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Find curated travel guides, travel tips, and local cuisine to check out in Phillippines. Aldric aka 'Chiki' is a travel, food, and lifestyle blogger from Baguio City, Philippines. Join Chiki as he explores the beautiful sites and adventures of the Philippines and places around the world!
Turista Boy
3h ago
Bienvenidos a Ciudad de Zamboanga!
Zamboanga City, ZAM Del Sur (15 out of 81). Known by its epithet “Asia’s Latin City,” Zamboanga City (6°55’N 122°05’E) is the first city I have been to in the island of Mindanao in my personal quest for #Project82PH.
Being my first time in Mindanao, I have set (a bit) high standards on what to expect and what to do, especially as one coming from the Cordilleras. Upon researching what this City has to offer, I have come across things such as weaving, vinta boat riding, and curacha eating among others, but I think there is more to that.
Here is my own version ..read more
Turista Boy
3d ago
La Union is one of the four provinces of the Ilocos Region. Literally coming from its name, it connects the province of Pangasinan (South) to the Ilocos provinces in the North. It is also the surfing capital of the North, specifically in the town of San Juan. This is one province I am longing to discover. Here is my own version of the La Union Travel Guide! Read along!
La Union Overview
The province of La Union is situated on the northwestern side of Luzon island, bordered by Ilocos Sur to the North, Benguet to the East, West Philippine Sea to the West, and Pangasinan to the South / Southwest ..read more
Turista Boy
3d ago
La Union – your next destination up North!
La Union, from its direct Spanish translation, “The Union,” is situated between Pangasinan (south) and Ilocos Sur (North), linking both provinces now comprising the Ilocos Region. Its still-to-be-discovered charm cannot be denied, whether from its warm people, pristine beaches, and cool and interesting places you should see and experience yourself. The province is approximately 1 – 2 hours away from Baguio City and is 6 – 7 hours from Metro Manila.
The La Union Welcome Arc (from Sison, Pangasinan)
It is also where you will find the birthplace of sur ..read more
Turista Boy
2w ago
Happening every year, especially during the Holy Week of the Catholic Faith, the Moriones Festival is one of the major tourist drawers in the province of Marinduque. Locally known as “Moryonan,” the festival is highly religious as it commemorates the story of Longinus, the Roman soldier who struck Jesus on his side during the crucifixion. The locals also mask up and dress up like Roman soldiers during the Moriones Festival.
Read also: My Dinagyang 2024 Festival Experience
My Moriones Festival Experience
As it is my first time celebrating the Moriones Festival in Marinduque, I did not expect ..read more
Turista Boy
1M ago
One of the most recognized Filipino desserts is having a comeback at Le Monet Hotel this summer season! Their famous guilt-free and special Halo-Halo is gracing their tables once again!
Read also: My Panagbenga 2024 Experience
Le Monet Halo-Halo: A Special Summer Treat
Every summer, halo-halo is one of the most sought-after desserts in the Philippines. To “beat the summer heat,” Le Monet Hotel is bringing back their special and guilt-free Halo-Halo to guests and visitors alike. This idea of a special and guilt-free halo-halo was conceptualized sometime in 2018 just to complement the cool summ ..read more
Turista Boy
1M ago
Panagbenga 2024 is one of the most anticipated festivals in the Philippines. With its homebase in Baguio City, the Summer Capital is always ready to give a show to tourists, locals, and visitors alike to showcase the rich culture and diversity of the Cordilleras! Here is my personal take on what I have experienced in this month-long celebration of “the season of blossoming!”
Panagbenga 2024: Celebrating Traditions, Embracing Innovation
Read also: Panagbenga 2024 Results
With Panagbenga 2024’s theme as “Celebrating Traditions, Embracing Innovation,” it is a showcase of the perfect blend betwee ..read more
Turista Boy
1M ago
As it is the home stretch for Panagbenga 2024, here are some of the results of the recently concluded Grand Street Dance and Grand Floral Float Parades (come back here for the FULL RESULTS after the Closing Ceremonies on March 3, 2024!)
Read also: Panagbenga 2024 Schedule of Activities
Panagbenga 2024 Results Street Dance Competition Drum and Lyre Category
CHAMPION
Lucban Elementary School
Second Place
Tuba Central School
Third Place
Manuel Roxas Elementary School
Special Award for Innovation in Musical Arrangement
Lucban Elementary School
Special Award for Excellence in ..read more
Turista Boy
2M ago
Celebrating Panagbenga 2024 in SM City Baguio is just the icing on the cake because there is so much to do in this season of blossoming! Know where I went and what I did!
Read more: Panagbenga 2024 Schedule of Activities
Feel the Panagbenga Beat at SM City Baguio!
Since it is Panagbenga Season once again, SM City Baguio offers a lot of attractions for visitors to see and experience. From local crafts to delicious food, here are some of the stuff I tried and experienced because it it always #BaguioFeelsAtSM!
Cordillera Food and Crafts Fair (Atrium, Lower Ground Floor)
Found at the Atrium, the ..read more