The Apiado Clan had once more vacationed in style in a well known resort in Iba, Zambales called the Bakasyunan Resort and Conference Centre. Bakasyunan Beach Resort is a massive 3-hectare property offering fun, adventure and relaxation for tourists from different places, companies conducting team building activities and for vacationing families like us. We booked 2 spacious, air…
Apart from Alaminos’ Hundred Islands, Bolinao is one of the most visited tourist destination in Pangasinan. It is one of the most emerging tourist spot of the north, known for its pristine beaches, white sands, seaside resorts, lighthouses, and ecologically preserved marine environment. Our family went on a summer escape to Bolinao last April. It was sort of a family reunion…
Matutina’s Seafood has already built a good name when it comes to the best seafood in Dagupan. I remember taking my family out for a lunch in their old branch in Bonuan Tondaligan. Everytime I visit my family in Pangasinan, my dad would always request that we dine in Matutina’s. Kare-kare and grilled catfish are…
Puerto Galera is acclaimed as one of the most visited tourist destination in the country. It is a tropical paradise known for its magnificent natural wonders such as the crystal blue waters, white sands, lush mountains and forests, breathtaking waterfalls and rivers, and the rich marine life. We hired the same van that took us…
After checking out of Vigan, we headed straight to Batac, Ilocos Norte which is just about an hour drive away. We’re supposed to stay for a day in Ilocos Norte but since our driver (hubby) is not feeling well, we’ve left with no choice but to shorten out our trip. Ilocos Norte is as beautiful…
1. Offer a simple prayer at the Miraculous Our Lady of Charity St. Augustine Shrine The history of St. Augustine Parish and Our Lady of Charity can be found engraved at the entrance to the church. This is written as below: St. Augustine Parish Church of Bantay, one of the oldest churches of Ilocos Sur…
Ilocos Norte and Ilocos Sur are both renowned tourist destinations of the North due to its rich cultural heritage, beautiful baroque churches and spectacular natural attractions. Ilocos Sur take its pride for being included on the UNESCO World Heritage List of Sites and Monuments and just this May 2015, Vigan City has been officially declared as one of the New…
Pangasinan is known for its pristine beaches such as the Hundred Islands in Alaminos, Patar Beach in Bolinao, and now getting its popularity are the Tambobong White Beach in Dasol and Umbrella Rocks of Agno. What tourists doesn’t know is that there is a certain captivating view hidden on one of Caraballaro range of mountains located in Natividad called the Maranum…
A few months back, I’ve watched a certain episode from Kristv (a Philippine tv show hosted by Ms. Kris Aquino) via TFC where she featured the best dishes of Pangasinan. The crew went to Ciudad Elmina in Dagupan to try their Bangus specialties. What makes this place special is that they allow guests to catch fishes…
Although we have enjoyed our overnight stay at the Hyatt and had so much fun at the Dreamplay, there’s one major drawback that we have experienced in this place. I understood that this is basically as a Casino Resort Complex, but I opposed the idea of combining the Dreamplay with the Casino in the same area. We…
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