Puerto Galera: Landmark of Fun, Fabulous and Fancy Vacation

Puerto Galera is located in Oriental Mindoro, South of Manila and is known to be one the best places to go during the summer season. The coastal town's scenic and white beaches, water that's perfect for scuba diving and snorkeling is just few of what the town can offer its visitors . Two of its famous beaches, the "Sabang Beach" is the more popular destination for tourists while the "White Beach" remains a local destination.

Having visited the place twice already, I felt like there is more to discover in this beautiful place than its beaches and corals. More scenic views such as waterfalls and majestic landscapes.

The place remains a personal favorite destination because of its reasonable rates, fairly short travel time from the city, but most especially the way the place make you feel.

Boat ride from Batangas port to Puerto Galera takes about 45 minutes to 1 hour. If you're not fond of riding boats and get seasick, choose the spot at the front where you can get fresh air. Boats tend to be a little bit loaded during the pick season.

Land Tour is usually offered by locals outside the hotels located along the beaches of Puerto Galera. During the offseason, you don't need to book in advance for the tour as they can accommodate you on the spot once you request. Rate depends on the number of tourists and tour includes, car, 1 driver and 1 tour guide.

(Below) View from where you travel from one location to the other.

Contact:
Sea Jewel Resort
White Beach, Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro
(02)5534898

Tagaytay: Frontier Within the City's Reach

Tagaytay is just one of the few places you can visit if you wish to escape the city's busy hustle and stressful environment and on Sunday, celebrating my sister's vacation in the country as well as her pending departure, we decided to spend the day here. The view is just majestic and timeless.

It's not everyday you watch the sun rise and spend the whole day basking under it, So spend it wisely and have fun under it.

People's Park In The Sky aka Palace In The Sky

Happy Siblings :D

Tagaytay Highlands' view from the Palace..

 That long.. winding road :D

PAGASA - DOST Doppler Radar located beside the deteriorating radar towers in the palace..

Towers.. Towers.. Towers..

The palace, looking "rickety", but inviting..

Batanes: Where The Heart Is...,

It was a fine day in May when the whole family went home for several reunions.. What could be more enticing than to see your beautiful mother as well as your hometown again after years of absence?

I am thankful that you took the flight, but at the time, I wasn't a willing passenger bound for Manila. Thank you PAL for the safe and quick flight.

Happy Siblings :D

A quick snap on our way to Basco for my flight going back to Manila. View deck was secured by a locked gate but.. shhhh I was able to find a way to get inside :D

The local park was basically an extension of every household near it. The evenings and early mornings were mostly spent here. Coffee please?? :D

And then.. you wait for the morning sun to rise, and bask on it 'til it's time to return home.

Night Owls..

And then you watch the sun set eagerly before it disappears right in front of you.

Credit: Kim Abad

This is what you call.. communing with nature. waiting.. waiting.. waiting..

and beauty becomes tangible..

Yes, Batanes is where the heart is.

Weekend Getaway: Sharing Some Healthy Options

Visiting Tagaytay over the weekend was made even more exciting because of the fruit season that started to reign on the sidewalks of the place. We were actually looking for some unripe Jackfruit, unfortunately, all of the stalls only have ripe ones and ready for eating. We ended up buying our miscellaneous cravings (peanuts, papaya, corn etc...)

If I made the trip earlier, I might have written my previous article project about fruits even more exciting and less of a struggle, however, the trip still made me appreciate more of them and the interesting way they were all displayed in just one place.

Fruit aficionados may want to check out the place for an exciting fruit escapade, with a chance to haggle for prices if you're in a budget or you just want to take the opportunity to save and still get the freshest out of them.

The fun part was smelling their sweet, ripe fragrance. My gastronomical life perked up! :D

I wonder what its like to live in a place where the freshest of all natural food is at the tip of your fingers.. what would be your reason not to cook or prepare a hearty meal?

On our way down from Tagaytay and near the Nuvali area, we saw lines of corn vendors. You can buy the corns raw or cooked. For only P100 you can take home 5 pieces of these large fresh corns, and if you're lucky, a good deal with a vendor will give 6 pieces / P100. (fair enough) :D

I don't think it would be a violation to drive while... eating???