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Villa Javierto Bed and Breakfast at Lucena City

Villa Javierto Bed and Breakfast at Lucena City

If you’re looking for a quiet, peaceful getaway outside the hustle and bustle of the metro, visit Villa Javierto Bed and Breakfast along Gulang-Gulang Road, Lucena City in Quezon Province. It’s a three-hour drive from Manila, but once you’re there, the rustic charm of the place will be worth it. Villa Javierto is a quaint antique gallery and landscape shop that has been around since 1995. Eventually, the owners converted it into an inn. The entire compound is beautifully landscaped, with peaceful paths and gardens all throughout. Upon walking into the reception area, you will see a number of interesting knick-knacks and antiques for sale, ranging from small trinkets to […]
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  • Quezon Province
  • Lucena
  • Bed & Breakfast
    • Experience the Ultimate Street Dining Experience at Mercato Centrale!

    Experience the Ultimate Street Dining Experience at Mercato Centrale!

    Tired of your usual go-to dining place? Looking for something new and cheap? In countries like Singapore and Thailand, night markets and night food stores are part of your touristy trip. When in Manila, though, one can try the Mercato Centrale in the posh Eastwood City. Located at the back of 1880 Building near Breadtalk, Mercato Centrale is set up every Friday night, offering a variety of food choices from snacks, to main courses, to desserts. Expect a lively crowd at around 6:00 PM to 3:00 AM. We were lucky to have tried some of their  yummy offerings. We even spotted Master Chef 3rd placer Chef Ivory Yat with her […]
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  • Quezon City
  • Market
    • Hidden Treasure in the Manila: Paco Park and Cemetery

    Hidden Treasure in the Manila: Paco Park and Cemetery

    When we think of a tourist spot in Manila, Intramuros is often the first thing that comes to our mind. It is Manila’s oldest district, offering an enjoyable and educational trip that brings us back to history – from riding a kalesa or viewing of antique houses from 18th century to visiting old churches like San Agustin Church and The Manila Cathedral, which became more popular due to the recent Papal Visit. But just a jeepney ride away from Intramuros is another oasis in Manila – the Paco Park and Cemetery. The Paco Park was declared as a National Park in 1966 and was dubbed as the most beautiful park […]
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  • Manila
  • Paco
  • Park
    • Discovering Bolinao Pangasinan

    Discovering Bolinao Pangasinan

    Last summer, we decided to visit a place in the north called Bolinao. This peaceful town is located in the province of Pangasinan. Most of the tourists have probably heard about another town, Alaminos, where the magnificent Hundred Islands is located. Maybe only few would go for a 5 to 6 hour land-travel from Manila to Bolinao. However, I have read so much about this old-fashioned borough; I felt an itch to pay a visit. So without even making any hotel reservation or preparing an itinerary, I, together with my s.o., packed our bags and took a spontaneous 4-day trip to discover the marvels of Bolinao! Our first stop was in […]
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  • Pangasinan
  • Resort
  • Travel Tips
    • Quick Escapade in Tagaytay

    Quick Escapade in Tagaytay

    The weekend is looming, reminding me of one of the places from my travel list: Tagaytay. Located between the provinces of Cavite, Laguna and Batangas, Tagaytay is a two-hour drive from Manila, traffic considered. If you have time to spare, spending the weekend in this nippy place is advisable. However, Tagaytay is the perfect escape after a tiring day from work, and spending the day there is also worthwhile. I had the opportunity to do this last April with my Finnish and Swedish friend. We explored Tagaytay from a different angle, far from the usual visits to the Picnic Grove or the Sky Ranch. We hiked going to the crater […]
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  • Tagaytay
  • Travel Tips
    • Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra

    Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra

    Residing at the Cultural Center of the Philippines, Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra is the country’s leading symphony orchestra. A European tour was carried out in 2001 and was invited by the Association of Japanese Philharmonic Orchestra in 2002 where they performed and participated in Asia Orchestra Week at Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall.
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  • Manila
  • Theatre & Performing Arts
    • Balaw-Balaw

    Balaw-Balaw

    Balaw-Balaw Restaurant and Folk Art Gallery, owned by Mr. and Mrs. Perdigon Vocalan, is a restaurant-art gallery found in the Art Capital of the Philippines, Angono in Rizal. Mrs. Luzvimin Vocalan, owner Balaw-balaw is the name of the dipping sauce from Angono that is made of fermented rice, shrimps, and bamboo shoots. It offers authentic Filipino cooking as well as popular exotic foods, which many customers have tried. Aside from that, they also display a wide collection of paintings, sculptures and paper mache. This restaurant-gallery has been feature in various local and international shows, including Bizarre Food hosted by Andrew Zimmern. Address: 16 Doña Justa Subd. Ph. I Angono, Rizal […]
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  • Rizal
  • Museum & Art Gallery
    • Summer in November at Shangri-La Boracay

    Summer in November at Shangri-La Boracay

    Though it is not part of my official bucket list, I am adding and crossing it out at the same time: “Travel luxuriously once in your life.”  Where on earth can one spend summer in the month of November? Most people will say, “Only in the Philippines!” Boracay has placed the Philippines in the world map. It is a popular tourist destination that doesn’t need any more introductions. I’ve been to Boracay many times, but my trip last weekend is my favourite. I like to describe it as “Living the life of Riley” in Boracay. I took advantage of the long break, so I boarded a plane going to Kalibo, […]
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  • Boracay
  • Hotel
  • Resort
    • Mystery Manila: Justice for Jamila Room

    Mystery Manila: Justice for Jamila Room

    I am heavily into Instagram and Facebook and lately, I’ve been seeing photos of my friends with a black background and a question mark with them holding cardboards saying “Mystery Solved” or “Mystery Fail”. I decided to join the bandwagon today. Mystery Manila is the newest break from our usual coffee and tea time bonding with our buddies. Challenging people since last May 2014, Mystery Manila aims to change how we see obstacles and competition by unleashing the inner Sherlock Holmes in all the room gamers. Mystery Manila got its concept of live escape game room from the first ones in Japan.You will be locked in a room for 60 […]
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  • Makati
  • Quezon City
  • Sports & Recreation
    • Kitayama Meat Shop in Little Tokyo, Makati Has the Japanese Beef You’ve Been Looking For

    Kitayama Meat Shop in Little Tokyo, Makati Has the Japanese Beef You’ve Been Looking For

    This meat shop uses crossbreed Japanese beef cattle sold even to some famous restaurants in Japan.
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  • Makati
  • Little Tokyo
  • Market
    • The Mind Museum in BGC: A World-Class Science Museum in Manila

    The Mind Museum in BGC: A World-Class Science Museum in Manila

    With enhanced facilities, a variety of exhibitions, game corners, a museum shop, and cafe, The Mind Museum will surely satisfy the intellectual curiosity of children and adults alike. The robot Aedi (Idea spelled backwards) welcomes you to The Mind Museum The Mind Museum is a world class Science museum in Manila that provides extraordinary educational experience and engage children to be more interactive. The Mind Museum consists of five galleries: the Story of Atom, Earth, Life, Universe and Technology. The 250 interactive exhibits are designed to enrich people’s knowledge. The tour around the area will take you to an amazing journey about science discovery. The museum area is 5,000 sqm. […]
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  • Taguig
  • Bonifacio Global City
  • Amusement park/Theme park
    • Networld Hotel Spa and Casino in Pasay: All in One Authentic Japanese Service

    Networld Hotel Spa and Casino in Pasay: All in One Authentic Japanese Service

    This hotel is perfect for businessmen who value time, entertainment, and dining.
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  • Pasay
  • Hotels and Spas Spot 2020
  • Hotels and Spas Spot 2020
  • Hotel