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on Mar 22nd, 2013 | 0 comments
Every year, a month before the Holy week, I and my friends usually make church visits to places not really far from the metro. I think this is the only time for us to make a simple road trip with a cause. It is very important to plan the trip before engaging to a road trip. Last year we had the great Churches of Batangas, but this time we made visit to the old amazing churches of Rizal and Laguna. First, in preparation to the trip, we made a research of old churches in Rizal and Laguna Province over the internet and made routes with the help of the online google map. We have to at least 7 or more...
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on Mar 12th, 2012 | 0 comments
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...
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on Sep 3rd, 2009 | 3 comments
We already left Liliw laguna past 12 noon and headed to Lucban Quezon. Along the way, every bridge we cross, we notice children swim by the streams, some doing their laundry. Unlike in Manila esteros, all you could see are trash – hehehe. Majayjay is the name of the place and the place is famous for their Taytay falls. Taytay Falls, located at Barangay Gagalot, Majayjay, Laguna. It has one of the clearest flowing water, you could see it from the pictures. The water flows from Mt. Banahaw, through the mountain’s lush and untouched forest which keeps the water clear even during heavy rains....
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on Sep 1st, 2009 | 1 comment
Touring Laguna and Quezon in one day. Are you thinking or planning a unforgettable Road Trip in just one day? Why not try this one? My Laguna – Quezon road trip experience. Here’s what we did. First, this is a well planned trip, and a planning is one of the most important thing to do before going to a trip. First in planning is… the itinerary. Since we want a cheap trip and got only a day to blast it, we decided to go Laguna and nearby places. Places not often visited nor never been to. Secondly, since you already know where to go, and you already know what to expect, now it’s...