4 days and 3 nights Staycation at Injap Tower Hotel Injap Tower Hotel is the tallest and first hi-rise building in Western Visayas, 21-storey Injap Tower Hotel by Hotel 101, promises a whole new perspective of staying in Iloilo city and experiencing life’s goodness first hand. Located right at the SM City Iloilo – Mandurriao….
Year: 2017
Iloilo City | Grand Tower Suites – Accommodation
The Grand Tower Suites is located in the commercial district of Iloilo City. It is located along Iznart Street, Iloilo City just a few steps away from the new Grand Palace Hotel of Iloilo. We were booked here for our Pre-icon accommodation. Yup, that’s my area right there facing the CR and away from the…
ILOILO | Guimaras Island White Beaches
Guimaras Island “Mango Country of Visayas” Guimaras is an island province in the Philippines located in the region of Western Visayas. Among the smallest provinces, its capital is Jordan. The province is situated in the Panay Gulf, between the islands of Panay and Negros. Wikipedia Other than its famous sweet mangoes, Guimaras Island is also known…
Iloilo | Garin Farm Pilgrimage Resort – San Joaquin
Straight from Guimaras Island, we went to Garin Farm the next day. From the Iloilo port, a van picked us up and traveled straight to San Joaquin, Iloilo. From Iloilo City, it’s a 2-hour trip going to Garin Farm. Originally Garin Farm is a one-stop shop for farmers, investors, and agriculture lovers. It is a demonstration…
Iloilo | Miagao Church – St. Thomas of Villanueva
The Miagao Church also known as the Sto. Tomas de Villanueva Parish Church is a Roman Catholic church located in Miagao, Iloilo, Philippines. [Source: Wikipedia] Miagao Church is 15-20 minutes away from Garin Farm Pilgrimage Resort. It was just a quick stop when went there because we need to get to our next destination for…
ILOILO | Immersion with ITA Tribe – Guimaras
Traveling for a cause (SFC Voluntourism) This trip is part of the PRE-ICON activity of Singles for Christ International Conference last February 15, 2017, in Guimaras Island Iloilo. After our activity at Bala-ang Bukid, we went straight to the ITA Tribe for immersion. One of the activities during PRE-ICON is evangelizing people by simple acts…
Iloilo | Jaro Church – Our Lady of Candles Cathedral
Our Lady of Candles Cathedral also known as the Jaro Cathedral is one of the most visited churches in Iloilo City. Jaro Cathedral, formally Jaro Metropolitan Cathedral and the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Candles, is the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Jaro. [Wikipedia]. It’s nearer than the most old heritage…
Iloilo | Balaang Bukid Shrine – Guimaras Island
I’m here in Iloilo City for a conference, and one of our activities is visiting Guimaras Island. Guimaras Island of Iloilo is known for the sweetest mangoes which are actually meant for Export to other countries. From the mainland of Iloilo City, Guimaras Island is 15 minutes Motorized Banca (boat) away. The Motorized Banca ducks at…
6D/5N Itinerary Hong Kong Tour
When we flew to Hong Kong, we have listed tour itinerary just in case the immigration would ask, we have something to present to. But in reality, we have a very relaxed and flexible itinerary. We did not pre-book any tour packages (which I do not and will not recommend) and we just went there…
Hong Kong | Transportation around Hong Kong
Hong Kong is a small country but it has a well-planned urban living architecture and transportation system. Their modernized transportation system and a well organized traffic makes Hong Kong tourist friendly for first time travelers and visitors like me. Hong Kong has 5 public transportation available, the tram, bus, mini-bus, taxi and train or their…