Travel Diary: Boracay 2011

Boracay 2011

This has got to be the shortest Boracay trip for me.  It was also the first time that I stayed in the hotel all throughout and didn’t even go out strolling on the beach. My main theme for the trip was relaxation and I’m glad I got it.  I stayed in a wonderful hotel – [...]

The Awesome Transformation of our Boracay Airport

Transformation of our Boracay Airport

While I rested and relaxed at Boracay Mandarin Hotel a few weekends ago, there was one thing that I couldn’t forget.  One major thing that impressed me so much that I can’t help but share the good news with everyone.  It’s something that we, Filipinos, will be very proud of.  It’s something that we have [...]

Boracay Mandarin Island Hotel

Boracay Mandarin Island Hotel

As soon as I received an invite for a weekend getaway at Boracay courtesy of Boracay Mandarin Island Hotel, I got immediately excited.  It was a pleasant surprise.  Every bit of a chance for me to go to our so-called Boracay paradise, is something I wouldn’t wanna miss.  I was giddily planning in my mind [...]

Mandarin Spa Boracay

Mandarin Spa Boracay

If you’ve been to Boracay a couple of times, you’ll notice several masseuses offering their services in the open area of the beach.  I’ve tried those during my previous visits. During my weekend Boracay getaway two weeks ago, I was lucky enough that part of our itinerary was to try out the famous Mandarin Spa [...]

Travel Diary: Puerto Princesa Palawan 2011

Puerto Princesa Itinerary 2011

My first trip to Puerto Princesa, Palawan was great!  I had such a great time!  I would like to thank AirPhil Express for this opportunity.  I hope I was able to finish all of my posts earlier but here I am, finally completing my long list of Puerta Princesa posts. I lost my Huawei Wireless [...]

Binuatan Creations

Binuatan Creations

The last place we went to in Puerto Princesa, Palawan before going back to Manila is Binuatan Creations.  Binuatan Creations is a well-known handicraft shop that manufactures handloom woven products utilizing Palawan’s indigenous fibers. The goal of the company is to transform field grasses and fibers that can be found in Palawan into useful and [...]

Baker’s Hill Palawan

Bakers Hill Palawan

I initially thought that Baker’s Hill is just a popular place in Puerto Princesa City that sells baked goods.  I was pleasantly surprised when we arrived at Baker’s Hill Palawan and discovered how much more the place has to offer. Baker’s Hill Palawan as the name implies is a place on top of a hill [...]

Mitra’s Ranch

Mitra's Ranch

Rancho Sta. Monica, popularly known as Mitra’s Ranch is one of the popular tourist spots in Puerto Princesa, Palawan.  This was one of the destinations in our Puerto Princesa City tour. The big ranch is owned by the family of late house speaker Ramon Mitra & son, Baham Mitra.  I feel it’s a bit generous [...]

Tiangge Tiangge Pasalubong and Souvenir Center

Tiangge Tiangge Pasalubong and Souvenir Center

A trip to any place won’t be complete without shopping for some gifts for friends and family.  In Puerto Princesa, Palawan, every tourist spot has its own souvenir section.  However, I believe a visit to Tiangge Tiangge Pasalubong and Souvenir Center is a must! It’s a pure pasalubong haven, literally! I never thought that I [...]

Immaculate Concepcion Cathedral

Immaculate Concepcion Cathedral

The Immaculate Concepcion Cathedral is one of the tourist spots in Puerto Princesa, Palawan.  It’s located across Plaza Cuartel and is always part of the city tour. Known as the grandest catholic church in Puerto Princesa City, this church has a lot of history. When Spain ruled over the Philippines in 1521, they controlled our [...]