Tagaytay is just 2-2 1/2 hour trip from Manila, or even less if you have your own car or if you’re travelling not on the rush hour. Coming from North EDSA, the best way would be via MRT then a bus ride from Pasay City going to Tagaytay. The fare from Pasay to Tagaytay (Mendez Crossing) costs Php 87 + the MRT ride costing Php 15 (bef0re) that’s already a slash of Php 103 on my Php 200 pocket money!
The City of Baguio is a highly urbanized city located in the province of Benguet in Northern Luzon Island of the Philippines. It is one of the most visited cities by Manilenos for its easy access and inviting weather making it a destination for people who wanted to have breezy localized winter weather. Because of its altitude, the Philippine Commission designated Baguio City as the Summer Capital of the Philippines.
Pong of Googly Goeeys and The Boy who Wonder, Eco Dela Sala gave us a short talk about social media and travelling. It was a great talk that I enjoyed it a lot. It would have been even better if we actually have a longer time sharing and interacting, because I know a lot could be learn from that.
A few hours before reaching Manila, the bloggers were given certificates of appreciation for joining the event. Winners for the contest were also been announced, Congrats’ to Jirbie (@couchwassabi) who won the Tweet Surrender Award and Tracy (@tracyayson) who won the Best IG photo.
Iloilo is also the home of the popular La Paz Batchoy. La Paz is one of the seven districts of Iloilo City. According to Ms. Melanie, batchoy started from a butcher in the world war era, where the remains of the pork he sells was recycled and used to make broth and then called it “Bats”. One Chinese settler suggested to put some miki on the broth to make it more fulfilling. Making the word “batchoy” coming from the two word “Bats” and “Choy” which in Chinese means “to mix”.
I usually take the plane when I travel,
but experiencing dining,
Partying ….
and staying in this hotel-like place definitely convinced me that it is possible for a relaxing vacation to start even when I’m in transit.
This is how my adventure from Manila to Ilo-ilo and Bacolod started the moment I stepped on 2Go’s travel ship.