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Showing posts with label Travels. Show all posts
 Tejero Highland Resort & Adventure Park in Valencia, Dumaguete City is the usual weekend destination of the locals to cool off. Families drive up Valencia hill in hoards, especially during summer days. I came to the resort with about 20 of my relatives so we were a party on our own. We came as walk-ins and good thing they found a long table for us between the rented room buildings and the sloping mountain. There were coconut trees around. A coconut actually fell, and fortunately didn't hit anyone.
 Front desk
 Entrance. They strictly check you tickets / stamps before you can enter.
 Rented accommodations
 Tables set up on one part of the garden.
 Pool fronting tables
 Pool with slides
 Comfort room
 Rentals
 Mist is spray all throughout the day to keep bugs off, or for cooling. No idea which.
 People like to walk barefoot. But do consider, the pavement and all cemented walkways are hot. Sometimes scorching.
 Table huts
 Shower area
Parallel parking outside the resort.

Remarks:
  • Pool was highly chlorinated, so best to not swallow a drop.
  • There are shallow and deep areas. If you're a swimmer, not an issue.
  • Slides are effective. Just line up and slither down the tube.
  • Bring your own food. Not sure if they sell beverages or snacks in the area.
  • There's a zip line which dips close to the pool lol. But no one can reach you, no worries.
  • After showering in the open (no other option), every female would proceed inside the bathroom stalls to change clothes, which had no hooks or shelves for your clothes. Expect wet floor at all times. And if you're actually falling in line to pee, then tough luck. Others use the pool (not recommended).
  • Vibe was lively, music was on at all times.
  • Before leaving, best to pick up all your trash and clean your spot.

Taft Street, Valencia, Negros Oriental
Hours: 9AM - 6PM
Tel: (035) 400 3977
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The Temple of Leah is being called Cebu's own Taj Mahal, mainly because of the concept of its construction. The temple was built for the love of a husband for his wife. It looked foreign, European, and of course, people came in swarms. The large statues, other-worldly fountains, and magnificent views as you look over the city from the top of a hill will remind you that nothing is impossible. Entry: Php50 / person
From JY Square Mall Lahug, we took a habal-habal ride of Php80 (one-way, 2-pax), same way to the Tops Lahug. You can haggle but if the drivers have agreed on a standard rate, they would enforce that to all passengers. Others paid Php100-120 per way for 2-pax.
 Motorcycle parking area as you enter the temple.
 Large road from the archway entrance.
 Lovely pillars
 Grand view from inside
 Leah Albino Adarna of the Temple of Leah
 Photo ops galore
I reckon it was still undergoing some construction during our visit. 

Cebu Transcentral Highway, Cebu City
Tel: 0906 324 5687
Hours: 6AM - 11PM
Parking fee: Php100 (inside the complex), free (outside)
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My mom and her siblings have always talked about their fond memories of Hinulugang Taktak. The famed falls in Antipolo, Rizal is even part of a popular folk song of sort. In the olden times, there were but few places people can hang out, and this was one of those. The local government have made tremendous renovations in the complex, especially the facilities. The last, big piece up for improvement would be the falls itself. The dark, murky, smelly water will be cleansed, filtered, or however else they plan to process the waters to turn into clean liquid. Settlers were known to be living above the area where the waters pass. As of visit, you can still clearly see foams of dirt (or soap perhaps), and other chemical-laden particles that mixed with the waters.
Fake Entrance gate. Walk a little further for the real one. Perhaps this will be opened when the developments are done.
No entrance fee, just register on the log book.
Park Regulations
Polished and landscaped. Walkway around the park as you descend to the level of the falls.
Huts with seats. Not sure if they charge for these, but very likely.
More huts across the stream.
One can smell the waters from here.
White foam and beige waters
Some construction materials on the side.
Bridge
The water flows to the side.
Work still ongoing.
The falls, as seen from the other side.
Pool was covered in net.
Pool Regulations

Hinulugang Taktak
Taktak Road, Antipolo, Rizal
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In my less than 24 hours stay in Iloilo, I made sure to visit the city's top landmark and tourist spot, the Museo Iloilo. My rental drove me around historical churches, the newly developed part of the city where modern office buildings abound, and of course, the museum.
Located next to the Iloilo Provincial Capitol, the museum's surroundings were well maintained.
My driver told me it's free-entry, but it wasn't anymore. Museo Iloilo entrance fee: Php50 per adult.
This was basically most of it. Not  sure if there were other parts hidden. But I was in a rush so I just made a quick round to appreciate the pieces.
Clean gallery.
Jars and pottery
Museo Iloilo Pilipinas
The area was modest in size, but bright and calm. The pieces were displayed uncluttered, and spotlights were used to highlight them.
Souvenirs were available by the front desk. You also need to pay for the entrance fee here.

Bonifacio Drive, Iloilo City Proper, Iloilo City
Tel: (33) 337-29-86
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