Valentine's Date in Tanay Rizal - Bulawan Floating Restaurant

Valentine’s day is over. For sure, everyone has an unforgettable date stories to tell. It might be a simple date or some unique travel adventures and out-of-town. Whatever it is, the important part is spending the day with the person you love.

When it comes to special occasions, I always prefer to do something unconventional. Last February, Valentine’s day of 2011, my boyfriend and I explored Tanay, Rizal. I got the date idea from reading a magazine. We went to Bulawan Floating Restaurant in Tanay, Rizal.

It took us 2-3 hours before arriving at the restaurant. The view on the road is very scenic so I really enjoyed the trip.

The food at Bulawan Floating Restaurant really tastes good. The hours of travel is worth it. Once you arrive at the place, you will really feel hungry. 

You will enjoy eating at the place since it’s an outdoor restaurant. The wind breeze and the serene surrounding will really make you feel relaxed.

It’s been one of the best Valentine’s we had. We’re even featured at Cosmo Magazine for this special Valentine’s Day adventure in Tanay Rizal.

This was our last year's date. This year, we decided to go on a simple dinner date since we're have bigger plans to prepare for this February. :)

Potipot Island - Summer's Temptation Getaway

Last year, a few months after our Anawangin Cove Tour, I went back to Zambales again. This time, I explored Potipot Island located at Candelaria, Zambales.

The travel hours lasted up to 6 hours from Manila. Upon arriving, we stayed in a resort near the island then we took a boat to Potipot Island. It’s just a 5-minute boat ride.

Potipot Island is an ideal place for beach bumming. There aren’t a lot of activities to do aside from Jet skiing, camping, and beach strolling. But if basking under the sun, lying on the shore and beach strolling is your ideal summer activity, Potipot Island in Zambales is the perfect location for you. Also, the island is great for picture taking and sunset photography.

Potipot Island Tour in Zambales is a perfect choice if you’re planning a rush summer getaway with budget accommodation.

It is summer time in a few months. Have you already planned your summer getaway? It’s better to start planning now on where you want to spend your best summer for this year.

The Beaches of Bohol - I'll Be Back Soon

One thing is for sure, I’ll be back in Bohol one of these days. I’ve already visited a lot of beaches here in the Philippines, but I don’t know why I can’t forget Bohol. The place mesmerized me to fall in love with its serene blue waters, white sand and calm ocean breeze.

I wrote this post to reminisce my 2009 Bohol Tour. I haven’t uploaded these photos yet. Through these pictures, let me tell you the reasons why I want to go back to this place someday.

It took us around 30 minutes before we arrived in Balicasag Island via boat. Our island hopping and snorkeling activity is one of the best part of the tour. I didn't apply any sunblock with SPF. Can you imagine how the sun burned my skin that day? But getting tanned was worth it.

Before we arrived at the island, we had some dolphin-chasing-watching experience in the midst of Bohol waters.

After the dolphins - time for hundreds of fish, fish and fish. Snorkelling in Balicasag Island - feel like you are Aerial and then look for Nemo. I am not good at swimming but I never feared floating in the middle of the sea with these sea creatures.

I was so amazed of the cystal clear beach water of Bohol. You can even look at it and see your reflection and use the water as mirror.

Yes, I love sunset. It is one of the best part of the day whenever I go to the beach. But, this photo was taken at sunrise viewed from Bohol Beach Club. :)

That's all for now. But I promise myself, after visiting all the beautiful islands here in the Philippines, I will go back in Bohol. Xoxo!

Summer in January at Anawangin Cove

All white beaches are mostly located in the southern part of the Philippines. It’s a surprise that there are also white beaches hidden in northern Luzon like Anawangin. It’s a paradise away from the hassle and bustle of Manila.

It was not summer when we went to Anawangin in Zambales. Together with my officemates, we commuted via Victory Liner bus. I wasn’t expecting that the place will match the beauty of other places I’ve been to, like Palawan and Bohol.

Although the sand is not as white as the beaches in Bohol and Palawan, the place is a perfect getaway if you are in a budget. The travel time takes more than an hour to Zambales and less than 30-minute boat ride to the island.

The sea breeze, the green tress and the peaceful surroundings of Anawangin makes it perfect for short vacations. Just don’t forget to bring your tent if you plan to stay in the island overnight. Keep your tent open so you wouldn’t miss the night sky covered with countless stars you can only see when you’re in an island.

Palawan Adventure

Palawan – it’s a paradise.

My friend Kim, booked us for Palawan trip scheduled October last year. At first, I wasn’t interested to go to the place because I thought it was just a quiet province and so little options for tour except for the beaches.


As assigned to me, I researched for a possible 4days/3nights accommodation for us. It was so hard to find a good place to stay considering our standards but then, thank goodness, I found a perfect place to stay. I booked 8 people in Dangkalan Resort, Palawan. The place is nice and so as the people. They are very courteous and hospitable.


Let me share to you our 3 days adventure in Palawan from day 1 to day 3.
Day 1: The City


We arrived at Puerto Princesa Palawan airport around 9am. The weather is good unlike in Manila where it was raining when we left.


The staff from the hotel waited for us and drove us to Dangkalan Resort. We ate lunch then prepared for the tour.







Crocodile Farm.
Do find them horrible? I used too. But when as I have seen them in the conservation center, made me think that they are actually cute when quiet.

Mitra’s Ranch
I thought I was in Tagaytay. But I am not. It’s the rest house of the Mitra’s in Palawan overlooking the Honda Bay. What a nice view.

Day 2: Exploring the Beauty of Palawan


Palawan Underground River
I’m a little claustrophobic so I was feeling uneasy the whole time. But the place was worth it. Palawan Undeground River is nominated for Modern 7 Wonders of the World.



By the way, there were monkeys around as we waited for our turn on the boat. They seem to be very friendly.


Sabang Beach
The beach is not as beautiful as Honday Bay. But the food was very good and if you enjoy beach waves, you’ll definitely love the water current.



Day 3: Island Hopping.


Let the pictures speak everything about this very adventurous day.






If you're a traveler, you should have Palawan Philippines listed on your places-to-visit wish list.

Bohol - My Sweetest Escape

I will never forget the day I set my foot on Bohol. It is wonderful paradise worth visiting. The travel took only less than an hour from Manila Terminal 3 to Tagbilaran Bohol airport. Thanks to Philippine Airlines (PAL). It was a very smooth travel aboard.


Whenever I remember my three day visit there, I can’t help but smile. I fell in love in that place.

Here are the places we visited.



Bohol Sanduguan Monument
Finally, we met the infamous Miguel Lopez de Legaspi and Rajan Sikatuna. It is the place of blood compact between the Spaniards and the Filipinos.










Loboc River
With very tasty Bohol delicacies served in the riverboats plus the native songs played by the musician.


















Chocolate Hills
Bohol is like synonymous to its tourist spot, the Chocolate Hills. My boyfriend and I dared to count them all, but we failed counting. It was a wonderful view to see small hills that looked like chocolate on summer and looks like green mini hills on rainy days. According to the latest survey I read from Wikipedia, there are around 1,776 hills spread over an area of more than 50 square kilometres (20 sq mi).Too bad my camera suffered from battery lost when we arrived at Carmen, Bohol, where the Chocolate Hills is located.


Bohol Beach Club
We stayed for three days in Bohol Beach Club. It felt like I don’t want to go home when we came there. It was a paradise. The smell of the sea breeze, the serenity of the place, everything’s perfect. 


Balicasag Island Marine Sanctuary
My sweet escape can’t be complete without the island hopping. We did snorkelling and swimming while enjoying the beautiful waters of the place.

Bohol Creatures
Ooops. I almost forgot. If you want to watch the dolphins swimming in Bohol waters around the island, remember to wake up early and catch a site of them in the middle of the sea while riding on a boat.


The Infamous Tarsier
They look so cute. It's the smallest primate. Visiting Bohol is never complete without seeing this tiny creature.


After three days, it's time to go back to Manila. But for sure, I will always come back to this place. I simply love Bohol.