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2015 July: BATAAN, Ikaw Na!

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With the new technology springing around, a few chances of glance from the old times bring us back into simpler expectations in life, so if given a chance to feel being there in the past for a day, I'll take it. So when Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar was featured on TV, it became one of my travel goals. Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar showcases old mansions in one perfect location, in Bataan.When Labsy and I had a chance to be in Manila again last July 2015, we made sure to have our "old" and "mansions" day somehow... Getting to Bataan and back: - From NAIA, we took a taxi for Php220. It took us one (1) hour to reach the Five Star Bus Station in Cubao because we arrived in Manila on a rush hour (around 6:00 PM). - Bus fare was Php200 per person. We were able to get our seat around 7:30PM and arrived in Bataan by 10:30PM. - Return bus fare from Bataan to Avenida (Manila) was Php400. Our Home in Bataan: - Before we started this travel, I've already ...
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South-North Weekend in Cebu

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Oslob Cebu again! I guess we're not done exploring Cebu just yet.... This time, we pick a spot from North and South to explore and do some chillin'... Me and Labsy were in Dapitan last July 2014 and after my assignment there, we scheduled a side trip in Cebu before heading back home to Davao. So... after our Dapitan sweet escape, we flew to Cebu on a Thursday late afternoon and stayed for the weekend. Here are our stopovers: 1. Crown Regency Hotel & Towers  Crown Regency  Hotel &  Towers - Crow Regency Hotel & Towers ( http://www.crownregencyhotelandtowers.com/ ) is probably our favourite home away from home when in Cebu. We are members of Club Ultima, so we got to use our prepaid vouchers during our stay. I'd say it's still expensive for our budget-travel-weekend, but, we've already paid for this, so why waste it? Crown Regency Hotel & Towers The hotel's service is great, although sometimes, I couldn't say the sam...
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2014 July: Fantasyland and Dakak

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Dakak Entrance I was on an assignment for a week in Dapitan City last July 2014. Hubby took a leave of absence and went with me. While I was with my colleagues solving some IT problems and giving an orientation on some work stuff, Labsy was busy researching for some place to go to while in Dapitan and when we get to Cebu on our way back to Davao. We stayed at Villa Pilar Pension at the Sunset Boulevard, where mostly the highlights of the place are near. Take a peak here ( http://dipolognon.com/dapitancom/dapitanhotels2AA.htm ). Dinner at Sunset Boulevard So, the things you must do while in Dapitan City: 1. Sunset Boulevard for some BBQ dinner by the bay.  Air was refreshing and so was our conversation. My colleague and I were too busy during the day with work, Labsy stays in the hotel for some R&R (rest & research :>), but we get to linger over dinner together to get some updates on what each other were busy with while apart. Rizal's Landing 2. Ri...
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2013: Laoag - Pagudpud - Vigan - Sagada - Banaue Escapade in 1 (one)Week

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Day 1: Wednesday, Sep. 11, 2013 (Hello Laoag!) Paoay Church Our flight from Davao departed at 10:05 AM, Labsy and I were glad we had this schedule. Perfect enough that we don't need to be too early in the airport, we can still enjoy breakfast and just in time for lunch when we reach Manila. We stayed in the airport since we had another flight to Laoag at 7:05 PM and grab the chance to find some electrical outlets to charge our phones. Our first day was spent mostly at the airport and since we won't be staying long in Laoag, I opted to look for a cheaper place to stay. I thought since we will arrive way past 8PM and will leave early the next morning to start the site seeing, a so-so place would be OK. But NO, it wasn't! Our ride to town But, before reaching to that "never-again" place for overnight. Our ride from Laoag Airport to town was free! Yes, free. The Laoag Airport has a free shuttle, using an electric powered multicab (small jeep) for the tou...
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