Tag: Batangas
Secret Spot: Tana Beach Villas, The First Luxury Resort in Lian Batangas
Just a 2.5-hour drive from Manila is this exclusive beach resort in Lian, Batangas. The moment you enter the wide brown gate, you’ll know your luxury vacation has officially begun. Tana Beach Villas has nine villas, one infinity pool, and one restaurant. As you walk around the property, you’ll hear the calming sound of the […]
Social Distance Glamping in Casa Antonio, Batangas
When I wrote “Traveling Responsibly in the Time of the Coronavirus,” I mentioned some of the ways you can travel safely, such as long scenic drives, hiking or biking on wide-open trails, and camping in remote locations. For those who don’t want to completely rough it, there’s glamping, a portmanteau of “glamorous” and “camping.” It’s […]
Traveling Responsibly in the Time of the Coronavirus
Ten months into the global lockdown, the question “Is it okay to travel during COVID-19?” continues to elicit negative reactions, but rightfully so. As a solo female backpacker who survived major depressive disorder, it’s difficult for me to give a straight, black-and-white answer. The virus is real. I have relatives and friends who have contracted […]
Feeling Helpless About The Animals of Taal? Here Are Things You Can Do
Within just a few hours on January 12, PHIVOLCS raised the alert level of Taal Volcano from two to three and then four. One of the most active volcanoes in the Philippines, Taal is located about 37 miles (60 km) south of Manila. It’s been days since the volcano spewed ash up to nine miles […]
A Slowpoke’s Journey to Mt. Maculot
While I do Yoga twice a week and the occasional dance class, my fitness level isn’t at par with your #fitspiration pegs. But I am working on it. When I climbed Mt. Maculot in Cuenca, Batangas last weekend, I thought it would be a breeze. Boy was I wrong! Even if I conquered Mt. Pulag […]
Mt. Maculot, Here I Come!
I’m climbing Mt. Maculot in Batangas this weekend and my backpack is ready! *Not photographed: all the other food and snacks I’m bringing, including the energy bars that my thoughtful mother gave me. Our itinerary: 5:00 am – Meet up in Manila 8:00 am – Cuenca Town Proper to jump-off 4:30 pm – Back to […]
Yoga For a Cause
How serendipitous that I chose to stay at The Farm on November 6 to 12. Not only was I there in time to celebrate The Farm’s 10th anniversary and the opening of their new Narra Villas, I was also there on the same weekend that yogi Roland Dela Cruz culminated his yoga journey called, “My […]
Last Look
I’m checking out of The Farm today. Seven days ago, I came here looking for peace and emotional enlightenment. I did find peace. I was away from it all. Nobody here knew my story, hence no need to retell the events that led to that tragic day. It’s like I was a different person. The […]
Vegan Party, Anyone?
It started with an exciting rumor. A Yoga teacher told a guest who told another guest who told me that Brad Pitt is coming to The Farm on Saturday, November 10, to join their 10th Anniversary party and unveiling of the new Narra Pool Villas, the latest addition to The Farm’s lodging. It was an […]