The Backpack Adventures

Located at Southwoods Ecocentrum, Binan City in the province of Laguna, Splash Island is the largest leisure water park in the Philippines to date.  Splash Island Splash Island Details: Currently managed by Global Gutz Parks Philippines, Incorporated, Splash Island has been in operation now for more than a decade. Since then it has been one of the most famous summer destinations for those living at the south end of Metro Manila and its surrounding provinces. Splash Island here we come! Keep in mind not to bring outside food and drinks Ella ready for her next big adventure Splash Island boasts several water-based attractions that are designed to give visitors a thrilling and memorable adventure. However, please keep in mind that each attraction is open only on a specific time so better check out the attractions and their schedules below : Splash Island Map with the attraction schedules on the left side Balsa River Balsa River 8AM - 5PM = This is the onl

Located along Pedro Guevarra Street in the poblacion of Santa Cruz in Laguna, Santa Cruz Church is one of the many historical churches of the province. Santa Cruz Church - Immaculate Conception Parish Church Santa Cruz Church History Also known as the   Immaculate Conception Parish Church , Santa Cruz Church was constructed sometime in 1602. The church was formerly a part of the town of Lumban before being transferred to its present location  due to the sanitary problems  in its original location. Santa Cruz Church - Santa Cruz, Laguna Santa Cruz Church facade Santa Cruz Church NHI Marker One of the church doors of Santa Cruz Church Due to the deteriorating conditions of Santa Cruz Church ,  it was renovated sometime in 1850. The nave and convent were also built during this time while the five altars of the church were remodeled. Sadly, the church was destroyed by fire during the liberation of the Philippines from Japanese rule on January 28, 1945. It was lat

Located at barangay Del Remedio, Cocoland Compound, San Pablo City, Laguna, Sulyap Gallery Cafe & Restaurant is a rustic restaurant that offers visitors a memorable dining and lodging experience. Sulyap Gallery Cafe and Restaurant Sulyap Gallery Cafe and Restaurant History Sulyap  is a Filipino word that means "to take a peek or quick look". Like what its name suggests, S ulyap Gallery Cafe & Restaurant   offers visitors to take a peek at how life was during the Spanish colonial era. For me, there are three " sulyap experiences " worth noting when visiting this place. Sulyap Gallery Cafe and Restaurant - San Pablo City, Laguna Sulyap Entrance to the garden The garden and the pathway going to the pool Sulyap Gallery Cafe & Restaurant pool First, is the food, second is the lodging, and lastly are the museum displays. Yes! You read that right. Sulyap Gallery Cafe & Restaurant does not only offer dining and lodging experiences, b