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Travel Guide: Tanay, Rizal

The town of Tanay in Rizal province is one of my favorite destinations near the metro for motorcycling road trips. Its proximity to Manila, refreshing mountain scenery, cooler climate, and generally uncrowded destinations makes it a good alternative to Tagaytay on any given weekend. Parts of Tanay pass through portions of the Sierra Madre mountain range, making it a great motorcycling and biking destination.

For weekend warriors and families, Tanay has lots to offer in terms of natural attractions. The resorts and leisure camps in the area also make it a popular destination for team-building activities as well.

Hidden Garden Restaurants in Manila

Sometimes we all just need a quick getaway somewhere refreshing, but accessible. In the busy urban sprawl of Metro Manila, not everyone is lucky enough to have green spaces and gardens in their homes. Dining in garden restaurants can give you that quick fix of the great outdoors. Here are just a few garden restaurants in and near the metro worth hunting down for your next date, or food-trip session with friends.

Rides, Realizations and Roads Ahead

In the tradition of our year-ender rides, it rained. One moment, it was bright and sunny and the next, it was drizzling. It wasn’t even strong rain. But it was enough to make us stop on the side of the road and wait it out. The gray clouds hanging heavy on the horizon didn’t look too promising.

It seems like everyone is on vacation and traveling this time of the year. My newsfeed has been flooded with photos of people relaxing on the beach or in snowy destinations, traveling internationally with their whole family in tow and going on epic motorcycle road trips across the country. It made me want to go somewhere new just for the heck of it.

Things to Do in Escolta, Manila

Calle de la Escolta or Escolta Street is one of the oldest and most historic streets in Manila, Philippines. Located in the old downtown district of Binondo, it was once dubbed as “The Queen of Streets.” In fact, Manileños used to flock to Escolta to shop, work, and dine, making it a leading commercial district during the 1800s to the early 1930s.

Ricardo’s Vista del Cielo in Tanay, Rizal

The Marikina-Infanta Highway or Marilaque in Tanay has always been a favorite for solo breakfast and date rides during weekends. With all the Christmas madness, I find myself just wanting to get away from the city, even if it’s just to drink coffee or have breakfast with a view of the mountains, away from all the cars and traffic of Metro Manila.

Road Trip Guide: Dingalan, Baler & Dipaculao, Aurora

The province of Aurora is an underrated beauty. While its capital Baler draws international tourists and surfers, there’s more to the province than just riding the waves. For riders and road trippers, Aurora’s proximity to Metro Manila, the scenic views of the mountains and sea, and the quality of roads getting to and from different points in the province make it a great destination for road trips where you can just chill out for the weekend.

The most scenic motorcycle routes in Vietnam

Want to see Vietnam in a unique and eye-opening way? Motorcycle tours have become an incredibly popular way to see Vietnam. If you are planning to travel to Vietnam and want to see the country in a thrilling and exciting way, here’s our top picks for the most scenic routes Vietnam has to offer.

IXON “Asian-Fit” riding gear for women now available in the Philippines

It’s hard for me to find proper riding gear that fits properly. Aside from the fact that most motorcycle gear is designed for guys, I’m not that tall. Even if I find something I like, it usually doesn’t fit me. Riding jackets and gloves are usually oversized. Shoes are always too big. It’s a pain to even look at helmets because while there are so many cool designs out there, most brands only carry these in M to XL, men’s sizes. Motorcycling is still a male-dominated field in the Philippines. But thankfully, brands are starting to notice and manufacture gear specifically catering to the growing market of female riders.

Review: 2019 Honda PCX150

When you think of scooters, you usually think of small, convenient and economic motorcycles for personal transportation in urban settings. But the Honda PCX150 is a scooter that manages to combine luxury, performance and reliability.

This scooter is ideal for working professionals or car owners who no longer want to suffer through traffic. It offers a luxurious ride that will make your life easier as you go about the daily grind in the metro.

Ride to Hulugan Falls in Laguna

Hulugan Falls in Luisiana, Laguna is one of the most beautiful waterfalls I’ve visited near Manila. Said to be the tallest in the province, this stunning cascade towers at 70 meters high (230 feet), with a wide basin and several natural jacuzzi-like swimming holes for those who want to take a dip. Previously known only to locals, Hulugan Falls only became popular in the last three years or so thanks to social media.

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