Enchanted Kingdom

Enchanted Kingdom in Laguna

Simply Butterflies Conservation Center

Simply Butterflies Conservation Center in Bohol, Philippines

Isabela Province

Isabela Province in Northern Luzon, Philippines

Man Made Forest

Man Made Forest in Bohol, Philippines

Petroglyphs in Philippines

Angono, Binangonan in the Philippines is where the oldest form of writing can be found which is called Petroglyphs.

Buruwisan Falls

Buruwisan Falls and Lanzones Falls are the most known of the several falls that can be found in Siniloan, Laguna. To reach these falls, one must have an approximate of two hour trek from barangay Macatad in Famy, Laguna. You must finish a number of uphill and downhill trails in Mt. Romelo to reach the campsite where several nearby falls can be found.

To get on Buruwisan Falls from  Ortigas-Rosario-Junction-Antipolo-Teresa-Tanay, you can chance upon a passing Infanta bound Bus from Raymond bus lines because it follows this route. It will pass by the National Road so this is the most convenient way of reaching Macatad in Famy, Laguna. Just ask the bus driver to drop you exactly at barangay Macatad. Roughly 100 pesos for the bus ride. In our way there, We took 2 Jeepney rides and a tricycle instead. 

In Macatad, by simply standing beside the road in that area where the bus dropped you off, trek guides will approach you. The guide will bring you to registration area where you'll pay 20 pesos as entrance fee. There you have the option to either ride a horse or hike by foot. Guide fee costs 200. I didn't ask for the horse fee because I know they're offered especially for the weighty climbers.

Trekking starts from the registration area. Along the trail, if my counting was right, you'll pass by five wooden shacks. The campsite is near as soon as you hear the waterfalls and you see the small streams of water. You will descend few meters more and there you'll find yourself greeted by the green waters of Buruwisan Falls.

Tam-awan Village

During the years when the entire City of Baguio was still grazing land for large herds of cattle, Pinsao, location of the Tam-awan Village was one vast pastureland. A spring beside Tam-awan is the source of a body of water that once served as a watering hole for cattle. Thus, the place became associated with chanum, which in Ibaloi, means water. Adopting the name to symbolize its vision, Chanum Foundation, Inc. views its role to be as nurturing and life-giving as the spring in Tam-awan Village.

The Chanum Foundation, Inc., founded in 1998, began to reconstruct Ifugao houses in Baguio with the view of making a model village accessible to people who have not had the chance to travel to the Cordillera interior. Building on the land near an abundant spring, the foundation started out with three knocked down huts transported from Banga-an, Ifugao. The village now has seven Ifugao huts and two Kalinga houses. Using the original materials and adding only new cogon roofs, traditional artisans reconstructed the houses and laid them out resembling the design of a traditional Cordillera Village.

In keeping with the spirit in which the village was originally conceived, Tam-awan Village has become a venue for cultural activities, art exhibits and workshops envisioned to foster a deeper understanding, respect and pride in the cultural heritage of the Cordillera people.

From the Village's huts and natural surroundings, Tam-awan's resident artists find inspiration for their craft.The Tam-awan Village Artists all share a passion for indigenous art and they imbue local elements and techniques in their works.

Village called Tam-awan is a museum gallery that promotes awareness, appreciation and respect for the cultural heritage and the arts in the Philippines particularly in the Cordilleras.  Trekking for around 20 minutes to reach the view deck and found ourselves cold and the area almost covered with cool and breezy fog.

Zoobic Safari

As an animal and nature lover, Zoobic Safari was a place that I quickly fell in love with. Do not care about the summer heat, the cool sight of countless animals, tigers, and crocodiles was absolutely amazing! And if you love tigers, there is only one place in the country that you should not miss to visit, the Zoobic Safari right in the heart of Subic’s forest. Zoobic Safari is the only tiger safari in the Philippines! The tigers here are well taken care off. Each tiger usually eats 7-15 kilos of meat everyday! No wonder why these cats are huge! Besides tigers, the zoo houses different kinds of animals as well like snakes, birds,crocodiles, beavers, pigs and a whole lot more! Come visit Zoobic Safari and rekindle your animal side.

I have not gone to the zoo for awhile now.  My last visit was probably when I was three or five years old. I barely remember any thing right now. I just had photos of them.  One photo is that I am feeding the giraffes. I can't remember those but it's lovely and nostalgic at the same time.

Crisologo Museum

Crisologo Museum and Memorabilia in Vigan, Ilocos Sur is a nice place to reminisce your history. One of the best known museum up north, Crisologo lets you go back in time

Virgin Island

Virgin Island in Bohol Island. he Virgin Island is an open secret of Bohol tourism. With its white sands and untouched natural environment, the Virgin Island is a must-visit. Bask in the sun and relax in the sand on Virgin Island. Go snorkeling and explore Bohol's beautiful marine habitat. Cap off the trip with a rendezvous to Virgin Islands with its white sand beaches and pristine waters.

Hot Air Balloon at Pampanga

Yes, hot air balloon is very safe and we have a 100% safety record. That is the question that poppoed on our mind when we were on our way to Clark Air Field, Pampanga one Saturday morning.

So how does hot air balloning works? Up to 4 adults can fit in the basket. Today balloons are used primarily for two purposes, sport or scientific research. Most balloons are from 60,000 cubic feet to 140,000 cubic feet. However, some are small enough to fly from a harness on your back and some are capable of flying 16 people or more. Most balloons tower from 60' to 90' tall.  Baskets or gondolas are made from wicker with a weave similar to your household wicker furniture. They are reinforced with metal tubes or aircraft cables and a wood floorboard. The wicker weave is what gives a balloon it's strength and flexibility at landing. On September 19, 1783, a sheep, a duck, and a rooster become the first passengers in a hot air balloon launched by the Montgolfier brothers, Joseph and Ettienne for a royal demonstration at the court of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette.

Kalibo Airport

Kalibo Airport is the larger airport funneling traffic to and from Boracay Island. The planes coming in and out of the Kalibo airport are larger Boeing 737 jumbo jets. Kalibo is a small town on Panay Island, and Aklan Province in the southern Visayas Region of the Philippines.

Many foreign visitors traveling to Boracay from Manila choose this route because of its scenic beauty. Traveling through the Philippines countryside from Kalibo to Caticlan is an opportunity to see some of the local provinces and how the native Filipino people live. From Manila to Kalibo Airport on Panay Island flying by Philippines Airlines, the flight time from take off to the landing, is only 40 minutes, so by the time you arrive in Boracay you are fresh and not jet lagged.

Blood Compact

Bohol Blood Compact Site is located in Barangay Bool, Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines. This particular site was made in honor of a very important event in the Philippine history done between Miguel Lopez de Legazpi of Spain and Rajah Sikatuna of Bohol.

This Sikatuna-Legaspi blood compact is considered as the First Treaty of Friendship between two different races, religions, cultures and civilizations. It was a treaty of friendship based on respect and equality. This event is commonly known as “Sandugo”.