#MarsDiaries

If you’re looking for a quick weekend getaway, Reál, Quezon is the place to be; away from all the hustle and bustle of the metro. It’s a 3-4 hours’ drive from Manila. We’re a group of nineteen who wanted to escape for a little while and just sit back and relax. So we decided to go on a journey off to Reál, Quezon. It was a very short vacation yet a relaxing one. We chose to stay at Pacific Recreation Kamp or popularly known as “The PaRK”. It is located at KM 115, Brgy. Tignoan, Reál, Quezon. From its name itself, it is not plainly a resort but also a park. What interests us most is that we could choose between renting a house, a room, an open cottage, or just pitch a tent. The area is not as crowded as any other nearby resorts. They have a spacious parking space and pitching area. They also offer other recreational activities like water rafting and surfing.  (Price Rates) Since we’re a big group, we were offered to stay in a two-story house. We’re lucky enough...

They say when you take the road less traveled; it will make a difference in you. Indeed. So we decided to embark on a journey to Reál. It is a first class municipality in Quezon Province. This coastal town, located on the eastern shores of Luzon facing the Philippine Sea, is noted for its rural beach resorts. We left Manila at 3:00am and arrived around 7:00am. It’s a long drive (for about 3-4 hours from Metro Manila) with a zigzag road but the good thing about the journey is that you will be able to see amazing overlooking view of the places you’ll pass through. One tip I could give you is to make stop-overs upon reaching Rizal and Laguna because when you arrived at the boundary of Laguna and Quezon, it would be difficult for you to find comfort rooms or stop-overs. All you will be able to see are untouched mountains and trees. There are few houses along the way but they are kilometers away from one house to another. (The Zigzag Road to Quezon Province) Since we...

The SM Mall of Asia is very popular not just because it is the 10 th largest shopping mall in the world (as of 2013) but also because of its perfect location. It is situated in Bay City, Pasay, Philippines and it is near Manila Bay which makes it very accessible to tourists. Aside from its vast selection of brand shops and boutiques, there are a lot of things to do while you are in the area. Here are some suggestions that you might want to try: RESTAURANT HOPPING This may sound a bit expensive, but Mall of Asia (MOA) is consists of restaurants which caters your favorite cuisines from different countries and recently, there has been a great demand for buffets in Manila.  For any foodie, it will be like having a taste of each country’s special delicacy. a.) Buffet 101 Buffet 101 offers the world’s finest dishes with a 5-star luxury feel. It has lots of food choices that will surely overwhelm your taste buds. A hefty variety of meal ...