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    February 13, 2020February 13, 2020

    Flower Fields Above the Clouds: Northern Blossom, Atok

    The Northern Blossom Flower Farm was largely unknown for some time but has been supplying its gorgeous flowers to Metro Manila and even to as far away as Mindanao. A little over three years ago, however, a local TV network featured the 3-hectare farm and mainly because of social media, the secret was soon out.

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    January 28, 2020January 28, 2020

    Not Just Two: Kalayaan’s Twin Falls

    Looking for a quick one-day getaway from Metro Manila’s urban chaos we decided to look east instead of south where most of the destinations were still blanketed by ash and still at risk from Taal Volcano’s wrath. That led us to the towns east of Laguna de Bay and into the town of Kalayaan, Laguna […]

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    January 21, 2020January 21, 2020

    We Keep Coming Back to Dumaguete

    A 2014 Forbes Magazine article ranked it number 5 on its list of “7 Best Places to Retire Around the World,” yet few Filipinos seemed to notice. Since visiting Dumaguete in 2013 however, we’ve been continuously drawn to this central Philippines city, a clear favorite of ours.

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    January 12, 2020January 17, 2020

    Taal Volcano’s Lakeside Towns (Updated)

    January 13, 2020: Taal Volcano erupted yesterday at 2 PM Manila time belching steam, ash and small rocks. Evacuation of the towns and villages around the lake is now ongoing.

  • January 6, 2020January 8, 2020

    Salagdoong Beach: Retracing Our Steps

    Years ago we’ve made it a point not to visit the same place twice, especially destinations located far from home. More recently, however, we’ve become more comfortable at retracing past jaunts.

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    December 23, 2019December 24, 2019

    Paliton Beach the Second Time Around

    Six years ago, on a 2-day tour around Siquijor by trike, we asked our tour guide and driver to take us to a secluded beach in the northern coast of San Juan town. Paliton Beach was mentioned by only a handful of blogs back then and was almost unknown

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    December 17, 2019January 13, 2020

    Lazing Around at San Juan’s Beaches, Siquijor

    The next time we visit Siquijor, we remember thinking 6 years ago, we’d be sure to check out and stay at a beachfront resort in San Juan town. After touring Dumaguete and its surrounding towns for 2 days and 3 nights on the last week of November it was time to revisit Siquijor with friends […]

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    December 11, 2019January 9, 2020

    Rained Out at Sibulan’s Twin Lakes

    Despite being to Dumaguete four times, we’ve never made it to the Twin Lakes in nearby Sibulan town. Part of the Balinsasayao Twin Lakes Natural Park, the Twin Lakes of Balinsasayao and Danao are among the top destinations for visitors in the area around Dumaguete.

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    December 5, 2019January 9, 2020

    Valencia Revisited: Red Rocks, Waterfalls and Hot Springs

    On our 4th visit along with friends to our favorite city down south – Dumaguete, Negros Oriental – we made sure to drop by the town of Valencia, a municipality located for the most part in the highlands west of Dumaguete.

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    October 20, 2019December 14, 2019

    Amadeo and Silang: An Unforeseen Visit

    Perhaps there’s nothing more frustrating than hiking to a waterfall only to discover that it has completely dried up once you get to the spot. From experience, however, we learned how to adjust quickly

Northern Blossom Flower Farm, Atok, Benguet
February 13, 2020February 13, 2020

Flower Fields Above the Clouds: Northern Blossom, Atok

cup of latte
February 6, 2020February 6, 2020

Yani Café: Our Newest Vegan-Friendly Joint

one of the 6 waterfalls at Kalayaan
January 28, 2020January 28, 2020

Not Just Two: Kalayaan’s Twin Falls

sunrise at the bay walk, Rizal Boulevard, Dumaguete City
January 21, 2020January 21, 2020

We Keep Coming Back to Dumaguete

the San Isidro Labrador Parish Church in Lazi
January 13, 2020

Lazi: Beyond Cambugahay Falls

Taal Lake viewed from the Taal Lake Central Fish Port in Laurel
January 12, 2020January 17, 2020

Taal Volcano’s Lakeside Towns (Updated)

Salagdoong Beach in Maria, Siquijor
January 6, 2020January 8, 2020

Salagdoong Beach: Retracing Our Steps

places visited in 2019
December 30, 2019January 21, 2020

2019: A Look Back

Paliton Beach, San Juan, Siquijor
December 23, 2019December 24, 2019

Paliton Beach the Second Time Around

a beach at Lala-o, San Juan, Siquijor
December 17, 2019January 13, 2020

Lazing Around at San Juan’s Beaches, Siquijor

Lake Kabalin-an, Sibulan, Negros Oriental
December 11, 2019January 9, 2020

Rained Out at Sibulan’s Twin Lakes

Pulangbato Falls in Valencia, Negros Oriental
December 5, 2019January 9, 2020

Valencia Revisited: Red Rocks, Waterfalls and Hot Springs

Dicasalarin Cove, Baler, Aurora
November 6, 2019January 28, 2020

Baler: Beyond Surfing

Balite Falls, Amadeo
October 20, 2019December 14, 2019

Amadeo and Silang: An Unforeseen Visit

the waterfalls at Dalitiwan Resort, Majayjay, Laguna
October 7, 2019December 30, 2019

Majayjay: Just Passing Through

the waterfalls at Bumbungan Eco Park, Cavinti, Laguna
September 18, 2019December 5, 2019

Return to Cavinti: A Quick Foray Into NE Laguna

the San Antonio de Padua de Pila Church
September 11, 2019November 6, 2019

Pila: Laguna’s Historical Landmark

a beach on Dampalitan Island
August 18, 2019October 20, 2019

Quezon Province: Destinations at Metro Manila’s Doorstep

Little Hagakhak Island
August 6, 2019December 11, 2019

The Rocks of Dinagat

corals and karst islets at Punta Villa Beach Resort, Libjo, Dinagat
July 27, 2019February 13, 2020

Punta Villa: A Hidden Eden

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Lazy Monday in Boracay. A crowd this sparse on White Beach makes you realize the effect of COVID-19 on mass tourism. . . . . . . . #boracay #aklan #beach #whitebeach #comeseeph #discoverph #discoverphilippines #exploreph #grammerph #comeseeph #ilovephilippines #itsmorefuninphilippines #sinopinas #the_ph #travelph #traversephilippines #awesomeearth #awesome_shots #awesomepics #beautifulview #earthoutdoors #landscapelover #landscape_captures #landscapephotography #travelphotography #travelfreak #travelawesome #travelingram #wanderlust
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“I wanna lay you down in a bed of… CABBAGE ROSES?” . These cabbage roses at Atok’s Northern Blossom Flower Farm are a rarity in the country. And yes, they’re edible according to the staff at Northern Blossom. . . . . . . . . #atok #northernblossom #benguet #cabbageroses #exploreph #loves_united_philippines #philippinesgram #philippineimages #philippinediscoveries #pinoydiscovery #seepilipinas #sinopinas #thepharchipelago #visitphilippines #awesome_shots #beautifuldestinations #nature #naturephotography #flowers #earthoutdoors #fantastic_earth #landscapes #landscapephotography #travelphotography #travelawesome #travelingram #traversephilippines #woogoph
Early morning at the Northern Blossom Flower Farm, Atok, Benguet. Sadly this farm is closed to visitors beginning today as part of the local government’s measures against the spread of the Corona virus. We got here 2 days before it closed. . . . . . . . . . . . #atok #northernblossom #benguet #baguio #exploreph #loves_united_philippines #philippinesgram #philippineimages #philippinediscoveries #pinoydiscovery #seepilipinas #sinopinas #thepharchipelago #visitphilippines #awesome_shots #beautifuldestinations #nature #naturephotography #flowers #earthoutdoors #fantastic_earth #landscapes #landscapephotography #travelphotography #travelawesome #travelingram #traversephilippines #woogoph
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