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Intramuros, Malate, and Baywalk

Manila is know for its beautiful cities, delighful malls, and exciting nightlife. For those who would want to experience a more adventurous time, I suggest to visit the culture rich places that are sometimes forgotten by the typical city dweller. One of the best places to visit are the...

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On Foot on January 12, 2008 from Manila, Philippines

from the travel blog: On Foot

Epilogue

This vacation was certainly far from ideal with the freaky accident on EDSA right on the onset of the trip, the eerie and unexpected fog in Tarlac and Pangasinan, the near-drowning in San Juan and the inexplicable stormy weather in Pagudpud. It definitely rivals the “Vacation From Hell”...

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Joey Carlotta on January 8, 2008 from Las Pinas, Philippines

from the travel blog: 2007 Carlotta X'Mas Family Road Trip

Boracay

One of my favorites, as it is to many, is Boracay. Miren and I have been there twice but we haven't had the opportunity to bring the kids along yet. There is a good chance this will happen this summer when we intend to drive the car home from Bacolod via Panay and Mindoro using Ro-Ro ferries. ...

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Joey Carlotta on January 8, 2008 from Caticlan, Philippines

from the travel blog: Previous Trips - Visayas

Lakawon Island

Another favorite excursion spot is Lakawon Island in Cadiz, Negros Occidental. Only 30 to 45 minutes away from Bacolod, it is frequented by the locals and a must for the first time visitor. The island is small, a large sandbar really, but the pure white sand beach rivals that of Boracay. The...

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Joey Carlotta on January 8, 2008 from Cadiz, Philippines

from the travel blog: Previous Trips - Visayas

30 December 2007, Day 6

I think it was safe to say that all were eager to get back home after 5 days of wanderings. We had breakfast again at the lobby restaurant of the hotel and were on the road by about 10:30 AM. I nixed a suggestion to visit SM Baguio hoping to be in Luisita in Tarlac by lunch and home by mid to...

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Joey Carlotta on January 7, 2008 from Las Pinas, Philippines

from the travel blog: 2007 Carlotta X'Mas Family Road Trip

29 December 2007, Day 5

Everyone, including me, woke up late for a change. All that walking and climbing steps has taken a toll on all. We had breakfast in the lobby restaurant of the hotel and I had the car vacuumed and washed while the gang got ready. It smelled like something had died in the car and there was...

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Joey Carlotta on January 6, 2008 from Baguio, Philippines

from the travel blog: 2007 Carlotta X'Mas Family Road Trip

28 December 2007, Day 4

It was still wet and windy the next day but the weather was definitely improving. We made breakfast of what was left of the Christmas ham and cheese and started to pack. The kids went to the beach in the hope of a swim but came back with souvenirs and some pictures. We left at 9:20 AM. This...

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Joey Carlotta on January 5, 2008 from Baguio, Philippines

from the travel blog: 2007 Carlotta X'Mas Family Road Trip

27 December 2007, Day 3

I am an early riser and this day was no exception. I was looking forward to a dip and spending a relaxing day by the beach, maybe catch some rays. I got into trunks and a t-shirt and made my way quietly out the room trying not to wake everyone else. Before I had the door completely open, a...

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Joey Carlotta on January 4, 2008 from Pagudpud, Philippines

from the travel blog: 2007 Carlotta X'Mas Family Road Trip

26 December 2007, Day 2

Nina had arranged the night before to go surfing with Inaki in the morning. Timmy opted to stay in bed. They were going to Bacnotan, the town next to San Juan, where the waves were tamer and more suited for beginners. The surf spot in Bacnotan is beside the Holcim cement plan which is several...

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Joey Carlotta on January 3, 2008 from Pagudpud, Philippines

from the travel blog: 2007 Carlotta X'Mas Family Road Trip

25 December 2007, Day 1

Merry Christmas to all! We finally pushed off at 3 AM. This came about when my mother who lives with me opted to stay over with an aunt who she was going with to a Christmas lunch in a cousins house. The original plan was to spend Christmas eve with her and drop her off at my aunts place on...

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Joey Carlotta on January 1, 2008 from San Juan, Philippines

from the travel blog: 2007 Carlotta X'Mas Family Road Trip

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