The Backpack Adventures

Annually, during the Holy Week, my family goes out of town to visit several old Spanish Churches. This pilgrimage is known here in the Philippines as Visita Iglesia . 2016 Bataan - Tarlac Visita Iglesia In the past few years, we went to Visita Iglesia in the provinces in Southern Luzon. For a change, we decided to have our pilgrimage in Western and Central Luzon this year. Please do read on and check out our Bataan - Tarlac Visita Iglesia .  The First Line of Defense Marker Our trip officially started in Pasay City very early Maundy Thursday. Our convoy of three cars reached North Luzon Express Way or NLEX in less than an hour. However, it took us almost four hours to reach the San Fernando Exit due to the multitude of cars also heading north. From the exit, we reached our first church after another hour. Hermosa Church  - Hermosa, Bataan Our first church was the century-old Hermosa Church in the town of Hermosa in Bataan. Established in 1717, Hermosa Church is a

Located in Mataas na Kahoy in the province of Batangas, Shercon Resort and Ecology Park is fast becoming a popular destination for those who are escaping the hustle and bustle of the Metro. Shercon Resort and Ecology Park Shercon Resort and Ecology Park Details Shercon Resort and Ecology Park 's location in the highlands of Batangas offers visitors a picturesque panoramic view of Tagaytay and Taal Lake. This serves as a perfect backdrop for selfies and weddings.  Panoramic view of the resort's most famous pool Welcome to Shercon Resort and Ecology Park What's great about this resort is its affordability. Its P250 entrance fee for adults and P150 for kids 4-7 years old combined with the scenic beauty of the place gives other resorts in Batangas a run for their money. One can also rent cottages ranging from P800 - P2000. You can check these out in the RATES section of this article. Visitors may also choose to stay overnight. This is highly recommended if you

Located in Banaue in the province of Ifugao, Banaue Rice Terraces is a well known National Cultural Treasure of the Philippines. Banaue Rice Terraces Banaue Rice Terraces History It was carved and built some 2,000 years ago by the ancestors of the indigenous people in the mountains of Ifugao. Banaue Rice Terraces are locally referred to as the  Hagdan-Hagdang Palayan ng Banawe . It is also dubbed as the " Eighth Wonder of the World ".  Banaue Rice Terraces - Ifugao Nice hair bru! Also known as the Ifugao Rice Terraces The terraces are approximately 1500 meters or about 5000 feet above sea level, making it one of the highest farms in the country. Surprisingly, these bimillennium old terraces are still being used today and have changed only a little. A very rewarding view The Banaue Rice Terraces together with the other terraces of Ifugao were declared by the Philippine government as National Cultural Treasures by virtue of Presidential Decree No. 260 in 19