I promised to myself to travel more this summer, and so I did ~ while fulfilling my long-time wish to see the Pahiyas festival. I was also thankful that I joined a tour group instead of driving out. Paying $20 (or P1,000) for a whole day tour that covered four towns, a hearty buffet lunch and with free halo-halo to boot was indeed worth it. I'd have to commend some travel agencies for making tours around the islands affordable for most Pinoys (and not just tourists or balikbayans.) This was one example where joining group tours is more advantageous than flying solo or ... Continue Reading...
Pahiyas Festival 2009: some photos
A fiesta of designs and colors! This is my short description of the San Isidro Pahiyas Festival in Lucban, Quezon which I was finally able to attend with a tour group this year. Unlike last year when the event was spoiled by rains, this year's fiesta was blessed with eternal sunshine and was crowded with visitors, more than ever. It was simply amazing to see the creativity of the town of Lucban on this occasion, and if only for this, they deserve to be flocked by people from all over who see in the Pahiyas a showcase of the ultimate Filipino fiesta. With the ... Continue Reading...
Lunch box love
With the word "recession" dominating the news, it seems criminal spending $40 on a hotel buffet or $20 on a lunch out with friends. I still have those days when I'd happily swipe the husband's debit card, but I'd rather be Little Miss Self-Control.:P Something happened in the past few months, and it's the fact that I've joined the legions who bring their lunch boxes to work. I found out that this is the greatest money-saver ever, plus you're spared the trouble of lining up in the crowded cafeteria. It's an added bonus if you have a microwave oven in the office ... Continue Reading...
Island Cove Hotel & Leisure Park: the review
Hubby and I went to Island Cove Hotel & Leisure Park because we were suddenly too tired to drive as far as Tagaytay. Coming from our place in the south, this resort near Bacoor, Cavite was only an hour away. First impressions: the place was really huge! It was also a good deal that we got a two-bedroom cottage for P4,500, although it seemed strange that it didn't go with free buffet breakfast. Anyway, more on that later. :D Here are some pictures of the place I unearthed from my archives. ... Continue Reading...
Pacquiao-mania goes on
So the world's best pound-for-pound fighter went home to a triumphant welcome as he toured key cities in Metro Manila yesterday. As officials scrambled for their own chance to share in the Pacquaio limelight, at least one piece of news caught my eye: youth party list Representative Raymond Palatino proclaimed Manny Pacquaio as the "Pambansang Hinlalaki." A bit awkward sounding and the direct translation is "National Thumb." Anyway, this was all meant to underscore Pacquiao's role in encouraging people to vote in the 2010 elections (i.e. use their thumbs to register), a ... Continue Reading...
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