THE RUINS of Negros @TourismPHL

  Visiting Bacolod City won’t be complete without having a trip to The Ruins in Talisay City. Built by the Sugar Baron Don Mariano Ledesma Lacson in 1911 as a testament to his ill-fated love Maria Braga. The Hacienda has garnered the nickname the “Taj Mahal” of Negros. We loved that it holds many interesting … Continue reading THE RUINS of Negros @TourismPHL

CALAGUAS: The Waling-Waling Eco Resort Experience…

THE CALAGUAS is one of the best kept secret beach destinations in the Philippines, located in Camarines Norte, Bicol. “Cal” means lime and “aguas” translates to water in Spanish. It’s now famous for Mahabang Buhangin’s 1.27 km powdery white sand on Tinaga Island, the biggest island in the Calaguas. Some people describe it as the perfect beach and … Continue reading CALAGUAS: The Waling-Waling Eco Resort Experience…

Quick Trip Guide to Angeles (Infographic)

Don’t know what to do on your next long weekend? Check out Our Awesome Planet’s quick-trip guide to the Culinary Capital of the Philippines, Angeles City, Pampanga! Watch out for #TeamOAP‘s written guide to our 3-day Angeles Tour. Discover exciting activities and delicious food on our next article!   1. Batirol – Museo Ning Angeles, Heritage … Continue reading Quick Trip Guide to Angeles (Infographic)

First Timer’s Guide to Auckland, New Zealand! @PureNewZealand #NZMustDo

Kia Ora! Welcome to New Zealand! AUCKLAND, located on the North Island, is the largest urban city and serves as the gateway to your New Zealand adventure. It is where the international airport is located and what most people would use as a jump-off point to Queenstown in the South Island or to Hobbiton. Here’s … Continue reading First Timer’s Guide to Auckland, New Zealand! @PureNewZealand #NZMustDo

TRAIN vs PLANE: What is the Best Way to Visit Europe? (A Rail Europe Survey)

July 31, 2015 update: Here’s the result of the Train vs. Plane survey: The best way to visit Europe! I love traveling by trains to discover Europe and it’s very convenient once you land in UK or a European country. What has been your experience? I’m helping Rail Europe, the global leader in European rail … Continue reading TRAIN vs PLANE: What is the Best Way to Visit Europe? (A Rail Europe Survey)

DINOSAURS ISLAND BAGUIO: The Lost World Jurassic Park in Benguet!? #BaguioEcoPark

(Albertosaurus, Lizard from Alberta, Canada a relative of Tyrannosaurus Rex) DINOSAURS ISLAND BAGUIO is a dinosaur animatronics themed park in Baguio Eco Park development. It is located in the forested area in Badiwan in Tuba, Benguet along Marcos Highway (near Baguio City).  Watch the highlights of our trip with the boys and my son Joshua’s first … Continue reading DINOSAURS ISLAND BAGUIO: The Lost World Jurassic Park in Benguet!? #BaguioEcoPark

My First Impressions and Aha’s about New Zealand! @PureNewZealand

(Shot with an LG G4) It’s only my first time in New Zealand and I’ve already been in love with its beauty the moment we arrived. Here are my 10 first impressions and aha’s about the country… 1. Best time to go to NZ The best time to go is during New Zealand’s Autumn season … Continue reading My First Impressions and Aha’s about New Zealand! @PureNewZealand

PIZZERIA MOZZA with Filipina Exec Chef Karla Mendoza (A Review) @MarinaBaySands

Pizzeria Mozza is an Italian Pizza Restaurant by celebrity chefs Nancy Silverton and Mario Batali with restaurateur and winemaker Joseph Bastianich. It’s the second outlet after the main Los Angeles restaurant, and it opened in Singapore last 2010. Most Filipinos are proud to eat here because the executive chef in the Singapore branch is a Filipina–Chef Karla … Continue reading PIZZERIA MOZZA with Filipina Exec Chef Karla Mendoza (A Review) @MarinaBaySands

CREATE TRIPS: Planning My Tokyo Trip with @CreateTrips Mobile TravelBook (A Review)

CREATETRIPS is a mobile travel planning guide app where you can get well-curated TravelBooks and insiders tips from local food and travel experts around the world. It was very helpful during our recent family trip to Tokyo because it provided awesome advice on the best places to go to Tokyo vs. online sites or review … Continue reading CREATE TRIPS: Planning My Tokyo Trip with @CreateTrips Mobile TravelBook (A Review)

SITIO LA PRESA: Will Tourism Destroy its Natural Beauty? #LaParusa #Forevermore (A Case Study)

SITIO LA PRESA is the name of the fictional strawberry farm that is home to Agnes (Liza Soberano) and the setting of her love story with Xander (Enrique Gil) in the teleserye Forevermore. (Watch the Forevermore Pilot Episode) The actual Sitio Pungayan in Mt. Kabuyao, Tuba, Benguet has now adopted “La Presa” as its magical name, … Continue reading SITIO LA PRESA: Will Tourism Destroy its Natural Beauty? #LaParusa #Forevermore (A Case Study)