Malasimbo Festival 2015 at Puerto Galera, Mindoro

Celebrate the rich cultural Filipino music and arts in Puerto Galera's biggest festival called 'Malasimbo Arts and Music Festival'  happening from March 6 to 8 2015.

 

 

Now on its 5th year, the international music and arts event will feature Ky-Mani Marley, Fred Wesley and the new JB’s, Taylor McFerrin. The festival aims to promote the eco-cultural tourism of the country.

 

Aside from the music and performance art, there will be interactive arts and installations artworks could be appreciated by visitors at Malasimbo  Festival.

Nobu Hotel in City of Dreams Manila

City Dreams of Manila recently posted a photo of an elegant living room on its Facebook page. The room that offers stunning views mixed with a plush ambiance of elegant, contemporary Japanese interiors is can be found in Nobu Hotel.

 

 

The 321-room boutique Nobu Hotel brings the unique celebrity inspired 'fun-luxury' experience to guests of City of Dreams Manila, which inspired by the world-renowned Japanese culinary genius Chef Nobu Matsuhisa and championed by Academy award-winning actor Robert De Niro and Hollywood producer Meir Teper.  It will be the first Nobu Hotel in Asia and the second in the world.

LaBoracay 2015: Are you ready for it?

To all beach and party lovers out there, are you ready for the LABORACAY 2015? Did you already booked your flight to one of the the world's most popular summer destinations?  If it's not, it's advisable to book as early as of now. A lot of locals and foreigners will visit Boracay next year to be part of this much-awaited event.

'LaBoracay' is came from two words- Labor and Boracay.  The country celebrates Labor Day (In Tagalog is called Araw ng Mangagawa) on the first of May, which means no work for all employees working in government and non-government units. One of the best tourist destination in the Philippines to enjoy with your family, friends and loved one during holiday is the Island of Boracay. A lot of Filipinos spend their holiday vacation on this beautiful white beach.

City of Dreams Manila now opens to the public

City of Dreams Manila is the newest attraction in Entertainment City in Paranaque. It features six hotels including Crown Towers hotel, Nobu Hotel and Hyatt hotel.

 

 

City of Dreams Manila is second integrated casino and resort facility to open in government-sponsored Entertainment City in Parañaque City, after Solaire Resort of Bloomberry Resorts Corp. It's being developed by Melco Crown (Philippines) Resorts Corporation, a joint venture of  Melco and SM-led Belle Corp

 

The integrated casino-resort has soft opening on Sunday, December 14 at the Pagcor’s Entertainment City in Paranaque. The $1.3 billion dollar project is scheduled to have grand launch early next year. The lunching date might fall before the Chinese New Year in February of 2015.

 

The whole plan for City of Dreams Manila to be look-like Las Vegas Strip in United States. Visitors will expect an entertainment center like  ultra-luxe nightclubs such as  Pangaea and Chaos and great resaurants. Visitors will be also a DreamWorks Animation’s first education-inspired play center called DreamPlay by DreamWorks.

 

Mt. Kalisungan- The Grassy Mountain in Laguna

Mount Kalisungan is one of the striking mountains in the province of Laguna. It features wonderful grassland peak, lavish fruit trees, spectacular view of San Pablo's Seven Lakes, and interesting view of nearby mountains such as Mt. Banahaw, Mt. Cristobal, Mt Makiling, Mt. Tagapo and Mt Sembrano of Rizal.

A long-weekend getaway in Subic was suddenly changed into something that was more adventure and perspiring activities.

Panagbenga Festival 2015 in Baguio City

The City of Pines will celebrate the much-awaited festival in the Philippines, Panagbenga Festival, happening from February 1 to March 8, 2015. It will feature Grand Street Dancing Parade, Drum & Lyre Band Competition and the Grand Float Parade.

 

taken by philstar.com’s Jonathan Asuncion

 

This year's theme “Across 20 Years of Blossoming Together" will showcase not only the season of blooming of flowers but also the progress of the economy of Baguio City. The month-long celebration event will start on the 1st of February and will be ended on the 8th of March.

Quiapo: Pista ng Itim na Nazareno 2015

When someone says Quiapo, the Feast of the Black Nazarene or Pista ng Itim na Nazareno is the first thing that comes to my head. Last year (2013) I attended this religious event and I witnessed millions of devotees that showed their great devotion to the Nuestro Padre Jesús Nazareno. Everybody wants to hold the rope and touch the miraculous image. Some of them became unconscious and others got minor injuries like bruises, scratches, among others.

 

 

The Feast Black Nazarene or Pista ng Itim na Nazareno is held every 9th of January. It's annual event in the Philippines, where millions of devotees joined the “Traslacion” or the transfer of the image of Nuestro Padre Jesús Nazareno from Luneta Grandstand to its shrine in Quiapo Church, Manila. It's considered the most attended fiesta in Metro Manila.

Boracay De Cavite: A Peaceful Beach Inside the Marine Base

Boracay de Cavite now named as Katungkulan Beach Resort, is one of the nicest beach in Cavite. It is specifically located inside Gregorio Lim Marine Base in Calumpang, Ternate, which protected by Philippine Marines Corps.

Traveling to Boracay de Cavite is very easy for those who know the way to Ternate,Cavite. You can take Coastal Road and then to Cavitex (Cavite Express). From Noveleta Exit, drive all the way going to Ternate. Along the way, you will find Puerto Azul, Caylabne Bay Resort, the Magnetic Hill and the jump off point of Mt. Pico de Loro. The main gate of Marine Base is the gateway to the white beach. Travel time is 2 to 2.5 hours.

Sky Ranch Pampanga to open this November!

Another travel destination in the North to look forward this November is the Sky Ranch Pampanga. It's the newest amusement park in the country that promises its visitors a ticket to an exciting and wonderful adventure.

Hailed as “Sky Ranch Pampanga”, where “Imagination comes to life" will feature cool and fun rides including super viking, field runner, gear shifter, octopus ride, bungee jump, wonder flight, walk on water, balloon wheel, double decker carousel, drop tower, dream log, express train, bumper boat and many MORE!

Travel Guide To Mt Maranat

Travel time to Mt Maranat is around two (2) hours from the busy Metro. The range of the mountain lies between the provinces of (Norzagaray) Bulacan and (Rodriguez) Rizal. Maranat is now one of the famous nature destinations for mountaineers and outdoor enthusiasts. It features rolling terrains, crystal clear waterfalls and luscious greenery.

 

 

 

Travel Tips:

 

1. Wear a proper attire. There are lots of bushes along the trail and the road will be slippery and muddy when it rains. It's advisable to wear leggings or soccer socks to avoid scratches from cogon grass and sharp stones. Rubber shoes or trail shoes is the best footwear than a pair of slippers. Head gear like hat or cap is also advisable to wear to protect your head from the direct heat of the sun.

Mt Maranat and Waterfalls Adventure

Mt Maranat is one of the nearest travel destination from the Metro. It lies between the provinces of Bulacan and Rizal. The unrated mountain (some say it's not a mountain because “Maranat” is actually the name of the falls, which belongs to Mt. Oriod )  is the opposite of Mt. Balagbag, which offers views of luscious greenery, rolling terrain, clean streams, and magnificent waterfalls.

It's past 2 o'clock in the morning when team Malaya, an international outdoor group, picked me up in Eton Centris. I'm a bit tipsy that day due to an alcoholic beverages I took from the event in Scarsdale Artisan Delights. 

Berghaus presents Urban Adventure Games

Outdooor clothing and equipment brand Berghaus recently launched a new dimension in adventure racing called the Berghaus Urban Adventure Games, which will be held on November 15, 2014 at the Globe Circuit Event Grounds in Makati City.

The launching event was joined by members of the press, bloggers, friends from Berghaus Philippines, Cyburban and Quorum Group.

Scarsdale Artisan Delights in Shaw Boulevard

Before going back to my house and arranged my travel essentials for the Mt Maranat adventure, I went first to Scarsdale Artisan Delights in Shaw Blvd. to meet my blogger friends. The restaurant is in front  of  "The Laurel Mansion."

Scarsdale Artisan Delights is a two-storey establishment which boasts of industrial-style fixtures such as pipes, brick walls, plastic tubes, metal wires, concrete flooring, among others. Its name derives from the town of Scarsdale in New York.

Water Rafting in Majayjay-Magdalena, Laguna

Have you tried white-water rafting? This activity is one of the extreme sports indulge by outdoor enthusiasts and adventurous travelers. It is a recreational water activity of using inflatable raft to enjoy the rough waves of river and other bodies of water.

In the Philippines, the city of Cagayan de Oro is a famous spot for white water rafting. It's dubbed as the “adventure capital” in the country. You can find here some of the most scenic and exhilarating white water rafting. The river boasts twenty-three rapid count ranging from levels 1 to 4.

Tropa! What will you get outside for?

Sometimes staying at home is bit boring especially if your're alone. Who would agree with me? I'm not really a home buddy that's why during weekends, I usually go outside together with my family or friends. Most of the time we indulge mountaineering. This activity gives me satisfaction when I reached the summit. Beach hopping is also one of my favorite outdoor adventures. It is very relaxing especially when I dipped my body into the crystal-clear water.

When I'm outside, a lot of exciting activities I want to try and learn. One of that is the action-packed white water rafting in Cagayan De Oro. This is not an easy outdoor activity. You need to be physically, emotionally and mentally capable of running the river. I know it's a bit a dangerous but still want to try it in the future.

Icon Hotel in Quezon City

Icon Hotel is the newest establishment in the heart of Metro Manila that provides lodging, meals, and other accommodation services for couples, tourists and travelers, among others.

The hotel is the only lodging chain in the country that uses a distinctively Icon theme and motif. It elegantly designed with subtle modern Icon influences.

Guests have a lot options to choose on their desired rooms, which include Premium, Deluxe, Executive and Suite as well Traveler room. The rate is ranging from P1000 to P3000. Each room has bed, tv, air, conditioner, towels, toiletries, shower, toilet and bath.

8 Cuts at UP Town Center

No wonder why foodies are talking about the 8 Cuts Burger Blends, as it offers sumptuous burgers with patties that are made in-house from 100% pure U.S. beef.

I'm sure you are wondering how the owner got the restaurant's name. Well, the name ‘8Cuts’ is a reference to the eight cuts of beef used in the 5 custom blends that only 8Cuts offers — chuck, rib eye, short rib, sirloin, brisket, hanger, flank and ox tail. If you are familiar with Burger Bar,  it's sister company of 8 Cuts.

Travel Trip to Pico Sands Hotel

I'm planning to go to Nasugbo Batangas next weekend. The weather now in the Philippines is so far doing good. No heavy rains or typhoons are yet reported that will come to the country in the next couple of days. I really miss the white sands and pristine clear water in the beach, and I think this upcoming Saturday is the best time to do my travel adventures.

photo credits to  Pico Sands Hotel FB pag

The last time I attended an event of SM, I won an overnight stay in Pico Sands Hotel. I'm not expecting I will win that trip. Honestly, I joined a lot of events and I already admitted to my myself that I'm not that lucky in the raffle. Good thing, the event broke the curse LOL. This is also one of the reasons why I want to go to Batangas. I already have FREE accommodation.Yey!

La Hermosa Festival 2014 of Zamboanga Schedule of Events and Activities

La Hermosa Festival or popularly known as "Fiesta Pilar"  is one of the grandest events in the city of Zamboanga. The month-long festival is a celebration in honor of the miraculous image of Our Lady of the Pillar (Nuestra Señora del Pilar), the patroness of Zamboanga City (also the patroness of Zaragoza in Spain).

"Fiesta Pilar"is celebrated every October 12, which features numerous activities such as street dancing competition, sports events, a regatta, food fairs, fashion show, concerts, Miss Zamboanga and other special events to be held every year.

Inside the Hamilo Coast

Hamilo Coast is a sprawling seaside sanctuary in Nasugbu, Batangas. It features three coves that have been declared Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), namely, Pico de Loro Cove, Santelmo Cove, and Etayo Cove.

Dubbed as “Philippine Riviera”, this world-class beach resort community is envisioned to become the country’s premier seaside residential community and a showcase for sustainable practices.

Kwebang Lampas and Puting Buhangin Trip in Quezon Province

It’s 4 o’clock in the morning when we started to walk going to EDSA to take a bus going to Jac Liner terminal. My brother was really excited on our Puting Buhangin and Kwebang Lampas trip because this was his first time to join on my travel adventure. Even he don’t get enough sleep the other night due to his working sched, I don’t see the feeling of tiredness on his face. He’s asking a lot of questions about the island.

As we arrived in the bus terminal, I noticed there’s something missing. OMG! My phone was lost or perhaps stolen. I remembered a guy in the bus who was trying to push the limit of my patience by blocking my way.  I got irritated and my focus that time was to get inside the bus. I’m not sure if that’s the modus operandi of snatcher to steal items to his prospect.Haist...

Diyandi Festival is Iligan City's Biggest Event

If you’re planning to go to South Cotobato in September, attending to Diyandi Festival in Iligan City is a must-do. It’s an annual month-long cultural celebration in honor of Iligan's patron saint, Senior San Miguel.

credits to IliganToday.com

Diyandi Festival got it name from the local term "diyandi" which means "celebrate" and "mag-diyandi" meaning "to celebrate. It is the biggest and most colorful of all celebrations in Iligan City, which celebrated every 29th of September. The festival features street-dancing competitions, beauty contests, photo contests, concerts, trade fairs, cooking contest, exhibits and island's tourism products and services.

The Reclining Buddha is Wat Pho's Ultimate Treasure

Do you know the birthplace of traditional Thai massage? Have you seen a reclining Buddha?

My 2nd stop on my Asian tour was in Thailand. All I know about this country is the populous city of Bangkok, the Phi Phi Island where Leonardo Di Carpio filmed “The Beach” movie, the beautiful white sand beach of Phuket Island, friendly elephants, and good restaurants in  Khasosan Road.

Upon checking the Thailand map, I saw the picture of a big golden Buddha. The position of it is different from other Buddha, it’s actually lying or sleeping. No wonder why Wat Pho is dubbed as the temple of Reclining Buddha. The Buddha is the largest in Thailand measuring more than 150 feet in length (about 46 meters long and 15 meters high). It is decorated with gold leaf. The eyes and foot soles are inlaid with mother-of-pearl. According to Buddhist, the Reclining Buddha illustrates the passing of the Buddha into nirvana (ie the Buddha's death). Along the Wat Phra Chetuphon image you will find a matching 108 bronze bowls, where people donate coins believed to bring good fortune.

SM Accessories Concepts To Be Featured On My Next Adventure

For my next adventure, I will feature the latest brand, Concepts that I can use to organize my travel apparels and accessories. It was launched in SM Accessories and ready to go full force on July 15! You might have seen these items already inside SM department stores, but now it’s fully packed.

Organizing for travel has never been this easy and affordable now that Concepts is here. As much as SM Accessories is the authority in fashion accessories, they also take pride in making life simple for us.

Costa Pacifica is Baler's Newest Resort Destination

For those who are looking for great accommodation in the surfing paradise of Aurora, you might want to check the newest resort destination in Baler, the Costa Pacifica.

credits to Costa Pacifica FB page

Costa Pacifica is an active-sports lifestyle beachfront resort located along one of the top surfing beaches in Baler, the Sabang Beach. It features 106 relaxing rooms and suites, which include Pacifica suites and Pacifica premiere, junior suite & junior premiere, , one bedroom suite & Pacifica one bedroom suite, Casa de Bahia, and Casita de Bahia. For room rate starts at P4,500++ per night and this is inclusive of breakfast for 2 adults and 2 kids (7 years old and below).

Petronas Towers: The Crown Jewel of Kuala Lumpur

Have you been to Petronas Towers? What can you say about the iconic towers of Kuala Lumpur?

Petronas Towers, also known as Petronas Twin Towers or Menara Petronas in Malay is one of the highlights of my solo trip in Malaysia. It was recognized as tallest buildings in the world in 1998, eclipsing the former record holder, the 110-story Sears (now Willis) Tower in Chicago. The Twin Towers lost their preeminent status, until Taipei 101 (Taipei Financial Center) was completed in 2004.

Kuala Lumpur’s crown jewel is 88-storey twin skyscrapers that soars to height of 451.9 meters (roughly 1,480-foot), which built of multi-faceted walls of 33,000 stainless steel and 55,000 glass panels. Its interiors are down in a traditional Malaysian style with the use of fabric and carvings. The two towers are connected by at levels 41 and 42 by a double-decker pedestrian skybridge.

The amazing temples of Angkor in Cambodia

Angkor in Cambodia is one of the best tourist destinations and one of the most important archaeological sites in South-East Asia.  It has the largest religious monument in the world, the Angkor Wat.

When I was kid, I’m really fascinated on the picture of Angkor Wat. I can't imagine how the people of Cambodia created these wonderful archaeological buildings. The impressive monuments and countless sculptural decorations of each temple are really amazing.

Solaire Unveils New Plane Livery, “Create Your Moments" Campaign

SOLAIRE RESORT in partnership with Air Asia recently unveiled a breakthrough branding project in the Philippines.

Starting this July, Air Asia’s popular Airbus A320 will be wrapped by Solaire's brightly colored logo. 

Dubbed as “Sky Solaire”, the Philippine's premiere integrated resort is the first-ever consumer brand in the country to fully wrap and brand a commercial airline, with an underlying thrust of further promoting tourism in the Philippines and in greater Asia.

Join The Amazing Race Philippines Season 2

If you’re looking for an amazing adventure in life and want to be part in a reality competition series, join the Amazing Race Philippines Season 2.

Dubbed “The Amazing Race Philippines: Biyaheng Asya,”  the new episode will be more exciting and more thrilling in different destinations across continents for the 11 hopeful pairs who will compete with other teams to be the first team to reach the finish line in the Philippines leg.

Kadayawan Festival 2014 in Davao

Last year, Kadayawan Festival was a successful and peaceful event in Davao, which highlighted floral floats, street-dancing competitions and exhibits that showcases the island's tourism products and services.

Credits to Kadayawan Festival FB page

The Kadayawan Festival is an annual festival in the city of Davao in the Philippines, which is celebrated every third week of August. Its name derives from the friendly greeting "Madayaw", from the Dabawenyo word "dayaw", meaning good, valuable, superior or beautiful.  The festival is a weeklong celebration and thanksgiving for nature’s bountiful harvest.

Sky Ranch Tagaytay Features Tallest Ferris Wheel In PH

Do you know where's the tallest Ferris Wheel  in the Philippines? Want to see something new in Tagaytay?

Last month, I was invited by MyPhone on the launching of its latest affordable android phone, MyPhone Fun Rio, at the Sky Tagaytay Ranch. This event was really fun and exciting because we're able to experience all the rides in the new leisure park including the Sky Eye.

I'm always planning to visit the new wonderful place in Tagaytay but unfortunately, I don’t have time. The reason why I want to go to Sky Ranch is because I’m very curious to its Ferris Wheel, which is considered as the tallest/highest Ferris Wheel in the Philippines. Woah! It has 63 meters (207 ft) with 32 gondolas, beating the Enchanted Kingdom's Wheel of Fate at 130ft and Mall of Asia Eye at 55 meters (180 ft).

Adventure Trip To Carabao Island, Romblon

After visiting our friend’s house in the town of Odiongan, we headed to San Jose, another municipality in the province of Romblon. It’s an adventure trip going to the resort with the famous motorcycle ride in the area, habal-habal. The reason why we travelled to another town is to see an emerging island paradise in the southernmost island of the province- the Carabao Island (Isla de Carabao).

Popularly known as Hambil to the locals, Carabao Island boasts with beautiful coastlines and pristine-turquoise beaches.  Some saying the island is living in the shadow of Boracay Island of Aklan, that’s why it’s dubbed as “twin sister.”

Camping Tent and Sleeping Bag for Travel Adventure

Most of my adventures are happening in the beach and mountain. I always bring my lightweight camping tent and sleeping bag that will serve as my home and weather protection. These are the most important travel essentials that I must have on every trips.

I’ve been using my tent and sleeping bag for quite sometime now. They already saw a lot of beautiful places and exciting outdoor activities. Actually, they are my travel buddies every time I have solo trip. The last time I used them when I explored the beautiful white beach of Cagbalete Island.

Trip to Romblon and Boracay with 2Go Travel

Crossing the sea by big passenger ship brings new meaning to slow but exciting travel. Some of us are afraid of large bodies of water. If you have fear of water (Aquaphobia), a cruise or ferry may not be the best choice for you. I know travel by sea is a bit scary especially if the waves on the surface of sea (and on ocean) are strong and big.

For those who have seen Titanic, don’t be affected on its sinking ship and drowning passengers. This is just only a movie. I know there are some scenes in this phenomenal movie are happening in real life, but don’t think it will happen in the ship you're travelling with. It will just ruin your trip. Too much thinking is not healthy as well. Just enjoy the  breeze of the air and view along the way. Always have faith. The experience of travelling in a big ferry/ship is really exciting and fun.

Solo Travel To Cagbalete Island, Quezon

It’s my third time to go to Cagbalete and no one can stop me exploring the beauty of island again and again. This is one of the best place in Quezon province that I always considered a “ beautiful paradise”.

Cagbalete Island is located in Mauban Quezon, which is lying in the middle of Lamont Bay fronting Pacific ocean. It’s surrounded by white sand that exposes during low tide. You can see the abundance of unique species of plants as you go to resort of choice.

Parada ng Lechon in Balayan, Batangas

If you’re planning to go in Batangas next month, why don’t you schedule it on the third week of June. The people in the historic town of Balayan are celebrating their much-awaited festival, Parada ng Lechon.

Parada ng Lechon is an annual festival in Balayan, Batangas in celebration of the feast day of St. John de Baptist (San Juan Bautista). It’s held every 24th of June.

The festival features grand parade of decorated roasted pigs through the streets. There are about 100 golden-brown roast pigs are decorated out in their platforms with all kinds of décor or according to the theme of the participating groups. You can see lots of lechon dressed like beauty queen, basketball player, music icons, chef,  bride and groom, among others.

Team Building At The Amana Waterpark Resort, Bulacan

Our team received the incentives for having the highest percentage of complete attendance for two consecutive months. We decided to use these funds on our team building, which was held recently at the Amana Waterpark resort, Bulacan

Located in Pandi, the resort is a summer paradise that features 500 sq meter wave-pool that produces 13 different kinds of wave (Diamond wave). It has the biggest kind of WAVE in the entire Philippines.

Obando Fertility Rites Festival 2014 (Sayaw sa Obando)

For those who are having problem to conceive offspring, you might want to join the Obando Fertility Rites or popularly known as Sayaw sa Obando.

"Sayaw sa Obando" is annual celebration which held during the month of May. The people of Obando, Bulacan wear traditional dance costumes and dance in the streets to the tune of musical instruments made out of bamboo materials. They are dancing followed the images of their patron saints San Pascual Baylon (St. Paschal), Santa Clara (St. Clare) and Nuestra Señora de Salambao (Our Lady of Salambao), while singing the song Santa Clara Pinung-Pino.

Bora! Boracay! This April

Summer is just around the corner and I’m so excited to wear my summer wardrobe or outfit on my next adventure.

Everyone feels so hot right now because of the hot weather. It is the right time to wear those clothing apparel that will make us feel good and look great. Tank tops, cotton shirts, board shorts, super shorts, light-colored short, etc are best clothing essentials this summer.

Pahiyas Festival 2014 in Lucban, Quezon

Are you ready for this year's celebration of Pahiyas Festival? Every year, thousands of foreign and local tourists from different parts of the globe flock to Lucban, Quezon to join the Pahiyas Festival. 

The town of Lucban celebrates the Pahiyas Festival every 15 May in honour of the patron saint of farmers, San Isidro Labrador. It is the farmers’ thanksgiving for a bountiful harvest with a grand display of "kiping", fruits, vegetables and handicrafts adorning every house in the town.

Boracay Summer 2014

Some of you would still agree to me the best beach destination in the Philippines during summer is Boracay. It is famous for being one of the world's top destinations for relaxation, offering white, powdery fine sand dotted, pristine water with resorts, shops, and restaurants.

Boracay is small island in the province of Aklan, Western Visayas, which is seven kilometers long, and less than a kilometer wide at its narrowest point. This island is originally home to the Ati tribe. It has two primary tourism beaches, White Beach and Bulabog Beach, which are located on opposite sides of the island's narrow central area.

Visita Iglesia in Manila 2014

When I was a kid I really don’t know what Visit Iglesia is. I thought it’s just the name of a church. My neighbors are always asking me if I want to join with them to visit churches every Holy Week. That time, I already have the idea it’s an activity which related to Roman Catholic religion. I always join them without knowing the real meaning of this Filipino tradition.

Manila Cathedral

Visita Iglesia (Spanish for "Visit of the Churches") also known as Seven Churches Visitation is a Holy Thursday tradition of Philippine Roman Catholics by attempting to visit seven churches to contemplate on the passion and suffering of Jesus Christ. Some people visit 14 churches to symbolize the 14 stations of the cross.This activity is may practice during any day of the Holy Week.

Moriones Festival 2014 in Marinduque: Schedule of Activities

In the province of Marinduque, you will be able to witness its major tourist attraction during Lenten Season- the Moriones Festival, which set to happen on April 13 - 20, 2014.

Moriones Festival is annual religious event held on Holy Week, where men and women in costumes and masks replicating the garb of biblical Roman soldiers. The festival starts from Palm Sunday and ends on Easter Sunday.

Panaad sa Negros Festival 2014: Schedule of Activities

The province of Negros Occidental is now ready for the this year’s Panaad sa Negros Festival 2014, happening from March 31 to April 6  at the Panaad Park and Stadium, Brgy. Mansilingan, Bacolod City, with the theme,  “Organik na Negros: Rising to the Challenge of Globalization in 2015.”

The festival will feature Motorcade/Floats Parade, Tourism and Agri-Trade Fair and Exhibits, Livestock and Dairy Products Fair and Eco-Garden Show, Festival Dances Competition and Fireworks Display, Drum and Bugle Competition, Lin-ay sang Negros Pageant, among others.

Best Beaches In The Philippines To Welcome Summer 2014

Hey tropa! Are you ready for the Summer 2014? Do you already have plans where to go? Are you going to spend your vacation in a beach, mountain, or just at home? Whatever your plans, you need to make sure you have the budget and time to make your summer vacation enjoyable and memorable.

In the Philippines, we always experience hot weather especially from the month of March to May. The tendency is to look for something that can relieve the uncomfy feeling. The first thing that comes to my mind is to go to beach. Oh! Yeah! I love beach! Summer is not complete without spending time at the beach.

Panaad Festival 2014 in Negros Occidental

If you don’t have any plans this April, you might wanna check out one of the biggest festivals in Negros Occidental-the Panaad Festival.

The Panaad sa Negros Festival, also called the Panaad Festival, is celebrated every second of week of April in Bacolod City. This year, the festival will be celebrated from April 7 to April 13, 2014. 

The festival is dubbed as the "Mother of All Festivals” as it showcases the 32 festivals of the 13 cities and 19 municipalities of Negros Occidental. It features street dancing, fluvial parade, dance competition, and among others.

Pagsanjan Bangkero Festival 2014 Schedule of Activities

The town of Pagsanjan in Laguna will celebrate their annual festival called Bangkero Festival on March 17-22, 2014.

The Pagsanjan Bangkero Festival is annual celebration which held on the month of March. It features different activities such as fluvial parade and exhibitions, street dancing and singing competition, “palarong pambayan,” dragonboat race competion, trade fair, search for Lakan at Binibining Pagsanjan and Ginoong Bangkero among others.

Trip to Cambodia, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand

It’s good to be back in the Philippines. I’m so excited to blog all my experiences in four countries I explored which include Cambodia, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand. These four Asian countries are blessed with some of the finest tourist attractions, historical attractions, sightseeing adventures, among others.

Angkor Wat of Seam Reap, Cambodia

What to wear in Baguio City

Before I went to Baguio City, a lot of people are asking why I want go to Baguio. They know the Panagbenga Festival will start on the first of February and it is just last week of January. I always tell them I’m very eager to experience the below 10 degrees Celsius temperature in a place which tagged as a Summer Capital of the Philippines.

Other than Vhong Navarro-Deniece Cornejo issue, which is always in the news, the cold temperature of Baguio City is also making a noise not only in television but also in the social networking sites. I’m sure you want also to feel the 8.1 degrees Celsius, which is not possible to happen in Metro Manila (I guess???).

Hand or Carry-on Baggage in Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific

Some of you already know that aside from the checked baggage, each passenger can bring hand or carry-on baggage. This a type of luggage that passengers can carry on board

A passenger can only carry one (1) piece of Hand Baggage on board. It must fit under the seat in front of the Passenger or in an enclosed storage compartment in the cabin.

Cabin baggage should have a maximum length of 56 cm (22 inches), width of 45 cm (18 inches) and depth of 25 cm (10 inches) including all handles, side pockets, etc. Most low-cost airlines have smaller limits for the cabin baggage where one bag is commonly allowed at a size of 55 cm x 40 cm x 20 cm. The baggage should have the maximum weight in the range of 5 kgs to 12 kgs.