20th Travel Tour Expo 2013 at SM Mall of Asia - "Getaway to Getaways"

Last February 17, 2013 - We spent our day at SMX Convention Center to check out some promos and frebies as well. This year's 20th Travel Tour Expo 2013 " Gateway to Getaways" was conceptualized by PTAA which showcase the products, services, promos and events of their members. We decided to pay the entrance fee cost Php 50 pesos per person. In this travel expo you can get as much as 50% discount to airfare, hotels, resorts and other facilities. Good to know? Because this is the biggest and crowded fair of the month and tourism in the country is here once again, in full swing. We collected free magazine in different country like, Hongkong, Japan, China, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Sabah, Vietnam, Guam and as well as Philippines. You can get brochures, maps and leaflets all for free of charge. 

Visiting the Tarlac Provincial Capitol

last January 19, 2013 (Saturday).I had a chance to roamed around Tarlac City. It's about 2 hours bus ride from Manila and you will surely enjoy this province and discover the rich cultures & people hospitality. From the bus terminal I rode a tricycle bound to Maria Christina Park which is the capitol building located. Tarlac City is the capital of the province. Another place that I want to visit is Tarlac City Museum, just in front of the park but the museum is normally opens from Monday to Friday only. Did you know that Tarlac Provincial Capitol Building is shown on the lower back  portion of the Old Philippine 500 peso bill that features former Senator Benigno Aquino Jr which is the native Tarlaqueño. These capitol building is painted with yellow color. Please see below are the photos in front of the capitol during my trip last month. 

Meet My New Travel Buddy: "Sai Manlalakbay"

Hello Sai! I would like to introduced my new travel buddy which will be my companion and travel mate during my trip this year. This stuffed toy animal is a pony which I brought during my buffet lunch at Dads, Saisaki & Kamayan Restaurant. Saisaki = "Sai Manlalakbay". This toy is one of my favorite which acts as my buddy during a solo backpacking trip around the Philippines. In this travel blog, I will share photo and adventures during our trip. I can carry everywhere I go. More travels for this year 2013! Happy Trip! 

How to Get to Balaw Balaw Specialty Restaurant in Angono

Going to Balaw Balaw Restaurant in Angono Rizal. This restaurant is quite a popular place not only for unusual food lovers or traveler but also to art fanatics. For typical commuter like me, Take a jeepney or van at Edsa Central Terminal located at the back of Greenfield District, Mandaluyong City. Fare is P45.00 pesos per passenger and this vehicle pass through the towns of Cainta and Taytay. Then in the town proper you can board a tricyle for getting to Balaw Balaw Speacilty Restaurant which is located at Dona Justa Subdivision, along the highway leading to Binangonan Rizal. Tricycle fare is about P8-10 pesos. Balaw Balaw Specialty Restaurant is opens from 10:00am to 10:00pm. Monday-Sunday. Contact them at (02) 651-0110. Happy Trip! 

Art Gallery Museum at Balaw Balaw Restaurant in Angono Rizal

After a quick lunch at the ground floor, I decided to check out their art galley museum which is located at 2nd floor of the restaurant. Leading to the gallery, I saw a lot of paintings and photograph along the stairway. This old house turned into an art museum and restaurant as well which is filled of artwork, antique furniture, and other display. There are paintings of different sizes or themes, wooden sculptures of animals, people and even furniture that looked real and old. But the most fascinating of all there is to see a lot of Higantes mosaic and artwork inside the restaurant in different size, color and theme. It's truly a haven of arts and I was amazed on how much talent this town has to offer. See the photos below and enjoy. 

UP Fair Schedule 2013 in Diliman Quezon City

Yes! To all music fans! UP Fair 2013 this February which is a week-long celebration, organized by the UP Student Council along with fraternities, sororities and other organization inside the campus!  Prepare for an exciting and refreshing line up of bands which contribute for the local artist from February 12 to 16, 2013  around 6:00pm - UP Sunken Garden, UP Diliman, Quezon City. For tickets, you may buy your tickets at the event venue.

Final Schedules for UP Diliman Fair 2013:

Day 1 - February 12: Bulkantahan - Unang Pagsabog Para Sa Pagbabago

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Day 2 - February 13: Kontrakultura II - Marked for Love, Marked for Destiny

Day 3 - February 14: Roots - Music and Arts Festival

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Day 4 - February 15: Freedom Fair - Live More

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Day 5 – February 16: Speak Up – Loud, Proud and Unbound