Recently on my visit to the Philippines I stayed Casa Bocobo, It’s considered one of the cheap hotels in Manila but it’s completely fantastic in all aspects. There were no crazy attractions but just reasonable rates and exceptional service. The staff were very professional and all spoke good English. Communication I believe is the key to a successful hotel and the Casa Bocobo crew is on top of... 

In 1814, Mayon Volcano erupted, with lava cascading down its slopes. The townspeople fled to the Cagsawa church, in hopes that they would be out of harm’s way. At that time lava flows buried the town of Cagsawa and 1,200 people perished. Only the bell tower of the town’s church remained above the new surface and now stands as a memorial.  Read More →

  An electric generation project with geothermal energy as source. It is designed to generate more than 227 megawatts, operated jointly by NPC/NEA and Union Oil (USA). Located in Tiwi, Albay mostly visited for its high educational values.  Read More →

A site which serves as a strong reminder of the rich Manila to Acapulco (Mexico) trade routes during the Spanish era. Found along the shores of Buhatan beach at Sto. Domingo, Albay, this galleon relic was wrought by a strong typhoon on its way to Acapulco and crushed on the reefs of Albay Gulf. This historical remains lie at five fathoms under the sea with green transparent water. It is an ideal... 

  It nestles on the eastern slopes of Mt. Mayon at an altitude of 2,700 ft. An excellent summer resort with almost similar temperature with Baguio at 28 degrees Celsius. It is popularly known as “heaven on earth” because of the hanging clouds and the pleasant climate where cool and invigorating air could be experienced. From this height, visitors, see the panoramic view of the Pacific... 

Catanduanes is known to many as an island paradise. Its clean white sand is very inviting but the sea can get rough sometimes. Puraran Beach is known for its large waves. The surfing season at Puraran Beach, Catanduanes is October. It has a long string of palm-fringed beaches and deep blue waters against a backdrop of luxuriant grassy mountains, and a totally laid-back rural charm and crowned with... 

Another breathtaking scenic beauty the Philippines could offer its tourists is the Mayon Volcano. It is an active volcano and popularly called as the world’s most perfect cone located in Legaspi, Albay, Philippines. Mayon Volcano never failed to attract visitors as it measures 8,189 feet with a base of 10 kilometers with its perfect cone whether seen from a distance or up close. When the volcano... 

Nagsurok Cave Pinanaan Cave  Read More →

It was a cold sunday. The plan was to meet at chowking muñoz at 3am. The establishment which is usually open 24 hours was closed that morning, for the holidays i think, so i texted everyone that mercury drug is the new meeting place. i got there some 20 minutes before 3. after 5 or 10 minutes angela showed up. daren, bryan and macky arrived some 30 minutes later. we took the extra time of waiting...