velvet

..was with someone who just visited the Philippines. After snorkling and sailing at Palawan, the next sight from being underwater, is up the mountains to look down at one.

Way up Tagaytay, you have a full view of Taal Volcano in the center of Taal Lake. Tips to go there is first visit Picnic Groove, where you can go horseback riding, then go to the highest peak at Palace in the Sky, now called People’s Park, and a for a few minutes away, have a sumptuous dinner at Leslie’s Restaurant (just beside Starbucks) where an additional fee will provide you your own cottage by the cliff, over-looking the fullness of the lake while waiting for the sun to set.

Other activites at Tagaytay is sailing towards the Volcano itself and to ride the breath-taking cable cars at Highlands.

Beware of the monkeys… running on the wild, they can identify and grab food, so don’t try to feed them. hehe.. Got to have your cams handy here. As you would even see monitor lizards and a variety of birds on the way to the cave. And while in the cave don’t look up with mouths open. hmm.. And just to be safe, don’t forget to place on insect repelants before heading on.

This is a once in a lifetime experiece indeed! Unless you’re a local or just decided to come back. The 2 and a half hours road trip from Palawan’s center, Puerto Princesa, plus a 10-minute boat ride from the pier of Panaguman Beach and a few minutes walk thru the jungle is so worth it! The breath taking views and amazing rock formations, the flora and fauna.. gee… and when you finally ride that boat going in the caves, more mystery unfolds. You gotta be there to know what I mean. And make sure you have someone special with you..

Finally! One goal done! Never thought I’d go here (this year)

the place of breath-taking beauty, elegance, exotic places and food, nature… everything combined and even more. ok, I’m from the same country.. but im guilty of not having been able to tour it yet. But if I were to invite a foreign friend, this is the first place we’d go to (well, after touring a li’l of Manila that is).

...as in you cant see anything! I’ve seen a feature on this place, it is an utterly dark restaurant. Blind and visually impaired waiters will seat you safely at your table, where you can stimulate all senses other than sight with the food and the live performances. And if you make reservations, mention if you’re an English-speaker, and plan to spend at least two hours here. hmm.. so is that exciting or not?!