Travel
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PICO DE LORO: Everything You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (Day Hike Guide + Useful Tips)
MT. PICO DE LORO (Day Hike)Ternate, Cavite and Nasugbu, BatangasJump-off point: DENR Station, Magnetic Hill, Ternate, Cavite Length8.7 km Elevation gain664 m Route typePoint to point Mt. Pico de Loro is a popular destination for mountaineers, both by experts and newbies because of its lush green forest and challenging rock climbs to the top of it’s monolith a.k.a. ‘Parrot’s Beak’. It is part of the small mountain range known as Mt. Palay-Palay, aptly located in Ternate, Cavite and the boundaries of Nasugbu, Batangas.
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MT. BATULAO: Everything You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (Day Hike Guide + Useful Tips)
Mt. Batulao in Nasugbu, Batangas is truly an appealing destination, referred to by some mountaineers as the ‘Mini Pulag’ because of its broad grassland and the spectacular view of the peaks while ascending and descending. The landscapes are quite remarkable and the scenery at the peak is breathtaking!
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Mt. Gulugod-Baboy in Anilao, Batangas
Rain or shine, Mt. Gulugod-Baboy offers breathtaking views, especially from its peak. It is located in Anilao, Mabini in the province of Batangas. The mountain got its name from the contours of the peaks which resembles a pig’s back.
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Gundam Cafe in Tokyo, Japan: An Honest & Complete Review [Closed]
Gundam Cafe is permanently closed according to Tokyo Cheapo. Secretly, I’m a geek (sometimes not so secretly). I grew up glued to the TV whenever Mobile Suit Gundam was on, and I even hoarded a few model kits and collectibles as a kid. Fast forward to adulthood — and adulthood means you can finally afford to fund your nerdy dreams — I planned my Japan itinerary with military precision. Right there, between “eat ramen until I explode” and “visit every Don Quijote store,” was my mission objective: Gundam Cafe in Tokyo. I had heard about this themed café for years, a haven for anime fans, model kit collectors, and basically…
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SHINJUKU GYOEN IN TOKYO, JAPAN: Everything You NEED to Know Before You Go
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden is one of Tokyo's largest and most popular parks. Located just a short walk from Shinjuku Station, you can enjoy its sprawling lawns and quiet groves perfect for a morning or afternoon stroll.
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Cafe Ilang-Ilang at Manila Hotel: A Comprehensive Review
I’ll say this upfront so you know exactly who’s talking to you: I’ve eaten my way through most of the eat-all-you-can buffets in Metro Manila. Vikings, Spiral, Circles, the works — I’ve done the buffet crawl so you don’t have to gamble your Saturday appetite on a bad one. And honestly? Nothing beats Cafe Ilang-Ilang. I’m also not writing this after one lucky lunch. I’ve celebrated birthdays here with my entire extended family (the kind where lolo brings his own tsinelas bag “just in case”), toasted a promotion over the Seafood Night spread, and dragged balikbayan cousins here straight from the airport because I wanted their first Manila meal to…
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Romantic Gondola Ride at Venice Grand Canal Mall, McKinley Hill: An Unforgettable Venetian Escape in Metro Manila
Ciao, fellow adventurers! Buckle up your seatbelts, or should I say, lace up your gondolier shoes because we’re about to embark on a journey that’ll whisk us away to the charming canals of Italy, right here in the heart of Taguig City. Yes, you heard me right! Get ready to experience the magic of the Gondola Ride at the Venice Grand Canal Mall in McKinley Hill.
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MAMANGAL BEACH, CATANDUANES: A Comprehensive DYI Travel Guide
I love places that are less touristy but still have loads to offer. The Mamangal Beach Catanduanes is one of the hardest to reach in Virac yet one of the most beautiful beaches that I have ever laid my eyes on. Located in Mamangal, a small sitio adjacent to Brgy. Balite, it has a wide and long shoreline with a great view.
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Mt. Balagbag in Rodriguez, Rizal
The term “Mother Mountain” for mountaineers mean the very first mountain that you’ve ever climbed and for me that is Mt. Balagbag in Rizal way back March 4, 2014. This is also my very first trail run. My friends dragged me here so I could prepare for my then upcoming 21 KM (13.1 miles) race on that same week. It was challenging and exhausting but definitely worth the it. Here’s a quick guide to climbing Mt. Balagbag in Rodriguez, Rizal.
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Log Cabin Sagada in Mt. Province: A Comprehensive Review
After our exciting adventure, we headed to Log Cabin Sagada for dinner, conveniently located a stone’s throw from the museum. Known as Sagada’s premier dining spot, Log Cabin has delighted both travelers and locals with its Western home-style cuisine for more than two decades.
