Philippines – Page 2 – Chescadventures

PAMPANGA

Yep, Like some of the other provinces, I’ve been to Pampanga several times since childhood to visit some of our Relatives there particularly during their Town Fiestas.

On 2013, right before my trip to Hongkong where I’m flying from Clark, I visited one of my friend in Angeles City and stayed there for a night (she is managing one of the hotels in Angeles and she let me stay for a night for free) and upon coming back from HK, another night in San Fernando Pampanga.

Boarding Plane to Hongkong

Too bad I haven’t had much of photos taken as well, but here are some photos in Clark.

ORIENTAL MINDORO

The very first time I’ve been to Calapan Oriental Mindoro was way back childhood days to spend the Christmas with my family. That was also my first time to ride on big a ship. I’ve remembered going to Batangas port first, and then a two hour ship ride from there will take us to Mindoro. After that Holiday season, I’ve been there for another 2 times more on the same place but as I visited there as a child, I didn’t enjoy much compared when I return several years later.

The best I’ve been was when I returned years later to Sabang Beach in Puerto Galera with friends which is also located in Mindoro.

We have taken a lot of photos from a film camera but unfortunately, I left all the photos with a friend and wasn’t able to keep some for myself. I’ve been there twice and stayed at a very beautiful small cottage with a pool. I’ve been with a group of Scuba Divers and experienced going out with them in the boat while they deep dive in the ocean. Of course, I didn’t try even once as I do not have any experience for that. I just waited for them in the boat.

I had a lot of fun in Puerto Gallera, having been able to experience a bunch of seafood lunch or dinner where they cook/grill different variety of seafood fresh from the water, drink and bar hop at night as there are a lot of small bars and bistros and discos around the area. Surely, if you are looking for a place to loosen up a little, enjoy the night life, have fun drinking, dancing and bar hopping, this is the best place for you!

Photo not mine.

AURORA

Baler is a town on the Philippine island of Luzon. In its center, Museo de Baler chronicles colonial history. On the coast, Cemento Beach is known for powerful surf, and Sabang Beach is lined with resorts. Nearby, Ermita Hill offers panoramic views. Inland, Baler Hanging Bridge crosses the mouth of the Tibag-Sabang River. To the east, the distinctive, angular Baler Lighthouse overlooks Dicasalarin Cove.

I’ve been here with my Family in 2013 during my Philippine vacation and it’s almost similar to the Surf capital of the Philippines in La Union, which is also equally progressive now.

There’s a lot of nice resorts to stay in. Although we went there during the month of August which is, unfortunately, a rainy season in the Philippines, we still get to enjoy the serenity of the place.

And other photos as we explore the Province.

We have a lot of photos taken here as we explore a lot of places in Aurora along with my family but just enjoy these few snaps. This was actually one of the rare times I bonded with my elder sisters and it so happened that we were complete this time with all the piglets and pets. We have rented a van from our City direct to Aurora (as it would be very hassled commuting with these raining and all) and the same van who toured us around the Baler area. Although it was a little bit rainy, it didn’t spoil our out of town at all.

LAUR

Laur is a municipality in the landlocked province of Nueva Ecija

Just by looking at these will give you warmth and comfort

Stone8- Gabaldon Nueva Ecija

Gabaldon (formerly Sabani and Bitulok) is a 4th class municipality in the province of Nueva Ecija, Philippines.

The town is tucked by the Sierra Madre Mountains. It lies 171 kilometers northeast of Manila, the capital of the Philippines. Tagalogs predominate this town. It is bounded by Bongabon on the north, Laur on the west, General Tinio on the south, and Dingalan by the east.

Stone-8

The town is tucked between the Sierra Madre Mountains

We’ve been to Stone-8 Resort in Gabaldon sometime during one of my Philippine vacation. It is one of the nicest destination to visit when you are in Nueva Ecija. They have a manmade pool whose water comes directly from the mountain, so it’s expectedly very fresh and cold.

They have small family single-detached cottages for rent (with AC) we rented overnight for about Php1500 at that time. We also rented a videoke, and enjoyed singing the whole day until the next day. Unfortunately, we didn’t bring any food/ drinks with thoughts in mind to order from the resort which they do not have the service yet, we had to go all the way to the market to buy some ready food. I also couldnt swim that much as I’m about to freeze that time. Couldnt stand the super cold water from the mountain so I just consumed the day singing and lying in the air conditioned cottage and doing my usual photography. 🙂

But all in, we had a great time!

LAGUNA

Our Visit to Laguna- 2012

Enchanted Kingdom, often abbreviated EK, is a theme park in the Philippines. It is the largest Amusement Park in the Philippines and it is located in Santa Rosa, Laguna.

I went here with my family during my vacation in the Philippines 2012 before heading to Tagaytay.

Since this is my first time here, I get to enjoy all the outdoor rides they have and managed to ride almost all of them from the one day pass we got that is unlimited for all the rides.

If you are looking for a place to bond with family as well as kids, this is a nice place to go.

And some other photos were taken with family

TAGAYTAY

Although I have been to Tagaytay several times since childhood, I haven’t had much of the photos taken aside from the time that cam phone is available.

It was three times in succeeding three different years of my vacation when I and my family visited the place, other times just passing by to have lunch.

Tagaytay is a popular holiday town south of Manila on the Philippine island Luzon. Known for its mild climate, it sits on a ridge above Taal Volcano Island, an active volcano surrounded by Taal Lake. Overlooking the area, People’s Park in the Sky occupies the grounds of a never-finished presidential mansion. Picnic Grove is a recreation area with trails and a zip line.

2012

Viewing deck facing Taal Volcano.

This photo was taken outside the small room we rented overnight in Tagaytay. It just cost us Php1500 for the entire room with bath for all of us.

2014- SKY RANCH- TAGAYTAY

We went back to Tagaytay sometime in 2014 (again, during my Phil vacation) and this time we visit another Amusement Park named SKY RANCH.

BACOOR

While on our way to Tagaytay, we had a quick pass to Cavite for Lunch. I never get to see the rest of Cavite but just a quick half day around the area.

We had lunch in Bacoor named Kainan sa Balsa which is a floating restaurant with Bamboo rafts that serves mostly Filipino food.

LA UNION

La Union is a province in the Philippines located in the Ilocos Region in the island of Luzon. Its capital is the city of San Fernando, which also serves as the regional center of the whole Ilocos Region.

I’ve been to La Union several times since childhood and later during my trips to the Philippines but the last time was in 2016 when I traveled to Vigan and passed by to La Union on our way back home with these kids on the photos. I remember how I used to visit my Uncle and cousins house every time I’m in the North and every time I was there, they would always refer me to the beautiful resorts/hotels by the beach.

Here are recent photos in 2016.

My chance to surf (tried) in one of Philippine’s surf capital.

Enjoying the sun, the sand, the weather, the sun-tan and me- San Juan, La Union.

Some old photos a few years ago

VIGAN

I have always wanted to visit Vigan, Ilocos Sur for a long long time! Fortunately, I only got the chance during my trip to the Philippines in 2016.

Vigan is somehow the remains of the Spanish era as you could see particularly in Calle Crisologo.

I like the view of this Asian/Spanish Architecture more than the modern ones, tbh. I love the feeling of going back to old times where all the houses/buildings are made of mixed concrete and wood, the capiz windows, the big front doors, and the kalesa ( the two wheeled-horse drawn carriage).

Calle Crisologo at night is more amazing! We had dinner along the street with their specialty, I had langgonisa (sausage) and chicharon bulaklak ( fried pork intestine) dipped in vinegar with salt, onion, and pepper and bagnet (deep-fried pork) for dinner and later we had a few alcoholic drinks in a nearby restaurant with karaoke.

More so, aside from this spectacular view, if you go a little bit further away, you will see a huge line of street food stalls where you can enjoy affordable snacks while wandering along the park.

Here are some photos I have snapped during the trip.