tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61642202011-12-28T11:00:11.329+08:00PinoytravelThe Filipino's travel source. MCPnoreply@blogger.comBlogger91100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6164220.post-77457448080256934012007-04-22T19:51:00.000+08:002007-04-23T18:57:25.476+08:00TRAVELER'S TALELet the River FlowText & Photos by C. PascualMandaluyong Hulo stationI pass by the Mandaluyong portion of the Pasig River everyday when going to work and I would sleepily notice scores of people lined up to ride a ferry that would cross the river to Makati. Late last year, there has been some construction on my daily-commute-side of the river, slightly disrupting the easy-peasy MCPnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6164220.post-61804053716064971322007-04-19T19:36:00.000+08:002007-04-19T20:54:34.746+08:00ANNOUNCEMENTThe Pasig River Ferry Service Project photo from www.adb.orgQuarter one of 2007 heralded the commencement of Pasig River Ferry service, boasting of a leisurely and hassle-free means of transport via airconditioned catamaran units that ply the length of Pasig River. A joint project of the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC), Metro Manila Development Authority (MCPnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6164220.post-1077177133025361732004-02-19T15:52:00.000+08:002006-11-01T15:36:48.840+08:00PINOYTRAVEL FEATURE Boracay Summer on a Shoestring C. Pascual Summer is just around the corner and all we could think about is going to the beach! Of course, the first thing that we Pinoys think of when it comes to beaches is glorious Boracay. Check out our listing below of properties that we've looked up that would not burn holes in your pockets. Note: We picked rates for airconditioned MCPnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6164220.post-1076902928951497462004-02-16T11:42:00.000+08:002006-11-01T15:36:48.781+08:00 TRAVEL REVIEW Puerto Galera, Going Ninja C. Pascual First and foremost, check the weather to see if it would be sunny on the day of your travel, as you wouldn't want to risk heading out to Mindoro's shark-infested seas on a bad-weather day. Go to the Tritran or Jac Transit bus station in Kamuning, near GMA and catch the earliest bus going to Batangas City-Pier. Fare going to Batangas is around MCPnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6164220.post-1076314392302743932004-02-09T16:13:00.000+08:002006-11-01T15:36:48.723+08:00PINOYTRAVEL TIP #2 Peak season for travel in the Philippines is mid-March to late May. Super peak season is Holy Week (this year it's April 5-11). Budget travelers, stay at home during these dates, as accommodation rates are surely astronomical.MCPnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6164220.post-1076174701265919992004-02-08T01:22:00.000+08:002006-11-01T15:36:48.607+08:00PINOYTRAVEL REMINDER! Feb. 8, 2004 is the last day of the PTAA Travel Expo 2004 in Megamall. Go there and take advantage of amazing travel promos!MCPnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6164220.post-1075708091871906812004-02-02T15:48:00.000+08:002006-11-01T15:36:48.548+08:00PINOYTRAVEL TIP #1 Be sure to check out PTAA's annual Travel Expo this weekend at the Megatrade Halls. You might just get greatly discounted flight tickets and fabulous travel deals.MCPnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6164220.post-1074654653710995382004-01-21T11:10:00.000+08:002006-11-01T15:36:48.430+08:00COMMUTER'S GUIDE To Baguio, Around And Back Departure: Victory Liner Cubao Terminal. Stops: 3 stops Departure Time: 3 a.m. onwards, with a bus leaving every hour. Travel Time: from 6-8 hours, depending on traffic. Longer, if travelling during peak season (summer, Holy Week) Arrival: Baguio City Victory Liner Terminal Cost: Php 270.00 one-way ***FX taxis are abound in Baguio City, and MCPnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6164220.post-1074561173747986742004-01-20T09:12:00.000+08:002006-11-01T15:36:48.373+08:00 TRAVEL REVIEW Concorde Conundrum C. Pascual I've been going to Baguio since I was a wee babe and my recent trip, hosted by my friend's dad, afforded me a stay in one of Baguio's more popular hotels. The Concorde Hotel is a four-star property, located inside the Europa Center compound, a modest 149 room hotel. As you go inside, one is greeted with the warmth of dark-wood interiors, faux logMCPnoreply@blogger.com