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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
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How to Go to Bohol: Cebu - Tagbilaran By Ship

How to Go to Bohol: Cebu - Tagbilaran By Ship This trip will consider Cebu as the starting point. From Cebu, you have an option to take the Fast Craft ferries or the Regular Sea Vessels. Fast Craft Vessels: The Cebu - Tagbilaran route is being serviced by the Fast Craft Shipping Lines listed below. Please click the corresponding links for booking schedules. These shipping lines have daily trips. Select the best option the fits your itinerary. SuperCat: http://www.supercat.com.ph/index.asp Ocean Jet's: http://www.oceanjet.net/ Weesam Express: http://www.zimnet.com/weesam/php/booking.php Regular Sea Vessels: The Cebu - Tagbilaran route is also being serviced by the Regular Sea Vessels. Please click the corresponding links for booking schedules. These shipping lines have daily trips. Select the best option the fits your itinerary. Lite Shipping Corp: http://www.liteshippingcorp.com/ TransAsia Shipping: http://www.transasiashipping.com/index.html Enjoy your s
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How to Go to Bohol: Manila - Tagbilaran By Ship

How to Go to Bohol: Manila - Tagbilaran By Ship Another option for your trip to the tourist destinations of Bohol is by Ship. This trip will start from the Manila Ports, Pier 15 of the North Harbor and will dock in the POrts of Tagbilaran. Two major shipping lines offer trips going to Tagbilan. These are the Super Ferry and the Sulpicio Lines. Travel from Manila to Tagbilaran is around 30-40 Hours, depending on the ship speed and the calmness of sea. For details of the Ship Schedules please visit the following links: Super Ferry: http://www.superferry.com.ph/schedules/schedules.asp Sulpicio Lines: http://www.sulpiciolines.com/orig_index.php Enjoy Your Stay! Your Travel Guide Courtesy of Explore MyPHILIPPINES!
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How to go to BOHOL: Manila - Tagbilaran by Plane

How to go to BOHOL: Manila - Tagbilaran by Plane This trip will assume the starting point as coming from Manila. There are several daily flights coming from Manila to Tagbilaran. These flights are being offered by Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific. These flights takes off from either the NAIA Terminal 2 (Centennial Ternimal) or the Manila Domestic Airport. Travel from Manila to Tagbilaran by plane is around 1.5 hours. Once in Tagbilaran, you can hire transportation services while in the airport. These transportation services offer tour packages and tour guides all in. They can also help you get accomodations based on your preference. Famous attractions while in Bohol. Chocolate Hills Panglao Island (White Sand Beach) Alona Beach (White Sand Beach) Balincasag (Diving Site) Pamilacan (Diving Site) Hinagdanan Cave Dauis Church (Centuries-Old Structure) Baclayon Church (Centuries-Old Structure) Tarsier Visitors Center Punta Cruz (Watch Tower) Flight details: Phi
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BOHOL: Chocolate Hills and Tarsiers

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BOHOL: Chocolate Hills and Tarsiers Bohol is the tenth largest island in the Philippines. Bohol is where the Chocolate Hills is... one of the candidates for the Seven (7) Wonders of Nature for 2008! Chocolate Hills of Bohol is one of the most famous tourist attractions in the Philippines. It is composed of around 1,268 perfectly cone-shaped hills, all about the same size, spread over an area of more than 50 sq km. The hills are covered in green grass that turns brown during the dry season, thus giving them the name "Chocolate Hills." Bohol is home to Tarsiers, the world's smallest primate, a tiny and shy animal with oversized eyes. Bohol also boasts of beautiful white-sand beaches, diving sites, and habitat to whales and dolphins. Famous attractions while in Bohol. Chocolate Hills Panglao Island (White Sand Beach) Alona Beach (White Sand Beach) Balincasag (Diving Site) Pamilacan (Diving Site) Hinagdanan Cave Dauis Church (Centuries-Old Structure) Bacla
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I Love Philippines - Summer Feature: Trip to San Jacinto, Masbate

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I Love Philippines - Summer Feature: Trip to San Jacinto, Masbate Philippine STAR, a Philippine newspaper came up with a site featuring the Philippines' panoramic landscapes, exceptional beaches, amazing sanctuaries, and centuries-old historical spots. This site encourages one to Explore Our Country... Discover Our Country... Travel Our Country... and Love Our Country. I recently joined their Summer Special promo where readers are encouraged to share a special place within the Philippines and what makes the place special. I shared my recent trip to my hometown, San Jacinto, Masbate. Please visit the below links and hopefully you too will be encouraged to visit my hometown. Summer Special: Trip to San Jacinto, Masbate Part 1: http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Summer%20Special%20II&p=75&type=2&sec=156&aid=200806091 Summer Special: Trip to San Jacinto, Masbate Part 2: http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Summer%20Special%20II&p=75&type=2&sec=156&a
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JUNE 12 is Philippine Independence Day!

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JUNE 12 is Philippine Independence Day! June 12 marks the Philippine Indepence Day! It was on this day in 1898, when the first official Philippine Flag was raised by the First President of the Republic of the Philippines, Pres. Emilio Aguinaldo. This day marks the declaration of the Philippine Independence from the Spanish rule. A big celebration is being hosted by the local government to commemorate this very special day. Part of the celebration will be the parade around the town and programs or shows depecting the reach history sorrounding this event. Enjoy the celebration! Courtesy of Explore MyPHILIPPINES!
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How to go to AGUILANDO SHRINE

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How to go to AGUINALDO SHRINE This guide will cover the Alabang - Zapote Road route. From Alabang, go straight towards Zapote. When you reach the end of the Alabang-Zapote Road, take the fly-over. Stay on the left side and look for a U-turn slot. Take the U-turn slot and swerve towards the right side. You will see a right turn slot just before the start of the fly-over. Turn right here. This is a two-way lane. Proceed towards the Coastal Road and turn left towards Aguinaldo Hi-Way. Go straight until you reach the SM Bacoor. Turn right until you reach the bridge. Turn right on the first street after the bridge and go straight until you reach in intersection. Turn right towards Kawit, Cavite. Turn right again until you see the Aguinaldo Shrine. Enjoy your stay! Your Travel Guide Courtesy of Explore MyPHILIPPINES
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How To Go To Island Cove Hotel and Leisure Park: Via Alabang - Zapote Road

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This guide will cover the Alabang - Zapote Road route. From Alabang, go straight towards Zapote. When you reach the end of the Alabang-Zapote Road, take the fly-over. Stay on the left side and look for a U-turn slot. Take the U-turn slot and swerve towards the right side. You will see a right turn slot just before the start of the fly-over. Turn right here. This is a two-way lane. Proceed towards the Coastal Road and turn left towards Aguinaldo Hi-Way. Go straight until you reach the SM Bacoor. Turn right until you reach the bridge. Turn right on the first street after the bridge. You should see a big signage / billboard pointing towards Island Cove Hotel and Leisure Park. Go straight and in a short while, you will see the Island Cove Hotel and Leisure Park entrance on the right side of the road. Enjoy your stay! Your Travel Guide Courtesy of Explore MyPHILIPPINES!
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How To Go To Island Cove Hotel and Leisure Park: Via EDSA - Coastal Road

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This route will start from EDSA going towards Coastal Road: From EDSA, turn left towards Coastal Road. When you reach the end of Coastal Road, turn right towards Cavite. Go straight until you reach the SM Bacoor. Turn right until you reach the bridge. Turn right on the first street after the bridge. You should see a big signage / billboard pointing towards Island Cove Hotel and Leisure Park. Go straight and in a short while, you will see the Island Cove Hotel and Leisure Park entrance on the right side of the road. Enjoy your stay! Your Travel Guide Courtesy of Explore MyPHILIPPINES!
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How To Go To Island Cove Hotel and Leisure Park

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The are several ways on how to go to Island Cove Hotel and Leisure Park. It all depends on where you will be coming from. You have the following options: Via EDSA-Coastal Road http://www.exploremyphilippines.com/2008/06/how-to-go-to-island-cove-hotel-and_9891.html Via the Alabang-Zapote Road http://www.exploremyphilippines.com/2008/06/how-to-go-to-island-cove-hotel-and_10.html Via the Daang-Hari Road Via the Aguinaldo Hi-Way Your Travel Guide Courtesy of Explore MyPHILIPPINES!
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Island Cove Hotel and Leisure Park: Adventure / Activity Zone

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Island Cove Hotel and Leisure Park: Adventure / Activity Zone The Adventure / Activity Zone is within the Animal Island premesis. You can play war games with paintball guns. This activity requires at least four members. Your Travel Guide Courtesy of Explorer Travel Guide PHILIPPINES!
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Island Cove Hotel and Leisure Park: Animal Island Wildlife Sanctuary

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Animal Island Wildlife Sanctuary Animal Island Wildlife Sanctuary is home to different animals: tigers, deers, rabbits, ostrich, iguana, python, wild boar, parrots, peacocks, crocodiles, monkeys, bantam chickens, doves, owls, igrets, lizards, just to name a few. A Pair of Igrets! A Proud Peacock! A close encounter with a Baby Crocodile!  A curious ostrich! A Tiger Cub! A close encounter with a Tiger Cub! A pose beside an Owl cage!   A proud HornBill! A nice picture taken by my eldest son KYLE! Your Travel Guide Courtesy of Explore MyPHILIPPINES!
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Island Cove Hotel and Leisure Park: Fishing Village

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Fishing Village Fishing Village offers a unique dining experience. There are several huts on stilts in the middle of a fishing ground, where you can enjoy fishing and have your catch cooked for you, just the way you want it. You can also enjoy local dishes being served as part of their menu. You will also be seranaded by the roving band while you dine... Huts on stilts within a fishing ground. A band will seranade you as you dine. The Fishing Ground Our Catch for the Day! Your Travel Guide Courtesy of Explorer Travel Guide PHILIPPINES!
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