The Backpack Adventures

Located in Magallanes Street in Cavite City in the province of Cavite, the Santa Monica Church Belfry is the sole surviving part of one of the numerous Spanish-era churches in Cavite City. Santa Monica Church Belfry Santa Monica Church Belfry history Santa Monica Church which was under the Recollects was built sometime in the early years of the 17th century. It was the time when the port city was at the peak of its economic and religious success. As a matter of fact, there were as many as eight different churches from different religious orders in the city.  Santa Monica Church Belfry - Cavite City, Cavite Sadly, the bell is long gone. The belfry with electric wires and untrimmed branches There also came a time when the devotion to the Virgin Mary was at its highest. The port city was then dubbed " Tierra de Maria Santisima " or Land of the Most Holy Mary. The city would have been a great place to go on a pilgrimage or Visita Iglesia during the Holy Week beca

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

Located in Nasugbu in the province of Batangas, Mt. Batulao is famous for its rolling slopes and scenic views of Batangas and parts of the city of Tagaytay. It stands 811 meters above sea level. Mt. Batulao Mt. Batulao details Height:  811 m Trailhead:  Evercrest Golf Course, Nasugbu Batangas Climb Time:  2 - 3 hours to the peak Mt. Batulao - Nasugbu, Batangas Mt. Bataluo  is popular among first-time mountaineers because of its straightforward trail. Moreover, its easy accessibility makes it a good choice for a first-time hiker. Because of this popularity, the mountain receives hundreds of visitors every week. This popularity has its own pros and cons though.  One positive thing about having numerous hikers is that it gives livelihood to the locals living near the mountain. However, these positive things also lead to several negative consequences. Mt. Batulao from a distance Is that poop in the middle of the path? Some of the negative effects of  Mt. Batulao 's popularity co