Experience New Zealand at Glorietta with Singapore Airlines

The New Zealand Embassy, has partnered with Singapore Airlines and Glorietta as they bring together this year’s ‘Experience New Zealand at Glorietta with Singapore Airlines’, a fair to be held at the Glorietta Activity Center, Palm Drive from June 20 to 22, 2014. The fair will give Filipino travelers a foretaste of the finest New Zealand has to offer, from a variety of delicious food and fresh produce, to the best travel deals to New Zealand’s picturesque cities.

DFA Adds Seven Additional Countries Visa-Free Privilege

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) announced that, effective today, April 15, nationals of seven additional countries will now enjoy visa-free privilege to enter the Philippines for a period of stay of 30 days. These countries are Belize, Croatia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.

The privilege aims to promote tourism and investments from these countries, all of which have been emerging as key players in the international economic community and which have growing bilateral ties with the Philippines.

Let's Play at SANDBOX in Pampanga!

Pampanga is a wide plain of possibilities, I traveled to some of its destinations for fun and food like the river cruise in Sasmuan and Lubao, The nothern Mercato markets in Marquee Mall, and now something new and unique in the middle of the sandly lahar town of Porac Pampanga, Sandbox Alviera by Ayala Land in partnership with Leonio Land.

SandBox, located in the new Alviera township development, officially opened on April 12 with a lot of one of a kind attractions and some are a first in Asia.If you would think that it would be like a playpen for kids, well its actually for all ages. From simple joys of playgrounds up to hardcore adrenalin-filled rides and activities.

Among its major attractions is the Giant Swing, the Philippines’ tallest swing at 10-meters high. The Giant Swing takes up to two adult riders high into the air for an unforgettable and exhilarating swing.

Manila Cathedral Opens Its Doors After Years of Renovation!

The Manila Cathedral is considered one of the best Catholic Cathedral in the Philippines and is the seat of the Archdiocese of Manila which has been established since the Spanish colonization. The Cathedral has been destroyed by many times and by many ways like earthquake, fire, war and more. And the latest reconstruction was made after the war which took a lot of years. It is one of the remaining churches in the Intramuros area with San Agustin Church.

The Cathedral is a popular place for pilgrimage, tourism and weddings. It was closed for renovation for almost 2 years where visitors could only go up to the closed doors. It missed several occasions of the liturgical year. It was announced that either late March or early April the Cathedral will once again opens it doors to the public. And just in time with Holy Week starting next week.

Royal Heritage Tour and Intramuros Pasyal!

It was another time of the month for a trip down old Manila and experience it from different angles, and I never get tired of joining them. Last year I was part of the Royal Heritage Tour in January 2013, now after the busy schedules and hell weeks, I got the chance to join the FREE tour conducted by Rence Chan (http://renz15.wordpress.com/), who loves collection (especially stamps) and Philippine heritage. 

The Royal Heritage Tour is conducted every 3rd Sunday of the month with attendees comprising of history lovers, bloggers, students, and even professionals who are into exploring Manila at its roots and its famed places. The tour itinerary would comprise of the Post Office Building in Lawton, The Maestranza (The Royal Warehouses), Pasig Riverside, Intramuros and finally the Manila Metropolitan Theater.

Beach Volleyball at Club Manila East!

One of the best experiences in our lives is to go on a trip and have fun with our barkadas, classmates and our workmates. Yet sometimes, distant travels get too tiring. But, wouldn’t it be ideal to have fun without travelling far? One answer to that is going to Club Manila East! They have lots of fun and thrills, what with their huge water facilities like the OceanWaves, BeachWaves and The Funtasy Lagoon. In fact, they have just established another must-try attraction- The Beach Volleyball.

Naga City First Timer

Its my first time in the Bicol region and its also my first time at Naga City. As part of our field trip in Engineering College, the route is decided to go down south, further than my Quezon trip back in 2011. Now i finally touched Bicolano soil. The first stop over is in Naga City Camarines Sur.

Naga known to be the hometown of political heroes like Jesse Robredo and Raul Roco, the city is the most progressive city in bicolandia. The busy streets are very similar to the city of Manila. With districts similar to Binondo and Divisoria, this is what I. An describe Naga Central. With business and culture mixed in this active district, all seems to be just few blocks away from each other.  

What I love of this part of the city is its monuments and churches which looks well maintained better than the nation's capital. As the city gives homage to Nuestra Señora De Peñafrancia, the patroness of the Bicol region, with street signs and mini grottos in most places in Naga.