26th Philipine Travel Mart

It's this time of the year again!

Visit the SMX Convention Center at the Mall of Asia Complex from Sept. 4-6, 2015 and get low travel offers from the best agencies in the country.

Don't forget to visit the AlMaSor (Albay, Masbate, Sorsogon) Booth and get the best Bicol tour packages... plus a free Sili, Pili, and Tinutong na bigas Ice Cream Samples.

Vinz Ernest Travel and Tours is a proud Bicol-based travel agency, participating and promoting AlMaSor. Visit and like their facebook page for the latest promos and updates. 

Drop by the SMX Convention Center until Sept. 6, 2015. 

A minimum fee of P50.00 is required to get inside the event hall. 

See you there!

Discovering Masbate

Philippines is well-known for its beautiful beaches... 

some of which are hidden and untouched. 

Every time we're having our yearly reunion, our relatives (mom side) always invite us to visit their province in Masbate. 

A visit in Quezon on a Holy Week

Did you ever experience the Holy Week traditions in the Philippines?

Did you hear about the "penitensya" (penitence/penance) where one do self-flagellation and at times even have themselves nailed to crosses as expression of penance or thanksgiving for a granted prayer?

I grew up as a Born Again Christian, we don't have such traditions, 

so I never saw anything like that until now.

My husband's grandparents live in Quezon province where the Catholic community practice such. I went there this year (April 2014) with my husband and mom-in-law and witnessed it for the first time (but not the crucifixion).

We went there on a Thursday after picking up his mom in the airport.

After an 8-hour drive, we got there at 11:00pm already.

Boracay 2014

It's Summer here in the Philippines!

We are known for our beautiful beaches and scenery.

Will share with you one of the beautiful spot

in time for summer...

BORACAY!

Boracay Beach Front Station 1. Photo captured by ME in a panoramic view

I love June!

Every year, one of my busiest month is June... 

It is also my Birth Month.Ü

Check out my activities

and let the pictures talk. :) 

June 15: Father's Day

From L-R: Younger brother Marvin, Me and Dad

June 22: My Birthday! :)

Gifts from my Colleagues

OOTD: Floral Leggings

 We went to Tagaytay, Philippines to celebrate mother's day... at least for my aunt and grandma since my mom is already up there with Him. Also, it is mom's 9th year death anniversary. I chose to wear my floral leggings today. =)

Top: Style&Co.
Leggings: my own online shop Ü
My Dermatologist advised me not to wear make up and necklaces for a week. huhu ;(
Also, was supposed to wear canvass flats but I realized that it was still wet from cleaning

Rest and Relaxation with Nature

Here in the Philippines, we commemorate Holy Week. It is a legal holiday for four days starting Maundy Thursday until Easter Sunday. This is our time to observe the lenten season and to have a little rest and relaxation from all the years of work and stress.

Since it is sooo hot here, beach -like what others prefer- is not my option. Instead, my husband and I decided to go to his province to relax. So we went off to Unisan, Quezon Philippines and stayed there for 3 days. 

We watch the Thursday procession which includes penance wherein a group of people hit themselves with a whip-like thing on their back until it bleeds. To these people, this is their vow to either clean their sins or to thank God for the past miracle that happened them or to their family member. I did not include the pictures of it here since I find it quite disturbing.

After the procession, we went to the bridge of Kalilayan to see nature at its finest. The sun is about to set, there are birds flying and trees everywhere, the clouds are so beautiful, cold air hugs you and the ocean is so calm. Everything is so serene... and this is what I want to share with everyone. :)