Easy Getaway: Daranak Falls, Tanay

This was like a "spur of the moment" trip that we didn't even think of preparing an itinerary since the trip won't be consuming more than 5 hours of our whole day. Just packed and went there!

Well, Daranak is a park/resort open to public and is nestled quietly at the foot of the Tanay mountains. Complemented with lots of flora and other small falls and ponds. As per locals, this refreshing site is 14 meters high and a short walk to the top of the falls is Batlag Falls.

Getting there was quite easy. Since my place is just along [...]

All Set for Dinagyang 2014

Airline Tickets... Check!

Hotel... Check!
Itinerary... Check!

I'm pretty much ready for the 46th Dinagyang Festival with my side trips (Guimaras and Isla Gigantes). This is going to be my 3rd consecutive year of attending the festival... Yes! I fell in love with the festival!

 And this year's theme,

RiB all about it! My penchant for Brian!

If you've been to Cebu, you probably know what I'm talking about...

My Brian's Baby Back Ribs @ The Terraces Cebu.

Yep yep! It's Casa Verde and they're finally here... in Manila! Situated conveniently within the metro. And they open THIS AFTERNOON... if my reckoning's not mistaken. LOL

Aside from the famed Cebu Lechon (CNT), I just simply can't pass the opportunity of visiting the resto whenever I'm in Cebu. Definitely my comfort food in the city.

A good friends' homegrown restaurant which all started in Cebu is

Stimulating Mornings in Coron: Dad's Coronzy

For 3 mornings in Coron, I went to this cute coffee and tea shop named Dad's Coronzy. And I wasn't disappointed, they have like the tastiest and most fragrant hazelnut latte in Coron for P110, not bad for coffee in a clean and nice ceramic cup.

 This is a great stop to sit, have a smoke, coffee and people watch. Located on the busiest street in Coron Town and

What's all the fuss? What's in Coron, Palawan?

And the answer to this is....

Great work Kristoff! ha ha! Anyway!

uhm...

Ultimate Taste Test Tickets 2013: Life Would Have Less Flavor if You Don't Let Your Taste Buds Travel!

I hope Mr.Anton Diaz of ourawesomeplanet.com won't mind my sharing/re-posting of this. So to all foodies out there, let's go!!! :)

Photo Courtesy: Our Awesome Planet

Finally, we are now selling tickets to Ultimate Taste Test 2013!

What: Rockwell's Ultimate Taste Test -- Be a Food Critic for a Day!

When: September 14, 2013, Saturday, 11.00 am - 9.00 pm.
Where: Rockwell Tent

Ultimate Taste Test Fee: P585/head. Inclusive of:

My First "AWESOME" in Coron, Palawan

Where will I be staying in Coron, Palawan... hotel, guesthouse, inn? Do I want an A/C room or a fan room? How long will I be staying there? Do I want a private bathroom? What are the house rules about noise levels during the day/night? Do I need room service?



Questions I normally ask myself before I make that deal and book it. In this case, I was looking for a place to stay in Coron. It will be my first time there, so I definitely want to make the most out of my 3 days and 2 nights stay.

 As for the saying, "Don't Judge a Book by its Cover". True enough, you'll see some flashy hotels with all that fancy stuff but then you'll end up singing the blues because of disappointment...

Palawan's "CORON-ing" Glory

I can't seem to figure out the shape I want to match Coron, Palawan... so I googled! And it's a wedge-shaped limestone island! Wee

Me at Banol Beach... lunch time!

Alright, so just a little more info on the island, few of its coastal areas are being covered by mangrove forests. Coron has several lakes, famous of which is the nationally-acclaimed cleanest lake in the country, the Kayangan Lake. I so fell crazily in love with the place and the #Kayangan Lake to be the highlight of my birthday trip (July 17th... I'm still accepting gifts... LOL).

It's got a number of white-sand beaches and clear blue waters perfect for snorkeling, deep-sea fishing and also famous for shipwreck diving...

Must-Eats in Puerto Princesa, Palawan

You may have been fully satisfied with the things you've seen in the area, but though shall not forget that you've got a belly famished by your itchy feet. You need to reload for your next adventure.

So, I've got you guys a list of places I've been to. Places to satiate yourselves and a chance to take on exotic delicacies! These, are "for me" not to miss restaurants and food places in Puerto Princesa. You ready? This can become uh little... nasty. ha ha

Palawan: Puerto Princesa's Grandeur

Legend attributes the name of this city to a princess-like maiden who in early days is said to have roamed and took guard in certain nights of the year. That was again, during the early days, this time it's way different. I see it more as a royal haven and sanctuary for the people in Palawan and the tourists.

http://en.wikipedia.org

Red carpet, blowing of trumpets and a grand entourage?! Think you're that lucky?! I don't think so! No royal treatment will be provided upon your arrival there! But the good people of Puerto Princesa will