Dasol, Pangasinan: Another Island Hopping Story

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Crocodile Island in Dasol, Pangasinan

The first time I did island hopping was back when we visited Hundred Islands National Park in Alaminos City, Pangasinan. After that, island hopping was already on my list of most wanted activities to do. And I never imagined that the next island hopping adventure was going to happen again in Pangasinan, now at a town in its western side, almost adjacent to the province of Zambales.

Our boat in Tambobong Beach

The white sand shoreline of Tambobong Beach in Dasol, Pangasinan.

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Dasol’s Tambobong Beach

Tambobong Beach in Dasol, Pangasinan.

Tambobong Beach in Dasol, Pangasinan is an outskirt beach located around one hour from the nearest downtown of Burgos, Pangasinan. Tambobong Beach is a dirty-white sand beach, more of a soil-like color.The waters of the beach is said to be swimmable during high tide but during low tide, seagrasses appear. Tambobong Beach is also a fishing ground among local fishermen. The shores of this beach serve as the jump-off point to the other tourist destinations in Dasol, Pangasinan namely Crocodile Island, Balinmanok Cove, Culebra Island, a cave and a shipwreck. When one wants to be secluded in a serene beach, Tambobong Beach is a good place.

Tambobong Beach

Tambobong Beach, Dasol, Pangasinan

Star fish exclusive in Dasol, Pangasinan.

First Baguio Blog Conference Coming This May 19

THERE IS NO STOPPING US!

Bloggers out there and blog readers, this is for you. Blog fests had been done already in other parts of the country, but this time it's the Northern Luzon's moment to stand out  its own blogging community. Spearheaded by the ideas of Vince of Lakbay Baguio, supported by Kat of Geek Camp Baguio and Dean of Wat Wat World, and finally put into designs by yours truly, Joven of Travex Travels, the Cordillera Bloggers, a newly formed blogging group, will be holding its first ever blog fest in the city of Baguio. The First Baguio Blog Conference to be held on May 19, 2012 (8 AM to 5 PM) at the UB Square Hall was in partnership with the leading telecommunication company in the country, SMART. Sun Cellular and Unilab co-presented this event and our official hotel partner's Azalea Residences Baguio. It is participated by Jaypee Online and endorsed by the Department of Tourism.

Dasol Hideaway: Things to Know Before You Go

Pangasinan never fails in terms of its different tourist spots, the off-the-beaten paths, particularly its beaches. If you are planning on a weekend beach getaway, Pangasinan must be an alternative if not main in your list. And believe it or not, most of its beautiful beaches are all found in the western side of the province. You might have already heard about Bolinao (or you might have visited it several times already) and its golden beach of Patar. Yes, that beach in Bolinao is really awesome. But have you already heard of Culebra Island (or Collibra Island as other people say it) in Dasol and saw its white sand beach? If not, you might as well consider this in your next trip. It is a GOOD competitor to what Patar Beach in Bolinao can offer.

Geek Camp Event in Baguio this May

"Geeks on web, mobile and other technology topics."

Geek Camp Baguio, a seminar for technology enthusiasts who want to know more about web and the world around it. From Singapore and Malaysia comes this special event right here in Baguio. Geek Camp Baguio is on May 05, 2012 (from 9 A.M. to 6 P.M.) at AIM Conference Center, John Hay, Baguio City, Benguet,  Philippines.

For more info, log on to www.geekcampbaguio.com.

How to Go to Baguio Tourist Attractions: Session Road to Mines View Park

How to go to Baguio Cathedral from Bus Terminal:

If you happened to ride on a Genesis Bus/Dagupan Bus/Saulog Bus and dropped off along Gov. Pack Road, all you have to do is to walk your way to Session Road (marker is the Police Station), cross the street until you see the Cathedral. Baguio Cathedral is near upper Session Road and Post Office Loop. If you rode on a Victory Liner Bus (air-con) and dropped off at Victory Liner terminal in Engineer’s Hill, it is better to ride a taxi to the church. Or you can walk your way from Utility Road to Session Road, walk straight until you reach the Circle (roundabout in Session Road), walk a bit until you reach the Cathedral.

Map for Baguio tourist attractions (going to Cathedral)

How to go to Session Road (business district) from Burnham Park:

Walk until you reach Harrison Road (road adjacent to Melvin Jones Grandstand, one block from Lake Drive). Cross the street and walk straight to either Mabini Street or Perfecto Street until you reach Session Road.

Baguio’s The Mansion and Wright Park

The mirror lake at the Mansion.

The Mansion House, or simply The Mansion, is a popular tourist destination in Baguio because of its historical roots in the past. It was built by William Cameron Forbes according to the design by William Parsons in 1908, as a part of the bigger Burnham Plan of Baguio and the City Beautiful Movement. It was devastated in 1945 and was rehabilitated two years after. Now, Baguio’s The Mansion is a rest house of the President of the Philippines. The Wright Park on the other hand is park developed in honor of Governor General Luke E. Wright.

The white building with a green roof is The Mansion.

Baguio City’s Mines View Park

Mines View Park in Baguio City.

Mines View Park in Baguio City is another popular park after Burnham Park near the central business district and the Botanical Garden along Leonard Wood. This Baguio tourist attraction is 10 to 20 minutes by jeepney, and can be included in a long walk tour along Leonard Wood linking to Gibraltar Road. When one is going to Mines View Park he will most likely pass the other famous Baguio tourist spots like Baguio Haunted White House, Botanical Garden, Wright Park, The Mansion and a few steps to the Good Shepherd Convent (a pasalubong center).

Get a panoramic view of the Cordillera mountains at Mines View Park, Baguio.

Session Road: Baguio Restaurants and More

Baguio restaurants line up along Session Road in Baguio City.

Session Road is the most popular street in the city of Baguio. This is where the central business district is located, right at the heart of Session Road. From a hilly part of the mountains people carved Session Road, constructed the Baguio Cathedral and what follows is history of development and economic activities. Now, Session Road is a one-stop shopping and dining destination for both locals and tourists. It lines up some of the best Baguio restaurants, series of banks, convenience stores and thrift stores.

DBP Bank in lower Session Road.

Lower Session Road

The Baguio Cathedral

Baguio Cathedral

The church of Our Lady of the Atonement or commonly known as the Baguio Cathedral, is an old church constructed at the middle part of Session Road. It was established through a catholic mission by missionaries of CICM (Congregatio Immaculati Cordis Mariae) from Belgium in 1907. The Baguio Cathedral became an evacuation center during the Second World War thus saving thousands of lives. Now, the Baguio Cathedral serves as a worship place for Christian communities living in Baguio City. Its preserved architecture also paved its way to becoming one of the must see landmarks of Baguio. It is also one of the many unique churches of the Philippines because of its distinct pinky rose color as an overall exterior design aside from its two towers which is similar to an old castle.

Church of Our Lady of Atonement (Domina Nostra Adunationis)

Baguio Day Tours (Destinations for Baguio Tour)

Mines View Park--one of the many Baguio City tourist spots for an ideal Baguio tour.

Many people want to travel to Baguio and have their own Baguio tour but not everyone knows what exactly the Baguio tourist spots are and how to get there. Basically, people know that Burnham Park is located in Baguio but not all people know that Baguio Burnham Park is located near Session Road, or the bus terminal and they can actually do trips without riding a cab. People’s only resort to touring every Baguio tourist spot is hiring a cab and spend big bucks which they must not be spending. And for those who are on a tight budget, they limit the number of Baguio tourist destinations they visit. Again, if you are yet to plan your very own Baguio day tour (or day and night tours), you have to set this in mind—touring Baguio is NOT expensive (as to what other people know). From Manila excluding the round trip bus fare and accommodation, P1000 is already enough to visit most of the tourist attractions in Baguio plus eat at one of the best Baguio restaurants plus buy souvenirs and pasalubong for two persons!

How to Go to Baguio Tourist Spots: Leonard Wood

Part 5 of Leonard Wood Baguio Tour

How to Go to Baguio from Manila, Dagupan, Vigan or Olongapo:

That’s pretty easy. All you have to do is to ride in a bus bound to Baguio. Just be aware though that some bus lines have last trips prior to the trip. Victory Liner Bus last trip from Olongapo to Baguio is at 6 PM and Victory Liner Bus last trip from Dagupan to Baguio is at 6:30 PM. Van in Dagupan though has 10 PM as their last trip.

Botanical Garden of Baguio

Igorot statues inside Botanical Garden, Baguio City, Philippines

Part 4 of Leonard Wood Baguio Tour

After staring at the windows of the famed haunted white house (or after the haunted white house stared at us), we finally decided to move on and walk a few more meters to Teachers’ Camp (just stopped for a while and took pictures but we didn’t manage to get inside as we didn’t have anything to do there). We then crossed a bridge and continued to walk until we reached the Botanical Garden. There are a group of Igorots in costume in front of Botanical Garden, so if you don’t want to miss the photo op with the Igorots (or if you want to be in Igorot costume), then go ahead and take a photo with them. There is a fee of Php 20 per shot, so if you are on a tight budget, just cross the road to the other side, zoom your DSLR and presto, you have it.

Baguio Haunted White House

Dare to get inside...and walk out alive. (Photo at haunted White House in Baguio)

Part 3 of Leonard Wood Baguio Tour

 The sequence should be the other way around, the walk tour first then eat in a restaurant. But we didn’t actually plan to do the walk tour, that’s why eating in a restaurant came first.

Dine in 50’s Diner

Shade of different ice cream shakes only at  50's Diner

Part 2 of Leonard Wood Baguio Tour

 We started our walk tour with 50’s Diner. We did not actually plan to walk along Leonard Wood but because we had in hand a camera, we decided to visit some Baguio tourist attractions. We were supposed to eat in a restaurant along Session Road but ended riding a cab to 50’s Diner.

Baguio Walk Tour: Leonard Wood

A flower inside Botanical Gardens, Baguio City

Part 1 of Leonard Wood Baguio Tour

 This should be the first installment of all the trips I ever traveled. I already spent one-fourth of my life being a Baguio resident and I now know how life works in Baguio. This walk tour can be done in less than two hours. I wanted to include this Leonard Wood Baguio Tour in a travel series that deals with the different Baguio tourist spots, but I finally decided to separate it. Another Baguio travel series will be posted right after this Leonard Wood Baguio Tour.

How to Go to Baguio for the Panagbenga Festival

Part 3 of Baguio Flower Festival 2012

How to Go to Baguio from Manila:

Ride any bus bound to Baguio (Victory Liner, Dagupan Bus, Philippine Rabbit, Saulog Transit, Genesis Bus etc). I recommend you to arrive in Baguio a day before the event. If you don’t have any media pass, you have to secure a slot somewhere along the side where Porta Vaga is located. Check these maps:

Baguio Flowers and Session in Bloom

Have a cool summer!

Part 2 of Baguio Flower Festival 2012

I was supposed to watch it alone, but when I opened my Facebook and chatted with a friend, she was also going so we decided to be there at 5:00 in the morning.

So we got just in front of Patria de Baguio (Jollibee) at exactly 5 A.M.. We waited there like for three hours—if not forever—before the Panagbenga Festival grand float parade kicked off.

Baguio's Panagbenga Festival

2012 is the Year of the Dragon for the Panagbenga Festival in Baguio.

Part 1 of Baguio Flower Festival 2012

Panagbenga Festival (season of flowers blooming), is yearly celebrated in the mountain resort city of Baguio. Started in 1995, the festival now draws in more than a million tourists both local and foreign to come to Baguio to witness “thousands of flowers in bloom”.

How to Go to Clark for the Hot Air Balloon Fest

Clark Region Map

Part 3 of 2012 Hot Air Balloon Fiesta in Clark 

How to Go to Clark for the Hot Air Balloon Fest from Manila:

• Ride a bus north bound (Alaminos, Dagupan, Baguio, etc) and drop at Dau Terminal. From Dau Terminal, walk straight until you see Caltex. Cross the street from Caltex to the other side of the main highway. From there, ride a jeepney bound to Clark Main Gate for P8. In Clark Main Gate, look for a jeepney with Air Force City/Picnic Grounds signage. You can always ask the locals where to ride the jeepney. Fare is P10.