One of the things I love discovering as a traveler are nice staycations. Especially today, when there’s a lot of places offering not just the promise of relaxation but also unique aesthetics and/or facilities. One of the places I’d been eyeing for a while now is Villa Elisha. Villa Elisha is a private villa resort …
Nagpatong Rock is one of the most interesting landscapes that can be found in Tanay, Rizal. It’s composed of two separate limestone towers facing each other. The cliffs are made of blocks that are stacked together, hence its name “nagpatong”. How Nagpatong Rock came to be is not clear. There is a prevailing theory that, …
Located about 2 hours from Manila, the town of Tanay in Rizal province is a great destination for those who love adventure and nature tours. Here you can trek easy to medium-difficulty mountains, swim in waterfalls, go spelunking and more. Here we’ve compiled the best things to do in Tanay, Rizal. Things to do in …
Antipolo is a popular option for exclusive getaways because it’s near Manila (about 1 hour from Ortigas) and its local communities are often surrounded by lush forests, with great views of the cityscape. Here we’ve compiled the best private resorts in Antipolo, Rizal, which you can book for that perfect stay! 1. Tyvo Resort This …
The province of Antipolo is a popular retreat since it’s only 1-2 hours away from Manila and it has a lot of beautiful resorts, both public and private. A lot of these resorts are located in lush settings, making it perfect for nature trippers, or have overlooking views of Metro Manila. Here we’ve listed the …
Ever experienced a farm staycation? Me neither, that is, until we got invited for an overnight stay in Lily Vacation Farm House in Jalajala, Rizal. It was a totally new experience for us, and you can read all about it here and get practical details I’ve included in the guide below. Our stay at Lily …
This January, Hali and I went with fellow bloggers to a newly opened private resort in Antipolo – Tyvo Resort. Tyvo Resort (pronounced as tay-vo) is still making its name known as it had just opened last December 2018. It’s located in a beautiful mountainside, just a 5-minute walk from Pinto Art Museum. It caters …
Even though I haven’t explored Antipolo well yet, I’m already fond of this city in Rizal because it’s near Manila (an hour at the very least), it seems to have interesting native food specialties and it’s very close to nature. In fact, there are a number of resorts and nature reserves in Antipolo for a …
We spent the last holiday on a very sulit day trip to Tanay Rizal. Tanay is just a few-hour drive from Manila. It was very laid back and fun. We started the day spelunking in Calinawan cave, visiting Daranak Falls and Batlag Falls and ended the afternoon visiting the recently constructed windmills in the very windy area …
