Tagaytay Scenic View

One of the most popular summer destination in the Philippines, perhaps second to Baguio City. Tagaytay has an altitude of 2000ft above sea level. The scenic view overlooks Taal Lake and Taal Volcano Island which is viewable from several vantage points in the city.

Due to it's close proximity to Manila, it has become a popular vacation getaway not only during summer but all year round. Among the most popular attractions are: Picnic Grove (which includes: zip line, cable car, Taal Lake view, souvenir shops), Palace in the Sky, Mushroom Burger and the newly added Sky Ranch (there is an entry fee so I opted to just take pictures from afar).

Although Bulalo is originally from Batangas, you can still enjoy the world renowned Bulalo soup in Tagaytay with many restos to choose from.

How to Get There:

1.) Ride a bus bound to Tagaytay, tell the conductor to drop you off in Olivares Terminal (that's where the terminal of public tranport bound for Picnic Grove and People's Park are located).

2.) If you are planning to go to Sky Ranch tell the conductor to drop you off in Sky Ranch.

Rizal Park (Luneta) Walk In The Park

Rizal Park, also known as Luneta plays a pivotal part in Philippine history. A historical landmark that witnessed the execution of notable patriots e.g. GOMBURZA (Gomez, Burgos and Zamora) and of course Dr. Jose Rizal to which  the park was named.

It offers a serene and a relaxing place to unwind in the metro, Rizal Park will always be included in the top ten parks in the country. Inside the park you'll also find some places of interests like the Chinese Garden, The Orchidarium, Artists Haven, Heroes Biography, Statue of Lapu Lapu and of course the famous Rizal Monument, guarded by two Marines 24/7. Rizal Monument is also known as Kilometer Zero (the zero mark or the starting point of every kilometer post in Luzon). There are available Kalesa (horse drawn chariots) to give a tour inside the park.

How to Get There:

1.) From LRT Buendia ride a jeepney bound to Quiapo (w/ Luneta) on the signboard

2.) Tell the driver to drop you off in in Luneta