Clean rooms, very fresh. Sure they are very accommodating. Two thumbs up!

Together with my friends Mica and Jenny, we immediately headed at their beach proper area. It’s low tide, so the water is not noticeable at far.

My favorite spot at Dangkalan.

It’s very fascinating that they have a place like this. I am amazed with the views and the fresh strong wind coming from the beach. We’re facing the Sulu Sea!

Hanging out

We can’t help ourselves to hang out here and enjoy the view. Oh yeah look at Mica! Pick her as your model now please.

A really good place to relax.

I want to go down lol!

A kid who’s watching me took pictures. This is one of my favorite shots.

Father and son

He is offering us to ride their horse for P10 only! We should have ridden but we have to leave early, but if I were to ride there, I would give them 100 or more. Seriously, P10? Eekk! Give them a tip!

Fish pen I think.

Mica and I did enjoy it. Our friend Jenny Villarama was busy outside lol.

Sorry if that was a quick post! Photos says it all!

Location: Puerto Princesa, Palawan (beach proper)
Website: Dangkalan Beach Resort
Photos: Ada Lajara

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We had a boat ride going to San Jose Wall, Samal where the Maxima Aquafun is located.

Going to Maxima Aquafun is a 20 to 30-minute boat ride from Pearl Farm dock Sasa, Davao City.

You wont get bored because of the fascinating scenery at far which blatantly shows that Davao is one of the beautiful paradises in the Philippines.

After a 30-minute boat ride, we finally reach the San Jose Wall where Maxima Aquafun is located.

We saw the longest tarpaulin slide ever in the country. I can’t wait to see myself sliding there!!

Kuya is preparing for the moor.

The place is filled with busy people enjoying the water. While our boat is preparing for the moor. We saw this man getting ready to jump to the sea from this High board.

High board jump to the sea. OMG exciting!

The water is very cool, clear and clean while we get closer. People are required to wear lifevest since the sea water level is 10 to 17 feet deep below reefs.

And this is the moment we have waited for. Sliding in the longest tarpaulin slide!! EEEEEKKKK!!

Yeah lol I am closing my nose since this is my 4th time sliding and the water always goes inside my nose.

This picture costs P60.

This is the longest slide I have ever tried. The slide is 50 meters long and 40-feet high from the sea! To have your picture taken, just go to their photo booth and pay P60.

Other activities in Maxima Aquan Fun

I am sure you guys want to experience this super fun activity at Maxima Aquafun.

For more information, visit their website at http://maxima.psdgroupph.com/. There is an entrance fee of P300.

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Visiting Northern Luzon has always been my dream destination since I started traveling. The two UNESCO World Heritage Baroque Churches in the Philippines, Paoay Chuch and Santa Maria Church, is in North. Even the famous Bangui Windmills is in North.

When I received a 5-day road trip invitation from Vaseline, I didn’t hesitate to decline the offer! What makes me more excited is that this an all-expense-paid road trip plus with my girl friends Hannah and Nikki.

I know you girls envy our road trip because it is totally free. The news I am going to tell you is that YOU can also get this opportunity by joining Vaseline’s Road Trip of a Lifetime Contest.

How to join the Vaseline’s Road Trip of a Lifetime Contest:

1. Visit vaselineroadtrip.com.
2. Answer the road trip of a lifetime question.
3. Upload a photo which clearly depict how excited your are to step in to the sun and go in this road trip.
4. Hit Submit.

For the ‘My Favorite Vaseline Road Trip Stop’ question, refer to my Vaseline Road Trip of a Lifetime posts to explore the places we have been then choose your favorite!

Do not forget to read Terms and Conditions of the contest in the Vaseline road trip website. This contest is open to all Filipino women 18 years old and above residing in the Philippines.

Wait boys, don’t make that face, invite your girl friends, sister, or whoever girl you knew to join this contest! If she won, SHE will surely bring you!

Prize at Stake:
An all-expenses-paid roadtrip for Northern Luzon for you and THREE (3) of your friends, exclusively from Vaseline.

Receive an invitation like this!

Don’t forget to visit Hannah and Nikki‘s blogs as well for you to choose more favorite stop during our road trip experience!

*Photo by Jeck Simbulan

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Let’s take a sneak peak at the real Malacanang of the North.

It is a two-storey house and it is one of the 29 rest houses of late President Ferdinand Marcos.

The house has 9 spacious rooms which used to accommodate upper class guests during Marcos’ term.

The house is a mixture of Spanish and Ilocano interior designs.

It also has 2 living rooms and 2 dining rooms. See how extravagant the house is; accommodating upper class visitors during those times.

Both 1st and 2nd floor have spacious veranda facing the Paoay Lake.

After the Ferdinand Marcos died, Malacanang of the North was transformed into a musuem. It is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and has an entrance fee of P20.00.

Jump shot of Hannah, me, and Nikki.*

Of course, we really enjoyed the scenery of Paoay Lake here!

*Photos are taken by Jeck Simbulan.
The rest of the photos are taken by me. Do not republish in any other form of public material.

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Location: Laiya Beach, San Juan, Batangas

We went here after camwhoring in the Pahiyas Festival 2010. Thank you Don for letting us stay in your resort ;).

This kid caught my attention. I walked towards her, she looks foreigner at far because of her brown hair and prominent eyes. But when I get closer, her nose explains it all.

I can’t believe I captured her like that. She’s really curious of what I am doing. I have 55-200mm lens, trying not to get near her because every time I try, she’s splashing me sand with water.

Such cute kids! Both staring at the kite! I love the water ripples, makes me want to go to that beach again

They are so innocent!

That’s all for now, hope you like them.

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Welcome to Vigan! With my blogger friends Nikki and Hannah. Photo by Jeck Simbulan.

I have seen lots of photos of Vigan City featuring Calle Crisologo most and amazed by the unique architecture of the houses and commercial establishments here.

I am not satisfied with my composition here. It’s my first time shooting in low light situation. I hope I got it right.

Our journey starts by visiting one of the houses where the famous Vigan jars are made. Vigan jars are also called burnay.

Barrio Pagburnayan is where tourists can see how these jars are made.

Jars are being kept in shelter to harden naturally. Hardening the jars under sunlight would cause brittleness.

Mr. Go let us experience the pottery making. He said that it will took 1 to 2 weeks for an individual to master a new design or shape.

Mr. Go will make a big jar out of this small clay.

He suggests that while creating the pot or jars, you should be able to picture it in your mind. But there is something in my mind which made my pot look like this.

I accidentally made this shape! Photo by Jeck Simbulan

My friends Nikki and Hannah, made a perfect one except me. After pottery making, we headed for a calesa ride.

Who wouldn’t want to experience the calesa ride in this historical town? Riding a calesa with P150 per hour is not bad as you get to witness the numerous Hispanic towns with no sweat.

Vast number of souvenir shops in Calle Crisologo. By the way, that’s Dolly our horsey with flower on top.

Souvenir shop is everywhere. We can’t control ourselves but to go down to try and look for their items.

Trying out hats with Hannah and Nikki. Photo by Jeck Simbulan

Girls kiss! Photo by Jeck Simbulan

And we head back again to our calesa. I asked manong if I were to buy one house here in Vigan, how much would it cost.

Direk Gerald of Orange House shooting us.

But manong said that these houses are not for sale. Some are apparently owned by government and some are originally owned by families from their ancestors during Hispanic times.

Photo by Jeck Simbulan.

After the 1-hour calesa ride, we finally get to enjoy ourselves in Calle Crisologo.

Photo by Jeck Simbulan.

We are very thankful to Vaseline for making this road trip possible. To be honest, it’s my first time using whitening lotion since I always use sunblock to protect my skin and it leaves sticky feeling on my skin!

Photo by Jeck Simbulan.

But this lotion is the only lotion which gives wonders on my skin — lightening and protection. Since Vaseline Lotion has SPF 24 content, I don’t have to worry because it gives me 3x protection from harmful rays of the sun. Plus, it doesn’t leave sticky feeling on the skin!

People from Unilever (Vaseline), Media Contacts Philippines, and Orange House.

Vigan is famous on its beautiful night shot. So we didn’t miss this chance to have a wacky night shot with them.

I am sure you envy us girls. I encourage you to join the Vaseline Road Trip of a Lifetime contest which will be posted on Monday!

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It’s fascinating that Philippines has this kind of renewable energy resources. It sells 40% electricity to Ilocos Norte and is contributing to reduce the greenhouse effect which causes global warming.

Can you imagine how simple life is in Ilocos Norte? Fifty percent energy consumption of SM Megamall is the whole energy consumption in Ilocos Norte.

Photo by Jeck Simbulan.

Each windmill has 236 meters apart on shore. These beautiful structures has 41 meters blade and the its height is roughly equivalent to a 23-storey building.

Photo by Jeck Simbulan.

I hope our government should provide more renewable energy in different parts of the country and reduce the frightening greenhouse effect which causes global warming.

Photo by Jeck Simbulan. Nikki, me, and Hannah on jump shot mode.

We really enjoyed our stay in Bangui Windmills. My friends Hannah and Nikki shared that they really love this project started by the Marcoses.

Photo by Jeck Simbulan. We formed a circle with people from Vaseline and Unilever.

Huge right? We are lucky to see these 20 beautiful windmills in Bangui, Ilocos Norte. We can’t explain the feeling when we first saw these windmills. We just expressed it by jumping for joy and appreciating the scenery.

Photo by Jeck Simbulan.

We went here in Bangui during our 3rd day in road trip. Added to the fun is that this is an all-expense-paid road trip from Vaseline.

I am sure you guys envy us, that is why Vaseline wants you to join the Road Trip of a Lifetime Experience contest to be released on May 31, 2010, Monday. So don’t forget to Like my Facebook or enter your email address below to subscribe for the latest updates about my blog.

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Oh yeah! I have been to 2 UNESCO World Heritage Sites Baroque Churches of the Philippines! The first one was the Paoay Church. Two more churches woot!!

Its bell tower

Santa Maria Church was built in 1765 under Augustinian order. The bell tower was constructed a distance away from the main church to prevent possible main church damage from earthquakes.

Our wacky photo shot Jeck Simbulan

We only got to drop by at this church on our way to Baguio, but we were really fascinated by the facade of the church even though for a minute. The red structure of the church makes me more drools to see what’s inside but the church is closed when we went there.

I can’t believe that I have gone to 2 of the 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites Baroque Churches of the Philippines! I am really thankful that Vaseline let us experience this wonderful road trip.

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Bangui Windmills: We are really amazed with these Windmills. I’ve never seen windmills before except those on TV but this time, it’s real.

It’s really hot! Do not attempt to use this umbrella if your skin is not protected! I suggest reading this post to know what’s our secret.

It’s actually the Vaseline Whitening Lotion with SPF 24! They are the people behind this exciting roadtrip!

Paraiso ni Anton: They say, if you drink water from it, you will be healed. It is also called the miraculous water. But the local there suggest to drink it unless you will go further on top to get the cleanest water.

I touched it wanting to heal my heart

Blue Lagoon: The Boracay of the North. I’ve never seen such blue sea as this in my entire beaching bumming life. It’s really nice to stay here!

There are so many activities to offer such as Banana boat, kayaking, surfing, paddle boat, and many more!

This beach is facing the South Chine Sea! Oh yeah!

We also visited these places during our Day 3 trip:
Trekking on the Sand Dunes of Ilocos Norte
Cape Bojeador Lighthouse Ilocos Norte

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