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Lambayok Festival in San Juan, Batangas
One of the things we Filipinos can be proud of are the festivals in the country. Each one is celebrated with colorful banderitas, street parades and sumptuous feasts. Recently, I was invited to witness the Lambayok Festival in San Juan, Batangas. Lambayok Festival celebrates the founding anniversary of the municipality of San Juan. It also pays homage to the three growing industries in the area: lambanog (coconut wine), palayok (clay pot) and karagatan (ocean). The last refers not only to the abundant marine industry but also the beach resorts that San Juan is usually visited for. The theme of 2019’s festival is Saing, Sisid, Barik. It featured a handful of…
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Sorosoro Springs Mountain Resort: Staycation and Team-building in Batangas
I’d been visiting a lot of beach resorts recently that I’d almost forgotten how wonderful it is to stay and relax up in the mountains, to enjoy the cool mountain breeze and take in breathtaking views. Recently I’d rediscovered this pleasure when one of my blogger friends, Allan of The Filipino Rambler, invited me on a blogger trip to Sorosoro Springs Mountain Resort which is located in Barangay Sorosoro in Ibaba, Batangas. Here’s our experience + everything you need to know about this resort! My experience at Sorosoro From Manila, we traveled for about 2 hours to Sorosoro Springs Mountain Resort. It’s a sprawling 2-hectare resort with 6 swimming pools…
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Eagle Point Resort in Mabini, Batangas
A little while ago, Hali and I stayed at Eagle Point Resort in Anilao in Mabini, Batangas. Eagle Point Resort is one of the best resorts in Batangas for snorkeling and diving, as it has access to great underwater spots. It is built in 6 hectares of seaside forest and boasts complete facilities for diving including its own dive center and salwater pool. Our stay at Eagle Point Resort We went here via private car, which is the easiest way to get here. From the main road in Bagalangit, we took a righ turn to the resort. The road was narrow and enclosed in a forest clump, so at first…
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Masasa Beach (Tingloy, Batangas): DIY Guide + Summer Experience
Masasa Beach in Tingloy, Batangas, is one of those places catapulted to sudden popularity thanks to the power of social media. I remember how it had gone from a “secret” beach to one of the most visited beaches in this province in a span of weeks. There are reasons why Masasa Beach is a popular getaway. It’s near Manila, it’s affordable, and it has a fine-sand blue-water beach that is notch better than the regular beaches in Batangas. Here’s our experience in Masasa Beach plus a travel guide so you can get here too! Our experience in Masasa Beach Hali and I came here to join a group getaway with…
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Snorkeling & Freediving in Pagkilatan, Batangas
Just as the amihan season arrived, my friend Peng invited me for a snorkeling/freediving trip to Pagkilatan, Batangas. Pagkilatan is one of the best places to freedive because it’s home to a vast marine garden, filled with corals and different kinds of wildlife. It’s actually part of the Verde Island Passage, which is considered the “Center of the Marine Biodiversity of the World.” Our weekend trip to Pagkilatan You can find various beach and dive resorts lined up along the coast of Pagkilatan. Our organizers chose to book a room in Dreamland Paradise Resort because it’s cheap and it serves our needs for our snorkeling/freediving trip. We were actually supposed…
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Papaya Island: Budget-friendly beach escapade in Nasugbu, Batangas
Batangas is our go-to place for budget-friendly beach trips. This summer, I’m lucky to have discovered a new beach destination! I was invited by Biyaheros Travel and Tours in one of their day trips to Papaya Island in Nasugbu, Batangas. Our day trip to Papaya Island, Batangas Papaya Island is one of the several islands you can visit in Nasugbu, Batangas. Currently, it’s still an off-radar location, although it’s starting to make a name for itself especially for groups who are looking for easy beach options. Since we were on a day trip, our van picked us up early in the morning in Manila and we traveled for about 1.5 hour…
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Staycation at Pico de Loro Beach and Country Club (Batangas)
Pico de Loro is one of the most popular resorts in Batangas. I’d been here a few years ago with my family and I distinctly remember that it was a fun experience for us. I was impressed with the facilities, the exclusive vibe and the tranquil beauty of this place. When my friends Mich and Yam decided to go away for the long weekend last February, I suggested that we go here in Pico de Loro. Our long weekend stay at Pico de Loro If you aren’t familiar with Pico de Loro Beach and Country Club yet, then know that it’s a members-only residence resort located at Hamilo Coast in…
