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Lakbay Norte 2: Destination Pampanga and Bulacan
Bacolor and Betis Church The Bacolor and Betis churches in Pampanga are two of the most well known and visited churches in the province. They are known for different reasons. Bacolor Church
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Lakbay Norte 2: Destination Subic
C’ Italian Dining C’ Italian’s Panizza Before leaving for Subic, we had a sumptuous Italian meal at C’ Italian Dining in Angeles. Chef Chris mans the kitchen, whipping up pasta sauces to match every craving and taste. The best seller though, was his original creation: the Panizza. Soft thin crust pizza that you top with…
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Lakbay Norte 2: Destination Pinatubo and Angeles
Pinatubo Crater Hiking to Pinatubo Though I’m not a fan of hiking and trekking, this is one trek I just couldn’t say no to. Mount Pinatubo has considerably calmed down since its last major hissy fit eruption in 1991. What was once the site of calamity is now a popular tourist destination, attracting outdoor enthusiasts…
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Lakbay Norte 2: Destination La Union and Pangasinan
Pugo Adventure Benjamin crossing the hanging bridge Opened just last September 2010, the Pugo Adventure in Pugo, La Union is quickly becoming a favorite among friends and family looking for fun and adventure. While most of the activities offered are not yet available, there’s still a number of things to do. Three zip lines of…
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Wandering in Kalibo
Kalibo is known as one of the gateways to Boracay island. Bigger than the Caticlan airport, which is nearer the tiny island, the Kalibo International Airport can accommodate bigger aircrafts and chartered flights from Taiwan and South Korea. Believe it or not, that’s a part of the trail map of the Bakhawan Eco Park While…
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Brunei Travel Tips
Too busy to write extensive post detailing my three days in Brunei, so I’m just writing down the essential stuff about traveling in Brunei. Sleeping at the airport Certain flights from Manila to Bandar Seri Begawan arrive at 1:40am, and unless you are staying with friends and relatives, it can be costly if you will…
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Travel Expenses: Brunei and Myanmar
Brunei surprised me. It wasn’t as expensive as I initially thought it would. Though my taxi from the airport was expensive, my expenses in Bandar Seri Begawan was kept at a minimum. You can live in Brunei for BND$20 a day: $10 for a night’s stay at Pusat Belia, $3 for breakfast, lunch and dinner…
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Candi Borobudur
One of Indonesia’s seven UNESCO World Heritage sites, Candi Borobudur is still one of the country’s most visited and recognized tourist attraction. Dina walking towards the temple before the touts spotted her The Buddhist temple complex dates back to the 8th century, but has been abandoned in the 14th century due to the decline of…
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Our Tagaytay weekend
Up until 2008, I’ve never set foot in Tagaytay. That changed in February 2008, and I found myself going back several times since. When Robinson’s Land gave me a complimentary stay at Summit Ridge, their hotel in Tagaytay I gladly took this as a great excuse to go back. View from the People’s Park in…