From Category: luzon

February 23, 2024

Disconnect and recharge in the most peaceful camping site by the lake and get the feels of New Zealand here in Lake Mapanuepe, Zambales.

December 18, 2023


Take a break  from the city noise and indulge yourself in a quaint seaside Spanish villa by the beach located at Calatagan, Batangas.

March 29, 2023

The Idilico is your home away from home located in the middle of the breezy town of Silang in Cavite.

December 27, 2022


Experience the art of nature in a cabin in an island by the lake located in Lumban, Laguna. Club Cali is the perfect nature getaway which is only a 2-hour drive from Manila.

July 28, 2021


July 10, 2021



Mt. Batolusong's trail is perfect for a beginner's hike. This beauty offer vast views of Batanes-like grassland slopes, and on rare seasons, you may get lucky and witness a sea of clouds during sunrise.

February 26, 2021

Traveling during the time of the pandemic became really hard especially to those who finds their peace in nature or at the beach. But with most establishments adapting to the new normal, this has paved the way for tourists to enjoy traveling again.

March 27, 2020

With only a 6 hour drive from the metro, La Union has always been a go-to place for some beach weekend getaway. From my previous post entitled, "Elyu: A first timer's bucketlist", there’s just so much you can explore in this place! Read more about it by clicking this link ! If you’re looking for some peace & quiet from the busy city life and seeking for some chill vibe, make your stay extra special and lodge in a Balinese-inspired resort and spa. Read more about my stay at Kahuna Beach Resort and Spa!

February 15, 2020

Looking for quick getaway from the city noise? A 2 hour escapade from the metro will be your your quick fix. For my 25th birthday, I wanted to take break from all the studying and simply relax. Tagaytay has always been my go-to place since it has a relaxing ambiance and I love the cool breeze of this city. Besides its close proximity from manila, it is very accessible to different modes of transportation as well.

March 31, 2019


If you're traveling on a budget and badly need a quick escape from the chaotic city noise, take a detour to Liw-Liwa, Zambales and chill your anxiety away.

April 9, 2018


March 29, 2018

 

If you’re looking for a quick day hike, simply wanting to disconnect from the city noise and indulge in nature, come and explore the beauty of Mt. Tagapo.

December 17, 2017

It's never too late for that one last hirit before the year ends! Especially now with the breezy weather, going on a trek or maybe climb a mountain will definitely relax and free your mind.

August 6, 2017


La Union or more famously known as "Elyu" among most millenials has been one of the favorite summer destinations and beach go-to's of all time. It also known as the Surfing Capital of the Northern Philippines. Last June of this year, my friends and I decided to explore the wonders of this famous beach and food trip lane. See our adventure? 

June 2, 2017

If you're looking for a quick budget friendly getaway just to dose off that tiring stressful week at work, this post is for you. 

April 30, 2017

One of the treasures of the North and definitely a must-go-to this summer is Baler in Aurora. There are a lot of metrodeals and travel tour packages all over the internet and I suggest you must try it. Or if you're that  masipag you can make a DIY itinerary just like what my friends and I did.

April 27, 2017

Wanting to escape from the noise of this busy metro? This beach trip is perfect for you. This hidden beauty in the Island of Cagbalete at Quezon caters to those who just wants some peace and quiet.


Where to stay? We stayed at Villa Cleofas Resort. They have nippa huts or bahay kubos that could accommodate almost 4-8 persons (well it depends upon your request). 
And another twist; electricity is only available from 6pm-6am. So you will definitely lay off the gadgets and actually enjoy nature.


They also have a common dining area where the locals cook and serve your meal. *Yehey for fresh seafood delicacies!*

During low tide, you can see the far stretch of the white sand beach. And you can literally walking in the middle of the ocean! But be careful not to step on those dead corals to prevent any foot injury.Believe me, cause I had several wounds after wading through the water.
Happy me at my natural habitat. Hahaha.

What made this trip a memorable one was the sand bar. Definitely the highlight and the first thing I'll think of when I reminisce about my Cagbalete experience
To cap off the trip, we ended the night with some booze and chill acoustic music by the bonfire.

January 21, 2017


Wanting to go to a good cafe with the perfect ambiance away from the city noise without having to go through the hassle traffic of SLEX? Well this blog post is for you. 

December 20, 2016

Everyone's favorite escape from the city will always be Batangas. Since it will only take a few hours to get there, it is the easiest beach getaway to plan. Besides the different beaches embracing the beautiful province of Batangas, there are also a lot of mountain trails that you can hike. There are 3-4 hour hikes, an all day hike, and there are variety of mountain trails to choose from depending on the level of difficulty you desire. 

July 24, 2016


One of my fave beach getaways for this 2016 was having to go and explore Calaguas Island at Camarines Norte. I admit, the travel time was nerve wracking; a 10-hour drive from Manila to Bicol, then from Vinzons Port, a 2 hour boat ride to the mainland. 
I have played all my acoustic songs in all my playlists; trust me Ed Sheeran, Up Dharma Down, and Boyce Avenue was the cure for the 10 hour road trip.

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