Villa Carolina Y Juan Beach Resort in Ilog Malino, Bolinao, Pangasinan

Bolinao,Pangasinan - Second Stop: Villa Carolina Y Juan Beach Resort with a huge swimming pool in Bolinao, Pangasinan and consider to have a unique ocean view on a private white beach front. Located nearby resorts like Punta Riviera & Punta Del Sol. This resort has a complete amenities like nipa hut, spa, swimming pools, billiard table, jacuzzi and clean comfort rooms/shower. The owner Ms Carolina is very friendly and welcoming  to their guest. There's  a lot to see in this resort and you can just simply walk along the beach and you will discover something, its like a hidden treasure under the water which is perfect for snorkeling.

Make your vacation trip during low season to enjoy, stay quiet and peacefully wonderful trip. Room rates are also reasonable but nonetheless worth the extra few minutes away from the city proper of Bolinao. There are not a lot of people during my solo trip and the weather was nice. Definitely, a perfect weekend getaway for your family and friends. Happy Trip Everyone.

Infinity Pool at Bolinao Pangasinan: Punta Riviera Resort

The resort has a great view with an infinity pool at one side of the property. You can spent your day in the pool, they also have 2 jacuzzi and another one is near at the lounge area. Their seafront is wide open space that the breeze blows right through the gardens of the resort. The infinity pool was just lovely, clean and overlooks a wide beach front perfect for a refreshing vacation. It's the only resort with access to the Ilog Molino which is cool for kayaking as well as to the beach front. About the ambiance, lots of coconut trees around the area and other plants and flowers, decent landscapes and good to known they have a wooden bridge from the resort to the white beach.

Over all, I had a great experience and amazing time would I gladly return to Punta Riviera Resort. Here's the contact number where you can check of their rooms availablity: (075) 696-1350 

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.