Gracia Viviente Farmhouse | April 2023

 Date: April 14, 2023 | Location: Nasugbo, Batangas

GRACIA VIVIENTE FARMHOUSE is located in Nasugbo, Batangas. So if you're looking for a peaceful place away from the city, this is what you need, a perfect destination to unwind and enjoy your free time. It's a 1200 sq. meter property that offers breathtaking views of the mountains and lush greenery. Perfect place to escape the stress of everyday life, reconnect with nature and bond with your family and friends.

Mt. Makiling | The Sleeping Beauty of South Luzon

   Date: September 14, 2019 |  Location: Laguna / Batangas

Mt. Makiling

Mt. Makiling is a dormant volcano located on the border of Laguna and Batangas. It has no record of eruption but volcanism is still evident because of mud spring and hot springs features. It is protected area by the University of the Philippines to preserve its biodiversity. It is considered as one of the favorite mountain of hikers and even the researchers / scientists. 

Villa Jovita | Bali in Batangas

  Date: September 13, 2019 |  Location: Batangas

Face the Sky

Whoever said that there's no such thing as paradise, has evidently never been to Bali, Indonesia. But the airfare going to Bali is very expensive and the "Famous Piso Sale" is very to book due to traffic and slow internet connection. But it's no longer a problem to our budgetarians, Villa Jovita is the answer! The resort opens its Bali inspired corner to everyone last September 2018. It is a Bali-inspired resort located in Batangas. It offers a Balinese ambiance and every part of this place has a distinct style and charismatic draw. 

Club Balai Isabel | Aqua Park

  Date: May 28, 2017 | Author: Jeric Par Esplana | Category: Travel Batangas

Aqua Park

Club Balai Isabel is the newest resort that offers an extraordinary aqua park experience in the Philippines. It is located in Fairway Drive Talisay, Batangas. It's very accessible and easy to locate since it will just only take at least 2 hours before reaching the Balai Isabel.

Cintai Corito's Garden | Batangas

     Date: December 22, 2016 | Author: Jeric Par Esplana | Category: Travel Batangas

Cintai Corito’s Garden is an Balinese inspired attraction located in the municipality of Balete, Batangas. Corito’s Garden got its design from the famous structures of Bali, Indonesia. A lot of mythical creatures were placed in different part of the garden.

Mt. Daguldol | Naambon Falls | Laiya Beach Resort

   Date: November 22, 2016 | Author: Jeric Par Esplana | Category: Travel Batangas

Mt. Daguldol's summit

Mt. Daguldol is located in Sitio Biga Brgy. Hugom San Juan, Batangas. The mountain is situated between the municipality of Lobo and San Juan. It is one of the most visited mountains in the said province for the reason that it’s just 4 hours away from the Metro Manila, good for beginners and has additional adventures after the hike such as falls, cave and even the beach side trip.

Masasa Beach | Tingloy Island

  Date: September 23, 2016 | Author: Jeric Par Esplana  | Category: Travel Batangas

Masasa Beach (c) Marco Esplana

Masasa Beach is a public beach located in Tingloy Island in the province of Batangas. It’s very accessible since the island is just 3 hours away from the Metro Manila. It’s highly recommended for those island hoppers who are in a tight budget because it has no entrance fee and some amenities are also free.

Masasa Beach can still be considered as Virgin Island because it still has no commercialized establishments such as restaurant, hotel and other money maker businesses. No fancy activities her but you will enjoy your stay here by just walking along the coastline, enjoying the clear water of the sea and embracing the silence of the entire place.  If features a semi-white sand with a bit of broken coral debris and pebbles. The water is really clear and rich in sea creatures such as sea urchin, crab, sea cucumber and many more.

Bonbon Festival 2016

Date : May 4, 2016 | Author : Jeric Par Esplana | Category : Festival

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Now on it's second year, Bonbon Festival is back to celebrate Arts, Environment and Community in a one of a kind one-day event which will be participated by young professionals, students, different artists in Batangas Province, and invited guests from other places.

Pico De Loro | Mt. Palay-Palay | A Rainy Peak Experience

  Date : August 22, 2015 | Author : Jeric Par Esplana | Travel Blog

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Mt. Palay-Palay

Pico de Loro is actually part of a small mountain range known as Mt. Palay-Palay. It is considered to be one of the first choice travel spot near Manila and has gained popularity as a weekend getaway. This mountain is also known as Pico de Loro but sometimes mistakenly called as Mt. Pico de Loro. It is located in the boundaries of the municipality of Ternate, Cavite and Nasugbo, Batangas. It features lush forest, water stream, waterfalls and the famous Monolith as well as the Parrot's Beak.

Lobo Beach | Pebble Paradise of Batangas

  Date : July 5, 2014 | Author : Jeric Par Esplana | Category : Travel Blog

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Sunrise

This is absolutely a perfect way to start your journey here in Lobo Beach. The crystal clear water and the majestic view of Mt. Tibig made this picture so surreal. You just have to wake up as early as 5:30 AM to witness this beautiful and very dramatic sunrise.

Burot Beach | Paradise in the South

  Date : October 18, 2014 | Author : Jeric Par Esplana | Category : Travel Blog

Burot Beach

Burot Beach is a remote beach located along the shores in the town of Calatagan, Batangas. It is private property but still open for public as of this day. It is one of the under developed and unspoiled beaches in southern part of Luzon. Since the place is not yet innovated, the comfort rooms are not in a good status considering its slow flowing faucet and there's no cottages as well but you can rent a tent and just look fro a place where you want to pitch it. Burot beach is definitely good for fun under the sun with the pristine water of the beach. 

Mt. Gulugod Baboy | Top Of A Hill

   Date : March 14, 2015 | Author : Jeric Par Esplana | Province : Batangas

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Mt. Gulugod Baboy

Mt. Gulugod Baboy is located in Anilao Mabini, Batangas, southern part of the province. Mabini is the home of extraordinary scenery under the sea that made it the most popular scuba diving spot in the Philippines. Gulugod Baboy is more likely a hills that traverse Calumpan Peninsula in Mabini. Hiking in this mountain was just a side trip before then eventually became a stand-alone tourists spot by the travelers because of its natural beauty. It is now well known as one of the beginner' top choice in terms of mountaineering due to its minor difficulty and just a 2 hours away from Metro Manila. This mountain has definitely gained its fame as weekend getaway.

Mt. Batulao | Travel Alone @ Camp 10

   Date : April 5, 2015 | Author : Jeric Par Esplana | Category : Travel Blog

Mt. Batulao

Mt. Batulao is located in Nasugbo, Batangas and the jump-off area is in Evercrest Golf Course. It is one of the best mountain in Luzon with a very unique and remarkable landscapes. The trail is mostly grassland that made it very exposed to sun. This mountain will you two types of experience, Rainy season that will put you in a muddy situation but in a very cold temperature just like in Tagaytay. The other one is Dry Season (sunny) that you will feel the same hotness and humid temperature just like in a Desert. Mt. Batulao is very interesting destination that provides an element of hot and cold scenario because of its exposed grassland trail. 

Mt. Maculot | Famous Rockies

  Date : July 4, 2015 | Author : Jeric Par Esplana | Category : Travel Blog

Mt. Maculot (Rockies)

The famous mountain of Mt. Macolod or commonly known as Mt. Maculot is located in the town proper of Cuenca in Batangas. It is one of the top choice mountain near Metro Manila by many mountaineers. It has gained its popularity as a day trip adventure and a favorite weekend getaway because of the rockies portion as well as the scenic view of Taal Lake.  Rockies is the most popular spot in Mt. Maculot where it face the lake of Taal. It's not yet the summit and it is said that only 5% of the climbers pursue the traverse. It is considered as a minor climb but still it offers something challenging where a hiker should surpass the cliffs before reaching the Rockies.  From the vantage point, you will able to see the world famous Taal Volcano surrounded by the lake.