read more

Chocolate Hills, Bohol

The Chocolate Hills in Bohol province has a unique formation like no other in the world. They look like a vast expanse of mounds of ‘chocolate kisses’ that cover as far as the Read more

Picnic Grove, Tagaytay

Picnic Grove is nestled at the slopes of Tagaytay Ridge with a magnificent view of the Taal volcano. The place is made much more special with the mild temperature due to its high altitude. It is a popular destination Read more

Batanes - A Road Less Travelled

“Two roads diverged in a wood and I - I took the one less travelled by.” - Robert Frost

Off the northern tip of the Philippines lies Batanes Islands. Read more

Tiendesitas at C-5

This ‘collection of little stores’ is a pinoy motif shopping and entertainment complex located along C-5 in Pasig City. It is divided into several villages that showcase Philippines’ bests:

Handicrafts Village - export quality handicrafts Read more

San Miguel by the Bay

Thanks to Henry Sy for creating the Perfect Bay Walk Gimmick Place in the Esplanade @ Mall of Asia. For those who missed the Manila Bay Walk demolished by Mayor Lim, the Esplanade is a better alternative because it has… Read more

8 Waves Waterpark, Bulacan

An affordable leisure park with the water world theme boasts of 8 waves for which it’s name was based on. Apparently, this is the biggest wave pool attraction in the Philippines. The park offers Read more

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