PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, PALAWAN | Travel Guide

 

El Nido and Coron instantly comes to mind when we talk about Palawan which made the province more famous earning “The Best Island in the World” distinction from various travel magazines and websites. Puerto Princesa City, the provincial capital, also has its awesome destinations to offer to all types of travelers. Aside from the famed Puerto Princesa Underground River which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature, the city also offers breathtaking islands and snorkeling spots, heart-pumping adventures like spelunking, zip lines and water activities, unique river cruises, heritage and historical tours and food crawl.

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PANGASINAN | Dasol: A Refuge for the Soul

It was an unknown destination for me. Though I’ve heard it a few times before, I really had no idea on what to see there. With no expectations at all, I packed my bag and joined my friends at Pampanga Bloggers’ Society on a weekend trip to Dasol in the Province of Pangasinan, not knowing it’ll be one of the significant trips I’ll have.

DASOL, PANGASINAN | Travel Guide

From a quaint fishing village in the western part of Pangasinan where salt-making industry is also thriving, the Municipalty of Dasol is slowly gaining momentum as an emerging tourist destination in northern Luzon. Facing the West Philippine Sea, Dasol offers a picturesque coastline and a less crowded beach perfect for both sunrise and sunset viewing, surprisingly.

GIANT LANTERN FESTIVAL: A Celebration of Fernandino Ingenuity

Once again, the brightest and definitely the biggest “stars” will converge as the City of San Fernando stage the most colorful event this Christmas season – the Giant Lantern Festival locally known as Ligligan Parul which will be held on December 17, 2016 at Robinsons Starmills Pampanga.

With almost 20 ft. in height and more than 10,000 light bulbs, the giant lanterns are all set to surprise the crowd with  their spectacular colors and play of lights synchronized with Christmas jingles and popular music. A total of ten barangays will participate in this annual event including the Barangays of Dolores, San Jose, San Juan, Sto. Nino, Del Pilar, Sta. Lucia, San Nicolas, Sindalan, Calulut and Telabastagan. Last year, Barangay Dolores bagged the most coveted title followed by Barangay Del Pilar and Barangay Sindalan.

PAMPANGA | Food and Heritage Day Tour

With its growing array of choices ranging from authentic and exotic Kapampangan dishes to international cuisine, from the original family recipes to food hybrids with unexpected twists, from your childhood kakanin to the more modern cakes and other sweets, Pampanga has strongly maintained its reputation as the Culinary Capital of the Philippines.

CAGAYAN PROVINCE | Travel Guide

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The province of Cagayan is located in the northeastern part of Luzon with the City of Tuguegarao as its capital, also considered as the regional center. Surrounded by the provinces of Ilocos Norte, Apayao, Kalinga and Isabela, as well as the Pacific Ocean, this province is situated in the valley between the Cordilleras and Sierra Madre. Farming and fishing are the main means of livelihood.

QUEZON PROVINCE | The Glorious Puente De Malagonlong of Tayabas

I am very much fascinated with old places and structures that has historical or cultural significance, from heritage towns, old churches, colonial houses, to lighthouses. You’ll surely be captivated by their old world charm. Upon watching Kara David’s i-Witness documentary tracing some of the bridges built during the Spanish occupation period, I instantly fell in love with these structures and felt the urge to visit them. I already visited Puente del Capricho or Tulay Pigue found in Majayjay, Laguna few years ago, which has a very interesting story. But what I considered the climax of this Spanish bridge journey is my visit to the longest and one of the oldest bridges built in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial era – the Puente de Malagonlong found in Tayabas, Quezon Province.

BANTAYAN ISLAND, CEBU | Travel Guide

Bantayan Island, found in the northernmost part of the Province of Cebu may be a test of patience as you need to endure the long travel via air (if you are coming from Manila), land and sea before reaching this island paradise. Located more than 200 kilometers from Cebu City, this island consist of three municipalities – Sta. Fe, known for its white sand beach; Bantayan, the largest municipality and home to the century old Saints Peter and Paul Church; and Madridejos (locals at times use its old name, Lawis), a popular place to watch the sun as it sets.

LAGUNA | Nagcarlan Underground Cemetery

Dubbed as the only of its kind in the Philippines, the Nagcarlan Underground Cemetery in Barangay Bambang, Nagcarlan, Laguna is a National Historical Landmark with a underground burial chamber 15 ft. beneath the chapel. It has only 36 tombs exclusive for friars and prominent citizens from the elite families of the town.

METRO MANILA | Malabon City Food Trip

With the growing number of restaurants and the attention this emerging food destination is getting, Malabon City is definitely the next big thing on Metro Manila’s culinary scene. With its mixture of traditional and modern cookery, from the all-time favorites Pancit Malabon, Crispy Pata, Pichi-Pichi and Sapin-Sapin, to the recently added food fusions, foreign cuisine, pastries, and various beverages, Malabon is gradually building its reputation as a foodie haven.