After the long wait, here's the finished post....
Got back from my Tacloban trip on April 12. It's good to be back in Manila!!! Yey! Having stayed there for 3 weeks gave me the opportunity to dine, shop and visit as many places as I can...and I'm going to post everything here... hehehe... too bad I wasn't able to take pictures of the other establishments I've been to.
First stop -- airport. Good thing we had Philippine Airlines. They have their own terminal unlike in the Domestic Airport where "everyone" is there. They serve snacks unlike in Cebu Pacific where they sell snacks. And the best part? I got the window seat to and from Tacloban.
The plane ride was a bit turbulent. Kinda rainy kasi during those days. Top view of the region revealed mountains and farmlands and clear seas. Houses doesn't look crowded.
Where to stay...
In the catalogue of all the Tacloban hotels, we got down to 3 choices. Rosevenil, Welcome Home and Your Home Pension houses. They're not the high-rise hotels that most people would imagine. Parang one bedroom apartment. We ended up with Rosevenil. P550/day double occupancy so it's just P275 per head and only P5,500/head for the whole 3 weeks. Each room are airconditioned, with cable TV and own CR. Wala nga lang hot & cold but it's ok.
Got back from my Tacloban trip on April 12. It's good to be back in Manila!!! Yey! Having stayed there for 3 weeks gave me the opportunity to dine, shop and visit as many places as I can...and I'm going to post everything here... hehehe... too bad I wasn't able to take pictures of the other establishments I've been to.
First stop -- airport. Good thing we had Philippine Airlines. They have their own terminal unlike in the Domestic Airport where "everyone" is there. They serve snacks unlike in Cebu Pacific where they sell snacks. And the best part? I got the window seat to and from Tacloban.
The plane ride was a bit turbulent. Kinda rainy kasi during those days. Top view of the region revealed mountains and farmlands and clear seas. Houses doesn't look crowded.
Where to stay...
In the catalogue of all the Tacloban hotels, we got down to 3 choices. Rosevenil, Welcome Home and Your Home Pension houses. They're not the high-rise hotels that most people would imagine. Parang one bedroom apartment. We ended up with Rosevenil. P550/day double occupancy so it's just P275 per head and only P5,500/head for the whole 3 weeks. Each room are airconditioned, with cable TV and own CR. Wala nga lang hot & cold but it's ok.
Where to eat...
Tacloban has the "usuals" -- Jollibee, McDo, Shakey's, Chowking, Greenwich, Cindy's. There are lots to choose from. From a simple tapsilogan/gotohan/bbq-han to fastfoods to fine dining.
The city ,which is near the shore, is famous for their fresh and high quality seafoods. There's one restaurant that showcases this reputation... Ocho Seafood and Grill. Their set up is like the 'dampa' or Seafood Market here in Manila. You just choose from their 'market' and then just tell the counter how you want your fresh goodies to be cooked. The price of the fish, meat and veggies are inclusive of the cooking cost. Very affordable and delicious. Just imagine, a very full meal for 5 people only costs P650.
Tacloban has the "usuals" -- Jollibee, McDo, Shakey's, Chowking, Greenwich, Cindy's. There are lots to choose from. From a simple tapsilogan/gotohan/bbq-han to fastfoods to fine dining.
The city ,which is near the shore, is famous for their fresh and high quality seafoods. There's one restaurant that showcases this reputation... Ocho Seafood and Grill. Their set up is like the 'dampa' or Seafood Market here in Manila. You just choose from their 'market' and then just tell the counter how you want your fresh goodies to be cooked. The price of the fish, meat and veggies are inclusive of the cooking cost. Very affordable and delicious. Just imagine, a very full meal for 5 people only costs P650.
They also have a Mexican resto -- Sunzibar. This one boasts of its moist and tender baby back ribs. For P300, you'll have a large bowl inclusive of herbed rice, salad and baby back ribs. The serving is good for 2 or if not so matakaw, pwede na din 3.
Where to go...
Famous landmarks are the Santo Nino Shrine (a museum of the Marcoses, Mac Arthur Park (where the "I shall return"... line took place)and the ever famous San Juanico Bridge. If you're feeling a bit adventurous and you've got time, try to go to Samar, there's a place there called Caluwayan Palm Island and Beach Resort. I'd like to thank Dra. Pines for the excellent recommendation. Delicious food, fine place, courteous peeps. =) Using a de-sagwan boat, we paddled our way through the whole island hopping experience. Take note: no life vests. hahaha... That's how brave we were. Our boatman/tour guide took to us to a remote part of the island. Upon arrival, we just took of our shirts (of course naka bikini top naman kami) and headed towards the clear waters. The trip costs 500/head... that's already inclusive of food, transportation and the boat thing.
to be continued.....
1 comment:
Finally after an era of waiting. hehehe joke :)
at talagang mag pose sa harapan ng tindahan with a lot of hanging merchandise in the background. hehe
I like the logo of kitchenettos (tama ba?) foodhouse. :) and LOL on the Dahil sayo Fastfood! Catchy nga naman! hahaha
Bakasyon grande! hahaha
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