How I celebrated my summer 2015 | By the beach at San Joaquin Iloilo

Summer is the hottest season in the Philippines, people would usually go out to the beach or go somewhere else cold to escape the heat of the sun. For example Bucari Leon also known as the little baguio of Panay, Malalison Island in Antique known as the little Batanes, Nogas Island and more.

Every time I go online with my social media accounts I always see photos of my friends enjoying the summer vacation but not for us graduating class we are under deadlines and deadlines of research to prepare our way to become future professionals in the society. to cut the story short ..... 

We found out that there is an holiday coming, this means no classes and time to rest. We took this opportunity together with some of my classmates and one staff of our school to have a summer getaway even for just a day. and we did. 

We went to San Joaquin we decided to bought raw foods and just cook it later in the beach, we had fun. I brought my 2 person dome tent in case the girls will change into their swim ware. San Joaquin has one of the most clean waters here in Panay, it has also a lot of marine sanctuary where we can witness different kinds of sea life creatures. We can also do scuba diving and snorkel.

More photos from San Joaquin

The Historic San Joaquin Church

Campo Santo De San Joaquin

Amazing Boracay Island Philippines | My Boracay

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Have you been to Boracay? Boracay is one of the famous tourist destination here in the Philippines for both Local and International, with its white sand beaches, wonderful and fine hotels and restaurants, night life and activities you'll do in Boracay such as para-sailing, banana boat ride, scuba diving, island hoping, cliff diving and more.

What is my first impression about Boracay?

Well, before I only think and browse information about Boracay Island on the internet knowing that there are a lot of celebrities going there and enjoy the beach. The white sands and cool blue color waters, concerts and many more. When I was a boy I always wanted to go to Boracay, but our family can't afford it. Well I have to do it on my own, now I am able. Therefor I want to share my story on my 1st and 2nd time around.

The first time I went to Boracay was not s enjoyable because we went as a performer of one of the Hotels and it was so tiring and stressful. This time, the second time around it's different, even though I went to attend a seminar with my schoolmates, we have a lot of lime left to enjoy the place. 

I went to Boracay with a 5000 peso budget. We planned to eat at Andoks or Mang Inasal to save some money, but at the end of the day we decided to buy raw foods just near the hotel where we stay at D'Mall Palengke, palengke is a tagalog word for Supermarket. This is my first time in traveling counting my money.

What's happening at D'Mall Palengke, or what's it in there?, here are some photos.

In D'Mall Palengke located at station 2 of Boracay Island, you can buy

 Raw Meat , raw meat are available. whether it is Chicken, Pork, Beef and other meat.

Fresh Vegetables, Vegetables are available.

Fresh Fruits, fresh fruits are available

After buying some ingredients, we went back to our room and start cooking. We cooked a soup named Potchero - stewed pork, thanks to the help of our teacher's elder sister for giving us a hand in cooking and also during our stay here in Bracay.

And here it is the stewed pork that made me very full the whole night.

Well this is my experience on Boracay, there is more things to say but I made a video of it so that you may know and feel how I feel. 

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Credit the song to American Authors - The Best Day Of My Life.

The Promenade Giant Halo-Halo Summer Special

Giant Halo-halo by The Promenade
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Have you ever tried Halo-halo to the max in Iloilo City this summer? Now! Days Hotel Iloilo The Promenade gives you a summer special Giant Halo-Halo. 

Quick Information:

Halo-halo is a dessert very popular in the Philippines made perfect with shaved ice, milk, zaggu, pinipig, corn, ube, leche flan, kidney beans and more other stuffs. Halo-halo is best to eat during hot and dry seasons in the Philippines. 

In my summer experience I tried a lot of halo-halo store in Iloilo, yet I haven't treated myself a Gian Halo-halo after all this time. Summer time is about to end and my goal is to try this new thing prepared by Days Hotel. I know it will be huge or it may take my voice away, hey I don't know what will happen; but I know one thing for sure that this is a Hell of a Giant-and I am willing to try it.

More Post of This as soon as I try this Summer Special Giant Halo-halo

by The Promenade of Days Hotel Iloilo.

This blog post is written and created by Reynan Lim

Experience Agriculture | Leisure | Pilgrimage at Garin Farm

Garin Farm is an Inland Resort located at San Joaquin, Iloilo.
Approximately 53- 55 kilometers from the city of Iloilo. 

Garin Farm is a place where you will experience and learn about nature, yourself, and God.

It was Thursday, 09.05.2013. We have no class at school because a special event took place.

My friends and I went to Garin Farm to enjoy the time we have and also experience new things.

From Iloilo Terminal Market where we will take our ride going to the resort it took us about 1 and 30 mins travel time to arrive in our destination. Even though it was a long ride, but we enjoy every moment as we sleep inside the jeepney.

Before we enter the resort "image shown at the very top" we still need to pay for our entrance fee which worth 150 Php per pax. As we enter, we immediately took our cameras and start taking photos for out trip to be remembered. 

First at the agriculture part where you will witness different kind of animals and plants surrounds you. Here are some of my photos of what you will see in the agriculture part of the resort .

You will also see this fruit known as COCOA. Its seeds is used to make chocolate.

Second the leisure part of the resort where you will enjoy your rides such as,

Zip Line, Boating (kayak and pedal boats), Horse Back Riding, Swimming, Food, and more.

Here is some of my photos at the leisure part.

You will see fascinating views and enjoy and have fun with you family and friends at the leisure part of the resort.

And third the Pilgrimage part where you will go up and up from creation to ascension of the world, the 500 plus steps to reach the very top and witness more the most beautiful view of San Joaquin Iloilo facing its sea.

Here are some of my photos of the pilgrimage

The Adam and Eve statues and the Noah's Ark

 The stairs of Garin Farm Inland Resort

And the very top of the Pilgrimage showing beautiful views of the town of San Joaquin Iloilo and this wonderful resort.

So here is our group picture showing you all that even when you have to climb or walk your life overcoming difficulties will result to happiness.

Come and Enjoy Garin Farm Inland Resort. Experience things you never done before.

Magical : Magic Island Resort at Guimaras

The Magic Island Resort Guimaras 
located at Sitio Dungcaan, Brgy. Lucmayan, Nueva Valencia, Guimaras

What's my first impression of Magic Island Resort Guimars?. My first impression is that, the island is so good, even though it's far but it's worth to go. You'll have to ride a small boat and pass through the mangroves and into the island. It was a hell of an adventure. I like Magic Island Resort, it's so magical. It's a place where I want to go back to have a relax mode; and you'll be truly be relaxed. 

It was Wednesday morning 8.29.2013, I woke up late in the and open my facebook account.
Upon a successful log-in, a friend posted on one of my joined group that he'll go to Guimaras Magic Island Resort to be specific. It's been a while that i haven't visited Guimaras, so I decided to join.
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We first took a Pump-boat ride going to Jordan Guimaras that will cost you 14 pesos. After that we took a ride by jeepney to Brgy. Lucmayan, Nueva Valencia, Guimaras, your jeepney ride will only cost yo 30 pesos. The travel may take a while, but I am sure we enjoy every moment of it. 

You can also go directly to Magic Island Resort  by hiring a Pump-boat. It depends to the boat owner how much will it cost you. But it all depends on how you contract the owner or its Captain.

We went to Guimaras in a group composed of four people. Three photographers and one model.

Before going to the Island, we still need to take a ride at a Flat Boat. During our ride, we are able to witness how mother earth formed nature, the place is like a swamp but at the end of it you will witness the magical transformation of the said place.

Welcome to Magic Island Resort Guimaras

Wow it's magic. Yes! this is the end of the swampy river where you gonna have to take a ride from a flat boat and experience the nature and its beauty. The sea water from the this island is clear, magical things do happen when the night falls. 

During low tide you will witness how the water disappear leaving only the sand, stones, and corals. Sometimes fishes are trapped and you are able get it, cook it, and enjoy it. Magic Island resort is one of the place I really want to go back, and experience more magical things to happen during my stay is the island. You will enjoy the place because of its quietness and it's peaceful hearing no other sound but the sound of the sea water. 

Here are some more photos and views from the island. 

Photo taken during our Flat Boat ride to Magic Island Resort Guimaras

 A view from the top showing the shore and its cottages that will make your day memorable.

Photo taken to show the view from low angle shots, reveling the truth about the magical place of Magic Island Resort Guimaras.

Like Magic Island Resort Guimaras in Facebook. for contacts, room rates, and reservations. 

The a break and enjoy nature at its Best!.