Travelog Philippines

Mount Pinatubo Crater Lake

Emma — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:45:08 +0000

It’s December, and while everybody else is partying their hearts out, we thought it would be a fine time to visit Mount Pinatubo Crater Lake. Our trek to this magnificent volcano was a great trip to end the year. I’ve seen the crater lake in pictures so many times before, but it’s nothing like seeing [...]

BenCab Museum, Baguio City

Emma — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:27:59 +0000

BenCab Museum turned out to be a fine art refuge one rainy afternoon we were vacationing in Baguio City. Many tourists were visiting the museum that day, famous undeniably for the name it carries. Named after celebrated national artist Ben Cabrera, this art gallery provides a friendly maze for exploring not only the artworks of [...]

Café by the Ruins, Baguio City

Emma — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 10:51:39 +0000

A splendid Baguio morning for me would be waking up very early, breathing the cool air outside, knowing that I’m far from Manila for a while, having a walk at Burnham Park or at some quiet place, and then getting breakfast at Café by the Ruins. It would be forgivable to forgo the waking up [...]

Bacolod Without the Masskara

Emma — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:55:03 +0000

Bacolod is best known for its Masskara Festival, a truly festive event that culminates with an extravagant street parade filled with colorful masks. Without Masskara Festival, however, Bacolod isn’t really seen as a tourist destination. Bacolod doesn’t have scenic beaches, typical of places like Bohol or Cebu. We went to Bacolod prior to Masskara Festival, and [...]

The Ruins - Talisay City, Negros Occidental

Wanderlust — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:57:28 +0000

The Ruins in Talisay City, Negros Occidental is what remained of the grand mansion that Don Mariano Lacson built, following the death of his first wife, Maria Braga. Built in memory of Maria Braga, the mansion became the residence of Don Mariano and his unmarried children. Today, it is a tourist attraction for its romantic, yet strong [...]

Touring the Ancestral Houses of Silay, Negros Occidental

Emma — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:27:38 +0000

When we took a weekend trip to Bacolod, we commuted to Silay to explore two ancestral houses: Bernardino-Ysabel Jalandoni Ancestral House and Victor Fernandez Gaston Ancestral House, a.k.a., Balay Negrense. One of the ancestral houses claims to have a Stradivarius violin in its possession, the other, the first-ever bicycle to roam the streets of Silay. [...]

Pagudpud Ilocos Norte - Tropical Paradise of the North

Wanderlust — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 13:22:06 +0000

Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte, a coastal resort town at the northernmost tip of the island of Luzon, embodies my idea of an idyllic tropical paradise -- a stretch of pristine, white sand beach, crystal blue waters, and no crowd.

Delectable Fern Salad and Kulawo at Ugu Bigyan’s Garden

Wanderlust — Mon, 25 May 2009 06:34:41 +0000

Ugu Bigyan Potter’s Garden in Lusacan, Tiaong, Quezon, is a two-part experience. The different forms of pottery displayed all over the place is a feast for the eyes, and the tasty meals are definitely a unique gastronomical delight. Despite being an out-of-the-way destination, Ugu Bigyan Potter’s Garden is worth the long travel time from Manila and [...]

Vigan at Night

Emma — Thu, 21 May 2009 09:13:37 +0000

A trip to Vigan is a trip to the past. Traversing the streets of Vigan Heritage Village at night makes that trip extra special. We were told that visitors could rent a kalesa to tour Vigan Heritage Village up until 9 p.m. and that it’s the best way to experience the townscape, so that's what we did.

Mail Your Travel Photos As Postcards With Hazel Mail

Emma — Sat, 16 May 2009 09:37:03 +0000

For only $1.50, Hazel Mail lets you use photos from your vacation to send as postcards to friends and family anywhere in the world.