Dive and Trek, Anilao (aka Batang Yagit goes Diving) – May 12, 2012
People go on lakwatsas for various reasons. Once it a while, it isn’t about you. Sometimes its about sharing an experience with a friend. For around a week, Benj Espina and I had been chatting on Facebook bringing Winston Almendras (aka Batang Yagit) Scuba Diving. I had been hearing about this from both of them for months, I thought it would make for an awesome adventure.
Read MoreSango Burger, Rockwell
My experience at Sango was MEH! For the cost of a burger 3x that of the ever sacred Quarter Pounder. I would rather eat in a roadside Burger Machine which has more flavor than at Sango ever again.
Read MoreMapanuepe Lake, Zambales – April 5, 2012
If you are looking for an adventure to a place virgin to tourists and campers in the same way Anawangin Cove was just a few years ago, there is a small out of the way town in Zambales home to a young lake formed after the eruption of Mount Pinatubo.
Read MoreBulalo Point, Tagaytay
Who doesn’t love Bulalo? Well, unless you are vegan or a health food nut, bulalo is one of those local delicacies which brings your stomach straight to heaven (and you if you eat too much of it, you will go to heaven sooner than expected).
Read MoreLaiya, Batangas – April 28, 2012
Laiya, Batangas is a great beach just 2.5 hours south of Manila. Clear water, calm waters. great beach. It's definitely a peaceful alternative to Boracay. That said, aside from the beach... it lacks Boracay's nightlife and variety of activities.
Read MoreWee Nam Kee Chicken Rice
For those who have followed my blog on the foodie side, you know that I have this quest for the best Hainanese Chicken Rice. Several months...
Read MoreEaster Island – April 1-4, 2012
One of the “must-see” items on my bucket list has been to see Easter Island located 2,180 miles (3,510 kilometers) west of the coast of Chile in South America and is the south easternmost point of the Polynesian Triangle. Ever since I was a child, I was always fascinated by pictures of the “big heads” and the theories over who built them and why (of course, these included the “they were built by aliens” theory).
Read MoreThe Highs and Lows of Easter Island – April 3-4, 2012
With my formal tours done, I scheduled myself for two additional adventures while on the island. On the afternoon of April 3rd, I scheduled...
Read MoreAna Te Pahu and Ana Te Pora, Easter Island – April 3, 2012
From Ahu Akiviki, a little of change of scene. This time it is all about caves.The caves are a series of tunnels formed by lava flows which were used during wartime to hide from the enemies or for ceremonies.
Read MoreAhu Akivi, Easter Island – April 3, 2012
While not as grandiose as Ahu Tongariki with its 15 colossal moai… or as beufully set as those on Anakena Beach… my favorite set of moai would have to be at Ahu Akivi with its seven moai. The location is also popularly known as Siete Moai.
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