A travel & adventure blog by Kara Santos
Lucban in the province of Quezon is best known for celebrating the Pahiyas Festival, one of the Philippines most colorful harvest festivals, every May. The town is also known as a religious destination for pilgrims since it’s home to the 50-feet high Kamay ni Hesus Shrine, reportedly the third biggest Christ the Redeemer statue in the world.
The towns of Angono and Binangonan in Rizal offer an alternative destination where you can admire art and enjoy food trips near Manila. Angono, known as the “Art Capital of the Philippines,” is home to quirky folk art museums, art galleries like the Blanco Family Museum, and homegrown restaurants that serve native and exotic cuisine.
The neighboring town of Binangonan is also considered a cradle of arts in Rizal. It’s here where you can find the famed Angono-Binangonan Petroglyphs (the oldest known work of art in the country) and ArtSector Gallery and Chimney Cafe, an art and food spot that’s grabbed the interest of folk from Metro Manila.
Continue reading “Food Trip: Where to eat in Angono and Binangonan, Rizal (updated 2023)”Royal Enfield Quezon City, the flagship showroom of Royal Enfield in the Philippines will be holding its first ever custom motorcycle building competition and incorporating a tambike session. The event will be participated by 10 veteran and upcoming custom motorcycle builders.
Royal Enfield has opened its biggest dealership and new flagship store in Quezon City!
The oldest motorcycle brand in continuous production is enhancing the accessibility of its motorcycles, service, and accessories with the launch of the brand’s newest store in the country. The QC branch is the fifth exclusive store, adding to the brand’s existing presence in Davao, Cagayan De Oro, Meycauayan (Bulacan) and Pasig.
The Presidential Car Museum (Museo ng Pampangulong Sasakyan) inside the Quezon Memorial Circle features the largest collection of historic state cars in the Philippines. This unique museum in Quezon City gives visitors a chance to learn more about the country’s former presidents, based on the vehicles they used.
With the ongoing pandemic, motorcycles are fast-becoming the ride of the new normal. For those looking for a budget-friendly scooter that can take you around the city for your daily tasks and leisure rides for the weekend, Honda’s latest model, The All-New Dio is probably one of the most affordable options in the local market today, priced at less than 50 thousand pesos!
When you think of retro scooters, Vespa is the most iconic and well-respected brand that immediately comes to mind. The legendary Italian brand of scooter manufactured by Piaggio has been around for 75 years. The classic scooter was launched in 1946 in Florence, Tuscany and has achieved a cult following among motorcycle riders and enthusiasts worldwide.
Lenovo, a tech company best known for their PCs and laptops, has hopped on to the alternative mobility game with their launch of M2 electric scooters in the Philippines. With the limited travel options and concerns over riding public transport these days brought by the ongoing pandemic, Lenovo’s M2 Electric Scooter provides a fun, compact and affordable two-wheeled option for Pinoy commuters.
Sometimes we just need to get away from the city to enjoy fresh air and nature. Camping weekends where the main agenda is to do nothing but go stargazing, roast marshmallows over a bonfire and sleep under the stars can offer a quick escape. However, the most beautiful camping spots usually require long hikes up the mountains or boat travel to smaller islands and remote beaches.
Bikepackers and motorcycle riders are always on the lookout for natural spots that are still accessible by vehicles or with secure parking nearby.
Here are just 10 campsites located just 1 -4 hours away from Manila that I’ve personally visited or have been planning to visit. These camping areas are located in areas close to nature, with spacious grounds for pitching your own tents and have facilities like restrooms, running water and places to buy food nearby.
Continue reading “10 Camping Destinations near Manila”I’ve been meaning to visit ArtSector Gallery & Chimney Cafe 360º for a while now. This special events place located in my husband’s hometown of Binangonan has become one of the most popular spots on social media this past year because of the stunning views it offers. The relatively new café perched on a hill offers a 360º view of Laguna Lake, Sierra Madre Mountains, Pililla Windmills, sunset, moon, and city lights.
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