2016-09-23 03:25
Café Ella is named after the first daughter of former Los Banos Mayor, Ton Genuino. Students usually made this place as their unofficial "tambayan" or somewhere where they can study a… Read More
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“Man cannot discover new oceans unless he has the courage to lose sight of the shore.†– Andre Gide
2016-09-23 03:19
Bolinao is located in the western portion of Pangasinan on the northernmost part of Luzon. Bolinao Beach, particularly on the coast of Patar boast of with it's white cream sand, clear water… Read More
2016-09-21 10:46
The Old Spaghetti House or TOSH for short is an Italian inspired restaurant serving affordable dishes. TOSH has a promo for the whole month of September 2016 where you can order 5… Read More
2016-09-21 03:45
Tondaligan Blue Beach is one of the most accessible beach in Pangasinan and is located in Dagupan City - also known as the the Bangus (Milkfish) Capital of the Philippines. It may not have a… Read More
2016-09-21 03:33
Pahiyas Festival is one of the most colorful celebration in the country held every month of May in Lucban, Quezon. Local houses are decorated with agricultural harvest (fruits, vegetables, r… Read More
2016-09-19 13:45
Located beneath the mountain ranges of the Sierra Madre and just a few minutes drive from Pacific Reacreation Park (PARK), Balabag falls is a popular place to visit for nature lovers and adr… Read More
2016-09-16 10:03
The Philippines which is composed of more than 7,100 islands has a rich and colorful history which reminds every Filipino of the countries' glorious past. Consisting of more than a hundred l… Read More
2016-09-14 05:36
"Baan" means house or home, so Baan Thai Restaurant when translated literally means home of Thai food. It is located in Los Banos, Laguna and boasts as the home of authentic Thai cuisine and… Read More
2016-09-13 23:50
The coastline of Real beach does not have white sand but rather it is composed grayish sand, rock formation and pebbled stones that lines along the shoreline. What makes it special are the w… Read More
2016-09-13 08:56
Halo Halo de Iloko is one of the must visit resto in San Fernando, La Union. The resto offers Filipino dishes featuring the Ilocano taste as a part of owner’s advocacy. Hal… Read More
2016-09-12 12:28
Real, Quezon is located in the Sierra Madre ranges of Eastern Luzon which is the shortest route from the Metro to reach the Pacific. Driving requires through a winding road of rolling terrai… Read More
2016-09-11 13:18
Matutina's Restaurant is one of the must visit resto in Dagupan City (they also have branches in Urdaneta). It was already featured in GMA 7's TV show and even featured in Karen Davila's new… Read More
2016-09-11 12:08
I visited San Fernando, La Union and was fascinated by this wonderful Chinese architecture known as "Ma Cho Temple", which is actually the biggest Taoist temple outside China. The word… Read More
2016-09-11 09:26
Sampaloc Lake is one of the 7 lakes in San Pablo City and is the largest among the lakes found in the city. Nearly half of the lake's depth has a shallow depression at the lake's bottom, ind… Read More
2016-08-23 12:12
My sister who had a vacation tour in Batanes shared her own experience with regards to the paradise like setting of the place, culture and people. Thus, it was based on her pictures that thi… Read More
2016-08-22 10:06
"Pico de Loro" also known as "Parrot's beak is located in the mountain ranges of Mt. Palay-Palay in Ternate, Maragondon (Cavite) and Nasugbu (Batangas). It is the highest elevation in the wh… Read More
2016-07-23 09:29
The name "Hapunang Banoi" means "the place where the eagles dine" in Tagalog dialect. But due to deforestation and hunting, eagles have dwindled in number but some guides told us that they c… Read More
2016-07-17 09:32
Situated in the Sierra Madre ranges in Rodriguez (formerly Montalbon), Rizal. An ecotourism site that offers outdoor attractions such as caves, gorge, and limestone formations. A model for e… Read More
2016-06-19 01:08
Lake Pandin is one of the lakes in the city of San Pablo and is separated by a narrow strip of land from the it's twin crater lake which is Lake Yambo. They are part of the Seven Lakes syste… Read More
2016-06-15 14:18
Masungi is located in a conservation area of about 1500 hectares between the towns of Tanay and Baras in Rizal province. The topography is composed of Karst formation - made of up of rocks w… Read More
2016-06-07 13:25
A nice getaway hidden in the heart of Sierra Madre range in Laguna. Kalayaan Twin Falls offers a pristine, fresh water and calm commune with nature. The Pinoy Solo Hiker just learned about t… Read More
2016-06-07 07:49
Located in the town of Pakil, the eastern portion of Laguna lies Mt. Pingas which is situated in the ranges of Sierra Madre mountain. The peak is about 1650 ft. above sea level with an ascen… Read More
2016-05-28 13:01
Located at the peak of Mt. Sungay - the highest point in the province of Cavite, Palace in the Sky is known today as People's Park. It has an altitude of 2400 ft above sea level which can be… Read More
2016-05-12 14:23
I visited the Hill of Ascending Christ (Kamay ni Hesus) last March not for religious purposes but to explore the place, afterall my siblings were looking for someone who could drive them fro… Read More
2016-04-09 08:25
"Paraiso ni Juan" or Sulvec Beach is located in the coastline of Brgy. Sulvec along the highway of Narvacan in Ilocos Sur. According to the locals the name of "Narvacan" originated when… Read More
2016-03-27 02:07
Vigan's full name at the time of its Spanish foundation was Villa Fernandina, or "Town of Ferdinand", in honor of Prince Ferdinand, the firstborn son of King Philip II of Spain. As the… Read More
2016-03-26 13:55
Vigan City is the capital of Ilocos Sur, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the few Hispanic towns left in the Philippines where the structures remained intact. It is well known for its… Read More
2016-03-14 13:41
The Quezon City Memorial Circle is a 27 hectare park surrounded by the Elliptical Road. The Quezon Monument was built in honor of the late President Manuel L. Quezon wherein a mausoleum can… Read More
2016-03-08 06:36
Situated in the city of San Fernando, the capital of La Union. Pagoda Hill is comprised of Chinese-themed architecture atop a hill which offers a commanding view of San Fernando City. The hi… Read More
2016-03-08 06:35
Located between the towns of Calauan, Nagcarlan and San Pablo City lies Mt. Kalisungan with an elevation of 760 m (2493 ft above sea level), it will take an average of 2-3 hours to reach the… Read More
2016-03-08 06:35
Alligator Lake is a freshwater crater lake located in Los Baños Laguna. The lake-filled maar is located along the southern shore of Laguna de Bay- the largest lake in the country, wit… Read More
2016-03-08 06:35
La Meya is a river with slabs of flat rocks which is the precursor to Hulugan Fall's grand cascade and has a vertical drop of 240 ft off the cliff. It is composed of a 30 minutes trek throug… Read More
2016-03-02 02:33
Mt. Bulalo also known as Mak-Ban Geothermal Power Plant has an altitude of 1750ft. above sea level and is located about 70 km southeast of Manila. The geothermal field lies beside the… Read More
2016-02-08 09:36
Mt. Sto. Tomas is the first mountain that the Pinoy Solo Hiker hiked when he was a plebe in the PMA. It is the highest peak in Baguio City with an altitude of 6750 ft. above sea level. The s… Read More
2016-02-07 07:20
Mt. Sto. Tomas is the highest peak in Baguio City with an altitude of 6750 ft. above sea level. The view from the summit gives a scenic and picturesque view of Benguet, including the surroun… Read More
2016-02-07 07:20
Mt. Sto. Tomas is the highest peak in Baguio City with an altitude of 6750 ft. above sea level. The view from the summit gives a scenic and picturesque view of Benguet, including the surroun… Read More
2016-02-02 08:24
Located in San Pablo City, Mt. Obabis also known as Imoc Hills is a part of the Laguna volcanic field which has an elevation of 1320 ft. above sea level. A short hike of 30 minutes trek from… Read More
2016-01-31 13:08
Located in Mt. Makiling, and can be accessed when going to UPLB via Jamboree Rd., is the quirky stretch of road with a sign that proclaimed as ‘Magnetic Hill.’ A famous rou… Read More
2016-01-27 09:30
The La Mesa Ecopark is located in Quezon City, a well-developed sanctuary around the La Mesa Watershed through the joint partnership between MWSS, ABS-CBN, and Quezon City. The public p… Read More
2015-12-31 07:50
Situated in the Cordillera mountain ranges of Benguet, the trail that leads to Mt. Ulap consists of Pine Trees and grassland ridges with stunning views of the mountain ranges, even a glimpse… Read More
2015-11-20 05:47
Growing up in Laguna, the Pinoy Solo Hiker was always fascinated by the majestic beauty of Mt. Makiling, a dormant volcano named after Maria Makiling, believed to be fairy guardian of the sa… Read More
2015-11-14 04:08
Located in Luisiana, Laguna the trek consist of about 30 minutes walk through a muddy and forested terrain of Mt. Banahaw. Talay falls is composed of a series of 3 water falls cas… Read More
2015-11-14 04:08
Located in the town of Luisiana in Laguna with an elevation of 1000 ft.above sea level, Hulugan Falls is now open to the public, with a grand cascade similar to that of Maria Cristina Falls… Read More
2015-11-08 11:45
Nestled between the ranges of Mt. Makiling's rocky portion of forest reserve, lies Dampalit Falls in Los Banos, Laguna. Once considered as one of the main attraction of the said town, it had… Read More
2015-11-07 11:47
Situated in the southernmost part of Sierra Madre mountain range lies the town of Cavinti, Laguna. a 2-3 hours drive from Manila with an elevation of 1200 feet above sea level gives a cool b… Read More
2015-11-05 12:29
Corregidor Island also known as "Isla ng Corregidor" or "Fort Mills" is flanked by several islands (Caballo islands, Carabao Island and El Fraile Island) that formed the harbor defenses of M… Read More
2015-11-03 09:44
Situated beside the much bigger Mt.Cristobal, Tayak Hills is believed to be the gateway of Mt. Cristobal aka the devil's mountain but I prefer to call it the blue mountain. Located in the to… Read More
2015-11-03 09:39
Banawe Rice Terraces, a UNESCO world heritage site is considered to be one of the 8 ancient wonders of the world located in Ifugao at the northern part of Luzon. Carved out of the &hell…Read More
2015-11-03 09:39
Sagada, Mt. Province is small town in the northern part of Luzon, 5-6 hours drive from Baguio City and about 275 kms from Manila. The temperature, cool breeze and elevation (5000… Read More
2015-10-28 09:27
Located in the outskirts of Pililia, Rizal along the terrains of Sierra Madre. Pililia Windmill Farm is operated by the same company that operates Bangui Windmills in Ilocos Norte (Alternerg… Read More
2015-10-07 09:45
Taytay Falls is located in the protected area of Mt. Banahaw forest reserve in the town of Majayjay, Laguna. It has an altitude of 1900 ft above sea level (Brgy Taytay as the reference altit… Read More
2015-10-07 09:39
Situated in the eastern part of Laguna, still part of the Sierra Madre mountain ranges Mt. Humarap is located in the town of Paete - paper mache and wood carving capital of Southern Tagalog… Read More
2015-10-07 02:56
Due to it's close proximity to Manila, the Pinoy Solo Hiker tried Mt. Maculot for it's overwhelming view and scenic landscape. One of the most accessible mountain for day hike, located… Read More
2015-10-07 02:49
Located at the town of Nasugbu, Batangas lies the beautiful mountain ranges of Mt. Batulao with an altitude of 2450 feet above sea level in the summit, but the actual altitude gained from th… Read More
2015-10-05 01:53
Situated in a dense forest where Daranak Falls is located, a further ascend of 10 minutes trek through a cemented pavement leads to the enchanting and perhaps one of the most beautiful water… Read More
2015-10-03 12:20
Located in the town of Nagcarlan in Laguna one of the two tourist attraction in the said municipality (the other one is the Underground Cemetery). The trek consists of a 10 to 15 minutes wal… Read More
2015-10-03 12:20
Situated in the heart of Sierra Madre in Tanay, Rizal a province adjacent to Manila. Daranak Falls is flanked with beautiful rivers which add to a picturesque setting of the place. The local… Read More
2015-07-28 06:52
Named after the Talamitan trees, Mt. Talamitan is a dormant volcano that once lived it's glorious past consisting of lush green vegetation, now just a shadow of it's rich history. It has the… Read More
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