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Ilocos remains to be one of the top tourist destinations in the Philippines, despite the fact that it is located in the northernmost part of Luzon. The province is rich in history, littered with natural beauty, and booming with good food. Take a journey and check out 10 spots you shouldn’t miss in Ilocos… Lakbay Norte … Continue reading Exploring More of Ilocos #LakbayNorte7
The Farmhouse at EDL is a premiere farm tourism destination in Tarlac. They have simple rooms available for booking but the main highlight of this place is their farm tour. Every time there’s an offer to spend time at a farm, you can bet that I’ll be there. But is it worth the 6AM call-time? … Continue reading The Farmhouse at EDL: An Educational Farm Tour #LakbayNorte7
Tarlac is located in Central Luzon and is best known for its vast sugar plantations and its ties to the Cojuangco-Aquino family. On journeys to the North, Tarlac is most often just a pit stop as well. So, what else is there do in Tarlac? This year’s leg of Lakbay Norte 7 brought us to … Continue reading 10 Places to Visit in Tarlac #LakbayNorte7
Bulacan is dubbed “The Gateway to the North,” for it is the first province you come across as you pass by the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX). Through this year’s Lakbay Norte 7, I was able to see what else Bulacan had to offer apart from being a pit stop. Here are the sights and activities for … Continue reading Bulacan: A Spot for Every Kind of Traveler #LakbayNorte7
A big part of the lives of people from the Northern Philippines is Agriculture – the bread and butter of most families, if you will. So much of their lives revolve around grains and produce that it’s only fitting for them to dedicate an annual festival for it. “Bambanti” is the Ilocano term for scarecrow. … Continue reading Bambanti Festival: Isabela’s Scarecrow Festival
Van Gogh is Bipolar is a unique restaurant in Maginhawa that revolves around the idea of healing and setting moods. It is perhaps one of the most well-known and long-lasting restaurants in the area. To reduce the place to the word “quirky” is a disservice, as this restaurant is more than just that. They make … Continue reading Van Gogh is Bipolar: Are you in the Mood for Vangogh?
From the creator of the Inflatable Island comes a new concept–Instagrammable museums! The Dessert Museum is a 12,000-sq. ft. space with 8 mouthwatering rooms of sugar-filled happiness. With the advent of spaces like the Ice Cream Museum in New York and 29 Rooms in LA, it’s about time Manila got its own Instagram haven. What’s a … Continue reading The Dessert Museum: Manila’s Most Scrumptious Museum @dessertmuseum (UPDATED)
Traveling North of the Philippines means that you get to pass by Clark and Bataan, but they’re mostly treated as stopovers rather than destinations. Clark is known for being the old US base, while Bataan marks a tragic part of our history with the Death March. But there really is so much more to this … Continue reading Top 7 Adventure Travel & Things to do in Bataan and Clark (2018)
26th St. Bistro is The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf bistro concept that serves extraordinary comfort food aside from their extensive coffee and tea selections. First opened in 2012, the brand has consistently stayed true to their distinctive dining concept of offering both a cafe experience and delightfully different everyday meals. It’s the go-to places for … Continue reading 26th St. Bistro: The Best Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf in Manila just got better!
Hua Quan Village is an art and cultural village located south of Yingtan in Jiangxi, China. The village is situated near the famous Longhu (Dragon Tiger) Mountain, one of China’s most beautiful natural heritage sites, and the birthplace of Taoism. The village spans over 16 hectares, making it one of the largest art and cultural … Continue reading HUA QUAN: Awesome Artist Village in Jiangxi, China! (Photo Essay)
