Bolinao Pangasinan: Punta Riviera Resort & White Beach Front

Punta Riviera Resort in Bolinao, Pangasinan is where the river meets the sea on a stunning coastline which brings perfect sunrise during the morning. Its quite long way from the town proper but it does not seem that long because of the scenery along the way. Tricycle is available in front of  Bolinao Church. Fare is Php 10 per person. Located at Barangay Ilog Molino, a way going to Patar Beach end point of Bolinao White Beach coastline. This is my first stop over during a solo trip in Bolinao. The place is indeed beautiful and perfect for a whole relaxing day off. The resort looks elegant, very clean and beautifully plant landscape. If I can add about this resort is they should have a plenty of directional signs leading to the resort but this resort have a good guest-services and friendly staff as well. Checking your Facebook status is not a problem because they have wifi available but only till certain areas and does not cover the whole resort.

For me, it seems to have the best ocean view and cool breeze from the resort veranda.  Overall it is a well-managed resort. See you again Bolinao - Bisayang Manlalakbay around the Philippines. 

How to Get to Baler from Cabanatuan City

Going to Baler, Aurora from Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija:

Travel time from Cabanatuan City to Baler is approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes, sometimes long journey really test your patience but traveling around Baler is most unforgettable-fun experience.   Terminal is located at Barangay Padre Crisostomo, City Proper of Cabanatuan. There are UV Express plying to Baler but I recommend Renzie Renz Epress Inc. Fare is Php. 280 pesos or you can try to catch up jeepney during your trip.

Did you know that Cabanatuan City is the " Tricyle Capital of the Philippines" and known to be the " Gateway to the North part of Luzon". Happy Trip Everyone :-)

A Short Stay at Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija

There are a lot of interesting places and stories behind the province of Nueva Ecija but we should have to leave bound to Manila from a trip in Baler, Aurora.  It was not my first time to visit Cabanatuan City in particular but I am happy to set my foot again. Normally, buses coming from Baguio is the main route passing through the Gapan City & Cabanatuan City national road. While waiting, we ate at the carinderia beside Cabanatuan City Central Transport Terminal where mostly buses and van stop-over and awaits passenger to/from to Benguet & Aurora Province. The terminal is composed of carinderia, shops, dry goods and sari-sari store. Nueva Ecija is Tagalog-speaking province, so there is no problem about communication. We are all excited for this trip bound to Baler in Aurora Province.

Guest Post: Five reasons to ecotourism in the Pantanal

A Guest Post from Rafael Shiroma

Last year I had the opportunity to travel to Bonito, which this year received the title of best city to do ecotourism. Getting you realize that the city really deserves the title, but Pantanal is not only Bonito, there are many other great places to visit. I decided to make a short list of the main reasons for you to know the Pantanal.

Parque Nacional do Pantanal

In this park with more than 135 000 hectares, established in 1981, we know the rich fauna of the region that includes animals such as reptiles and small mammals. With luck, it is still possible to see ocelots and jaguars. The park is in Poconé in southwestern Mato Grosso, and the best time to visit it is during the dry season that lasts from May to October.

How to Get to Baler in Aurora Province

Going to Baler, Aurora from Cubao, Quezon City:

 

Here's the tip and transportation going to the province of Aurora. There are two bus company from Cubao traveling to Baler. 1.) Genesis Transport Inc - Php 450 pesos 2.) Joy Bus Transport - Php 650 pesos which is located along EDSA corner New York Street, Cubao, Quezon City. Travel time is 6-7 hours. During peak season the early trip is 10pm until 7am the next day. We took the 10pm bus schedule so that we arrive to Baler around 7am in the morning. The bus passes through the North Luzon Express Way, exits at Dau, Pampanga, enter Subic-Clark Express Way and last toll plaza of Tarlac. Then keep right going to Cabanatuan in Nueva Ecija which the buses stop to eat breakfast and refuel at their terminal. From there, the bus go directly to Baler passing through the rice field and mountains of Aurora Province. The final stop over at Baler Central Terminal beside the public market where you can hire tricycle going to Sabang Beach and other tourist attraction of the province.

 

Genesis Bus Transport Contact Number: 02-7090544-45 or 02-4416834. Book your trip a head of time. Happy Trip Everyone!

 

Surfing Baler & Unexpected Interview of TV5

It was a cloudy morning in Sabang Beach, we took a 1 hour surfing lesson with my friends Eds and Sally. There's a one lady approach us to take an interview as a beginner surfing in Baler, so we agreed to take us video footage of surfing lesson and actual demo together with our surfing instructor. They made a quick interview after the surfing lesson. It was a great time spending together with my friends and I love the awesome waves of Baler with the famous beach of Sabang. Really a good experience and waves can get so playful and unpredictable at times.

 

Below are the photos of our unexpected interview with the crew of TV5 & Aksyon TV.