Crocodile Farm is the highlight of typical city tours in Puerto Princesa, Palawan, though it is not my favorite trip because I still find them quite scary. But the Crocodile Farm tour is quite educational and was surprising fun for children. The tour, worth 20 pesos per person, takes visitors through the process of breeding crocodiles.
Palawan is home to a host of crocodiles that roam in the wild. One crocodile even made the news after it swallowed a young girl who was playing near a swamp area. Puerto Princesa’s Crocodile farm facility, however, is solely for breeding crocodiles for commercial purposes. Read the rest of this entry »
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Carabao carriage at Daluyon Beach Resort, Sabang Beach, Palawan
We rave about the Underground River tours and the island hopping trip, but for me, the best part of our Puerto Princesa trip was Sabang Beach. Palawan boasts of many lovely beaches, including El Nido, which is some eight hours away by bus from Palawan’s capital city, Puerto Princesa. But if you want a fine-looking beach that’s only a few hours away from Puerto Princesa, then Sabang Beach is just perfect. Read the rest of this entry »
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50’s Diner is one place to remember when looking for a good place to eat in Baguio. I have fond memories of 50’s Diner in Baguio City years ago when it was located across Burnham Park. There’s a big difference. 50’s Diner was more spacious then, and the waitresses moved around on skates, giving that good ol’ 50’s feel.
Glenn 50's Diner one busy weekend
Today, Glenn 50’s Diner is located on General Luna Road, near the corner of Leonard Wood Road and Brent Road, where the famous Pink Sisters chapel is located. We ate lunch at 50’s Diner, and although we were there around 11 a.m., the restaurant was already packed with people that we had to wait to be seated. Parking was also a problem in the busy area, so we had to park near the Pink Sister’s chapel.
50’s Diner serves American food at very affordable prices. People can have a hearty meal from around 80 pesos. The fruit shakes are good too. No wonder there were so many people lining up to be seated. The restaurant provides fairly fast and friendly service.
Inside the customer-packed 50's Diner, Baguio
50’s Diner still retained the 50s look it had: the jukebox, posters of celebrities who dominated the decade, and of course, 50s music all day and night. It would be great if the restaurant could install a jukebox that is functional. That would be a great treat to children who can’t imagine how such a machine operates. The kids had fun playing with the jukebox and the small car just outside the resto.
50's Diner interiors include a jukebox and lots of 1950s memorabilia
Cute red car parked outside 50's Diner surrounded by some satisfied customers
How To Go To 50’s Diner, Baguio City
50’s Diner is at the heart of Baguio City. From Session Road, take Leonard Wood Road and it would be very easy to spot the restaurant at the intersection of General Luna St., Brent Rd., and Leonard Wood Road.
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Strawberry Farm in La Trinidad, Benguet lets visitors pick the strawberries themselves. Tourists can choose a farm for their strawberry-picking and pay for their harvest afterward. Price per kilo is slightly higher than if they were to buy the strawberries pre-packed by the vendors. Still, it’s a fun experience for kids and city folks not used to the farm life.
Strawberry-picking at the Strawberry Farm in La Trinidad, Benguet
It may be hard to believe, but there are people who do not know what a strawberry plant looks like. That’s why many tourists do try to include La Trinidad’s Strawberry Farm in their itinerary. By picking the fruits themselves, farm visitors are sure to take home the freshest strawberry fruits. Visitors can opt to simply buy pre-packed strawberries from vendors lined along the farm’s roadside.
It is ideal to visit the strawberry farm during strawberry season, which normally runs from November to May, with peaks during the first few months of the year.
Strawberry Farm in La Trinidad is also a good place to buy unique Baguio products such as fresh strawberries, strawberry jam, honey, ube jam, peanut brittle as well as wood carvings, pretty knitted clothes and other souvenir items.
After our Strawberry Farm visit, we went straight to La Trinidad Market to buy fresh vegetables. Prices here are a bit lower than in Baguio City’s Public Market. We made the strawberry farm and La Trinidad market trips our last activities. We headed back to Manila right after buying vegetables from La Trinidad public market. That way, the fruits and vegetables stay fresh.
How To Go To Strawberry Farm, La Trinidad
Strawberry Farm, La Trinidad is a few minutes’ drive from the City of Baguio. When coming from Session Road, turn to Magsaysay Avenue, which is the road where Baguio City Public Market is located. Just drive straight towards La Trinidad, Benguet. The strawberry farm will pass by Benguet State University and La Trinidad Market. Parking is provided to private vehicles. Commuters can go to the farm from Magsaysay Avenue by taking a jeepney with a ‘La Trinidad’ signboard.
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