The Backpack Adventures

Every year, I'm looking forward to bonding with my family during our Holy Week tradition of visiting old Spanish-era churches. This religious tradition is popularly known throughout the country as Visita Iglesia . 2015 Laguna - Quezon Visita Iglesia Adventure Last 2015, our destination is the Spanish-colonial era churches in the provinces of Laguna and Quezon. I originally proposed and planned for us to go on a pilgrimage to the province of Pampanga however, two weeks before the trip other members of the family decided to join our Visita Iglesia trip. This meant that our group tripled in number and looking for a resort would become a major problem. Because of this reason, the plan was changed and we went with the Laguna - Quezon Visita Iglesia .  The pool of Felioni Spring Family Fun Resort On our first day, our two-car convoy moved from our home to link up with the third vehicle of the family at a gas station in the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX). From there, we proceeded t

Located just beside the Pan-Philippine Highway in San Pablo City in the province of Laguna, Sanctuario de San Pablo Resort Spa is a not-so-hidden yet seldom visited resort/spa in the province. Sanctuario de San Pablo Resort Spa Sanctuario de San Pablo Resort Spa details I have passed by the Sanctuario de San Pablo Resort Spa countless times during my road trips to the southern provinces of the country but I wasn't able to check it until recently. I was invited to join the Father and Son Camping in our school and we stayed in the resort/spa for the whole weekend. Lucky for me, I didn't need to shell out anything because I found out that it was really quite expensive to stay there even for a day.  Sanctuario de San Pablo Resort Spa - San Pablo City, Laguna The pool area near the entrance Sanctuario de San Pablo Resort Spa pool area This is a picturesque place to relax The place is ideal for company team buildings or family reunions. It has a very spacious area

Lake Pandin is one-half of the Twin Lakes and also one of the Seven Lakes of San Pablo. It is l ocated in the City of San Pablo in the province of Laguna,   Lake Pandin Lake Pandin details Lake Pandin has a total surface area of 20.5 hectares and an average depth of 63 meters or 207 feet. The lake is separated from the nearby Lake Yambo by just a narrow strip of Land. Collectively known as the twin crater lakes, both can be found in Barangay San Lorenzo in San Pablo City. Lake Pandin - San Pablo City, Laguna Reminds me of the film lake placid. Despite being smaller, Lake Pandin is deeper than Lake Yambo. It is also said that the waters of Lake Pandin are the most pristine of the Seven Lakes of San Pablo. Hi, doggy! Bamboo rafting anyone? The shrine at the far end of Lake Pandin The Legend of Lake Pandin and Lake Yambo According to legends, the twin lakes were named after two ill-fated lovers of olden times. Pandin was a very beautiful woman who was cursed not

Located on the outskirts of San Pablo City in the province of Laguna, Bato Springs is the perfect getaway near Manila on a hot summer day.  Bato Springs Bato Springs Details Prior to my visit, I have only seen the sign of Bato Springs Resort every time we head to southern Luzon. I have never thought of googling it or asking about it because it always slips my mind. (promise)  If not for my cousin's birthday, I would have missed the chance of visiting it FOREVER. (Ok, that's overacting on my part.)  Welcome to Bato Springs Join the herd... ...or swim in small groups. Bato Springs is quite a popular tourist destination for locals in San Pablo City, Laguna. However, just to share, when we visited last 2014 we used Google Maps and were surprised to discover that we were sent to the wrong location in the middle of the bustling city. Make sure you bring your friends or family members The more the merrier Thanks to the locals we managed to reach the resort afte