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Dubai: Ang Mayamang Syudad ng UAE

Maraming dahilan kung bakit tayo naglalakbay. Maaaring upang tayo ay makapagpahinga mula sa mabibigat na gawain, bumisita ng mahal sa buhay, o maglibang at tuklasin ang mga bagay na wala pa sa ating kaalaman. Bata pa lamang ako noong una akong nagpunta sa Dubai, dito ako nagbabakasyon dahil dito nagtatrabaho ang aking mga magulang. Kung hindi ako ang pupunta roon, sila ang uuwi rito sa Pilipinas. Totoo nga noong sinabi nila na mahal ang cost of living doon.

Ang Dubai ay isa sa pitong Emirates at ang kapital ng United Arab Emirates. Kilala ito sa kanilang kayamanan, matataas na gusali, mga nagkalat na mamahaling sasakyan, mga beach, at ang kumikinang na nightlife. Sa kabila nito, mayaman din ang Dubai sa kultura. Maraming museo dito na marami akong natutunan at natuklasan, at syempre, hindi mawawala ang masasarap na pagkain gaya na lamang ng biryani o kanin kung tawagin dito sa atin.

Paano ako nakapunta sa Dubai? Labing-isang taon ako noong una akong nagpunta sa Dubai kasama ang aking nanay, pangalawa naman ay noong labing-tatlo ako at flight stewardess na lamang ang aking kasama, at kamakailan lang ay bumalik ako roon upang bisitahin ang aking mga magulang kung saan ako na lamang mag-isa ang bumyahe. Sa una ay nakakatakot sapagkat hindi ko alam kung saan ako pupunta, sobrang layo ng itsura ng airport dito sa Pilipinas at sa Dubai, kinailangan ko pang sumakay ng tren doon pagkalapag ng eroplano upang makarating sa arrival area. Ngunit pagdating ko, napalitan ng galak ang aking takot noong nakita kong masayang kumakaway ang aking mga magulang sa labas.

Napakaraming magagandang lugar sa Dubai, isa na rito ang Dubai Mall, isa sa pinakamalaking mall sa buong mundo. Pagbaba namin mula sa tren, naglakad ako kasama ng aking mga magulang ng medyo matagal ngunit ayos lamang sapagkat malamig dahil konektado ang sakayan ng tren papuntang Dubai Mall kaya kahit na mainit ang klima roon, hindi ito problema. Namangha ako sa lawak nito, kung ikukumpara ko ang Harbor Point sa Olongapo, wala pa ito sa kalahati.

Dito sa Dubai Mall ko rin naranasan ang mag ice skating, dahil hindi ako marunong, tumaob ako at naisama ko pa ang aking tatay, dinaan na lamang namin ito sa tawa kahit masakit ang aming mga likod. Pumasok din kami sa isang haunted maze at talaga namang pinakaba nito ang aking buong kaluluwa dahil may nanghahabol na malaking tao na may hawak ng chainsaw. Pagkatapos nito ay sinubukan ko naman ang VR Park. Matuturing ko ito bilang isang core memory dahil nakalimutan ko noon na nasa iisang silid lamang ako ngunit tumakbo ako dahil naglalaro ako noon ng basketball gamit ang VR, sa sobrang lakas ng kalabog ay napaupo ako at natanggal ang VR sa ulo ko at nabitawan ko ang hawak kong kontroler. Nakakahiya man ngunit nilibang ko pa rin ang aking sarili sa iba pang mga VR rides. Sa bandang ibaba ng mall ay sobra akong namangha sa aking nakita. Isang napakalaking aquarium kung saan binabahayan ito ng hindi ko mabilang na uri ng mga isda. May mga iba't ibang klase rin ng pating dito at malalaking pagi o stingray sa Ingles.

Hindi ko rin makakalimutan ang paglalaro ko sa pinakatuktok ng mall at makikita rito ang Burj Khalifa, ang pinakamataas na gusali sa buong mundo.

Usaping matataas na gusali, ang Sky View Hotel ang isa sa pinakamatataas na gusaling napuntahan ko sa aking buong buhay. Ansakit nga sa tenga noong paakyat kami dahil ang bilis ng elevator ngunit sulit naman pagkaabot namin nang 219.5 metro sa ibabaw ng lupa.

Napakaganda ng tanawin, kitang kita ang angking ganda ng syudad at ang mga itinatayo pa lamang na malalaking imprastraktura. May pahingahan din doon at may libre pa na panghimagas, naranasan ko rin ang glass slide ng hotel na magbibigay talaga ng kaba kung may takot ka sa matataas na lugar.

Marami pa akong aktibidad na nagawa sa Dubai at tila ba mahika ang mga bagay na aking naranasan. Paglalakbay na hindi matutumbasan sapagkat kasama ko ang aking mga magulang. Paglalakbay na nagdudulot ng saya kahit sa mga simpleng bagay lamang. Isang pribilehiyo na makapagpahinga sa mga problema, makasama ang mga mahal sa buhay, at matutunan at matuklasan ang mga bagay na hindi ko pa nalalaman. Sa bawat bagay na ating gagawin ay may dahilan at para sa akin, pribilehiyo ang lahat ng ito na dapat kong sulitin. Oras na ibinigay upang ako ay lumigaya kasama ang aking mga magulang. Ikaw? Bakit ka naglalakbay?

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KAGANDAHAN NG INFLATABLE ISLAND NA BABALIK-BALIKAN

Ang Inflatable Island ay itinuturing na pinakamalaking floating water park sa Asya, na may sukat na 4,200 square meters, katumbas ng 8 basketball courts na magkakasunod.

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Ang Inflatable Island ay nag-aalok din ng mga package kasama ang kanilang partner hotel na Subic Bay Peninsular Hotel para sa mga gustong mag-stay overnight. Ang lugar ay bukas mula 8:00 AM hanggang 6:00 PM. Libre ang parking subalit batay ito sa unang dating

Saan matatagpuan ang inflatable Island?

-Ang Inflatable Island ay matatagpuan sa Subic Bay, Lower Kalaklan, National Highway, Olongapo City, Zambales, Philippines.

Paano makarating sa Inflatable Island?

-Para makarating dito, maaari kang sumakay ng bus papuntang Olongapo City mula sa Victory Liner Terminal at mag-jeep papunta sa Inflatable Island Beach Club. Kung magdadala ka ng sariling sasakyan mula Manila, maaari kang dumaan sa NLEX-SCTEX patungo sa Subic Bay Freeport Zone at sundan ang mga direksyon patungo sa Inflatable Island

Ano ang layunin ng Inflatable Island?

-Ang layunin ng Inflatable Island sa Subic Bay, Zambales, Philippines ay magbigay ng isang malaking floating water park na puno ng mga inflatable slides, towers, bridges, human launchers, swings, at iba pang mga obstacle. Ito ay itinuturing na pinakamalaking floating water park sa Asya na may sukat na 4,200 square meters, katumbas ng 8 basketball courts na magkakasunod. Bukod dito, ang lugar ay mayroon ding mga Instagrammable lounges kung saan maaari kang mag-picture-taking. Ang Inflatable Island ay naglalayong magbigay ng kakaibang karanasan at saya sa mga bisita nito.

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Kapag pasok mo sa Inflatable Island, ang unang bubungad sa iyo ay ang malaking floating playground na may lawak na 4,500 sqm. Makakaranas ka ng mga inflatable slides, towers, bridges, human launchers, swings, at iba pang mga pasilidad na magbibigay ng bagong anyo sa iyong beach play experience.

Bukod dito, maaari kang mag-relax at maglaro sa mga Instagrammable lounges at magkuha ng mga litrato para sa iyong mga alaala. Ang Inflatable Island ay isang destinasyon kung saan maaari kang magsaya at magkaroon ng kakaibang beach adventure na puno ng pagsubok at saya para sa iyo at sa iyong mga kasama.

Pangkalahatang karanasan

Masaya ang aking naging karanasan sapagkat kahit papaano ay nagawa ko ang mga gusto kong gawin kasama ang aking mahal sa buhay. Nagsilbi din itong daan upang makalimutan panandalian ang iyong mga problema. Maganda ang tanawin at ang lugar kaya naman tiyak na babalik-balikan talaga.

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ANG AKING SARILING LAKBAY NA SANAYSAY

ANVAYA COVE

MORONG BATAAN

Napakasarap maglakbay kung saan-saan. Ang paglalakbay ay isa sa pinakamasayang gaqib lalo na kapag kasama natin ang ating mga pamilya at mga kaibigan. Naghahanap ka ng lugar kung saan ika’y makakapag pahinga at malayo sa stress o mga problema?Sa tingin ko ay ang lugar na ito ay isa sa mga lugar na aking tatawagin na paraiso. Hindi man gaanong kalayuan ang lugar na aming pinuntahan ay nagdulot pa rin ito ng kasiyahan at mga mensahe ng pangyayari sa bawat isa. Mula sa Rizal Dinalupihan Bataan, umalis kami sa aming tahanan ng 5am upang hindi mahuli sa aming biyahe. Sumakay kami sa aming sariling kotse papunta olongapo papuntang Morong humigit kumulang isang oras ang aming biyahe at sa wakas nakarating kami sa Anvaya cove napakainit dahil tanghaling tapat ngunit ang tanawin ay sobrang nakakabighani.Tanaw ang mga tabi-tabing mga bundok at bumungad samin ang malinis na beach. Gusto ko na kaagad lumangoy  dahil sa sobrang linaw ng tubig na talagang nakakasabik subalit kailagan pa namin mag check-in sa kanilang hotel. Masasabi kong napakaswerte namin at konti ang tao ng araw na yun dahil siguro weekdays.Mas na nagsaya ako dahil ramdam ko ang kalikasan at ang katahimikan malayo sa mga problema.

 Sa tatlong araw na pananatili namin sa Anvaya Cove ay tila nakakanitin na para lang ayaw ko ng bumalik sa Dinalupihan.Sa unang araw namin doon ay mayroong nag-tour sa amin sa residensyal na pinapaaunlad ng Anvaya upang tingin ng lupa para pag-investan kung sakali.Pag balik namin ay umupo kami sa beach upang enjoyin ang simoy ng hangin.Nag lakad-lakad kami at napansin namin ang napakaraming restawran sa loob katulad ng Extremely Expresso, Texas joe at iba pa, kaya pala bawal ang magpaso ng pagkain dito. Lumipas ang araw namin ng masaya at lumangoy maghapon at umuwi ng pagod at masaya.

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Orchid Inn Resort Angeles Moves Up with the Changing Times

Orchid Inn Resort in Angeles City, Pampanga, offers families and friends an enjoyable and easily accessible weekend destination within 3 hours or less north of Metro Manila. Savor the relaxing and unique ambiance and warm hospitality of the city’s pioneering resort, as well as its impeccable room accommodations and services. The resort’s gracious personnel assure guests and even their visitors or clients personalized attention to their needs.

Orchid Inn Resort Angeles provides guests with an opportunity to bask in the sun at the spacious pool right at the center of the bustling city that now serves as the hub of social and economic activity not just in Pampanga but practically the whole of Central Luzon. With the plan of the national government to establish the largest metropolitan area within the next 10 years, more and more opportunities for diverse activities and functions will make the city a place to visit, to invest in and to reside in. This potential growth puts Orchid Inn Resort right in the middle of what is, perhaps, the most ambitious infrastructure project to be undertaken by the any Philippine administration so far.

Now is the best time to visit Angeles City for this incredible view into what the city and the surrounding environment can offer to the enterprising and adventurous individuals. And while you are there, put your cares and troubles in the expert hands of Orchid Inn Resort when it comes to your accommodations. Spend a rewarding and memorable time, whether you are seriously charting your personal or your family’s financial future in the City of Angeles or simply unwinding for a day or two.  

Dine with family and friends on sumptuous international and local cuisine which is available 24 hours a day. You may either spend your time at the Main Bar and Restaurant or at the poolside La Cantina Sports Bar and Restaurant while being served by the resort’s amiable and caring staff. You may also avail of the resort’s fast and convenient room service throughout the day.

Move up with Orchid Inn Resort.

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Wild Orchid Beach Resort in Zambales Offers the Perfect Weekend Vacation

The best places to go on a vacation over the weekend, as it is said, are those that will take you no more than two to three hours from where you live. Zambales definitely fits the wide range of choices if you reside in the Capital Region or the Central Luzon area. And if you reside abroad and want to consider a tropical vacation place that is only one-and-a-half hour's drive away from an airport -- that is, the Clark International Airport in Angeles City -- we recommend Wild Orchid Beach Resort along Subic Bay in Zambales.

Wild Orchid Beach Resort offers a peaceful and refreshing view of Subic Bay as you relax and unwind within cozy and charming facilities surrounded by lush tropical gardens. Whether you visit for a short family or corporate occasion, such as birthday parties, conventions, weddings, and any form of event, Wild Orchid will provide the best options within your particular specifications for your planned getaway or event. For overnight stay or a much longer vacation, guests can look forward to a wonderful and memorable time at the resort's hotel facilities.

Wild Orchid can accommodate a couple of hundreds of guests at any particular time with its available rooms totaling 82 all in all with a choice of four room types, namely: the Executive, the Superior Suite, the Beach Front, and the De Luxe types. Each room is designed for the guest's ultimate comfort and convenience since it is fully air-conditioned, with an electric fan also included, a television set complete cable channel capability, a private mini bar, a refrigerator, a work desk, blackout curtains for day dozing-off, and even s safety deposit box for your personal valuables. En suite bathrooms are all provided with a hot and cold shower heads and the necessary bath amenities, such as towels, shampoo, soap, etc. Anything more than that, the hotel staff would be glad to assist you further for your needs.

Certain hotel accommodations include a private balcony giving guests a breathtaking view of the blue bay. If you choose a much bigger room, one can enjoy undisturbed family-bonding time on the balcony under the stars on a clear night with a more spacious seating space. And for the more private concerns, free WiFi is available within the entire resort area to allow anyone to either work or to keep in touch with friends and relatives online at any time. The hotel likewise offers round-the-clock housekeeping and room service assistance. Your stay will definitely be hassle-free and to your maximum convenience.

The obligatory swim in the pool, for kids, especially, as well as for bone-weary working adults, can be easily accessed from one's room at the swimming pool nearby; or anyone can also swim and enjoy the sun, sand and sea by the beach. For the more sporty guests or for those merely looking for some easy and worthwhile fun time, there is a fitness gym, an air-conditioned recreation bar with pool tables, a beachside bar, and an in-house cafe and restaurant. For those looking for other sights and adventures available in Zambales, they can arrange a tour to the thrilling Zoobic Safari and the entertaining Ocean Adventure within easy reach from the Wild Orchid Resort.

Zambales has always been a favorite destination for local and foreign tourists, not just for its tropical charms and cultural treasures but also for its important role in historical events and current affairs. Soak in all these rich variety of sights, cuisine, music, art and trivia as you set aside your daily cares at the Wild Orchid Resort Zambales.

See you there!

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THANK YOU 2018, NEXT!

Good bye 2018, Hello 2019!

Less than two hours before this year ends. I have to thank our good Lord for all the blessing he poured upon me, my family and my friends. He made me see life, he taught me lessons that I will store for life, he also showered me so much colourful confetti and felt them through my face. The victories and failures will totally be part of this year, ‘cause these are the sweetest. Thank God, I surpassed everything. This has been a busy year for me, I had to manage my time perfectly to meet every goal that I set. I’ve visited different places every month, I’ve witnessed different cultures, I’ve seen how beautiful this world is and gave myself time to recharge.

Basically we started the year right on January. Started to think of rewarding myself something that I dreamed of having when I was in high school on February. I rewarded myself a Fujifilm camera on March, also visited our relatives and had a quick side trip in Tagaytay City on the same month. April means summer, so we hopped on to Olongapo City to play in the biggest floating island in Asia (Inflatable Island PH) with my friends and I spent a day tour with my family in Vista Tala resort in Bataan too. It’s on my bucket list to visit a museum this year, luckily the National Museum of Natural history in Manila opened its doors publicly, I also had the chance to see the famous “Spoliarium” painting of Juan Luna, plus I tried Ice skating again at Mall of Asia. Let’s hop on to the 6th month, June. Summer never ends in this country, so a good friend and I took a long trip to San Juan, La Union which is 4+ hours away (by bus) from our place. We had an overnight stay catching good waves and sunset. That sums up a good half of the year. But stay this page cause I have to talk more of the travels I had ..

Moving on to the month of July, our relatives from the United States paid us a visit after 12 long years in America. We went on an island hopping in Coron, Palawan. I swear, it is one of beautiful places I’ve ever been. White sand beaches, preserved beautiful islands and infinite activities to do. It was my first time to snorkel, I was amazed how beautiful the life under the ocean is. We also had a quick jump off to Villa Escudero in Quezon Province in the same month.

August is my birth month, I turned 23.  My friends and I flew to Singapore. We finally saw the famous Merlion, Gardens by the bay and ofcourse the Marina bay sands hotel. We extremely went on the best  time of our lives and enjoyed most of the thrilling rides in Universal Studios. I swear (Battlestar galactica: Human vs Cylon and Mummy) were the best ones for me. It took my standards for theme parks really high. After Singapore, we travelled to Kuala Lumpur by bus on September. We’ve seen the current tallest twin towers (Petronas towers), Towers so silver really captivates eyes. We can’t get enough of it too.

From Local flight, to International flight, to another Local flight. This time, I left Luzon and I went to visit a huge province in Visayas. I went on a three day vacation last October in Cebu, mainly in South part. I challenged myself to try the famous Badian Canyoneering, Swim with the whale sharks in Oslob, visit the famous sand bar in Sumilon and go on City tour. I have to be proud of myself for surviving all the thrilling and sweat paving activities Cebu has given me. Indeed this province is historical truly rich in culture and tradition. Plus I’ve seen the famous Magellan’s cross and paid a visit in Sto. Nino de Cebu parish.

November took me to Tagaytay City (second time for this year) but this time it’s for a work related trip. I attended a three day seminar/training for Drug testing analyst to get a license and to allow me to perform drug test screening tests. *Hopefully I pass*. December is tiny whirlwind, I came back and forth to Manila to meet the goal I’ve wanted to meet, but unfortunately I didn’t meet the expectations. I’ve tasted salt water again in the last week of December and played again in the biggest floating island in Asia with my friends.

And that’s a whole year of travelling. Ah, I had so much travels and adventures. I couldn’t ask for more. I’m indeed thankful for this year. Truly grateful for all the experience that made me even stronger. I’m excited for what the next year will bring. For now, I have few plans to meet. But I’m praying that 2019 has so much in store for me. I pray that it’ll be life changing, I pray that it will take me to a whole new level.

As we open a new book, as we start to write down on the first pages of the three hundred sixty five leaves, may we treasure what has the previous years has taught us. May we embark new memories and challenge ourselves even more. May we empower ourselves, may we be enlightened to do better and may we embrace ourselves with positivity even more. Thou shall set the rocket to fly high and meet all the goals that we plan, all the dreams our hearts our dreaming and all the prayers that we speak. May the seed in us grow.

Let’s celebrate as we welcome a brand new year that will spark a light in guiding us. A year of light to the darkness go out of the way, a light to let the seed grow. I couldn’t wait for what 2019 has for me. May the stars align for me and may the heavens hear my prayers. To more travels, adventures, achievements, and learnings.

So where we up to next year? Do I see more passport stamp? Or Do I smell the ultimate American dream and start life abroad? Let’s see how the next year goes. “A goal without a plan is just a wish – Antoine de-Saint Exupery” I really hope and pray that the next time I’m writing down a year-ender post next year is I’m in the United States.

May all our dreams come true and may we achieve what our heart aspires. Let’s continue igniting the fire within us and never stop the fire burning! Swim deeper and fly higher! Keep soaring, Franced! Keep believing, ‘cause it takes time and courage for the cup to fill and be ready!

Thank you Lord for everything!

Thank you 2018, NEXT!

Happy New Year, Welcome 2019! Page 365/365

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Liwaliw sa Liwliwa: Womanlalaboy’s travel guide to Liwliwa, Zambales

SUMMARY

Type of Travel: DIY Date of Travel: November, 2018 Duration: 2D 1N Budget: Less than P2, 000 Where we stayed at: Kapitan's Liwa

In my honest opinion, there is no better way to de-stress but to reconnect with nature. My friends and I would either go mountain climbing or have a dip at the beach. It just so happened that my workmates are all sea lovers, so it wasn't that hard to convince them to travel with me to Zambales. We were initially struck by the photos of the coves Zambales has to offer, but I was really eager to go surfing again so I insisted that we check out Liwliwa and have them experience the surfing culture as well. I'm so grateful to live in the information age as it wasn't all that hard to get details online on how to go to Liwliwa and what are the best places to check out. I got really obsessed with all the planning and was about to make my reservations, but my friends encouraged me to go all YOLO for this trip. Then off we go.

SAMPLE ITINERARY

DAY 1

7:30 AM - Meet-up at Imus, Cavite 8:00 AM - Travel from Imus to Victory Liner terminal Pasay 10:00 AM - Travel from Pasay to San Felipe 3:30 PM - Arrival at San Felipe 4:00 PM - Check-in at Kapitan's Liwa, ate at Villa Santos 4:30 PM - Photo ops at the beach 5:00 PM - Surfing 6:00 PM - Went back to Kapitan's Liwa to take a bath 7:00 PM - Had dinner at Cosmic Pares 8:00 PM - Drinking sesh at Kapitan's Liwa

DAY 2

6:30 AM - Woke up, freshen up, photo ops, socials 8:30 AM - Ate breakfast at Mommy Phoebe's 10:00 AM - Took a bath, pack up, socials 12:00 AM - Trike to San Felipe market, took a Victory Liner bus going to Olongapo 1:00 PM - Arrival at Olongapo, took a Victory Liner bus going to Pasay 6:00 PM - Arrival at Pasay 7:30 PM - Arrival at Imus, Cavite

We basically went to Liwliwa on a Monday- on a morning rush hour, so we expected to experience terrible traffic and lots of hassle. Cavite and Manila traffic never seizes to disappoint us. Imagine, our 4 to 5-hour travel went up to almost 8 hours. Everything paid off, though, once we got to Liwliwa since we almost had the place to ourselves.

I didn't get to reserve a room for the four of us, but we went and talked to the locals. We also roamed around to find a good spot and we ended up at Kapitan's Liwa. There are only a few inns and hostels that are open and available at the time since they usually have no guests on Mondays. The food outlets and canteens though almost lost all of their stock as tourists swarmed the place the previous weekend, so we were only left with a few options, but still good options, nonetheless. Below is the breakdown of our budget per person:

SAMPLE BUDGET

780 - Transportation (depends on where you'll come from) 500 - Accommodation 400 - Surfing lesson 300 - Food and beverages ________________________________ 1, 980/head

HOW TO GET THERE

Primary route: Victory Liner Bus Terminal Cubao/Pasay/Monumento - Iba bound > drop off at San Felipe

Alternate route: Victory Liner Cubao/Pasay/Monumento > Olongapo > drop off at San Felipe

It would cost around Php. 285.00 from Victory Liner Pasay terminal to San Felipe, Zambales. Take the bus going to Iba. Ask the driver to drop you off at Bubolan Elementary school or San Felipe Municipal Hall. You can also take any bus going to Olongapo and from there take another bus going to San Felipe. The alternate route proves to be faster and cheaper based on our experience as there weren't many long stop-overs, but there were many chance passengers. Also, we're the ordinary bus type of gang so we opted for the alternate route when we left Liwliwa.

When you drop off at Bubolan Elementary School or San Felipe Municipal Hall, you'll be able to see a tricycle terminal on the other side of the road. To get around Liwliwa, you'll need to ride tricycles which will cost around Php. 30.00 to Php. 40.00 depending on your destination. Simply tell them which hostel or inn you'd like to go to.

WHERE TO STAY

When you look online for accommodations available at Liwliwa, you'll get the idea that it's not that hard to find one that will suit your preferences. There are plenty of luxurious hotels, humble hostels and comfortable inns to choose from, but we got ourselves a room good for 4 at Kapitan's Liwa for Php. 2,000.00. It was pretty chilly so we opted for the room that doesn't have an AC, but it can get really hot in the summer they say. They have a few air-conditioned rooms, though, good for 2 for Php. 2, 000.00. It's best to contact them via Facebook, but since we went YOLO, we booked walk-in since they have minimal reservations during weekdays.

Kapitan’s Liwa Contact #: +63 920 907 0412 Website: https://www.facebook.com/KapitansLiwa/

Good stuff:

They have a mini bar

They have a free water refilling station

They've got dogs!

They have a few huge common areas. One with tables and chairs surrounded by hammocks, another with bin bags.

They have a camp site where you can pitch your tent.

They offer surfboard and tent rentals

They offer trips to the falls

They have a pool table

They sell very artistic Kapitan's Liwa merchandise (which are usually displayed by their mini bar)

When we visited Kapitan's Liwa, they were working on their small coffee shop, so check that out if you happen to visit and it's already done.

You can ask around the area for other options. Circle Hostel is just around the block. You can check their website for their rates and for reservations. Balud sa Liwa is a few steps away from Kapitan's Liwa and is closer to the beach compared to other hostels. The caretaker said that they have a rate of 1,500 for a kubo good for 4 pax. Hideout offers an attic room good for 4- 600/pax with free vegetarian breakfast. They have a noise ban from 10 PM onward and a zero-waste protocol. You can check their FB page for the reservation process. A few steps from Hideout is a campsite where you can pitch a tent for Php. 100.00. Some hostels and inns also have a space where you can set up a tent. Some hostels like Board Culture Liw-Liwa offer tent rentals if you don't have your own tent, but want to experience camping.

Hideout

Contact #: 09175000708 Email: hideoutliwa@gmail.com Website: http://www.facebook.com/hideoutliwa Check-In: 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM Check-Out: 11:00 AMto 12:00 PM

Room for 4 - P2, 500 Bukilat Ground Floor Room  (Good for 2) - P1,300 Room for 4 (1x60"x75" + 1x36"x7) - 2, 500

Good stuff:

Hideout advocates for zero-waste.

Payment via Paymaya (see https://www.facebook.com/notes/hideout/how-to-reserve/2079392405637240/)

Serenity and silence after 10:00 PM

They have free water refilling station.

They offer free vegetarian breakfast for all online prepaid bookings.

Balud Sa Liwa

Contact #:  0912 753 5900 Website: https://www.facebook.com/BaludSaLiwa/

Good stuff:

They have surfboard and skimboard rentals.

They offer surf lessons.

The place is really spacious!

They're improving their infrastructure whenever needed and are adding more huts.

They offer tour guide packages.

They have a camp site.

Closer to the beach compared to other hostels

Kila-bot Sa Liwliwa by Bot & Ping

Contact #: 0946 216 7320 Website: https://www.facebook.com/Kila-Bot-sa-Liw-liwa-164225500357412 Email: kilabotsurf@yahoo.com

Good stuff:

They offer big huts that can accommodate up to 10 people

Expect humor, surfing and drinking with Kila-bot peeps

Cool surfing instructors

They've got surfboard and tent rentals

They've got a parking space

They have a camp site too. P40 for entrance fee (inclusive of toilet use) for day trip and P80 for overnight stay. If you rent a hut, you can pitch a tent for free.

Circle Hostel

Contact Person: Anjo Joaquin Contact #: +63 917 505 4329/+63 917 305 5391 Email : zambales@thecirclehostel.com Website: http://zambales.thecirclehostel.com/ Check-In: 1:00 PM Check-Out: 12:00 PM

Dorm Style Ladies Beds - P600 Hammock - P500  (w/ net) Co-ed Bunk Beds - P600

Good stuff:

Banana and Bread Breakfast

They've got cozy common areas where you can socialize with fellow travelers and charge your devices

They serve food and drinks

They've got bean bags in the common area

They can arrange other activities for you.

They have a locker area and you can rent a pad lock if you don't have one.

A kitchen is available to use if you want to cook.

They have a project to help rehabilitate the mountains and helping the local tribe Yangil.

Board Culture Liw-Liwa

Website: https: https://www.bcliwliwa.com/ //www.facebook.com/bcliwliwa/ Contact #: 09065161263 (Globe) or 639491419446 (Smart)

POINTS OF INTEREST:

I went to Liwliwa for the Agoho trees and its surfing spot, so needless to say, we went surfing. We got our instructors from Kila-Bot, just beside Kapitan's Liwa. They're very friendly and will treat you like they're training you to really surf. They will make you feel like you're a local- like you belong to that place. Above everything else, they help the groms in the area with their surfing needs. An hour of surfing lesson costs Php. 400.00, but if you'd like to surf on your own, you can rent a board for either half a day or whole day. Simply ask the instructors or surf schools' caretakers.

Scared to go deep in the sea? Try Skimboarding. It's another boardsport, but unlike surfing, you use a skimboard to glide across the water's surface approaching the incoming wave. Apart from surfing and skimboarding, skate boarding is also a thing in Liwliwa. There are places where you can skate like DK's Pit Bowl/Good Karma and Board Culture just in case the waves wouldn't get in your favor.

Another activity that is sought after in Liwliwa is star gazing. During off-peak, look closely and you'll be able to see the Milky Way with your naked eye. I wished I brought my DSLR that time!

Some hostels offer tours so you might want to talk to the locals especially those in your chosen accommodation if they offer tours around the area. We weren't able to do the Falls tour because we opted to chill by the beach and talk about our frustrations while we drink beer.

Good Karma Surf Resort (formerly known as DK's Pit Bowl)

Contact #: 09267261917 Website: https://b-m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=805134896282992&refid=17&__tn__=C-R

WHERE TO EAT

We only had to eat thrice in our entire stay so we made the most out of those. Even with that in mind, we were still able to find places that offer affordable but delicious treats. I spent around Php. 300.00 for 3 meals, but the food there can go as low as Php. 39.00. We went to Villa Santos and had Sinigang and Kare-Kare. What we really enjoyed was our food trip at Cosmic Pares. They had just opened and were still experimenting on their menu. We tried their sisig, pares, chicken wings, and beef mami. I'd have to say that their mami is the most sulit food to order. You can get it for just Php. 39.00. We also had our beers at Cosmic Pares, but bought a few more at Villa Santos.

The next morning, we had our breakfast at Mommy Pheobe's. It's a zero-waste canteen/sari-sari store which has almost everything- from tea bags to chocolates to pancit, pasta, rice meals, pancakes, ice cream, stickers and even bamboo straws, which I, by the way, got for Php. 35.00.

NOTES

We actually spent most of our time marveling at the beauty of the Zambales mountain range, its lively shores and the majestic agoho trees while drinking our beers. If you'd like to enjoy the serenity of this place, visit Liwliwa on a weekday, specifically Monday. Tourists usually leave by the end of Sunday to go back to their works.

Reduce your trash. Business entities in Liwliwa are starting to participate in the zero-waste movement. Helping them is helping the environment and thus helping you enjoy its wonders.

Give the groms (kids practicing surfing) support and compliments whenever possible. The surfing community in the Philippines is relatively small, but mind you, they're strong. However, the groms need to feel that they are being supported even by non-surfing people to inspire and drive them to be better at what they do.

Don't collect/keep sand and stones. Imagine if there will be 3, 000 people visiting Liwliwa and all of them would take a stone or a handful of sand. Yep. It wouldn't be good.

Take it all in. Refrain from constantly being on your phone and just be in that moment. After all, traveling is most felt and appreciated in the absence of the comfort of our own devices.

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Also read: Lublob #1: Liwaliw sa Liwliwa Also read: Touchdown Talisayen: Womanlalaboy’s Travel Guide To Talisayen Cove, Zambales

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DOH sets guidelines for non-pro league bubbles

#PHnews: DOH sets guidelines for non-pro league bubbles

MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) has released a memorandum circular regarding sports events not under the sanction of the Games and Amusements Board (GAB) and the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC).

According to the circular dated Feb. 18, a copy of which was obtained by the Philippine News Agency on Tuesday, club leagues that are considered to be “de jure amateur" or where players were only paid allowances, can play on in a bubble setting provided that they "shall have a national government agency (NGA) sponsoring the conduct of the activity."

The Philippine Superliga (PSL) and the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) mainly benefitted from the release of the DOH circular as they are set to play inside separate bubbles in Subic Bay.

The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority will oversee both leagues' bubbles.

The memo also said the leagues must assure that "the LGU (local government unit) where the sports bubble is conducted or the sponsoring NGA shall take full accountability in monitoring and oversight of the sports bubble and the management of possible Covid-19 outbreak following the sports bubble/event."

The circular also states that the amateur sports bubbles must first be approved by the regional inter-agency task force and, like the pro league bubbles, be "compliant with the minimum public health standards set forth by this order and all other applicable government rules and regulations."

Among the minimum health standards placed are the minimum number of days for bubble training, which is 14; the transportation route is strictly from the hotel to the playing venue and vice versa; the formation of a "bubble central oversight committee"; the limit of the bubble participants regardless of their designation, which is 100; the requirement that everyone in the bubble must stay there for 14 days; and that no one from the general public would be allowed entry to watch the games live.

"Violation on the provisions of this order shall be ground for the termination of the sports bubble and penalties as applicable," the DOH memo said.

The memo also noted, "Those governed by PSC and GAB shall continue to follow PSC-GAB-DOH Joint Administrative Order No. 2020-0001."

The PSL opens its 2021 season with the Beach Volleyball Challenge Cup this weekend, while the MPBL concludes its long postponed season with the knockout semifinals on March 5 and the national finals afterward.

'Everything is in order'

On the PSL beach volley event, PSL chairman Philip Juico on Tuesday said it is now all systems go for the tournament.

"Everything is in order. There are certain kinks to be ironed, but the event is pushing through and the teams are ready," Juico said in the online Philippine Sportswriters Association Forum.

The eight teams participating in the PSL Beach Volleyball Challenge Cup are set to arrive in Olongapo by Wednesday (Feb. 24)

Ginio Panganiban, PSL's director for beach volleyball, described how the bubble would look like.

He first said the participants will first undergo saliva testing by the Olongapo chapter of the Philippine Red Cross.

"After the test, diretso na sila sa (they will go straight to the) hotel, where they will be quarantines for 24 hours. Once the negative result comes out, then that's the time they will be transferred to their designated twin sharing room," said Panganiban, who is already in Olongapo.

Following the end of its recent broadcasting tie with TV5 and its ongoing negotiations with GMA, the matches will not be aired on national television, but they will be streamed on YouTube and Instagram. (PNA)

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References:

* Philippine News Agency. "DOH sets guidelines for non-pro league bubbles." Philippine News Agency. https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1131663 (accessed February 24, 2021 at 05:18AM UTC+14).

* Philippine News Agency. "DOH sets guidelines for non-pro league bubbles." Archive Today. https://archive.ph/?run=1&url=https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1131663 (archived).

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iCove Subic Beach Hotel

The Resort that I would like to visit in the future is the iCove Hotel & Beach Resort in Subic. As I look through their website I want to experience the things that they can offer, specifically the sports and activities. 

Vacation Starts Now iCove Beach Hotel is a distinguished abode located in Barrio Barretto that offers a most favorable corner where you can take a break from a wearisome and busy schedule. Explore the adventures offered and go through the nightlife of Barretto where visitors can get a great feel of the metro.

Life is better in Flip Flops With 30 grandiose rooms delicately designed to meet everyone's expectations. From the interiors to the room settings, bathroom with top of the line amenities, hot and cold shower, toiletries, and complimentary breakfast. Among the hotel's amenities are, room service, water sports activity, 24 hours secured parking, meeting facilities, safety deposit boxes, and a restaurant that offers a wide selection of delectable dishes.

Vitamin Sea Unwind at the lounge area located near the beach or take a plunge into the modish outdoor swimming pool designed to cool you down on a hot sunny day. Unwind at the lounge area, where you can take a dip by the shore or admire the superb view of the Bay.

                                    Facilities and Services

General - 24-Hour Front Desk, Air Conditioning, Beach Access, Complimentary breakfast, Outdoor Swimming Pool, Wedding Facilities

Services - Massage

Sports and Activities - Jetski - Jetovator - Flyboarding - Parasail - Banana Boat Ride - Bandwagon - Hoverboard - Bay Cruise - Yacht Cruise

Internet - Free Wi-fi in all areas of the hotel

Parking - Secured parking area 24/7 (first come first served basis)

Food and Beverages - Breakfast

                                           Rooms & Rates

Standard Room

Description 

- One (1) Double Size Bed - 32" LCD Television - Free Wifi - Air- conditioning - Safety Deposit Box - Hot and Cold shower - Without Window - (2)Two Complimentary Breakfast - Strictly for 2 persons only

Room Size: 17 Sq. meters

Person per room - 2

Rate per night - PHP 2,351

De Luxe Room

Description 

- One (1) Double Size Bed - 32" LCD Television - Free Internet via Wifi Connection - Air- conditioning - Mini Refrigerator - Safety Deposit Box - Hot and Cold shower - With own veranda - Two(2) Complimentary Breakfast

Room Size: 19-23 Sq. meters

Person per room - 2

Rate per night - PHP 2,911

Superior Rooms

Description 

- Two (2) Double Size Beds - 32" LCD Television - Free Wifi - Air- conditioning - Mini Refrigerator - Safety Deposit Box - Hot and Cold shower - Two(2) Complimentary Breakfast

Room Size: 29 Sq. meters

Person per room - 4

Rate per night - PHP 4,899

SEAVIEW 

Description 

- With breakfast for two - Strictly for 4pax. - With own veranda - With safety deposit box. - 2 Double sized bed. - With 32" LCD TV - Free Wi-Fi

Person per room - 4

Rate per night - PHP 5,299

                                             LOCATION

#123 National Highway Barretto, Olongapo, Zambales

HOW TO GET HERE

Subic Via NLEX & SCTEX or San Fernando Exit - Go to NLEX via the Balintawak interchangec in North Edsa - Drive to the Dau Toll Plaza at the end of NLEX - Take SCTEX ramp (at the right) about 3km from the Dau Toll Plaza - Drive to the Tipo exit at the end of the SCTEX (about 57km)

OR

- Take San Fernando Exit and follow Olongapo- Gapan Road going to Bataan. - After passing the Layac Junction, Enter SCTEX Dinalupihan interchange. - Drive to the Tipo exit at the end of the SCTEX (about 10km)

AND

- Drive by and stop at the Subic Bay Freeport Customs Booth and acknowledge guard. - Turn Right to Rizal avenue. - Turn Left at the 2nd stoplight - Turn Right to Dewey Anvenue - Exit Kalaklan Gate, turn left. - We are located at the left side before Baloy Long Beach (about 4km from Kalaklan Gate)

AREA INFORMATION

Located at the heart of Barrio Barretto, surrounded by other beach resorts, iCove Beach Hotel surely stands out because of its calming looks, elegant facilities, and outstanding service. Provided with easy access to the beach and the national highway, guests will certainly have a hassle-free stay at the resort!

References:

https://icovesubic.com/

https://primovenues.com/listing/icove-subic-beach-hotel/

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Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar

Home to Jose Acuzar’s collection of restored Spanish-Filipino houses, this resort in Bagac, Bataan is a reflection of Filipino craftsmanship intricately curated into a world-class historical haven. Speckled with classic architecture, grandiose landscape, and spectacular waterworks, there is surely beauty to behold anywhere you go. Go on a fluvial adventure by taking the balsa, and see the casas in a totally different angle. Las Casas also takes pride in being the only Philippine hotel to have received several international acclaims. Among its prestigious recognitions are being part of Historic Hotels Worldwide, and being awarded as Asia’s most excellent destination in 2017.

HERITAGE TOUR

Walk with our dedicated storytellers in an immersive look at each casa’s story as related by knowledgeable tour guides. Consider the story of each building as puzzle pieces, that when put together, reveals a larger picture of what the Philippines was. Each tour takes about an hour of walking around the property, subject to varying weather conditions.

Weekday Tour and Weekend Tour

For a full-on experience, the following perks are included:

· Free access to majestic Hotel De Oriente · Use of raincoat during rainy season · Beach access

· Bottled water or signature drink · Cold towel and map · Free kalesa ride and river cruise

Schedule of Tours: *MORNING – 8:30, 9:30, 10:30, 11:30 *AFTERNOON –1:30, 3:30, 4:30

Las Casas, Bataan

Hotel Rooms

With 217 hotel rooms, you’ll never run out of choices on how to relive the past at Las Casas Bataan Resort. Striking a balance between the classic beauty of the olden days and the innovations of the present time, each room features:

· One full granite bathroom with separate bathtub and shower · Hair dryer (upon request) · Extra bed (upon request)

· In-room safety deposit box · Options for beach-view or plaza-view room* · Television with cable channels · Air-conditioning

Deluxe Room

Best for couples and friends wanting to explore the old-world charm, this room has options for Plaza Belmonte, Plaza Marcelino (river view), beachfront, or accessoria view. It has a total floor area of 36 sqm and can accommodate a minimum of 2 and maximum of 3 guests.

Limited rooms available for Beachfront and Courtyard view.

· 1 queen bed

Activities and leisure

CULTURAL SHOWS AND ACTIVITIES

Our array of presentation is sure to provide you a glimpse into the old Filipino life. Witness performances that depict important aspects of our culture and history.

MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT

Disconnect from the digital world and revisit your childhood with traditional Filipino games at Casa Lubao. You may also visit our music shop at Paseo de Escolta and brush up on those old kundiman songs

WATER ACTIVITIES

Take a dip at our batis-inspired swimming pool, or go on an adrenaline-filled adventure at the beach. Choose from the many water sports options which include jet ski, wakeboarding, banana boat, and a lot more

PHOTOGRAPHY

Immortalize this historical immersion. Schedule a photoshoot with our in-house photography studio, Fotografia dela Escolta. Pose as one of the illustrados using our traditional costumes.

REFLECTION AND RELAXATION

Take some time to reflect on life through our Sunday masses. Stay zen and relieve yourself of the stress by having some traditional Filipino massages at the Napiya Spa.

Dining Options

BARS

Fancy a cocktail drink? Give the La Casita a shot and take a sip of the sweet and stunning sunset view of the West Philippine Sea.

RESTAURANTS

The fusion of Filipino and European culture is not only reflected in Las Casas’ architecture, but also in its food options. Choose from several restaurants and enjoy local and international dishes.

Our dining options include Cafe Marivent, La Bella Teodora, Taberna Luna, Cusina ni Nanay Maria, and La Parilla.

Complete the experience by supplementing your Bataan tour package with sumptuous meals from these dining options.

Transportation Facilities

JEEP

Go around the resort by taking most common public transportation of the modern day Philippines. The jeep picks up passengers in front of Casa Mexico, and drops off at Casa New Manila.

SHUTTLE

Begin and end your Las Casas experience with a comfortable and hassle-free ride to and from the resort. Available for PHP 500 nett per person (2-way), we offer shuttle services which can be arranged through our Reservations Team/Reception

GOLF CART

Make transportation during your day tour a lot easier by renting a golf cart at Casa Lubao. That way, you’ll have more time and energy to digest the learnings you’ll get from the tour.

BICYCLE

Explore different parts of the resort at your own pace. Rent a bicycle at Casa Lubao and savor the time as you digest the beauty, history, and culture within the resort

KALESA

Experience the traditional mode of transportation during the Spanish colonial era. Rent a kalesa and have the complete Las Casas experience as you go around the property.

Las Casas Bataan Beach Resort

Location

By Land

Bataan is accessible via the Subic Clark Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX) and Northern Luzon Expressway (NLEX). There are buses running directly to Balanga town proper, which is about 125 km northwest of Manila. From Olongapo City, you may take the Victory Liner Buses. Tricycles and jeepneys are the primary modes of transport around Bataan.

By Air

You may go through the Diosdado Macapagal International Airport in Clark, Pampanga or through the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminals in Manila and make the necessary land transfers. Las Casas Filipinas is located 20 km away from Mt. Samat Shrine. From the Japanese Friendship Tower in Bagac, turn left and the resort is 2 km away.

By Public Vehicle

From Pasay Rotonda along EDSA (below MRT station) – approx. PHP 300+/pax

· Take the Genesis Bus to Balanga Bus Station (trip starts at 4:00 AM; bus arrives every 30 minutes) · From the bus station, take the jeepney going to Bagac or Morong (Bagac-bound has a limited time while Morong-bound has a longer time) · Upon reaching Bagac, get down at the Filipino-Japanese Friendship Tower and go to the tricycle station · Take tricycle going to Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar (Gate 5 entrance)

By Sea

MOA

· Proceed to SM Mall of Asia (MOA) at Pasay City. The ferry going to Orion, Bataan is located at the seaside terminal. · From Pasay City Esplanade Seaside Terminal (behind Mall of Asia and beside Vikings Luxury Buffet). Take the M/V XGC Express Ferry Boat to Capinpin port in Orion, Bataan. · From Orion Port, ride a bus going to Mariveles and get off at Alauli. Then, ride a jeep going to Bagac or a bus going to Morong and get off at the main entrance of Las Casas. You may ride a tricycle from there or you may also get a tricycle at Filipino Japanese Friendship. Note: Free Shuttle bus going to Alauli. · If you wish to know the schedule of ferry trips, you may visit their website at https://its.1bataan.com/. · The regular fare ticket is P799 and senior discounts are applicable. Tickets booked online it costs P450 per way per head.

Nearest Hospital

St. Martin de Porres Charity Hospital

Nearest Police Station

Morong Municipal Police Station

Mariveles Police Headquarters

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Spend Less This Summer By Booking To This Affordable Resorts In Subic

It’s already getting hotter by the minute, but you don’t have to wait for summer before going out to the beach. Even if you have just a weekend to utilize, you can already have a quick beach vacation in these affordable Subic beach resorts!

All Hands Beach

Where: San Bernardino Road, Subic Bay Freeport Zone

Rates: PhP5,600 to PhP10,800 a night, depending on room size

You can also enjoy  great water activities such as jet skiing, banana boat riding, and kayaking in this Subic beach resort. It also has coral reefs full of tropical marine life, and from October to February, All Hands Beach also becomes a nesting site for sea turtles.

Camayan Beach Resort and Hotel

Where: West Ilanin Forest Area Subic Bay Freeport Zone

Rates: PhP4,950 to PhP9,200, depending on the room and the season 

Camayan Beach Resort and Hotel is just along Ocean Adventure inside the Subic Freeport Zone. It highlights a hotel with a variety of room options and amenities, as well as beach and forest activities for an amazing group and team-building activities. It also has its personal bar and restaurant and spa services that offer a relaxing massage after a whole day of activities at their beach.

Kamana Sanctuary Resort and Spa

Where: Nabasan Beach, Ilanin Forest West, Subic Bay Freeport Zone

Rates: PhP6,600 to PhP12,760, depending on room type and date of booking

Literally from its name, Kamana Sanctuary Resort and Spa provides beach-goers a quiet and a relaxing get away from the city. Adventure-seekers wouldn’t be bored here as well because the resort is just a short drive from Ocean Adventure, Ilanin Forest, and Zoobic Safari.

Grande Island Resort

Where: Waterfront Road, Freeport Zone, Subic Bay, Zambales

Rates: PhP850 per head for the day tour; PhP5,500 for an overnight stay for groups of 4

From the terminal situated at Waterfront Road in Subic Bay Freeport Zone, guests of Grande Island Resort are brought to the main venue via a 20 to 25-minute ferry ride from the Subic mainland.

Inflatable Island

Where: Subic Bay Waters, National Highway, Lower Kalaklan, Olongapo City

Rates: PhP699 to PhP1,399 for 2-hour to long-day passes

There are a lot of ticketing options, depends on how long you want to enjoy your time in the water park’s inflatables. You can also pay to stay at the island’s Bali-themed beach lounge for that Instagram-worthy beach photo for your profile. Guests are always reminded to follow the resort’s safety precautions to fully enjoy the facilities.

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Wild Orchid Resort Angeles: Forget stress, welcome freedom

Be free from all the worries and stress from your work or university even only for a few days this summer at Wild Orchid Resort Angeles. It is definitely worth the visit with its superb overall service. It’s often a surprise to other guests that their trip would include so much fun at the resort since some don’t expect a lot from this hotel. The resort proved a lot of times to different people that staying at their place would give them lots of good memories to remember.

Entering the place would give you good vibes already with its welcoming staff and nice place. You would also feel special walking on its beautiful and even grand staircase and see nice décor around. It has a lovely exterior and a huge place so worry not if you’re planning to bring a lot of family members and a few friends with you. You’d feel grateful at the resort and its staff after your wonderful stay at the place.

Never have doubts because Wild Orchid Resort Angeles can really take good care of your needs and other concerns. From its front desk to other members of the staff, all were properly trained, so an efficient service is to be expected from them. They also understand that you only wanted the best during your stay so they are working very hard to fulfill your every demand in guaranteeing your satisfaction. Misunderstandings could happen anytime but their kind approach to solving problems can easily put disordered situations to an end.

Similar to other resorts, Wild Orchid Resort Angeles also provides delicious foods, and at this resort, its restaurant and bar provide different kinds of cuisines that were all rich in flavor and have a great taste worth mentioning on reviews. At this place, it is a guarantee that every guest would receive great relaxation and very delicious foods. On a different note, you can play billiards as well while waiting for the perfect time to swim at the resort’s pool.

Boredom has no place at Wild Orchid Resort Angeles with different and enjoyable activities waiting for you. Fill your days at the resort with laughter and relaxing moments.

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I celebrated my 23rd birthday last January 8. Ever since I turned twenty, I've been wanting to celebrate my birthday alone. Like go to a park, visit a museum, maybe a hotel staycation or treat myself with a fancy dinner and have some wine and steak. Something like that. But for some reason I was really never able to do it. And this year, I finally made it happen. Some might think I'm nuts because who wants to be alone on their birthday right? It was fun though, I had a great time and still enjoyed my birthday adventure.

So, for my 23rd birthday, I decided to go at Crystal Beach Resort in San Narciso, Zambales. I wanted to take the first trip which is at 5am but unfortunately, I didn't make it. I was filming myself over and over because I wanted to compile them and make a video. I arrived at the bus station around 5:02am and the 5am bus was about to leave already and can no longer accommodate people as it was full. So I ended up taking the 7am bus instead. The fare costs 310 pesos from Cubao to San Narciso. And it takes about 4 hours before you get there. I usually sleep during trips but it was so cold in the bus that I was not able to sleep. I'm glad I didn't because I was able to see the view along the way and it was majestic! It's nice to see a different kind of view other than the buildings in the city. It was a breath of fresh air.

After four hours on the road I finally got there. I made a reservation over the phone 2 days before and have deposited half the total amount. I availed their 750php camping package. It already includes the tent rental and 250php worth of consumable food and drinks. They also provide  a banig and pillow for you to use. Just bring extra cash because there will be a 500php security deposit which is refundable upon check-out. Check in time is 2pm, I got their around 11am and waited for 2 more hours before I got to my tent. You can roam around the area take pictures or  stay in their restaurant while waiting. Their rooms and tents are named after bible verses. Their dining hall is called “King Solomon”, my tent's name was Liam 1. The front desk personnel was very nice and accommodating, actually all their staff is.

As soon as I got into my tent I fixed my things and started taking photos. I had no one with me to take pictures so I relied on my handy monopod and phone's camera self timer.  I found two camping areas, Kampsite 1 & 2. They also had these swing ropes made of rubber wheels. There are a lot of shower areas and a venue where you can play billiards. It was already a Sunday when I went there so there isn't much crowd. I was also lucky enough because they had a movie night that day. They played a movie and had banig and pillows where you could sit. They also had an open bar beside it.

I had a simple birthday dinner and ordered a Salisbury Steak and a Garden Salad. I also had some ripe mango shake. The food was good. I just find them a little too pricey. You can cook your own food and bring drinks so you wouldn't have to spend much there's just a corresponding corkage fee that you need to pay. There are other activities that you can do there. They have surf lessons, kayaking, frisbee, darts, ping-pong, log climbing and trekking, etc.

It was a really fun experience and memorable. Definitely one for the books. I was sitting by the shore, journaling and looking at the sea which is such a calm and relaxing feeling. I feel like some sort of a renewed person after this trip. I got more motivated and determined to do things. This is just the start of my travel adventures. Looking forward for more journeys to come! :-)

Leaving here some tips and how to’s. Hope it helps! :)

How to get there:

1. Ride a bus in Cubao (Victory Liner) bound to Iba, Zambales. Tell the driver to drop you of at San Narciso. The earliest bus leaves at 5am with 2 hours interval. You can also ride a bus going to Olongapo if you don’t want to wait that long and then from Olongapo take a bus bound to Iba. 

2. Take a tricycle and tell the driver that you’re going to Crystal Beach. (There are signage as soon as you drop off the bus, so you won’t get lost)

* if you’re going back to Manila there are no direct bus going to Cubao so you have to go to Olongapo first then from there ride a bus going to Cubao or Pasay 

Total Expenses: 

Bus fare (Cubao - San Narciso) - 310php x 2 = 620php

Tricycle - 30php/head x 2 = 60php

Camping Package (Inclusive of 250php worth food and drinks) = 750php

Total: 1430 pesos

For inquiries and reservation you may contact them at these numbers:

09178892476 / 09156023636

or email them at crystalbeachresort@gmail.com

For rates and amenities you may click this link for more information.

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Clark freeport zone nigth life

Nightlife to Spice up Your Holiday at Clark and Angeles City

Tuklasin ang mga mainit na aktibidad at internasyonal na tatak sa Clark at Subic kasama ang mga bar, beach, at bargains!

Ilang mga dekada na ang nakalipas, naging sikat ang Subic para sa mga night bar  at hostess bar nito, na naging tanyag nang ang US Naval Base ay dito pa naka base  sa Pilipinas . Ngayon popular uli ito dahil sa mga de klasikong kainan and you can Dine out with family and friends.

“Want some calm moments with family and friends at night time? Come to….”

Texas Joes House of Steak

Mc Kinley St, Subic Bay Freeport Zone

                          ‘’The family that dine together stay forever’‘

Tanyag para sa masarap at ibat ibang klaseng luto ng steak at itoy dinarayo ng karamihan lalao na sa gabi para makapag relax habang kumakain kasama ang pamilya o mga barkada o mga kaibigan. Punuin ang iyong plato ngf mga malalaking serving nang ibat bang putahe ng Steak.

Walk by the beach.

‘’Ang paglalakad sa tabi ng dagat sa gabi ay mabisang pampakalma ng diwa.’’

Kung nais mo lamang na lumayo sa karamihan ng tao para makinig ng nakakarelaks na tunog ng mga alon, amoy ang simoy ng dagat, at maramdaman ang buhangin sa pagitan ng iyong mga daliri ng paa, ang isang paglalakad sa mga  beach ng Subic ay angkop sa iyo at  perpekto. Ang Subic ay may   mga pampubliko at pribadong beach resort sa loob at sa labas lamang ng Subic Freeport Zone. Ang ilan sa mga sikat ay ang Camayan Beach Resort, White Rock Beach Hotel at Waterpark, Halfmoon Bay Beach, at Driftwood Beach. Subic has an amazing view of the sunset so it is recommended to come just before then and watch in awe as the sun goes down the horizon.

Harbor Point

Rizal Hwy, Olongapo, Luzon, Philippines

Experience lifestyle malling in Harbor Point.

‘’ Night shopping? My way to release daytime stress.‘’

Sa pamimili, kainan, at libangan lahat sa isang bubong, nag-aalok ang Harbour Point ng isang kumpletong pamumuhay na karanasan sa malling para sa parehong mga lokal at turista. Matatagpuan ito sa kahabaan ng Rizal Highway sa loob ng Subic Freeport Zone. Ang pagmamay-ari at binuo ng Ayala Corporation, ang Harbour Point ang unang mall ng Ayala sa Subic, pangalawa sa Central Luzon, at ika-apat sa labas ng Metro Manila.

The mall has a number of retail outlets by local and international brands, as well as a cinema that features all the latest must-watch movies. The mall closes at 9:00 PM, but there are restaurants and coffee shops that extend operations up to 12 midnight.

Want to have some adrenaline to your body during night-time? Come to…

Mega  Dance Center

Fields Avenue, Angeles City, Luzon 2009, Philippines

‘‘ Hanging around with friends is my cup of tea.‘‘

Isa ito sa pinakamahusay na mga bagong club sa Angeles. Ang isang kahanga-hanga at dobleng malawak na hanay ng mga hagdan ay magdadala sa iyo sa  dalawang palapag ng club.  Ang club ay nagtatampok  ng mahuhusay na mga mix ng DJ at may mahusay na kapaligiran sa abot kayang  presyo. Ang nakakagulat ay ang laki ng loob at mataas na kisame na syang nagbibigay ng magandang  tunog ng musika  . Ang mga mananayaw sa entablado ay pinapanatili ang iyong enerhiya at nagpapa ikot ikot mula sa dalawang palapag ng club . May  isang high end laser at light setup. Mahusay at may magandang ambiance ang club kaya itoy dinarayo ng maraming parokyano. Halinak pasyalan ng masubukan.

Midnight Rodeo Bars

1-A Oak Street, Angeles City, Luzon 2009, Philippines

Isa sa pinakasikat na night club bar sa Angeles City  magandang palipasan ng oras ng mga magkakaibigan at makinig sa live band maganda ang lugar kaya dinarayo ng maraming custumer ito.

Ilan lamang ang mga ito sa napakaraming clubs and bars na puede mong pagkanlun gan sa gabi habang ikay nasa Clark, Pampanga.

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【曼谷‧吉隆坡‧馬尼拉】遊走首都周邊隱藏景點！

忙裡偷閒，想來個即興快閃之旅，可以去東南亞3大首都城市，但又不想去普通景點？其實曼谷、吉隆坡、馬尼拉周邊有不少隱藏景點，不過應該好快會變熱門，所以仲等？而且AirAsia都可以由香港／澳門直飛呢3大城市，平平地又可以飛一轉！

曼谷

大部分人去曼谷不外乎拜四面佛、行商場、逛夜市、做spa，至於曼谷近郊就最常去華欣，想與別不同？下次可以去以下3個新地方！

1) 穿越到古代王朝──大城（Ayutthaya）

大城曾經是暹羅王朝的首都，至今保持大量古城遺跡，到處都是古老寺廟和佛像，更被列入世界文化遺產。其中必去的是瑪哈泰寺（Wat Mahathat），寺內的「樹中佛頭」被視為大城地標。由於大城市區不大，景點相距很近，可以踩單車遊城，既文青又浪漫。

前往方法：可於Bangkok Bus Terminal Chatuchak乘搭minivan；或者於曼谷廊曼機場（Don Mueang Airport）落機後，直接由廊曼站坐火車至大城站。

2) 「泰」清新歐陸小鎮──考艾（Khao Yai）

去完大城，可以搭火車順道前往有「小意大利」之稱的考艾，這個暫時只有當地人知道的景點，滿佈風車、花田、鐘樓等歐陸建築，例如Palio廣場和Primo Piazza意大利小村莊，前者有不少特色商店、café、workshop，後者更可以親親草泥馬。

前往方法：離考艾最近的城填是巴衝（Pak Chong），由曼谷出發的話，可於Bangkok Bus Terminal Chatuchak乘搭minivan；亦可於華藍蓬站（Hua Lampong）坐火車至考艾站。

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3) 踏上「死亡鐵路」──北碧（Kanchanaburi）

當年日軍佔領北碧期間，強行修建鐵路，最終犧牲上萬人性命，故此有「死亡鐵路」之稱，而較為人熟悉的桂河大橋就是其中一段。遊客可以徒步參觀桂河大橋鐵道，或者搭火車走過「死亡鐵路」。另外，位於國家公園內的Erawan Waterfall亦值得到此一遊，共有7層的天然瀑布，層層顏色不同，名副其實的七彩。

前往方法：可於Bangkok Bus Terminal Chatuchak乘搭minivan；或於吞武里站（Thonburi）坐火車至北碧站。

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During WWII, thousands of prisoners lost their lives while constructing The Death Railway. It was restored by the Thai government after the war and now visitors can experience a part of it in Kanchanaburi. #ThailandInsider . Visit the link in our bio for more Thailand travel inspiration and ideas! • • • • • #thailand #thailand_ig #lovethailand #thailandtravel #nature #thailandtrip #beautifulthailand #explorethailand #visitthailand #beautifuldestinations #travelgoals #placestovisit #igtravel #travelinspo #instatravel #mountains #travelstoke #travelphoto #naturelover #passionpassport #roamtheplanet #mustdotravels #traveldeeper #kanchanaburi #bridgeovertheriverkwai #deathrailway #history

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吉隆坡

提起吉隆坡，腦海馬上浮現雙子塔，其實這個活力奔放的大都市還有更多精彩之處等你發掘，尤其是周邊有不少隱藏景點啊！

1) 天空之鏡──瓜拉雪蘭莪（Kuala Selangor）

想親眼欣賞天空之鏡，不一定要遠赴玻利維亞，近在馬來西亞就可以夢想成真。位於瓜拉雪蘭莪（Kuala Selangor）的沙沙蘭漁村外海，每逢初一十五出現海水大退潮，海中央就會浮現淺灘，但只有短短3-4小時，形成期間限定的天空之鏡。這個隱秘景點是近兩年才被旅遊業發現，趁早出發去影相打卡吧！

前往方法：由吉隆坡前往沙沙蘭漁村的公共交通頗繁複，建議包車前往，車程約1.5小時，到達後於碼頭坐船，約30分鐘就到達天空之鏡。

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📸 by @redbagjourney ・・・ . . 🏝️ Have you ever heard Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia, the world’s largest salt flat. Well, this one is in Malaysia!! This place - not a beach, it's in the middle of the Straits of Malacca Sea, offers a breathtaking seascape of endless sea, mirroring the skies above. . . . . Where: An hour away from Kuala Lumpur, it's in Pekan Lama Kuala Selangor. And a 30-minute boat ride from the Kuala Selangor. . . . . How to join the tour: You need to book the tour in advance, the seats are limited . . Accommodation: Most people will go back to KL, but since we wanted to feel the weekend gateway vibes, so we decided to stay 1 night (it's more: I decided and they followed 😆😆) While there are no hotels to stay on or near the beach, accommodation at home stays can be found through AirBnB / Booking.com / Agoda (I found the homestays through Facebook and it was direct contact with the host , so no tax, cleaning fees whatsoever) . . . What to do: Take pictures la, what else 😁😁 We can't swim here and it's recommended to wear bright colourful shirts. When the tide is perfect, a stretch of sand bar emerges from the waters, rendering the shallow waters of the island to reflect the clear blue skies. The tour guide will prepare some props (umbrellas, crocodile or dinosaur toys) . . . . If you read some blogs, some people failed in getting the water reflection, well, we were so lucky, we had the best tour agent + photographer, Ms. Vivian, she really knew how to get great shots. . . . . . #malaysiatrulyasia #discoverSelangor #skymirror #travelling #travelphotography #igtravel #darlingescapes #traveldiary #simplyadventure #wanderlust #travelokamy #flashesofdelight #welltravelled #lifeofadventure #openmyworld #mytinyatlas #travelinbetween #girlsthatwander #willjourney #worldcaptures #travelawesome #girlslovetravel #athomeintheworld #passportready

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2) 法���一日遊──武吉丁宜（Bukit Tinggi）

曼谷有小意大利，吉隆坡則有法國村（Colmar Tropicale），位於武吉丁宜（Bukit Tinggi）的柏嘉雅山（Berjaya Hills），是參照法國科爾馬（Colmar）村鎮街景而建，村內的歐陸建築其實是露天café、法式餐廳、精品店等等。除了法國村，這兒還有一條日本村，內有日式園景、茶室，甚至有日式spa，還可以租和服影相。

前往方法：吉隆坡Berjaya Times Square有shuttle bus來往法國村，車桯約1小時。

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3) 於城市中的森林度假──Sekeping Serendah

這其實是一間融合現代簡約風及原始森林的resort，雖然距離吉隆坡只是約1小時車程，但因為地處偏僻，被樹林重重包圍，感覺與大自然非常親近。另外，這裡沒有電視、Wi-Fi，就連電話及網絡訊號都十分微弱，住客可以來個digital detox，享受一個完全不被打擾的假期。

前往方法：因為地點較偏僻，建議包車前往。

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Nature retreat at #sekepingserendah.. For more info : www.sekeping.com . #malaysiatrulyasia #dekatje #staycation #nature #naturephotography

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馬尼拉

這個充滿歷史文化的海灣城市，除了馬尼拉大聖堂、百勝灘、大雅台，還有哪些「菲」去不可的秘境和最新景點？

1) 名副其實的隱秘溫泉──Hidden Valley Springs

菲律賓都有溫泉？Hidden Valley Springs其實是一間被兩座火山包圍的溫泉度假村，不只有天然泉水，更有茂密的熱帶森林當屏障，保證旅客可以遠離城市繁囂。不過，這兒跟大家熟悉的日本溫泉有點不同，首先是溫泉水溫較低，感覺較似泳池（但一樣令人身心舒暢），另外就是記得自備泳衣和毛巾。

前往方法：由於地點太隱秘，建議包車前往或參加當地day tour，會有專車來回馬尼拉接送，車程約1.5小時。

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2) 超夢幻海上浮台樂園──Inflatable Island

這座去年新開的海上浮台樂園以獨角獸為主題，大sell童真、夢幻、少女味道。海上浮台設施有充氣滑梯、鞦韆等等，全部七彩繽紛，十分可愛。岸上還有個Pink Bali Lounge，所有太陽傘和沙灘椅都是粉紅色，加上紅鶴、獨角獸等造型水泡，分分鐘影相多過玩水。

前往方法：可於帕賽（Pasay）、奎松（Cubao）、加洛坎（Caloocan）的Victory Liner Terminal坐巴士到奧隆阿波（Olongapo），落車後轉搭藍色吉普車JEEP，跟司機說要去Halfmoon Beach。

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3) 當地人的週末好去處──Tanay

Tanay是位於黎剎（Rizal）的一個小鎮，是馬尼拉人weekend遊玩的目的地，甚少外地遊客。這兒有不少天然景觀，例如Kalinawan Cave，探索難度算是入門級，可以欣賞陽光從狹縫照進洞穴的美景。另外，必去景點還有兩大瀑布，分別是Daranak Falls，以及相距5分鐘路程，兼且水質更清、人煙更少的Batlag Falls。

前往方法：首先坐地鐵MRT到Shaw Boulevard站，然後在Starmall前的乘車站坐van前往Tanay，車程約2小時。

正如小編所講，以上隱藏景點相信好快會變得熱門，所以心動不如行動，立即上airasia.com訂飛，由香港／澳門直飛曼谷、吉隆坡、馬尼拉，單程連稅港幣488起。夠晒方便快捷，自己一個密密飛又得，約埋朋友齊齊玩轉東南亞3大首都城市又得，不如諗諗12月過一個暖笠笠聖誕啦！

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10 Undiscovered Places in the Philippines

1. Pillila windmill farm, Rizal 

Why travel for 10 hours for Bangui Ilocos if Pililla Rizal has their own wind farm? No need to travel that far to see it. Pillila Windfarm is just three hours away from Manila. Amazing view of Laguna de Bay can be seen from the top of the hills through Pililla wind farm. It is one of great place in Rizal that is worth to visit. It is also one of the instagrammable places to visit near Manila. I cannot help myself but to marvel the beauty of these amazing windmills. I have never been to Ilocos and I have never seen their windfarm upclose so seeing a gigantic windmills here in Pilliia is nothing more but mesmerizing. It is very interesting to note that the company behind the Pililla Windfarm is the same company that operates the windmills in Bangui, Ilocos Norte. When you visit here don’t forget to wear your comfy clothes and shoes because you need to walk uphill to see the wonderful windmills and the amazing view. It’s very windy up there so it’s better to not bring any umbrella. There are several stores there who sells souvenirs such as a wood crafted windmill, t-shirt, pins and ref magnet so don’t forget to buy one!

2. Caleruega Church, Nasugbu, Batangas

I attended a wedding here at first I didn’t know this place or heard about it, that’s why I Wonder why they want to held their wedding there. Caleruega is 4 hours’ drive from Manila.  As for me, it would be my first time to see Caleruega, which is located in the Nasugbu, Batangas. The church is surrounded with well-maintained and beautiful gardens with different kinds of plants and flowers thanks to the cool, mild climate and fertile soils. The Caleruega is a place for relaxation, meditation, and being closer to nature and God. The people who live there believe that if you are “close to nature you are closer to God”. That’s, why Caleruega is a popular choice for weddings. Don’t forget to wear a rubber shoes or flats because you need to walk uphill stairs to get through the church. But once you get there the long walk is worth it! The view is superb so don’t forget to bring your camera! Tip: You better eat before you go there because there are no restaurant inside or store. Bringing outside food is allowed and you can rent some tables with tents at the garden but make sure to clean it as you go and throw all your trash on the proper garbage cans.

3. Camayan Beach Resort, Subic Freeport Zone

Since I was a kid my family always go to Subic on summer vacation or if we have a time to go out of town Subic is always our choice. When I think about Subic the things that comes to my head is Duty free, Casinos, Lot of foreigners, Zoobic Safari, Ocean Adventure & a very strict road policies. Don’t forget a lot of checkpoints. A LOT. I didn’t know that there is a clean and amazing beach inside the Freeport zone. To be honest the beaches outside Subic at Olongapo is not that clean and very populated. That’s why when we are going there we prefer to stay in a hotel inside the Freeport zone. But when we found out about this beach resort near Ocean Adventure we didn’t think twice to book and stay there for 3 days. It’s a 5-6 hours’ drive from manila via SCTEX. When we got there I had nothing but praises from the comfort of our hotel room to the good customer service we felt from the staff and a good view from our hotel room. Camayan Beach Resort is your ideal vacation away from Manila's chaotic crowd. The Resort is so peaceful and not crowded. Good place to unwind. It’s a bit long drive from the city where there are a lot of stores so you better buy everything you need before going to the resort. If you want to take your breakfast, lunch or dinner they have resident restaurant called The Reef where you can order delicious food in reasonable price. Oh! Don’t forget to always lock your rooms because there a lot of monkeys there, so staffs always put signs to make sure you close your doors often. I wish though you don't get turned off to these gentle animals because having them means you're in a place where nature is still healthy. Nights there are super cozy. They have live bands at night so you can drink or eat beside the beach while listening to the performers. My overall stay there is really amazing! Tip: Never leave Camayan Beach Resort without catching the sunrise or sunset! It's a marvelous feeling.

4.      Laiya, Batangas

There are a lot of beaches in Batangas and Laiya is one of them. Just 3-4 hours drive from manila and you will experience a relaxing sight of coconut tress and a long stretch of white sand beach where you can find various private resorts to choose from. The sand is not as white as the well-known Boracay but this is so far the best alternative if you prefer white beach somewhere near Manila. We go there on low season because the water is much clearer. During the peak season some parts look polluted especially in public areas where it is very crowded. What’s good in here is that the waves are not that big so it looks really safe for adults to swim around while the kids should never be left without supervision. You can rent “bahay kubos” or tents there in affordable price. Tip: You better take a mini grocery shopping before you go there!

5. The Greenery, Bulakan

My cousins are looking for a place to chill and to bond when they discover this place. They offer various rooms. They even have a room for 8 persons, so if your barkada or family wants to go somewhere near to escape the busy metro this is the best place you can go to. It is only 2 hours away from Manila. The Greenery is an American themed resort and events place in Baliwag, Bulacan that features infinity pools, lighthouse, garden, pavilions, floating gazebo and more. It is an ideal place for pictorials, company outing, team building or any special occasion. The place is very cozy, starting from the American inspired houses and barn. The infinity pool is amazing. Don’t forget to catch the beautiful sunset from the infinity pool. They offer Buffet for breakfast, lunch and dinner so you don’t have a problem to go out the village and somewhere to eat. Nights swimming there is the best! The water is warm and there are a live bands there every night.

5. Crisostomo

It’s Valentines when me and my boyfriend dine here. It’s a bit crowded but still a romantic fine dining place to dine in. Crisostomo Restaurant features delicious Filipino foods with a twist. It’s not the regular Filipino restaurant that you can see in almost every corner in the metro. Most of its menu items are named after characters from Rizal’s novels. The interior there is very cozy and solemn that’s why it’s best for a quiet get together with your family and friends. The staffs are nice and very accommodating. The service is fast. We ordered a sinigang gomez which is a pork sinigang on sampalok, Adobo Damaso a Twice cooked chicken and pork adobo topped with adobo flakes, kesong puti and kamote, Liwayway which is a Daing na bangus with crispy garlic and Leonor a red wine sangria. The food is amazing it’s a bit pricey but it’s reasonable because the food is delicious and the serving is big. They also have a live band there which is composed with one who play the piano and the one who play violin. It’s all package! A nice resturant with a nice ambiance, a delicious food, accommodating staffs and a very romantic music playing at the back. What more can you ask for?

7.  Ice Flower, Sm North Edsa

I never thought that there is a big Korean dessert parlor at the Sm North. It is located at The Block near the entance at the parking lot so it’s not that noticeable. My bestfriend brought me here when she found out that I never try a Snow Bingsu or what they called a Korean halo-halo. The place is very big and the ambiance is amazing. The place is so colourful and the chairs are super comfy. We ordered a choco brownie bingsu which is very good. The price is bit high for dessert like that but I think it’s reasonable because the serving of the small bingsu is already good for 2-3 people. Oh! Don’t ever go home not until you try to play in their indoor snow machine.

8. Shorthorn Pares

This pares in Project 8 is serving a butok batok bulalo bone. It’s near to our house that’s why whenwe heard about it we already go there and try the talk of town Beef Pares paired with a creamy melt in your mouth bone marrow delight! It is a “carinderia” type paresan. The area is a bit small so you must go there early because lot of people from our barangay is falling line there just to try the famous hb pares.

9. Vanilla Cupcake Bakery, Mother Ignacia, Quezon City

I held my pre debut shoot here because the place is not crowded and the interior and the ambiance here is really pretty. Besides the place their food and cupcakes are a must try! It's like every little girl's tea party dream brought to life. The store has a lot of nice furniture in it. There a lot Daphne chairs around the store. They are so pretty and comfy! The place is very dreamy it is a good place to make chikas with your amigas or bffs!

10.  Funnside Ningnangan, Guiguinto, Bulakan

My father is from bulakan that’s why he knows the delicious and affordable restaurant around bulacan. The first time my father brings me here I got so excited to experience to pick the food you want them to cook for you. The foods are literally infront of you and you will get a big plate and pick the food you want and pay it. Funnside Ningnangan is a self-service restaurant located at Sto. Cristo, Guiguinto, Bulacan. Ningnangan is a Kapampangan word that means ihaw or grill. They are offering grilled seafoods, meat, vegetables, noodles, desserts and many more for a very affordable price.