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Must Try: Cafe Moraco at Kawit, Cavite

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Perhaps you have already seen this cafe as it is located just beside Antero Soriano Highway. And if your curiosity of this place is what lead you to this article, then long story short, it is absolutely must try.  FOOD The orders: PHP 120 - Caramel Frappe (Coffee Based) PHP 120 - Mocha Frappe (Coffee Based) PHP 140 - Nachos and Fries Their frappes have more of creamy-taste than the taste of the coffee, and the evident taste of its corresponding flavors. Seems like a frappe with a twist of milk shake. Their 140 peso - nachos and fries platter was served in a big plate, good for about 4 people. They also have rice meals and pasta to choose from. ACTIVITIES The fun part is you get to play board games. They have many choices of board games, from monopoly to chess to snakes-and-ladders and sorts of perfect for barkada  - board games. There are also reading articles. Plus the venue is big. They have a small carpeted area where you can sit and hang out, sofas, a

Cheap Guide and Itinerary: 2D1N Siquijor

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Siquijor is the third smallest province next to Batanes and Camiguin. Touring this small island province can be done in a day. Its 75KM circumferential road lies in the outermost part of the island. It consists of 6 towns namely Siquijor, San Juan, Lazi, Maria, Enrique Villanueva and Larena. Siquijor, same as the name of the province itself, is the capital. The STATION 0 (zero) of the road starts near Siquijor Port and follows the clockwise direction. When touring this island, it is best to hire a motorbike near the port which you can use to go to your chosen inn or hotel. The following is your guide for cheaper options of exploring this island. -    -    - HOW TO GET HERE: Route: MANILA - DUMAGUETE (NEGROS ORIENTAL) - SIQUIJOR DIRECTIONS ITINERARY 1. Manila to Dumaguete, Plane Cebu Pacific Promo Fare PHP 1400 per person, Roundtrip 07:00 ETD Pasay Airport 08:10 ETA Sibulan Airport 2. Sibulan Airport to Dumaguete Port, Bus ●   Fro

Should you book your next CEBUPAC Tickets thru ONLINE BANKING?

As of this writing, I just had a call with Cebu Pacific's customer service and thankfully it did not disappoint. What I thought would save me a few bucks and time in going to the nearest payment center has cost me more time and money, stress, even. Few day ago, I was able to close two bookings from CebuPac promo fare. Each booking was a round trip domestic flight good for 2 persons. One costs PHP 1,630 and the other was PHP 2,070. I was skeptical at first but since I've read from one blog about its author's experience in booking thru METROBANK online banking, I gave in. It was a smooth transaction. Not until 24 hours later when I just received the confirmation of one flight/ booking. And the other, I did not know what happened. Worse, it was the more pricey flight. I immediately called CebuPac's customer service. After talking with one of their agents, I have learned that my payment has been declined. One possible reason for this was the delay of the transactions betwe

Roadtripping Western Part of Cavite

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Unbeknownst to many, this province offers more than being just a few kilometers off country's capital; hence, the vast expansion of different real estates, more than its weekend dayhikes of its mountain range, more than the beach popularly known as 'Boracay de Cavite', the classic must-see historical sites, or the most popular Tagaytay City. Below are the photos from random roadtripping  taken at its not so known towns, one of which is where the blogger currently resides.  At the western part of this province lies the sleepy towns (yet to be reached by the modernization of who knows when, hopefully not so soon) of Naic, Indang, Alfonso, Magallanes, Maragondon to which the blogger has set foot on last Februay 2015, a looped route shown below.  Roadtripping this (approximately mapped out) route - first part Cavite State University - Main Campus, Indang Lone road and its lush surroundings, Indang - Alfonso Road A closer look Stopover

A PHP 300 Stay for 2 at Casa Miranda, San Juan, Siquijor

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...was so far the cheapest accommodation we had in our entire cheapbacking journey. And no, it is not discounted or under promo.  HOW TO GET HERE: Via motorbike: coming from Siquijor town center, just follow through the circumferential road of Siquijor going to San Juan. Casa Miranda can be seen along the road.  RATES: PHP 250 -  PHP 300 - Small room (double sized bed) with toilet PHP 450 - Big room with toilet PHP 500 - Big room with toilet and kitchen FOR MORE INFO: Website:  http://casamirandasiquijor.blogspot.com/ THE EXPERIENCE: One should not expect so much from this very basic fan room. But not to underestimate as it can provide you a sound sleep, no bed bugs, a decent double - sized bed, just the right temperature despite the lack of airconditioning of the room. Though not well maintained and one can easily notice its poorly cleaned room and a very small toilet, what it offers were enough to make you just ignore its shortcomings. Besides, cons

NAIA Terminal 3 via Jeepney

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DIRECTIONS: 1. Depending on your location, take JEEPNEY BOUND TO NICHOLS at AIRPORT ROAD or ALONG EDSA. 2. Ask the driver to get you off at CIRCULO DEL MUNDO ROTUNDA or near TERMINAL 3. 3. From rotunda, cross the ANDREWS AVENUE and walk to NAIA Terminal 3. (Be careful when crossing the highway as there is no footbridge you can use.) GETTING OUT OF NAIA TERMINAL 3: DIRECTIONS: 1. Same procedure as No. 3 above. Walk from Terminal 3 to Circulo Del Mundo Rotunda. 2. Just near the rotunda is where you can find jeepneys bound for MRT/LRT PASAY and BACLARAN. These jeeps will follow same route as shown above. Take note: if the signboard indicates ONLY 'Baclaran', it will not pass through EDSA (MRT/LRT Pasay). Instead of turning right, these jeepneys pass through Andrews Avenue and exiting at the Aiport Road. (please refer to map above). FARE: Minimum or PHP7.50 (as of JUNE 2015) ARTICLE CREATED: JUNE 2015 NOTE: The blogger has been using this rou

Budget Breakdown: 3D2N Dumaguete - Siquijor

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Dumaguete City: Siliman University, Siquijor: Siquijor Town Church, Kagusuan Beach, Cambugahay Falls, Forest Reserve at Maria First cheap backpacking attempt and an objective to have the lowest possible expenses. Following were the total expenses and budget breakdown of the 3days 2nights Dumaguete City - Siquijor trip.  QUICK FACTS: Dumaguete is the capital of Negros Oriental, this province is located at the western part of Visayas.  Siquijor is the country's third smallest province and part of Central Visayas.  NOTE:  Airfare not included (PHP 2,800 RT for 2 pax, Manila to Dumaguete) The total as listed below was based on combined expenses of 2 persons SUMMARY:     PHP 1,896      -    Transportation    PHP 1,900      -    Pasalubong and Souvenirs    PHP 975         -    Accommodation x 2 Nights    PHP 1,554      -    Meals    PHP 20           -    Entrance Fees    PHP 259         -    Misc. / Others    __________________________________   P