Clark in Pampanga: 19th Hot Air Balloon Fiesta 2015 Schedules

A week full of excitements, fly high with this colorful hot air balloon & enjoy the whole day events. The event will be held at Clark Special Economic Zone in Clark, Pampanga on February 12, 13, 14 & 15, 2015 (Thursday to Sunday). For a travel blogger like me, it is the most photographed event in the Philippines and they launch all the special shapes, designs and effects above the sky. It is beautiful when it fire up the flames into the balloons and light up at the same time during the morning & evening events. Tickets are sold at Php 300 at the gate main gate of the event area or simply booked your ticket pass via Ticketnet or Accredited online tour packages. 

How to Get to Clark Hot Air Balloon Fiesta 2015 via Bus (Commute)

Take a provincial bus going to Dau Terminal in Mabalacat, Pampanga at Cubao or Pasay Bus Station namely Victory Liner, Five Star Philippine Rabbit, Baliwag Transit or Partas Bus tell the driver you will get off at Dau Bus Terminal. Travel time around 1.5 to 2 hours depending on traffic situation, better to travel by night. From there, take a tricycle or jeepney along the highway of the terminal going directly to Clark Special Economic Zone or also known as Clark Freeport Zone. Travel time is 30 minutes.  These public transportation can take you to the event venue. Happy Trip Everyone - Bisayang Manlalakbay around the Philippines. 

 Photo Credit: http://www.philballoonfest.net

Red Horse Beer Muziklaban 2015 Schedules & Guest Bands

Rakollision ( A Judging Night ) Are your ready for RHB Muziklaban 2015 Grand Finals? The battles of the best five bands namely  Blood Over Mater of Angono, Rizal (GMA), I Killed A Cockroach Once of Dumaguete City (VIS) Nobela of Cagayan De oro City (MIN),Ex-Manager Band of Dasmarinas, Cavite (SLA) and Through The Waves of Dagupan City (NLA). This event will schedule on February 13, 2015 ( Friday ) at Plaza Maestranza, Intramuros,Manila. Gates open around  5:00pm.

It's literally rock away the whole night of surprises and roll out with guest bands like Slapshock, Razorback, Wilabaliw, Greyhoundz, Kjwan, Ely Buendia, Pepe Smith, Even, Mayonaise, Gayuma, Hatankaru, Light of Luna and many more. I'am imagining myself again in the middle of the moshpit, drinking iced-cold Red Horse Beer, exciting games, prizes, freebies & unlimited photo ops. 

RHB Muziklaban 2015 Ticket Prices:

General Admission - Php 100 with 1 free cup of Red Horse Beer.

VIP Ticket - Php 350 with two 500 ml of Red Horse Beer, one Tender Juicy Giant Hotdog Sandwich & one 330 ml Cali plus Discount coupon from Dickies.  

A Blessed Year of 2014 & Another Year of Travels for 2015

Happy New Year Everyone! Welcome 2015! It's been an incredible yet hectic timeline year for me. New Beginnings & New Travels for 2015.  I'm so blessed to have been to places I've never been to and I always thank God for guiding and giving me an opportunity to travel beautiful places. This year I learned to manage my time and set all of my travel priorities right & planned. If I had to pick one trip that opened my eyes this year, It would our pre-birthday trip with my sister " Merce" to Singapore & Malaysia. Let me share with you guys my travel highlights of 2014 for some inspiration & check out my best travel experiences for the past 12 months. 

How to get to San Jacinto in Masbate

Going to San Jacinto in Masbate

Ride a bus ( about 12 hours ) or plane ride (1 hour) going to Legaspi City Satellite Terminal in Albay then take a 2 hours bus trip to Bulan Port in Sorsogon that leave Legaspi City every hour starting from about 5am to 4pm daily. From Bulan Port, you can take outrigger boat to the Municipality of San Jacinto in Masbate with approximately 1 hour travel period depending on the speed of the boat will cost you Php 120 per passenger that leaves at 6am, 8am, 10am 1pm and 3pm. The return schedule from San Jacinto to Bulan leaves at 5am, 7am, 9am, 12nn and 2pm only.  There are a lot of lodging places in the Island, you can check out Ticao Lodge or other lodging places within this town. Happy Trip Everyone - Bisayang Manlalakbay around the Philippines.

Holy Cross Parish CHurch in San Jacinto, Masbate

One of the church in Masbate right beside of Municpal Hall in San Jacinto. At this time, this church was newly renovated and became one of the attraction in Ticao Island. I was amazed by the size of the church because of the old structure facade before entering the main church. The place is so calm & clean. During the Holyweek, their traditional activities are still much part of the way of life of most parishioner. I had a quick tour around the area before heading to Ticao Island Resort in southern part of San Jacinto. I love seing different part of old church, marker, house & other old structure in the country. 

How to Get to Bangued, Abra Province from Manila or Vigan in Ilocos Sur

Going to Bangued, Abra Province from Manila or Vigan in Ilocos Sur:

From Pasay Partas Bus Terminal 02-852-8194 (located at the back of Wilson Hotel) or Cubao Partas Bus Terminal 02-727-8278  (along Aurora Boulvard, Quezon City) bound to Bangued in Abra Province is the main center of the province. Travel time is 8-9 hours depending on weather condition. Cost per passenger is Php 665 pesos. Here's the trip during morning - 3:30am, 6:30am, 8:30am and 11:00am. For afternoon & evening trip - 12:45pm, 2:45pm, 6:15pm, 9:00pm, 10:00pm and 12mn.

From Vigan, Ilocos Sur, If you don't want to feel the long drive. Take a mini bus going to Bangued Abra. Travel time is 1 hour and a half hour. Proceed to Vigan Public Market where you can find the terminal going to Bangued. Fare is Php 80 per passenger. Buy pasalubong at the side of Bangued Cathedral Church. Happy Trip Everyone - Bisayang Manlalakbay around the Philippines.