The MassKara Festival (Hiligaynon: Pista sang MassKara, Filipino: Fiesta ng MassKara) is an annual festival with highlights held every fourth Sunday of October in Bacolod, Philippines. The word “Masskara” is a portmanteau, coined by the late artist Ely Santiago, from mass (a multitude of people) and the Spanish word cara (face), thus forming MassKara (a …
Situated right at the boundaries of two of the most progressive cities in the province – Bacolod City and Talisay City – Campuestohan is a 5-hectare property that radiates the splendor of the lush green forests of Mt. Makawili. From this vantage point, one can see almost half of the entire province of Negros Occidental …
Do everything with passion. It’s my first time visiting Negros Occidental, specifically in Bacolod City. I was so excited when my friend invited me or included me in the plan of going to the city. This has been planned for a month and thank God I finally made it. Bacolod City has been called the …
Discovering another famous island in the Philippines Isla Gigantes is one of the tourist destinations that really captures the eyes of not just foreigners but also locals. It’s just like paradise that you want to stay even if there is no internet connection or even electricity. Well, it’s not just one island that you will …
The Baguio City trip was a blast. Since we still have a night before heading back to Cebu, we decided to stay in Manila or Cubao. It’s a good thing that the bus from Baguio City going back to Manila has many seats available, so there’s no pressure for us to fall in line. It …
Seeing your younger sister who is graduating is really such a proud moment for me and my parents. As a graduation gift, I treated her to a trip to Baguio with our elder sister. It was their first time riding an airplane, so I guess they enjoyed it. It was a crazy adventure for us …
Another bucket list checked for me as I explore the most beautiful island in the world. Coron, Palawan, has been crowned and claims to be the best. It is truly an amazing adventure that you must try here in the Philippines. I’d been trying my luck to get the cheapest flight from Cebu to Palawan. …
I wouldn’t be inspired to go to this place if I were not able to watch the movie “That Thing Called Tadhana”. The film heightens my desire to visit Sagada, which is a wonderful place to visit whether you are broken-hearted or not. Well, so much for that drama. Sagada is located in the northern …
As you have heard and read in some articles, Dumaguete City is a really nice place, as they call it the “City of Gentle People”. It is the capital and most populous city of the province of Negros Oriental. Since I am a solo traveler, I did my research before I went to the city. …
Do you believe in magic? Many people believe in magic, and some don’t. If we are talking about magic, we can think of somehow enchanted music, enchanted views, enchanted actions, etc. As I keep on reading some travel reviews from social media and other sites, I also feel excited when I read or hear about …