Lost in Ambuklao! A Benguet Dam Video Story

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I've never seen a "dam thing" before (yes it's "dam" or water reservoir) and to see one is a goal. It's my first time last Baguio Day to go to Ambuklao Dam in  Benguet. I went there alone and I did it successfully. It's my first solo flight travel and believe it or not, I was the only traveler when I went there. My first solo travel plus my first time to see an awesome water reservoir (hmmm maybe I can compare it to Mt. Pinatubo's crater lake) plus I was the only traveler plus my first time to make HD travel video for Travex Travels! A bunch of "first times" for me and another page of Philippine wonders for you. If you have never seen one like this before, try to see it this year!

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Baguio Random Stills

The lost peak in the mountains of the Cordillera. (Photo | Baguio City)

Here are some random shots around Baguio City. Pardon me I am not a pro photographer though. :)

How to Get to Tambobong, Dasol, Pangasinan (with Maps)

Map going to Tambobong Beach in Dasol, Pangasinan from Dagupan.

 How to go to Tambobong Beach from Manila:

Ride a bus bound to Sta. Cruz, Zambales that passes through Alaminos, Pangasinan. Drop at Burgos Public Market (5-6 hours).

Casa Gorordo Cebu City | Photos

Philippine flag inside the Casa Gorordo in Cebu City.

Here are other pictures of Casa Gorordo in Cebu City:

How to Go to Cebu Attractions: Colon Street to Casa Gorordo

A Cebu map with different Cebu tourist spots on it.

How to go to Cebu tourist spots like Heritage of Cebu Monument, Yap-Sandiego Ancestral House and Casa Gorordo from SM City Cebu/Sugbutel/Radisson Hotel:

1. Reach either SM City Cebu or Sugbutel (a hostel) in Cebu City. Read “How to Go to Cebu City” for valuable tips on going to Cebu City from Manila.

How to Go to Cebu City

Map of Cebu and other islands of Central Philippines (Visayas).

How to Go to Cebu City from Manila:

1. Book your flight to Cebu (MNL-CEB) with airline companies like Airphil Express, Cebu Pacific, Zest Air, etc.

Casa Gorordo Museum | Cebu City

Another abode in the past, Casa Gorordo Museum in Cebu is a part of the heritage tour.

The Casa Gorordo Museum is another old house located along Lopez Jaena Street, right turn from Yap-Sandiego ancestral house and a few meters from it. The ancestral house was built sometime in the middle of 1800s by Alejandro Reynes y Rosales, which then bought in 1863 by a Spanish merchant under the name of Juan Isidro de Gorordo, hence the name. Casa Gorordo Museum is part of a rich heritage tour, following after the Colon Obelisk, Heritage of Cebu Monument and the Yap-Sandiego Ancestral House in the Parian District of Cebu City.

Yap-Sandiego Old Cebu House | Photos

Religious icon inside Yap-Sandiego Ancestral House in Cebu City.

Here are other photos of Yap-Sandiego Ancestral House in Cebu, Philippines:

Yap-Sandiego Ancestral House in Cebu City (A Home in the 1600s)

An abode in the late 17th century (1600s), the Yap-Sandiego Ancestral House in Cebu City is a must visit heritage site.

The Yap-Sandiego Ancestral House in Parian District of Cebu City is one of the oldest existing structural residential houses in the Philippines. It was constructed out of coral stones and woods, by a family of Chinese merchants sometime in the late 17th century. History tells that Parian was a busy barangay and the community houses were commonly designed with a second storey. To date, this “Balay nga Bato ug Kahoy” (house of wood and stones) stands still despite wrecks and fate of time at the corner of Mabini and Lopez-Jaena streets in Cebu City.

Cebu Art and Sculpture: Heritage of Cebu Monument

Depicting Cebu history and culture, Heritage of Cebu Monument in Cebu City is truly Cebu art and sculpture.

The Heritage of Cebu Monument in Cebu City (located originally in the Parian District) is a work of both art and sculpture depicting the most important events that happened in the history of Cebu. The sculpture signifies the time of Rajah Humabon up to the beatification of Cebuano martyr Pedro Calungsod. The Cebu Heritage Monument showcases the works of its artist Edgardo Castillo. It was constructed in 1997 and inaugurated in late 2000. Now, the Heritage of Cebu Monument serves as one of the many historical landmarks of Cebu City together with the ancestral house a few steps from it.

Colon Street: Philippines’ Oldest Calle in Cebu

The obelisk marker at Colon Street in Cebu signifies its historical root as the oldest street established in the Philippines.

Colon Street is said to be the oldest street established in the Philippines. It was rooted back to the plans by Miguel Lopez de Legazpi who arrived in the Philippines in 1565, and was named after Christopher Columbus. Now, Colon Street in the heart of Cebu City in Cebu is a busy downtown street lining up stalls, stores, boutiques, business shops, offices, cafes and a lot more. In 2006 there was a plan to rehabilitate the said “calle” to convert it into a tourism zone.

Cebu Tours (9 Things Before You Travel to Cebu City)

Travel to Cebu and never forget Magellan's Cross in your own Cebu tours.

Cebu City is well within the bountiful island of Cebu in Central Philippines (or Visayas region). It is the oldest city in the Philippines with some of the oldest landmarks and ancestral houses. Cebu City is an ideal destination for a heritage tour, but it’s not limited to its old landmark domains. Cebu tours may also include nature adventures, adrenalin rush adventures and underwater escapades. The province alone is an all-in-one tourist destination ever, packing all the things tourists may opt to choose. And for that, I have here some simple reminders and things you may consider before traveling to Cebu and have fun with your Cebu tour.

After Booking a Flight, What’s the Next Step?

Having a plane trip is so much fun, and to make it MORE FUN, Travex Travels presents some things you may consider after booking your flight.

In my last post (How to Book a Flight...), I presented a short list of things you need to know and do prior to booking a flight for your next island adventure. As much as possible, I want to travel the cheapest way I could, and for the win I want to share to you some things you may want to consider for your next travel. Here are some things I want to share that I guess will be helpful to you right after you booked your flight and right now you are waiting for your precious travel date.

How to Book a Flight and Prepare for a Plane Trip 101

Book a flight and prepare for your next travel adventure. (Airphil Express plane in photo) 

Last year, it was my dream of getting out of Luzon, probably somewhere else that is a ferry or a plane ride away or a town located outside of the mainland. It happened just last April 2012 and somehow it was successful and fun. Never did I know before about other Philippine culture and way of life, particularly the food, and I must say you have to travel all the other 7000 islands of the Philippines to see the difference in culture and travel experiences. And before you can actually do it, I want to share to you simple tips and things to remember if you want to book a flight to the Philippines and prepare for a plane trip for your next travel adventure.

How to Go to Baguio Destinations: Camp John Hay and PMA

Baguio map that tells how to go to the jeepney terminal for tourists who would like to visit Baguio destinations like Camp John Hay or PMA.

How to go to Baguio Destinations Camp John Hay and PMA from Burnham Park:

1. To go to Baguio Destinations like Camp John Hay and PMA, you must first go to the jeepney terminal located near the Igorot Park and Burnham Park: 
2. To go to the terminal from Burnham Park, just walk a bit along Perfecto Street. 
3. To go to Camp John Hay, look for the jeepney going to “Scout Barrio” (P8.50 fare). 
4. Tell the driver to drop you off the gate to Camp John Hay. 
5. Walk your way to Camp John Hay.

Tam-Awan Village: Baguio Culture and Art

Artwork like this one is displayed inside Tam-Awan Village, plus there are huts that define the Baguio culture.

Baguio culture and art fused together is what Tam-Awan Village is known for. Tam-Awan means “viewpoint”, a “viewdeck” or “tanawan” in Tagalog. That is because the “village” itself has its own peak where one can see a sky of horizon and a blast of sunset, facing the seas of La Union. Well I didn’t actually see the sunset that was referred to here because it was foggy that time when we visited the place. Tam-Awan Village is an art gallery and cultural museum. It features the native huts typical to the different towns in the Cordillera region. They brought the culture, bundled it and made it into a tourist destination. Tam-awan Village is a part of the jigsaw puzzle called Baguio.

Philippine Military Academy (PMA): Baguio Premier School

Philippine Military Academy  (PMA) in Baguio City is the most prestigious military school in the Philippines.

Philippine Military Academy (PMA) is a premier military school in the Philippines where the next Armed Forces of the Philippines officers were honed. Philippine Military Academy is a training school established back in 1936, and is located in Baguio City. It was said to be rooted from a military school established in Malolos, Bulacan in 1898 (Academia Militar) by Emilio Aguinaldo. It was modeled then after the United States Military Academy with the officers from the Philippine Scout. After the world war, it was reopened in 1947 at Camp Allen in Baguio but because of the rising number of trainees and need for a wider ground it was moved to its present location in Loakan, Baguio City.

Baguio John Hay | Photos

Wew. The Amazing Superman in Camp John Hay Baguio. :)

Here are other photos of Camp John Hay in Baguio.

Feel the Nature at Camp John Hay Baguio

Enjoy a wide angle view of green nature, fields and pine trees at Camp John Hay Baguio.

John Hay Air Station in Baguio, or more commonly known as the Camp John Hay was used to be a rest and recreational site of the US soldiers and personnel before.It was established in 1903, older than the city of Baguio itself, after President Theodore Roosevelt set aside a land in Benguet for a military reservation. Camp John Hay got its name from Roosevelt’s Secretary of State, John Milton Hay. Now Camp John Hay in Baguio serves as a recreational site and a nature adventure packed Baguio tourist attraction for travelers and visitors who want to experience a horizon of lush green grasses and pine trees. Camp John Hay is also a location of different shops and businesses.

Baguio Resto Featuring Good Taste, Oh My Gulay and Choco-Late de Batirol

ANAK NG PUTANESCA na pagkain ito! No, I'm not cursing you my dear reader. It's the name of the Putanesca pasta served by a popular restaurant in Baguio. (Photo taken at Oh My Gulay, La Azatoea, Session Rd, Baguio City.)

If you plan to go to Baguio, never miss out its food. Aside from pine trees, Baguio City is also a home of hundreds of restaurants, bars and cafes. If you want to wander this cool city, be sure to make a bucket list of restaurants you will be visiting and having your next dinner or lunch.