By: Brett Debritz
http://www.news.com.au/
WHEN Australians dream of an island paradise, their thoughts probably turn east to Fiji, Tahiti or Hawaii. But Asia has its fair share of beach holiday options, offering as much or as little excitement as any tourist could want.
The Philippines may not come to mind as readily as, say, Bali or Phuket, but [...]
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White sands of Boracay
A Fine Place to Stay in Baguio
Are you planning to visit Baguio for a vacation with your friends or family? Do you want a clean, comfotable and quiet place to stay in Baguio City?
Lakbay Pilipinas – your ultimate Philippine Travel Guide would like to recommend a house for rent in Baguio City.
Its a comfortable 2 storey house located in Brentwood Village, less [...]
A Day in the “Wilds” at ZOOBIC SAFARI
By: Carrie A. Javier
Photos : Norbert Bajandi and Daniel Y. Go
Oh, look mom, he’s eating the chicken, my eight year-old son JM or James Michael shouted excitedly. I shuddered and kept my eyes averted. I just couldn’t stand the sight of blood and the spectacle of a helpless live chicken being devoured by a huge, [...]
Shangri-La’s Mactan Resort and Spa
Paradise.
That’s how I would describe Shangri-La’s Mactan Island Resort in one word.
I’ve stayed in the hotel twice already, once in 2000 and the most recent just last February. In between, I’ve visited the hotel on day trips. The place always manages to amaze me.
The rooms are splendidly designed and fully furnished. The beds, pillows and [...]
Coming soon in Nasugbu Batangas: Hamilo Coast
The SM Investment Corporation is presently developing its biggest project to date: the 1,800-hectare Hamilo Coast in Nasugbu, Batangas. Those of us who are accustomed to the giant edifices that are the SM Malls will find in Hamilo Coast a refreshing development. It will showcase to residents and tourists 13 natural coves, a sweeping 32-kilometer [...]
Trekking the Mystical Mt. Banahaw
By: Carina EA. JavierÂ
When Winston Baltazar, aka JB Nalang first told me that trekking to the Sta. Lucia river and falls at Mt. Banahaw entails going up and down 259 steps…read 259, I felt like backing out of the trip. I’m just not sure I could handle it, but something akin to a magical force [...]
