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Shopping Delight at Divisoria Malls 168, 11/88, and 999 Malls

Emma — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 02:08:31 +0000

Divisoria Malls such as 168, 11/88, and 999 malls are the main reason I usually do not shop too much when I’m abroad. I check the price and realize that I could get the same product at an even lower price at Divisoria malls. 168 Mall is the most well-known mall in Divisoria, Binondo Manila, [...]

Malcapuya Beach: A Must-Visit in Coron, Palawan

Emma — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 10:35:18 +0000

I thought I’ve seen them all. Having traveled to so many beach resorts in the Philippines, they seem to look and feel the same. On our Coron Palawan trip, however, Malcapuya was a refreshing surprise. I run out of superlatives when describing Malcapuya Beach, and that’s no exaggeration. Should you go on a trip to [...]

Mount Tapyas, Coron, Palawan

Emma — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 14:22:36 +0000

Mount Tapyas in Coron Palawan offers one of the most spectacular view of Coron Islands, so it’s highly recommended to go up this mountain if ever you are to visit Coron. It’s best to climb it early morning to see the sunrise, or before night falls to see the sun setting on Coron Bay. After [...]

Coron Island Hopping Tour, Coron Palawan

Emma — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 13:58:00 +0000

Coron Palawan trips are typically mostly island hopping tours simply because Coron is home to some of the world’s most gorgeous beaches and corals. Half the beauty of Coron is beneath the water’s surface. Coron Palawan is a treat to travelers who are into snorkeling, diving, and nature tripping. We joined an organized island hopping [...]

Coron Do-It-Yourself Island Hopping Tour

Emma — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 10:01:00 +0000

On our trip to Coron, Palawan, we tried two different ways of exploring the Calamianes group of islands. First, we joined an organized tour via a tour operator. We chose to book with Calamianes Expeditions & EcoTours since it seems to offer relatively cheap island hopping tours. On the next day, we decided to try [...]

Magellan’s Cross, Cebu

Emma — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 03:55:32 +0000

Magellan’s Cross is probably the most important historical marker in Cebu City. There is nothing grand or extravagant about this tourist attraction, except that it symbolizes a very important event in history. On a day tour around Cebu, tourists are recommended to visit this site, where Christianity in the Philippines began. The giant cross housed [...]

Lighting a Candle at Santo Niño Basilica, Cebu

Emma — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 06:55:27 +0000

On my return visit to Cebu, me and my friends went back to Basilica del Santo Niño to light a candle at the church. Candle-lighing at the church is part of the tradition in the city, reflecting the religious past of the people of Cebu. Outside Santo Niño Basilica were women offering candles for sale. [...]

Exploring Guimaras Island

Emma — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 13:08:44 +0000

Guimaras Island seems to me, an unspoiled land. It’s very rural and peaceful, with lush vegetation all over. Most important thing to remember about Guimaras is that it is home to the best mangoes in the Philippines. Guimaras beaches are also fun to explore. Guimaras Island, however, is not only about scenic beaches and mangoes. [...]

Guimaras Island Hopping

Emma — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 11:57:43 +0000

Guimaras Island – Our first activity on the list was to go island hopping aboard a boat that brought us to different islands and islets as well as other resorts in Guimaras. I’m one island hopping enthusiast merely because I enjoy boat rides and love seeing new and unique islands. We stayed at Raymen Beach [...]

Mariculture Park Demo Farm, Guimaras Island

Emma — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 12:07:10 +0000

In light of the massive fish kill incidents in Luzon, there is much to learn from the mariculture park demo farm on Guimaras Island. On our recent trip to Guimaras Island, we went on an island hopping tour, which included a quite interesting trip to a mariculture park demo farm. The aquaculture park is a [...]