Away from the City at Luljetta's Hanging Garden and Spa, Antipolo - November 2014

Luljetta's Hanging Garden and Spa is one of the famous spots in Antipolo since it's quite accessible from the metro.

Staff will provide you a "batik" robe once you're done with the registration. 

Here are some of the facilities of Luljetta's:

Hydro pool

Infinity pool

Fish spa

Jacuzzi

The promo we purchased already includes snacks

Fried Suman sa Mangga and a cold drink

Fly to Cagayan De Oro! - November 2014

Brighter than sunshine

Aerial view of Cagayan De Oro

These two (2) pictures were the only memories I got during my first time in Cagayan De Oro, though I was able to visit my relatives there. :)

Short Trip at Zamboanga City - September 2014

Another Mindanao trip!

Thanks to all these caravans assigned to me. :)

Breast cancer awareness

Paseo del Mar is the same as the Luneta Park in Manila. Restaurants, live bands, bars, and is also located beside the shoreline.

Pasonanca Park Tree House

Freedom Park Canyons

From the Freedom Park Canyons, you will see this giant white cross from afar. "Kuya" told us that people usually visit the cross during Holy Week for the stations of the cross.

Relaxing at Almont Beach Resort, Surigao City - June 2014

After a long bus ride from Butuan to Surigao City, my body was searching for some relaxation. Thankfully the company checked us in here in Almont Hotel in Surigao City, though it is kinda far from the "city". The place is not crowded, and very peaceful. Staff are also accommodating.

Perfect weather

View during our breakfast

Beachfront

It is not sand, but pebbles.

Visiting Legazpi and Naga - June 2014

Legazpi City is part of the Region V of Philippines. Mayon Volcano is one of the popular tourist destinations here in Legazpi, and luckily, I was able to see the perfect cone of this volcano.

Oh, the majestic Mt. Mayon!

We also visited the famous Cagsawa National Museum wherein people will offer to take pictures of you with the Cagsawa National Museum and Mt. Mayon. They will ask you to pose "awkwardly" and they will be the one to manipulate the shot.

Mt. Mayon is currently hiding behind the clouds. 

Here's a sample of our awkward pose!

We managed to tour ourselves around the city, since Legazpi was experiencing rotational brownout during that time. 

St. Raphael Church

Legazpi boulevard

Embarcadero at night

Mt. Mayon's view from our room.

Our Lady of Peñafrancia

Naga is just two (2) hours ride away from Legazpi. It is more developed compared to Legazpi. Restaurants, bars, and crowd. Everything looks familiar. It actually feels like I am still in Quezon City! 

Droughtiness at Cagbalete Island - May 2014

For you to reach the Cagbalete Island, you need to ride a boat at Mauban Port. The ride will take around forty-five (45) minutes to one (1) hour, and costs Php50.00.

As a person with fear of deep blue water, I need to endure the long ride. We were all excited when we saw the island from afar! Oh, what a beauty!

Cagbalete Island

And hola! We need to walk one (1) km just to reach the resort due to low tide. It felt like forever. I was not expecting this. HAHA. 

                                          FINALLY! We've reached the resort! My goodness.

We stayed at Villa Cleofas. It's a simple kubo type cottage which costs Php3,000.00 good for 12 persons. We rested and took pictures (Cagbalete Island is picturesque during low tide) until 5:00 PM to wait for the sea to reach the shore. At night, people were building bonfires. Of course, we also did ours.

I loved the sea when the sun shined the next morning. Everything was crystal clear! This was the best time to swim! But we need to checked out around 11:00 AM and ride the boat back to Mauban Port before low tide.

I can say that Cagbalete Island is okay for barkada getaway!

Summer Fling at Anvaya Cove Nature Club, Morong, Bataan - May 2014

Every year, each center of our Company schedules a team building, also known as "Summer Fling." This year, we chose Anvaya Cove Nature Club which is located at Morong, Bataan. It was my first year in DAP, thus, this was also my first time joining this "Summer Fling."

The place is exclusively for members, that is why it is quiet and peaceful. I guess we were the only ones who are so loud during that time. HEHE

Infinity pools, lounge pool, and lap pool are just some of the facilities of the resort. Jacuzzi is also available.

The beach has a fine, not-so-white sand, and a clear water.

Perfect view for relaxation!

Folding chairs under the trees are also available

Not-so-white sand

Anvaya Cove Nature Club is a perfect place for chilling out, and I guess not for team building. HAHA. But we still enjoyed our stay! Our team is actually planning to go back here. :)

Pampanga Tour - April 2014

Every year, Pampanga celebrates the Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta. It is where everything you see, flies. The fiesta was held in Lubao, Pampanga, instead of Clark, Pampanga. We reached the venue around 4:30 AM in the morning and people were already taking pictures of the balloons.

Nope, this is not one of the hot air balloons. I thought so too.

Preparing to fly!

Hello, Mr. Angry Bird.

Around 6:00 AM to 7:00 AM, it is time for the balloons to fly! I just wish that the next time I go here, I will be able to ride one of those balloons. Oh, bucket list. Hehe.

On-going proposal

Everyone's attention was lured by this cute ice cream balloon. This might be the cutest proposal I've seen so far. HAHA.

So right after the hot air balloon fiesta, we went directly to Nayong Pilipino located at Clark, Pampanga. 

We also got the chance to watch a cultural show.

Our last stop was at Paradise Ranch which is also located at Clark, Pampanga. There are various things here that you can do!

If only we had our swim suit during that time...

Feed the hungry fishes!

Our Pampanga Tour was all worth it! (Kahit hilong hilo na kami sa init. Haha.) We would like to thank Asian Metro Tours & Events Co. for this trip!