.The next stop for our Matnog Island Hopping itinerary is the Juag Lagoon Marine Sanctuary. It is a privately owned fish farm that hosts different kinds of fish species. Juag Lagoon Marine Sanctuary is a dream of Alex Geneblazo who is passionate about marine life. The enclosed marine farm allows different marine species to grow […]
Adding to my list of favorite beaches in the Philippines is the famous Pink Sand beach in Matnog, Sorsogon known as Subic Beach. On day 4 of our #PTIPBicol2022 trip , we visited different islands and tourist destinations in Matnog, Sorsogon. Matnog is known as the gateway for trade and commerce in the Bicol Region. […]
Buhatan River Cruise and Eco-Adventure We had a tight schedule during our trip in the Bicol Region, and after our adventure with the little giants in Donsol, Sorsogon, we headed to Buhatan River Cruise for a relaxing afternoon. Somehow, I felt “healed” as we cruised through the clear river and lush mangroves. Buhatan Eco-Adventure River […]
Ticao Island Hopping | Masbate (Halea Nature Park, Catandayagan Falls, Borobongkaso Rock Formation)
May 10, 2022From our little adventure in Donsol, we traveled to Ticao Island and discovered beautiful tourist spots in Masbate. Masbate is known as the Rodeo Capital of the Philippines for its annual Rodeo Festival featuring various cattle events. The province is one of the oldest settlements in the Philippines (dating 4000-1000 BC!) during the Bronze Age. […]
A must-do in Donsol, Sorsogon is swimming with whale sharks or Butanding (as the locals call these gentle giants). Donsol, Sorsogon is our second destination during the #PTIPBicol2022 trip with the Tourism Promotions Board of the Philippines. You can read about Day Zero here: Mt. Mayon World’s Most Perfect Cone Volcano Donsol, Sorsogon and Butanding […]
Mt. Mayon View from Sumlang Lake
One of my guilty pleasures is eating (and hoarding!) SPAM®. I think it is the food that I can eat the whole day (although I haven’t really tried it). I consider it as comfort food, and I make sure I have stocks of SPAM at the pantry when the cravings hit, or when we do […]
We all have our favorite go-to products that we use at home that help our life much easier. For someone who is single, I didn’t realize that I would learn how to properly change a baby/toddler’s diaper. I thank Pampers Baby Dry Pants for making life easier for us while giving toddlers more protection, especially […]
While we plan for summer fun and travels, it is important to also plan our travel essentials to ensure that our skin stays healthy, protected and moisturized. It is always my ritual to double-cleanse my face (especially during travels where I get exposed to dirt and dust). I am happy to discover travel-sized Neutrogena Deep […]
The magical gifts of Encanto continue as local brand, Tala by Kyla launches its Encanto Inspired Collection that represents each of the animated movie’s characters. I got my hands on this amazing collection and it is truly a gift as I open each box! I love every piece that represents the Madrigal family members with […]
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