Blog Posts on sun and sand

It's More Fun in Palawan: Underground River Experience by Excursionista on Mar 13, 2012We only had four days to spend in Palawan (with land and boat travel consuming about 16 hours of it), so you can just imagine how cramped our schedule was. After island hopping on our second day in El Nido, we went back to Puerto Princesa the day aft...

It's More Fun in Palawan: El Nido Island Hopping by Excursionista on Mar 4, 2012We were scheduled for island hopping on our second day in El Nido.  Knowing that power will be out by 6:00 am and that we will be picked up by the tour guide and boatman by 7:00 am, I got up early. I inquired with the staff if they were alrea...

It's More Fun in Palawan: El Nido Day 1 by Excursionista on Mar 3, 2012This trip was totally different from all my previous travels in that I had no specific itinerary or budget but did not completely avail of a tour package either, so inevitably there were boo-boos here and there. Nevertheless, the whole trip went well...

Edie and Aida Swimming Pool - Sampaloc by ybbs outdoors on Apr 29, 2011If you want a little privacy in a green environment then Edie and Aida mini swimming pool is the place to go. It has fresh, cold and running water without chlorine. With a fish pond beside the pool you can have a fresh “tilapia” available upon re...

Basked in Bolinao by Excursionista on Apr 19, 2011Together with my boyfriend's teammates, we went to Bolinao, Pangasinan over the weekend. Since they were the ones who planned the trip, I can't provide a breakdown of the expenses but just to give an idea, we spent around Php2,500-Php3,000 per head.

Watching the Sunset at Manila Bay by ybbs outdoors on Apr 8, 2011This afternoon before going home we’ve decided to visit the Mall and watch the sunset at the bay. Here are some of my photos and hope you like it.

Bohol Tropics Resort – Tagbilaran City by ybbs outdoors on Mar 27, 2011A nice resort with common facilities/amenities but with a very affordable prize. Located in Graham Avenue in Tagbilaran City, Bohol Tropics is near the Tagbilaran Wharf, overlooking Tagbilaran Bay. It is also within a few minutes' drive from Tagbilar...

Panglao Island – Bohol by ybbs outdoors on Mar 24, 2011Aside from the world famous Chololate Hill, Panglao Island is one of the most visited place in Bohol both local and foreign tourist. Located just southwest of the capital city of Tagbilaran, the space is nestle by the warm expanse of the Cebu strait...

La Luz Beach Resort – San Juan by ybbs outdoors on Feb 17, 2011Experience a quiet and restful vacation, like having your own private beach (try to avoid peak season and long weekends) without luxury of a swimming pool at La Luz Beach Resort. It is located at San Juan, Batangas, in Brgy. Hugom (not Brgy. Laiya),...

Blue Coral Beach Resort – San Juan by ybbs outdoors on Feb 16, 2011“Blue Coral Beach Resort is a tropical yet sophisticatedly designed resort offering a warm and paradise refreshing atmosphere. The resort has a special restaurant offering special dishes that will warm your appetite. You can also choose to chill in...