Places & Food
Gigantes Islands
Also known as Isla Gigantes is a five-hour trip from where we will be staying at. Islas de Gigantes is a chain of approximately ten islands known for limestone karst formations, white-sand beaches, and crystal-clear turquoise lagoons.
Garin Farm - Heaven On Earth
Garin Farm is famous for its Pilgrimage Hill, a spiritual walk from “Creation to Ascension” that ends at an all-white “heaven” at the top. The 480-step Stairway to Heaven climbs a steep hill and rewards you with sweeping views of San Joaquin’s coastline and the Sulu Sea. The climb takes visitors past life-size statues of key biblical scenes, from Christ’s birth and baptism to the Crucifixion and Resurrection. Near the top, a dark meditation tunnel symbolizes repentance before entering heaven. At the summit, guests emerge into an all-white space filled with a towering cross, angels, saints, and other religious sculptures.
Boracay
Manule and I get to experience Boracay together for the first time back in 2016. It's known for its white-beach sand, clear turquoise water and night-life.
DeoRios (Restaurant)
DeoRios is a popular dining spot known for its relaxing atmosphere, featuring a scenic pond and native-style dining areas. It offers a mix of local Filipino cuisine, specializing in seafood platters.
Ted's Oldtimer Lapaz Batchoy - SM City Iloilo (Restaurant)
One of Iloilo's must-try food. La Paz Batchoy is a Filipino comfort food, originating from the La Paz district of Iloilo City in the 1930s. It is known for its rich, savory broth, slow-cooked with pork, beef, and shrimp paste, paired with fresh egg noodles, tender pork organs, crunchy chicharrón, egg and fried garlic.