A Short Getaway at Prado Farms – A Very “Instagrammable” Place

March 9 and 10, 2017

Lubao, Pampanga

Old houses.

Old stuffs.

Bicycle.

Infinity Pool.

Colors.

Organic Food.

Trees.

Solemnity.

These summed up my weekend and overnight trip at Prado Farms, Lubao, Pampanga.

And I was so happy I had the opportunity to go here. 

Thanks to my Project Pearls (an NGO) family for having us here!

Revisited: Tagaytay and Intramuros

Feb.25- 26, 2017 | Saturday and Sunday

 

There will be times that you will go on an unplanned trip. Just a random thought that will eventually – in a split second have turned into reality.

And for this weekend’s adventure, we went to Tagaytay!

“Tara, let’s go to Tagaytay!” Out of nowhere I said to my unplanned-trip buddy. And then after almost two hours, we reached Tagaytay. 

We checked in at Famous Inn that cost us Php 1,000 good for two for overnight stay. (12 nn check in and 1 pm the following day check out). It was a nice room, studio type with aircon, own bathroom and cable and a master’s bed good for two. 

We rested first and then at 4 in the afternoon, we went to People’s Park in The Sky. I went here when I was five years old and I still remember the place. Of course there has been change but some memories remained.

 

Just like the clouds that went down! 

It felt like little Baguio!

We bought some souvenirs and then we headed to Olivares for our dinner

Bulalo Time!!!

After dinner, we went back to our inn and the following day we just visited the new McDonalds that has an amazing view.

At lunch, we were back to Manila and then headed to Intramuros for a quick stop. From Tagaytay, you can already rode a bus going straight to Lawton.

Aside from the great wall, we also visited the Baluarte De San Diego and it was my first time to step my feet in there. 

It felt like traveling back in time and of course, great view from the top welcomed us.

We went home with wide smiles on our faces as we travel together and it just went well and amazing. 

 

Thank you, travel buddy for being with me on this spontaneous trip!

My Birthday Trip: Manuel Uy Beach Resort, Calatagan Batangas

Feb. 9 and 10, 2017 | Thursday and Friday

 

Started last year (2016), I see to it that I do something new during my birthdays.

So for this year, I planned to explore a new beach for overnight.

My destination for this year was the Manuel Uy Beach Resort in Calatagan, Batangas.

This resort is adjacent to Stilts Beach Resort or sometimes referred to as Maldives of the Philippines because of the resort rooms standing on the sea. I already tried the Stilts Beach last year.

Day 1 (Feb. 9, 2017) - Thursday

At 4 am, we left the Metropoint Mall in LRT Edsa- Taft and rode a van going to Calatagan Batangas. Fare was 200 pesos and it was almost a three-hour ride.

Upon reaching the Calatagan Terminal, we rode a tricycle that would bring us to Manuel Uy Beach. Fare was 200.

And then at 8 in the morning, hello Beach! I missed you! Hello, Manuel Uy Beach Resort!

 Welcome to us!

At Manuel Uy, there are no rooms yet. Though there are comfort rooms and store where you can buy basic stuffs that you need. 

Entrance fee for overnight is 200 (if I am not mistaken) plus 50 pesos for the tent pitching.  

We built a tent that will serve as our room for the night. The caretaker helped us. It was windy when we built it so we really needed some help. 

I’m glad that the staff there was accommodating and they even provided us some ropes and other support pegs that held our tent.  

And just had the best time of our lives.

 

Rest. Relax. Chill. Swim. Until the sun goes down. 

 

And when the night came with a lot of stars shining above, we’re ready for a bon fire. 

 

Since it was a weekday, there’s only few people who’s there.

And it was as if we owned the whole place for a night.

 

Day 2 (Feb. 10, 2017) – Friday

Good morning world!

We had the chance to roam around the beach for some nice photo op with the beautiful sunrise. 

I really love the brownish white color of the sand and we were able to walk through its sandbar. Yey!

 

Then at 10 am, we already left the place.

My footsteps left the island but my heart remains there. 

It was truly an unspoiled beach yet and I hope it will be maintained that way. Just like Burot Beach 

before.

Happy Birthday To Me!