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Food Journeys: Liliw, Laguna – Just Can’t Get Enough of Kuya Bal’s Chao Fan

by wheninmyjourneys on 2017-05-12 6 comments

A different kind of gem that the locals of Liliw, Laguna have been raving about. Most of them head to Mabini Street not to buy the famed Liliw Tsinelas (Slippers/Footwear) but to get a taste of their favorite Rice Toppings from Kuya Bal’s Chao Fan. But what is so special about Kuya Bal’s Chao Fan that the locals just can’t get enough of it?

Batangas Tingloy

Tingloy, Batangas: 10 Things to Do When in Masasa Beach

by wheninmyjourneys on 2017-04-26 11 comments

Summer is in! I’m sure everyone is making their own plans where to spend their time to beat the heat. Check out Masasa Beach in Tingloy Batangas. It is heralded as the municipality’s number one tourist spot today. Why not? This once sleepy island municipality has everything in one place. To help you out in deciding whether Masasa Beach is for you, here is a list of 10 things to do when in Masasa Beach.

Tingloy Batangas - Racing to Catch the Sunrise at Mt. Mag-Asawang Bato

Batangas Tingloy

Tingloy, Batangas: Racing to Catch the Sunrise at the Peak of Mt. Mag-Asawang Bato

by wheninmyjourneys on 2017-04-16 10 comments

It was 5:15 AM and darkness still lingers when we left the house where we were staying to start on our trek to Mt. Mag-Asawang Bato. Feeling the morning breeze blowing gently made my body chill. I was with my father, siblings, 12-year old niece and cousin during this hike. Our guide said that it would take about an hour to get to the peak of Mt. Mag-Asawang Bato for beginners like us (we were all beginners except for my brother and his girlfriend) however for them they can do it in 30 minutes. Hmmm…Was it really that easy?

Batangas Tingloy

Tingloy, Batangas: A One-Day DIY Escapade in Masasa Beach

by Kizzie Belle on 2017-04-06 15 comments

Tingloy, Batangas is slowly getting recognized because of the sheer charm of one of its beaches, Masasa Beach. The pristine beauty of Masasa Beach has gained popularity through word of mouth from those who have been delighted by its splendor.

Batangas Bauan

Bauan, Batangas: A Perfect Budget Weekend Getaway in Il Sogno Resort

by mermei on 2017-02-03 1 comment

If you ever wondered where you can go for a budget weekend getaway, Bauan, Batangas is the perfect destination. It is not too far from Manila but you can spend time to break free from the chaotic urban life.

Personal Stories Side trip

Solo Travel: My Not So Ordinary Travel Story at Mt. Tapyas

by wheninmyjourneys on 2017-01-20 13 comments

Huge raindrops started to fall, I ran down to the nearest covered stopover and in no time the whole town was already drenched in rain water. As much as I wanted to go all the way down, I could not risk the gadgets that I have in my bag getting wet, so I have decided to stay put to wait the rain out. That was when my not so ordinary travel story at Mt. Tapyas in Coron all started.

Coron Island Hopping in Coron's Prized Wonders

Coron Palawan

Coron: Island Hopping on Coron’s Prized Wonders

by wheninmyjourneys on 2016-09-23 13 comments

I was thrilled to go island hopping and see more of Coron's prized wonders. We were to stop at CYC Beach, Siete Pecados Marine Park, Hidden Lagoon, Calachuchi Beach, Calachuchi Coral Eden, and Kayangan Lake. More sites tantamount to less time spent in each location but that was a not a problem, the more the merrier!

Coron Palawan

Coron: Alluring Beaches of Malcapuya, Banana, and Bulog Islands

by wheninmyjourneys on 2016-09-16 8 comments

Having read tons of blogs and good reviews about Coron in Palawan and having seen those nothing but alluring photographs posted by those who have been to the paradise, made me more envious to go there and experience it firsthand. And so I did. Yes!

Coron Palawan

Coron: Biking Diary – Exploring Coron Town

by wheninmyjourneys on 2016-09-09 4 comments

Since most island hopping tours start in the morning, I have nothing booked for my first day. I was looking for a bike rental shop that I read on an article but unfortunately the shop had already moved someplace else. The locals told me that there was a new bike rental shop near the hospital so I headed there.

Coron Palawan

Coron: A Newbie Traveler’s First Solo Adventure

by wheninmyjourneys on 2016-09-04 add comment

I know that it’s not that easy to plan a trip and it’s not at all CHEAP to travel. Airfare would consume a huge chunk in my budget, plus my accommodation, then I have to spend for the tours, of course I need to eat (A LOT!), and not to forget the souvenirs. But I have to start somewhere to make it happen…Coron seemed to be a great place to start.