Travel information and stories covering the Philippines
Being the central hub for Filipino-Chinese businesses, Binondo, Manila turns festive every Chinese New Year.
Days before Chinese New Year, the entire Binondo Chinatown area gets extremely busy as people look to improve their luck in love, money and life in general. Continue reading “Chinatown Binondo: Best Trip to Find Some Luck”
What will perfectly complement a trek to Mount Pinatubo is a few hours at Pinatubo Spa Town. Located in Capas, Tarlac, this spa facility also serves as the starting point of 4×4 trips to the crater of Mount Pinatubo. Continue reading “Pinatubo Spa Town: Relaxing Volcanic Spa Experiece”
Ever since it became a surfing destination, Baler, Aurora has become one of the most famous travel destinations for people looking for a getaway near Metro Manila.
With strong waves, especially during the monsoon season, Baler has turned into a top choice for surfing enthusiasts. Continue reading “Learn to Surf and More in Baler, Aurora”
As with every year-end, we looked for a more tranquil and safe place to escape the crazy New Year celebrations in Metro Manila. To me, it is like escaping a war zone. And Baguio City seems like a place to test. This year, Baguio is implementing a ban on firecrackers, considering the danger they pose. Part of us wanted to know if the ban worked. Continue reading “Baler – Baguio Year Ender”
Manila East Road is a good alternative road for people driving from Metro Manila to Laguna or Quezon. This scenic alternate road would come in handy if you want to avoid being in mad rush of vehicles going south during peak holiday seasons and crazy long weekends. Continue reading “Manila East Road – Alternate Route to Laguna from Metro Manila”