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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

Explore MyPHILIPPINES: Binuatan Creations (Puerto Princesa, Palawan)

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City Tour: Binuatan Creations Puerto Princesa, Palawan A visit to the Binuatan Creations is part of the City Tour. The Binuatan Creations is located in Pajara, Sta. Monica, Puerto Princesa. This is a handicraft shop where export quality products are weaved. Here's a glimpse of the Binuatan Creations products. Their products range from native bags, pouches, table runners, blinds, etc.  Here's a glimpse of the weaving area,  where workers do their magic in creating export quality products.  Here's a sample of a weaving machine. Looks antique, but still does magic! That's Filipino ingenuity! My two kids trying their hands on weaving. This shows how labor intensive weaving is, as each string is weaved patiently into place. So next time you buy a weaved product... think of the long hours of labor  that these weavers put into each product to make it beautiful and useful!  Your Travel Guide brought to you by ExploreMyPHILIPPINE

Explore MyPHILIPPINES: Baywalk / Boulevard (Puerto Princesa, Palawan)

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City Tour: Baywalk / Boulevard  Puerto Princesa, Palawan ( Day 1:  22-Dec-2011)  This visit to the Boulevard is part of the City Tour. This is the place where local and tourists can have a leisurely stroll,  a healthy jog or rent and enjoy a bike. There are also eating place in the area where you can dine. * Your Travel Guide brought to you by ExploreMyPHILIPPINES!  

Explore MyPHILIPPINES: Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Cathedral (Puerto Princesa, Palawan)

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City Tour: Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Cathedral Puerto Princesa, Palawan This is part of the City Tour. A visit to the historic Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Cathedral.  Here's a picture of the Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception. Here's a glimpse inside the historic Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Cathedral.   There are two Angels at the entrance of the Cathedral. Your Travel Guide brought to you by ExploreMyPHILIPPINES! ( Day 1:  22-Dec-2011)

Day 1: Plaza Cuartel (Puerto Princesa, Palawan)

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City Tour: Plaza Cuartel Puerto Princesa, Palawan =============== ================ Plaza Cuartel is our last destination for the City Tour. This is a historical landmark, which is a military camp during the World War II. This camp is just across the Cathedral. Now this serves as a park where locals and tourists can spend some time, either by remembering the World War II Heroes... or by spending some quality time with family members or friends. ***************************** Your Travel Guide brought to you by ExploreMyPHILIPPINES! (22-Dec-2011)

Day 2: Ugong Rock (Puerto Princesa, Palawan)

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Ugong Rock  Puerto Princesa, Palawan (23-Dec-2012) It is Day 2 at Puerto Princesa, Palawan. Our destination for the day:  Underground River and Ugong Rock. This will focus on the Ugong Rock experience. Things to note for this adventure: This is a side trip on the way to the Underground River.  These are some of the articles posted at the receiving area. The receiving area is also where everyone will be given an orientation on what to expect and what this adventure is all about. This is part of the artifacts on display at the receiving area. Here we are, all dressed up for the Ugong Rock Adventure! Safety first: Helmet and Gloves! Helmet to protect your head and Gloves so you won't contaminate the limestones! And up we go! Part of the trail. This is a totally new experience. Part of the trail going up the Ugong Rock! The end of the trail is the top of Ugong Rock.

Day 2: Underground River (Puerto Princesa, Palawan)

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Underground River  Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park Puerto Princesa, Palawan (23-Dec-2012) It is Day 2 at Puerto Princesa, Palawan. Our destination for the day:  Underground River and Ugong Rock. This will focus on the Underground River Tour. Things to note for this adventure: You should have already bought your tickets for the Underground River. The General Admission Fee for Adult is Php 150, while for Minor is Php 100. We again hired a Van / Tourist Guide for Php 5,400.00.  This is inclusive of the boat and buffet lunch. (The information about the rate is being provided for cost estimate purposes only) (Rates are valid as of the date of our adventure) This is where we take off going to the Underground River.  We will be riding one of these boats.  This is the other side of the port. This is part of the Sabang Beach.  This is the entrance going to the Underground River. Ju

Day 3: Honda Bay (Puerto Princesa, Palawan)

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Honda Bay Island Hopping Puerto Princesa, Palawan (24-Dec-2011) It is our Day 3 for our Puerto Princesa, Palawan Adventure! Today, we are going island hopping at the Honda Bay! We again hired the same van the we are using while  on vacation here at Puerto Princesa, Palawan.  For this particular day and itinerary (Honda Bay Island Hopping),  our expenses are as follows:  Van Rental = Php 1,500.00 (Drop-Off and Pick-Up) Boat Rental = Php 1,300.00 (Small Boat) Food = Php 1,250.00 (Packed Lunch good for 6 pax) (The information about the rate is being provided for cost estimate purposes only) (Rates are valid as of the date of our adventure) Let's now start our Honda Bay Island Hopping! Go to the terminal to register and pay for the boat ride. The boat rental covers the entire duration of the Honda Bay Island Hopping. The BoatMen also double as your Tourist Guide! This is the Pier or the Docking Station. You will be given