Tag: pampanga

Midori Hotel: Zen Living in a 5-star Luxury Hotel in Clark

By Juanico
Topics: #Hotels, Staycation

Set in a lusciously green landscape in the rising business district of Clark, Pampanga, the Midori Hotel & Casino is one of the newest and biggest 5-star luxury hotel-casinos in the city. It is located just 5-minutes away from Clark International airport, which caters to both domestic and international flights, and about 1.5 hours from … Continue reading Midori Hotel: Zen Living in a 5-star Luxury Hotel in Clark

AQUA PLANET: Is it Worth It?! (A Review)

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Philippines, Pampanga

5/19/2019 Update: AQUA PLANET Pampanga Reboot: Better Food with Air-conditioned Cabanas! Aqua Planet claims that it is one of the biggest water theme parks in Asia. Located in Clark, Pampanga, it’s the hottest water theme park destination this summer near Metro Manila. Having been to the Adventure Cove Waterpark in Sentosa and LEGOLAND Waterpark in Malaysia, … Continue reading AQUA PLANET: Is it Worth It?! (A Review)

2018 Lubao International Balloon and Music Festival Guide!

By Abigail Javellana
Topics: #Philippines, Awesome Festivals

The municipality of Lubao, Pampanga is home to the annual Lubao International Balloon and Music Festival event. Now on its 5th year, #LubaoIBMF2018 is set to continue on with its trademark summer experience that’s perfect for family and friends. Happening on March 23 – 25, 2018 at Pradera Verde, festival goers can expect a total … Continue reading 2018 Lubao International Balloon and Music Festival Guide!

Awesome Guide: 15 Places to Try in Angeles City (Part 3 – International Cuisine)

By Abigail Javellana
Topics: Pampanga

By Abigail Javellana Awesome Guide: 15 Places to Try in Angeles City: Filipino Cuisine (4) | Awesome Places (3)| International Cuisine (8) Update 07/27/2016: PAMPANGA: Top 10 Most Awesome Restaurants in Pampanga! (2016) Getting hungry is not an option, Angeles City famed for being the “Culinary Capital of the Philippines” not only produces yummy Filipino dishes but will also surprise … Continue reading Awesome Guide: 15 Places to Try in Angeles City (Part 3 – International Cuisine)

Awesome Guide: 15 Places to Try in Angeles City (Part 1- Filipino Cuisine)

By Abigail Javellana
Topics: #Travel, Pampanga

Awesome Guide: 15 Places to Try in Angeles City: Filipino Cuisine (4) | Awesome Places (3)| International Cuisine (8) Update 07/27/2016: PAMPANGA: Top 10 Most Awesome Restaurants in Pampanga! (2016) Angeles City, with its reputation famous for the red light district, you’d be surprised that Angeles City is far from that. Famed for being recognized as the “Culinary Capital of … Continue reading Awesome Guide: 15 Places to Try in Angeles City (Part 1- Filipino Cuisine)

Cold Spoon Frozen Yogurt – The Next Dessert Craze in the Philippines!

By Anton Diaz
Topics: Pampanga

Cold Spoon is located along the Fil-Am highway, a diversion road that’s a shortcut from angeles city to clark.
…T hat main road exiting Friendship gate leads directly to the Fil-Am road that goes all the way to the Nepo Mart area of Angeles City. J ust follow the road, you’ll cross a long bridge along the way, and traverse the highway until you see the Grand Palazzo Royale complex on your right; that would be Barangay CutCut, Angeles City.

Mt. Pinatubo Hiking Experience

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Philippines

We visited Mt. Pinatubo Spa last November 2005 and vowed to go back to hike Mt. Pinatubo. After two years, I was able to fulfill that vow last January 20 2008! The Mt. Pinatubo Spa Experience I was flabbergasted with the awesome 2.5 hours trip to the top of Mt. Pinatubo. It was a combination … Continue reading Mt. Pinatubo Hiking Experience

Ultimate Kapampangan Tour 2: Hot Air Balloon Fiesta

By Anton Diaz
Topics: Pampanga

and includes front-ticket seats to the 12th Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta, an authentic American Soldier’s breakfast at the VFW Outpost, an optional five-hour hike up Mt.
…And to top it off, a one-of-kind walking tour as we bare it all and take down one of the country’s most famous Red-Light districts!
… *Balloon Fiesta ‘Night Glow’* C Italian Dining* Clark Red and Light District* 12th Philippine Balloon Fiesta* VFW Outpost * Abe’s Farm* Nurture’s Spa Pampanga

Up, Up and Away!!! Huffing, Puffing and Pumping in Pampanga

By Anton Diaz
Topics: Pampanga

This is the day tour package and we are finalizing an extended package for people who wants to stay overnight in Angeles on February 9. … We are only targeting to get a maximum of 15 participants which is about the right size for a coaster including the four of us.
… Tour Description: Really, another way to pump up your boring weekend and get your spirits soaring as we conquer the high and mighty in Pampanga!

Ligligan Parul – Pampanga’s Giant Lantern Festival (4.30pm to 12.30mn)

By Anton Diaz
Topics: Food Tours

The dynamic interplay of lights and color that precisely move with the rhythm of brass band, the magnitude of size and their intricate designs, and so much more, these are what spectators get to marvel at as the giant lantern of San Fernando is the event that the province of Pampanga is most known for.
…Quezon himself donated the prize for this lantern contest, which was personally awarded to the winner by First Lady Aurora Aragon Quezon.                        
…The first round was a 7-minute solo performance where each lantern would show off its colorful dance based on a medley of songs of their choice.