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Explore MyPhilippines: Bag of Beans, Tagaytay City

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 Bag of Beans, Tagaytay City Bag of Beans is one of the must visit places in Tagaytay City. I am witness to how Bag of Beans has grown from a small coffee shop to an established dining place that it is now today.  Bag of Beans has also opened several branches along the Tagaytay City tourist stretch with six branches as of this writing. Bag of Beans caters as events venue and is one of the preferred wedding venues in Tagaytay City. Bag of Beans is also now into Bed and Breakfast accommodation. For this particular visit, me and my Family came for lunch. The food is really nice! Of course coffee and dessert after lunch is a must!  It was definitely worth the travel! Photo Credits: Bag of Beans Here is a short video of our latest visit to  Bag of Beans (Main) in Tagaytay City. Here are some photos taken during our last visit to Bag of Beans. This is an alfresco area with Italian theme. This is another side with English County vibe. This is an alfresco area with Italian theme. This is the

Island Cove Hotel and Leisure Park

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Island Cove Hotel and Leisure Park Island Cove Hotel and Leisure Park is located in the hostoric town of Kawit, Cavite, Philippines. For those not familiar with the place, Kawit, Cavite is where the Philippine Independence was declared and where the first official Philippine Flag was hoisted on 12 June 1898. Island Cove is a perfect venue for family weekend escape, company activities like team-building and/or company summer outing. This is also a perfect venue for weddings, debuts and similar celebrations. Island Cove has the following activity areas: Fishing Village Animal Island Wildlife Sanctuary Adventure / Activity Zone Oceania Water Park Concert Park Island Songs KTV La Covia Function Hall Sports Cove Calero & Isabel Function Room Island Cottages Tejeros Function Room Hotel at Island Cove Island Boutique Giant Outdoor Chess Fisherman's Deck By the Bay Gym at the Cove Sangley Point: Magdalo, Magdiwang & Aguinaldo Kawit, Alapan & Binakayan Pavilion To

PHILIPPINE Festivals: Calendar of Events (JUNE 2008)

PHILIPPINE Festivals: Calendar of Events (JUNE 2008) Linggo ng Zamboanga del Norte and Hudyat Festival June 1 to 6 Zambales del Norte Contact: +63-65-212-9677 Baragatan Festival June 1 to 23 Palawan Contact: +63-48-433-2968 Pili Festival June 1 to 30 Sorsogon City Contact: +63-56-211-1335 or +63-56-211-7950 or +63-211-4286 Cebu Business Month June 1 to 30 Cebu City Contact: +63-32-232-1421 to 24 Abang Festival June 4 Soyung, Echague, Isabela Contact: +63-78-624-0849 The Philippine Wedding Summit 2008 June 7 to 8 A Venue Events Hall, Makati Ave, Makati City Contact: +63-2-371-9783 Kinsam Festival June 8 Aloguinsan, Cebu City Contact: +63-32-469-55555 or +63-2-469-9035 Camotes Cassava Festival June 8 Camotes Island Contact: +63-32-254-6650 or +63-32-412-1966 Lechonan Festival June 10 Baroy, Lanao del Norte Contact: +63-63-341-5467 Guinobat Festival June 11 to 12 Gubat, Sorsogon Contact: +63-56-311-1216 Manoglaya June 12 San Antonio, N

How to go to Baguio City 004

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How to Go to Baguio City: Stage 4 of 4 Stage 4: Pangasinan to Baguio City. This stage of the trip to Baguio City will start at the "Welcome to Pangasinan" arc. Take note of the following landmarks to help you through this trip. This stage is the continuation of Stage 3: Tarlac to Pangasinan. Welcome to Pangasinan Arc Carmen Villasis Ciudad Fernandino Hotel & Resto Urdaneta Urduja Hotel Lisland Resort Binaloan Ruperto's Island Resort Pozorrubio Sison Ostrich Farm Rosario Junction From the Rosario Junction, you will have two options: (1) You can take the Kennon Road or (2) via Marcos Hi-way. The difference: Marcos Hi-Way has a much wider road than the Kennon Road, thus it is best to go this route. Baguio City will be around 41.2 Km or around 30 mins from the time you turn right to the Marcos Hi-Way! Drive Safely and Enjoy your stay! **************************** Your Travel Guide Courtesy of Explore MyPHILIPPINES!

How to go to Baguio City 003

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How to Go to Baguio City: Stage 3 of 4 Stage 3: Tarlac to Pangasinan. For this stage of the trip to Baguio City, drive along the McArthur Hi-way, until you reach the "Welcome to Pangasinan" arc. Take note of the following landmarks to help you through this trip. This stage starts from the Petron Gas Station from Stage 2: Sta. Ines Interchange to Tarlac. Philippine Rabbit Station Metro Town Mall Blossom Ville Subdivision Jecson Medical Center Madera 2 Hotel & Spa Shell Gas Station Caltex Gas Station Celestina Village Turn RIGHT when you hit the junction after the Celestina Village. Drive along this long stretch until you reach the "Welcome to Pangasinan" arc. Go to Stage 4: Pangasinan to Baguio City ***************************** Your Travel Guide Courtesy of Explore MyPHILIPPINES!

How to go to Baguio City 002

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How to Got to Baguio City: Stage 2 of 4 Stage 2: Sta. Ines Interchange to Tarlac. For this stage of the trip to Baguio City, please drive along the McArthur Hi-Way all the way to the Petron Gasoline Station, Tarlac. Take note of the following landmarks to help you through this trip. This stage starts from the Sta. Ines Interhcange. Luisita Central Mall Michael Park / AFP Museum of Tarlac Filomina Subdivision Brgy. San Rafael Hall Pag-asa Subdivision Estrella Subdivision Total Gas Station San Rafael Home Site San Miguel Beer Plant Petron Gas Station AMA Computer School Francis Home C.A.T Coop Marketing Association San Sebastian Village PTT Gas Station Hon Kee Tea House Petron / Tessie's Grill & Roasters. Turn RIGHT here and go to Stage 3: Tarlac to Pangasinan ***************************** Your Travel Guide Courtesy of Explore MyPHILIPPINES!

How to Go to Baguio City 001

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How to Go to Baguio: Stage 1 of 4 Stage 1: EDSA to Sta. Ines Interchange via North ExpressWay This stage will start from EDSA via the North Expressway (NLEX) all the way to the Sta. Ines Interchanage. From EDSA you will pass through the following North Expressway (NLEX) Interchange: Balintawak Interchange Valenzuela Interchange Meycauyan Interchange Marilao Interchange Bocaue Interchange Sta. Rita Interchange Pulilan Interchange San Simon Interchange San Fernando Interchange Mexico Interchange Angeles Interchange Dau Interchange Sta. Ines Interchange. Exit here and go towards Tarlac. Go to Stage 2: Sta. Ines Interchange to Tarlac. ***************************** Your Travel Guide Courtesy of Explore MyPHILIPPINES!

Baguio City Tourist Spots

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These are just a few of the Baguio City Tourist Spots Chinese Temple: Bell Church Chinese Temple Strawberry Farm (La Trinidad) Strawberry Farm (La Trinidad) ***************************** Your Travel Guide Courtesy of Explore MyPHILIPPINES!

Baguio City Tourist Spots!

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These are just a few of the Baguio City Tourist Spots The Mansion Mines View Park P icture taking with Igorot Costume at Mines View Park ***************************** Your Travel Guide Courtesy of Explore MyPHILIPPINES!

BAGUIO CITY: Summer Capital of the Philippines!

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Baguio City is considered the Summer Capital of the Philippines. Thanks to a chilly climate that this City have. In a humid tropical country like the Philippines, this makes Baguio City a perfect destination during the hot summer season! Baguio City is also a perfect destination for Honeymooners, Company Conventions, Family Vacations, Tourists, Jamborees, Mountaineers and Back Packers just there to enjoy the scenic views and just chill out. It its highly recommended that you stay at least 4 Days and 3 Nights. This should be enough to go around and enjoy Baguio City's tourist spots. Things to Note: The best time to go here is during Summer Time! Pinagbinga Festival is in February. This is one of the favorite destination during the Holy Week. Bring rubber shoes or whatever you fell comfortable. You will need these, as you walk around visiting the tourist attractions. SUGGESTED ITINERARY: DAY 1: Baguio City Proper SM Baguio Mall Burnham Park Baguio City Catheda

How To Go to Ticao Island (San Jacinto, Masbate) by BUS

Trip to Ticao Island (San Jacinto, Masbate) by BUS San Jacinto, Masbate is in the Ticao Island. This is around 11-12 hours drive from Manila or around 550+ Kilometers. Ticao Island, Masbate is endowed with scenic islands and beautiful beaches surrounding the island. Along Ticao Island Strait is the Manta Ray Bowl, where Tourist Divers visit to have a close encounter with the giant Manta Rays. Near this site is also where the Whale Shark commonly known as "Butanding" can be seen. You can also visit the Katandayagan Falls and the Burabangkaso Island. How to Go there by BUS... There are several Bus Lines plying the Manila to Bulan route. These Bus Lines are mostly stationed in Pasay City and in Cubao. Check the PhilTranco, JAM Liner and other smaller bus companies within these two areas. If you are keen on monitoring the places the this trip will pass by... here's how it goes... Stage 1: South Expressway: Mantrade to Batangas/Lucena Exit (Trip by BUS) If you are keen

How To Go to Ticao Island, (San Jacinto, Masbate) by Driving Your Own Car

Trip to Ticao Island (San Jacinto, Masbate) San Jacinto, Masbate is in the Ticao Island. This is around 11-12 hours drive from Manila or around 550+ Kilometers. Ticao Island, Masbate is endowed with scenic islands and beautiful beaches surrounding the island. Along Ticao Island Strait is the Manta Ray Bowl, where Tourist Divers visit to have a close encounter with the giant Manta Rays. Near this site is also where the Whale Shark commonly known as "Butanding" can be seen. You can also visit the Katandayagan Falls and the Burabangkaso Island. How to go there by driving your Own Car... If you are in for the adventure of driving for a long stretch... then this one's for you. I have been visiting San Jacinto (My Hometown), via this mode in the last five years and each time is a different adventure. Here's how the travel flow... just follow the sign going TO BICOL ! Stage 1: Manila to Bulan, Sorsogon (By Car) You drive to the South ExpressWay and exit at the Ba

Dayaw Dalan: San Jacinto Town Fiesta

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DAYAW DALAN San Jacinto Town Fiesta Dayaw Dalan is part of the San Jacinto Town Fiesta celebration. The event features competing teams. They perform street dancing on selected spots. They go around the town and show their dance numbers. The parade is done a day before the Town Fiesta celebration. The actual competition is held on the Town Fiesta day. Several Teams compete for the title of Dayaw Dalan Champion. Here's a photo of a one of the team participating in the  Dayaw Dalan Competition. Here's one of the group performance. The participating teams give their best performance in order to capture the attention and votes of the judges. The participants showing off their dancing skills and creative choreography. Your Travel Guide Courtesy of Explorer Travel Guide PHILIPPINES! ***************************** How to Go to Ticao Island, San Jacinto, Masbate  by BUS http://www.exploremyphilippines.com/2008/05/how-to-go-san-jacinto-masbate-by-bus.html