Last November, my brother who works in Doha asked me to plan something for his vacation here in Manila. He wanted something that our whole family will enjoy as well. His vacation will fall on All Soul’s and All Saint’s Day (it’s a long weekend, so it was a perfect time for everyone). I suggested to him a place near Manila, which is the Heritage Town of Taal, Batangas. I know he’ll love it there because of the old houses and structures, which is something he likes. In my research for things to do in Taal, I stumbled upon this information about Villa Tortuga. It is a package that includes a walk and...

Summer time especially holy week is the best time to bond with the family. Why not spend it to a place where everyone can enjoy? Since it’s summer time; and time is gold, I would prefer spending it somewhere near Manila. I would also like to spend time my family away from crowd, especially in common places like Tagaytay or Baguio, they are too common and crowded during peak season. Who would like to spend a vacation to a stress-free, peacful, magnificent place? Yes it’s a lil bit costly to spend time in these kinds of places but worth it. There’s a place that I can recommend,...

If you are really fond of road trips, I think this article will be useful to you. Visita Iglesia is a tradition of visiting seven churches and it is done during maundy Thursday of Holy Week. Here are some suggestions of churches that you can visit in the province of Batangas. I made it a point to leave Manila very early so I can test if its possible to visit all the 7 churches in one day. Before anything else, here are some tips to prepare yourself for a scenic and solemn trip. Bring a map with you at all times, especially if you are not familiar with the place. Update gadgets such as android phones...

Situated in Laiya, San Juan, Batangas, Philippines, one of the best beach places in Laiya, Batangas I ever tried. A place where you can relax and enjoy. They have spacious picnic and camping grounds, white sand frontage, sun deck areas, air conditioned guest bedrooms, club house, dining area and much more. Before we ( I and my friends) decided to check-in at this resort (White Cove), since our trip is not really planned, we did resort hopping first and check for the right price for us.  Kabayan Beach Resort has a great deal for big bunch of guest. They got  rooms good for 15 guest for only P5,400 for...