Pandin, a lake’s tale

"Not every lake dreams to be an ocean." ~ Mehmet Murat Ildan According to legend, there was once a beautiful young woman named Pandin who was cursed that something terrible will happen if she ever set foot on earth. But after she stepped on earth because of her ardent lover, Yambo, a huge grumble of the …

5 landmarks in Santa Rosa every history buff shouldn’t miss

Due to its fast economic growth, the city of Santa Rosa, Laguna has been dubbed many names like the Lion City of the South, Investment Capital of South Luzon, Next ICT Hub in the Philippines, and many more. But amidst the busy streets and the clear future ahead of it lies the memoirs of its past. …

Beat the Heat at Panguil River Eco Park!

It was 2014 when I first discovered this gem from an article. And being a water lover (even if I don't know how to swim back then), I instantly fell in love with it! And now after two long years, my dream of bathing in a real waterfalls (I'm not sure if the one in …

A Blissful Day in Nuvali

Half an hour away from home and bombarded by pile of tasks at work, Nisa and I went to Nuvali, Santa Rosa to regain composure. Several times we've been here but each visit showcases new wonders. And this time it's just its simplicity. There are so much activities to do in this place but the …

The Heritage Houses of Santa Rosa City

Before the rise of the manufacturing giants and the world-class attractions, Santa Rosa City was once a small dot in the map yet rich in history and culture. Once called Barrio Bukol and previously part of the municipality of Binan, Santa Rosa played a vital role during the Spanish revolution. 117 years after the country’s …

A Post New Year Trek at Mt. Makiling

The first time I scaled Mt. Makiling, which stands at 1090 MASL, was way back September 2010 together with my 2 college friends. That was the climb where we were forced to sleep there with nothing but 15 rambutans to eat and large leaves to cover us. That was also the time where I had rashes all …