Palawud Resto Grill / If you think you cannot get a good nice view of a sunset in a busy and progressive city with tall buildings all around the area like Bacolod City, then you are wrong. The City of Smiles has many restaurants that offer a scenic view of the sunset. Last Monday, my wife …
The Best Nature Trek and Spelunking Adventure at Obong Caves / Hinobaan, Negros Occidental
Spelunking at Obong Cave / For a city dweller like me, life can be stressful. Going on a long road trip is an excellent way to escape our busy schedules. Traveling south of Negros Occidental, particularly in Hinoba-an, is probably a good idea to relax and enjoy the scenery of green trees and mountain ranges …
Garin Farm / Meditation at The Pilgrimage Hill
Garin Farm, located in the southern part of Iloilo in San Juaquin, offers a serene retreat for Catholics seeking a more solemn observance of Holy Week amidst lush greenery on a hill, similar to the height of a 10-story building. One of its highlights is the Garin Pilgrimage Hill, accessed by climbing 450 steps to …
Garin Farm / San Juaquin, Iloilo City: A Glimpse of Heaven on Earth
Garin Farm offers a unique blend of recreation and spirituality that’s sure to appeal to nature lovers. Nestled within its grounds is a working farm producing poultry, milk, and meat, alongside resort amenities like a swimming pool and artificial lake. One standout feature is Pilgrimage Hill, a place for personal reflection amidst life-sized biblical scenes. …
Family Christmas Party at Jitaku Private Resort, Bacolod City
Family Christmas party celebration is one of the highly anticipated occasions for a family celebration. Every year, one of us (my siblings) is appointed event host. The host is in-charge of looking for the venue (where else but our respective homes, we take turns hosting the annual gathering), food, and program for the occasion. We …
Eating Fresh Seafood in Tomontong Mangrove Eco Trail
My family always supports initiatives that promote social awareness of the environment and caring for mother earth. For instance, my youngest daughter carries her re-usable metal straw and a water container when going out for work. We do away with straws when drinking soda and recently a mall launched a bag less shopping Sunday. My …
Cebu Safari and Adventure Park: Engaging People to Care for the Animals and Environment
I am proud to say that I am one of the privileged few who have traveled to Cebu and visited different tourist destinations for 4 days and 3 nights with above-par accommodation—without spending a single centavo. Thank you to the management of South Bacolod General Hospital and Medical Center, Inc. (SBGHMCI) for being generous with …
Cebu Hotel / Palmbeach Resort and Spa (Mactan Island, Cebu, Philippines): Our Home in Lapu-lapu City / Travel Guide and Review
Cebu Hotel / I last visited Cebu City a few years ago. That is why exploring Mactan Island in Cebu is exciting. This is my first time in Mactan, and I will be with my colleagues for business and leisure. Mactan Island is more popular because of its rich history and culture. The Battle of …
Travel Tipid Tricks: Guimaras Tour on a Budget
Guimaras Tour / Spontaneous, budget-friendly trips can be the most fun and memorable travel experiences. This was the case when we, the Accounting Department of South Bacolod General Hospital (SBGH) took an impromptu road trip to Guimaras Island, Philippines. As part of the hospital’s work-life balance program, the annual summer outing was planned with just a …
Experience Gastronomic Delight and Nature’s Beauty at Balsa Boat River Cruise and Floating Restaurant
Balsa boat / If you are a tourist and have traveled to Bohol City, I guess you never missed eating lunch or dinner while traversing the Loboc River on a boat. Well, there is a local version of this dining innovation they aptly called the Balsa River Cruise. The idea is the same – to …