Live Bands @ Summer Siren Festival and 12 Monkeys

Aside from the regular water sports activities, beach lovers would like to lay down in the sand at night and enjoy live band performances. This is what the annual Summer Siren festival offers. You may enjoy a weekend night of music with cocktails and meet new friends at the beach resort.

Ramen Race

Last year, my friend (Gladdys) challenged us, her Zambales travelmates, to complete the top 10 ramen restaurants here in Metro Manila based on this website (http://insights.looloo.com/best-manila-ramen-mid-2014/). Well, challenge accepted, just for fun ("_"). At least, there is no deadline for this ramen race. Let us see if these restaurants deserved their current ranking. =)

YUSHOKEN

1. Ramen Yushoken - done (Alabang)

2. Ramen Nagi - done (SM Aura) 
3. Ukokkei Ramen Ron  - done (Mc Kinley)
4. Kichitora of Tokyo - done (G5)
5. Tamagoya Noodle House
6. Hanamaruken Ramen - done (Alabang)
7. Hokkaido Ramen Santouka
8. Mitsuyado Sei-men
9. Wrong Ramen- done (BGC)
10. Kenji Tei Ramen House

                     



                   

Mayon Volcano, Legazpi Albay

Prior to Mt. Mayon's renewed activity of eruption and Philvocs' increase of alert level from 2 to 3, I had the chance to see this majestic "pefect cone" volcano last September 11 to 12, 2014. I was privileged to be part of the ASPLI Convention in Legaspi City, Albay. Sample scenery shots are shown below:

Boracay and Baler, Philippines

The best places to visit again and again...Boracay and Baler! =)

The pictures below will justify.

1. BORACAY

Hello Baler!

Want bigger and bolder waves? Try Sabang Beach @ Baler (“_”)

                       

I am not a surfer to begin with...but I really love the beach. What’s more fascinating about Baler aside from being a famous surfers’ haven is the relaxing and peaceful ambiance it offers to travellers. You may also have a day tour on nearby places by renting a “tricycle” which will take you to the different tourist spots of Baler.

From Cubao to Baler, travel time is around 6 -7 hrs. I advise you to make bus reservations a week in advance (particularly the Baler to Manila route). It’s pretty hassle and time consuming to drop-off to Cabanatuan and take another bus ride on your return trip to Manila.