philippines – Womenality

03/31/2016 liza

On the day we left Batanes before heading to the airport, our service driver asked us, “Wala na po ba kayong naiwan, Mam, Sir? (Have you not forgotten anything, Mam, Sir?)”, then I replied, “Meron po eh, naiwan ko po ang puso ko (I think… I left my heart)”. Then the driver smiled with pride. I know he is proud. It is true! Batanes with its incomparable beauty is hard to leave and forget. It made us fall in love as soon as we laid our eyes on it and experienced the genuine honesty and simplicity of its people. And…

news Vigan named one of New 7 Wonders Cities

12/08/2014 liza

I just can’t help but feel proud about learning from the news that we got another spot in New Wonders list and this time — for Vigan which is hailed as one of the New Wonder Cities. Here’s a snippet of the news courtesy of Rappler.com MANILA, Philippines – Ilocos Sur capital Vigan has been selected as one of the New 7 Wonders cities. New 7 Wonders made the announcement via YouTube December 8, 3 am Manila time. (READ: Weekend in Vigan: 12 things to do) These are the winning cities: • Beirut, Lebanon • Doha, Qatar • Durban,…

travel tips What To Do During a Canceled Flight?

11/11/2013 liza

This post is long overdue and it has been 4 months since we experienced a canceled flight. It was our first time. Many times, we dealt with delayed flights and transfer of airplanes but this is only the first time we experienced a canceled flight via Philippine Airlines last July 29, 2013 bound to Manila from Laoag, Ilocos, Norte Philippines. It was a rainy afternoon and the first announcement was the flight is delayed. The plane arrived almost an hour after our original departure time. We were immediately embarked on the plane and when everything is in place, the pilot…

Palawan What’s Inside the Puerto Princesa Underground River

07/17/2013 liza 2Comment

It was my 32nd birthday when my Honey and I finally met with the new 7 Wonders of Nature – our very own Underground River in Puerto Princesa, Palawan. It was an awesome and truly memorable birthday celebration. Puerto Princesa Underground River Palawan, Philippines This shot is the entrance of the Underground River. In front of us is a couple (American with Filipino wife). Going to Puerto Princesa Underground River Palawan, Philippines Here are some photos inside the Puerto Princesa Underground River. The stones are called stalactites and stalagmites which has been…

Palawan Red Slippers Spotted in Puerto Princesa

04/19/2013 liza

Still in Puerto Princesa, this red slippers have been my partner in all our walking(s) around the city. May it be on land, sky bamboo steps or seashore, it has definitely survived our 4-day trip in the city where one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature is found. It’s comfortable and easy to clean because it’s made of rubber. red flipflop So… where this slippers and I have been in Puerto Princesa? Day 1 – Firefly watching (6 PM) Day 2 – Puerto Princesa Underground River and Ugong Rock Adventure Day 3 – Irawan Eco…

Palawan Celebrating with Nature

04/12/2013 liza 5Comment

It’s the third time that I had celebrated my birthday out of town. Thanks to my ever thoughtful and loving Honey! He arranged everything and made sure that I’ll be happy and my birthday will be as memorable as other birthday getaways we had. Finally, we experienced one of the new Seven Wonders of Nature – the Puerto Princesa Underground River and it’s really amazing and stunning! Puerto Princesa, Palawan Philippines Watch out for more posts about this adventure of ours.