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After getting married in year 2016, Jeff, my husband and I started living on our own to start our family. Santo. Tomas, Batangas be the perfect place to settle in and start a family. It is one among the four cities in the province and is known as the second richest municipality in the Philippines. City Hall of Sto.Tomas, Batangas Santo Tomas is perfectly laid at the foot of Mt. Makiling. And this is my everyday view! View of Mount Makiling from our Home near  Lumina Batangas Thousands of visitors and pilgrims, from neighboring towns, provinces and even outside the country, have been visiting Santo Tomas, Batangas to pray and give dedications to Saint Padre Pio. The famous national shrine is located in Barangay San Pedro, which became one of the most significant landmarks, not only in the town of Santo Tomas but also in the whole province of Batangas. View of Padre Pio Shrine in San Pedro, Sto.Tomas, Batangas 200 meters away from  Lumina Residences ...

When you heard the word 'SUMMER' meaning it is the time to go to an adventure with your family and friends. See the beautiful places that it not introduces us new destinations and experiences, but also amazing people that we wouldn’t have the chance to meet any other way. Especially us Filipinos, we all love travelling during summer, weekends, holidays, yung tipong may free time lang good to go ka na, at higit sa lahat yung feeling gusto mo lang mag unwind kapag nalulukot ka. So here I am para dalahin kayo sa isang destination that you won’t forget at swak na swak sa budget of every Filipino. Our destination is Villa del Prado and Beach resort, situated in the exclusive Southern Tagalog Region of Quezon Province, has the kind of facilities and services that can cater to your every whim. It awaits you to relax and unwind, simply pampers you with a complete vacation and wholesome adventure. (Beach Slide) (Beach Front) They have a lot of amenities th...

Pasalubong Favorites from Laguna Can’t decide what is the best pasalubong to buy when you visit Laguna? Here are some of Laguna’s finest delicacies that you can add in your pasalubong checklist. Let me start with the all-time favorite pasalubong, the famous Buko Pie of the South. The sweet and rich pie is made from young coconut meat, with a flaky crust and creamy filling. No one can resist this! One of the best buko pie is Lety’s located in Los Baños, Laguna, you can stop by their stores to get a box of freshly baked Lety’s buko pie. Next on our Pasalubong Checklist is a delicacy just from the nearby town of Los Baños. Every Filipino knows the bread called monay, with its relatively large size but soft insides. One of the best monay you can ever taste is from a small bakery located in Bay, Laguna, Tenorio’s Bakery. Looking for dish with a different twist? You might want to try “Kinulob na itik” deep-fried duck. Yes, you read it right! And you can only tas...

Batangas has rich history, a culture that is unique, best coffees, beautiful beaches and different festivals that is what people always says when we talk about Batangas. But there is a unique city, urban lifestyle at its best but lies in the simple way of living in the province, the Lipa City. It has always been mistaken as the province’s capital because of its uniqueness among all the other cities and municipalities. Over the years, the city adapted the Metro Manila style of living – from the chaotic radial roads, to fast food chains that run out of seats, to the crazy night life in local bars up until grabbing a cup of coffee late at night. However, no matter how urbanized the city has become, it never leaves the traditional cultural side. Inspite of having brands like Starbucks, Figaro, Hap Chan, Uncle Cheffy, Shakey’s, and Giligan’s, people are still patrons of the local food. Those examples are the numerous local coffee shops, Lomi and Goto houses,...

“Kain, Tulog, Repeat”. This becomes our routine since Enhanced Community Quarantine has been implemented. We are down to the second month of this kind of life and no one knows when it will end. Social media platforms now are full of posts like “after this quarantine, we all deserve this blah, blah, blah…” Some people already planned for their travels, while some wanted to visit churches to thank God. We can do these things both, we can travel and pray at the same time. If you’re looking for adventure, excitement, and peace of mind you better read this blog. “The hardest climb will give you the great view”. This quote summarizes the things that we should expect if we are planning to include Mt. Maculot on our bucket list after this quarantine. It is one of the most popular day trip destinations not only for beginner but also by seasoned hikers because of its possessed beauty and the breath-taking scenery. This mountain has three different destinations, the Grotto, Summit, and Rocki...

Photo credits to thecheerfulspirit.blogspot.com No copyright infringement is intended It’s exciting to have a relaxing time outside after the lockdown isn’t it? Summer is already here and its just the perfect opportunity to spend time and see the now less-polluted nature of the Philippines. Skies are more visible, oceans are clearer than ever, mountainous features of the country can now be seen by the naked eye, and the air is now healthier for just taking a deep breath. This is just the perfect time to plunge and explore some tourist spots during summer season. So, let me guide you to have an outlook to one of the worthy places to spend summer season: Tayabas City, Quezon.   Tayabas is also known as the City of Festivals because of its colorful festivals. The city has many interesting places such as heritage houses and heritage landmarks, which makes it necessary to have just as many resorts for tourists to stay in during their immersion. Here are some of the best ...

The municipality of Calauan, Laguna is known for their sweetest pineapples and they celebrate their festival called “Pinya Festival” every 15th of May. The patron saint of Calauan is St. Isidore Laborer, the patron of farmers. The town got its name from the tagalog word kalawang, which means rust.     Sweetest pineapples  St. Isidore Laborer                                                                                          The town of Calauan is said to be the number one town to produce sweetest pineapples in the region of CALABARZON. And the “Pinya Festival” is celebrated every May 9 up to May 15.   Calauan is known for the rich agricultural, particularly in growing pineapples in the country.   ...