Lazy Vacation in Boracay

After our trip to El Nido, we flew straight to Boracay which apparently was a bad idea. We were still jaded from the island hopping tours so all we did was eat, sleep, and loaf around. It was my first time but I didn't mind just being lazy in Boracay. I managed to take some photos, though, so here it goes... :)

Lobby of MNL Beach Hostel Boracay where we stayed for Php 1,300 a night

Paraw Sunset Sailing is one of the most popular activities in White Beach.

The Paradise that is El Nido

Paradise on Earth - this best describes El Nido, Palawan which is included in Condé Nast Traveler's list of "20 Most Beautiful Beaches in the World." This island had been in my bucket list for the longest time so I was really giddy to tick it off my list with my friends from Canada. 

I usually prefer a DIY trip but we got Shadow Travel & Tours' El Nido package for Php 10,000.00 each since I just wanna chill and savor the beauty of this island. It already included our airfare (Air Asia Zest), 3-night accommodation at Dayunan Tourist Inn, Island Hopping Tour A (Small Lagoon, Big Lagoon, Secret Lagoon, Simizu Island, and Seven Commando), and Island Hopping Tour B (Snake Island, Pinagbuyatan Island, Cudugnon Cave, and Entalula Island). We also had free daily breakfast and lunch in our island hopping tours.

I must say El Nido took my breath away. Scroll below and see for yourself. :)

Postcard-worthy paradise

The Yard at Xavierville

We loooove food parks! I mean, who doesn't? You get good food, chill atmosphere, and cheap finds all in one place. :) Like this new hip place in Xavierville, QC which is an addition to the growing number of food parks in the Metro: The Yard.

Art Appreciation Day-Baguio Edition: BenCab Museum & Tam-awan Village

If there's one thing I love about my job, it has got to be the free travels. I went to Baguio last year (I know. I know. This post is long overdue.) for a research. I finished the legwork earlier so I decided to visit two art centers on my bucketlist: BenCab Museum and Tam-awan Village.

BenCab Museum

I took a cab from Baguio City to BenCab Museum but the locals said there are jeepneys from Baguio City Center which are bound for Asin Road where the museum is located. It took me 20 minutes to reach the art haven. 

BenCab Museum, located at Km. 6, Asin Road in Tuba, Bengue, houses the artworks and collection of National Artist Benedicto "BenCab" Carera, among other artworks of local artists. It's a four-storey building composed of nine galleries, a cafe, and a function room. There is also a man-made duck pond connected by a wooden bridge to a gazebo where you can relish the crisp cool air of Baguio. 

Bululs (Rice god sculpture), Hagabi (long-wooden bench of the Ifugao) and other interesting bits of Ifugao heritage abound the museum. I'll let the photos do the talking.