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Taal Lake: One of the 12 Most Beautiful Lakes in the World

Despite the recent volcanic activity and the fish kill phenomenon, Taal Lake was included in Yahoo Travel‘s  list of the 12 most beautiful lakes in the world, the others being: Lake Malawi (Malawi), Peyto Lake (Alberta, Canada), Crater Lake (Oregon, USA), Lake Atitlan (Guatemala), Loch Lomond (Scotland), Lake Garda (Italy), Lake Annecy (France), Plitvice Lake [...]

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Culinary delights in Batangas

Aside from the beautiful attractions, Batangas offers a wide range of  gastronomic delights that are being showcased in town/barrio fiestas and other special festivities. Certain delicacies such as: panutsa, kapeng barako, sinaing na tulingan, lomi, and pritong tawilis became synonymous or associated with the name of the province. Let’s discover some of these famous specialties. 1. Tawilis [...]

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The genteel land of Calatagan

Calatagan, a  first class municpality in Batangas, is located 125 kilometers southeast of Manila. It has a land area of approximately 10,548 hectares and is divided into 25 component barangays. Efforts are now in progress to develop the town’s potential as a tourist destination. The town boasts of its pristine beaches, rustic charm, and rural appeal. HISTORICAL BACKGROUND [...]

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Balayan: the heritage and soul of the province

Balayan: a historical sketch A local lore tells that the name Balayan was derived  from the word “balai” which means house. In the 13-15th century, it was inhabited by the scattered descendants of the Royal Bornean Datu Balensusa. The town was believed to be the center of the ancient and powerful Kingdom of Mai. Long before the [...]

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Cebu Pacific’s airfare promos (June 27-30,2011)

Here are some of the cheap airfares searched for this week. Summer never stops with Cebu Pacific, the leading Philippine budget carrier, as it tries to extend summer adventure despite the rainy weather with its “the Beach is yet to come!” promo. Travel period must be from  August 1 – September 30, 2011. DOMESTIC FLIGHTS: Manila – [...]

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Tips for an International Trip

Below are travel tips to ensure your safety while on a trip abroad.   1. Read travel warnings and public announcements for countries you plan to visit. 2. Familiarize yourself with country’s laws and customs. 3. Leave copies of  your itinerary, passport, visa papers, with people at home 4. Make sure that you have purchased [...]

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Booking for an International Flight

Below are some tips you need to know for booking an international flight. 1. Check your Passport’s Validity When you plan to travel abroad it is a requirement that your passport should be valid at least 6 months before the intended date of travel or otherwise it would be subject for renewal. So make sure [...]

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Calaca: another heritage destination in Batangas

According to the town’s history, there were two theories on how the name Calaca, was derived. First, the word Kalaka meant fellow tribesmen. The term was then used by ancient Calaqueños to greet each other. The traditional salutation was passed down from generation to generation until it became the official name of the town. Another account [...]

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