Life is a Joni

How many beaches the Philippines has? Nobody knows. With its long stretch of sands, I guess they're too many to be counted. But if we are to name some, who would miss to mention Boracay ? Like, look at the magazines, travel blogs and guide books, this beach is well-publicized that almost everybody knows about it. Whether we are looking for an adventure, exciting nightlife, a luxurious vacation or a simple break during weekend, this surely is the place to be! I was fortunate enough to be part of our company event which brought us to this world-renowned beach for 2 days and 1 night. And take note, all-expense-paid ! Of course, we took every chances we could have when we were there. We did island hopping , banana boating, wall climbing, and everybody's favorite, eating ! As it gets darker, life in Boracay becomes more exciting. More and more people leave their rooms and populate the bars. Dancing lights are everywhere. Nightlife in Bora...

Built out of love, brought down by war. Behind its grandiose facade and impressive walls is a story of loss, dedication and tragedy. I won't be going into details, but what happened to Don Mariano and Maria Braga is something you should know to appreciate more the beauty of The Ruins . Located amid a sugarcane plantation in Talisay City , the site is a favorite stop among tourists when visiting Bacolod  simply because of its proximity and accessibility. With a taxi, we reached the area in just about 15-20 minutes. It's not difficult to get directions because most of the drivers know about the place. The road is not completely concrete though. Good thing it didn't rain that day. Sugarcane is still cultivated in the area. Getting lost could possibly happen if you don't know where to turn. Upon arrival, we paid an entrance fee which I no longer remember. But rest assured, it's only minimal. There's no tour guide so we just roam around o...