Your Perfect Destination: Visiting Lignon Hill in Albay

Want to have a 360 view of Albay? Check out Lignon hill! 

Besides from the amazing view of Mayon (which I know you want to see too) There are also other activities in here! 

There are zip line, air bicycle and other stuff you can do. 

Overall I just loved this place because you can either chill and enjoy the view OR experience extreme adventure with your friends and family with a 360 view of Albay. Who don't want that experience tell me and I will bring them here myself. 

That's it for today guys! 

Much Love! 

xx Alice

Visiting Padang Cross

In one of our side trips, we visited Padang Cross. 

This three interconnected cross figures which prominently sticks out of the blue in Brgy. Padang is Padang Cross. 

This is in commemoration of the lives lost during the Super Typhoon Reming back in 2006 which had left about 734 people dead. 

Its quite saddening though but this structure also reminds us how nature can be both beautiful and destructive so if we don't take care of it, nature might bite you back hard. 

Much Love!

xx Alice

Your Perfect Destination: Visiting St. John the Baptist Church and Daraga Church

If you are someone looking for churches to visit in Albay then read on. 

I grew up Catholic so as much as possible when I visit a new place, I want to see a locally known church to pray and also make a wish.

In Albay I was able to visit some like these two I will be sharing to you guys.

The first one we visited is St. John the Baptist Church in Camalig, Albay. Originally built in the early 1600s but was destroyed during the Mayon Volcano eruption in 1814 which was reconstructed in 1837 and finished in 1845.

It still stands to this day and has regular masses.

Now let's go to Daraga Church shall we?

Also known as the Nuestra Senora De La Porteria Parish Church (THAT is a mouthful) was established as a settlement by people relocating from Cagsawa, who feared another eruption of the Mayon Volcano in that region. 

This is a popular wedding destination with its beautiful facade and rich history. 

And this is also where you can see Mayon Volcano in its beauty. I was really thrilled to see a glimpse of it when we were in this church. 

I have more in store for you guys so check back real soon! 

Much Love!

xx ALice

Your Perfect Destination: Visiting Quituinan Hills World War II Tunnels

I am by all means not an active person on a daily basis. My source of exercise is running from my evil spawn of a cat because he has another fit and I am his human scratching post - I am a bullied owner of a Persian cat. 

Okay I am getting off the topic so let's move to my latest adventure in Albay when we visited the Quituinan Hills and the World War 2 tunnels. 

During World War II, the Japanese troops made these interconnected bunkers as a way to keep safe from aerial attacks. They also made base in the Quituinan hills because it has a clear view from the sea and the land. It is also high enough to keep the enemies away. 

 The trek down to the tunnels lasted about 10 minutes going down there but it will be longer when you go back up. It is a bit steep so be sure to wear comfortable shoes on this trek. 

Before entering the cave, our tour guide gave us some information about the tunnels. That in this age there are only a few that can be entered since some of the others are covered due to erosion. 

The only thing that went in my head is will I emerge alive after this? 

I am actually terrified of the dark so going inside is both exciting and terrifying. I don't want to do that anymore though because it left me zoning out while inside the cave. 

But I will still recommend this when you visit Albay. Its such an experience because its a way to conquer your fear. Its a big thing for me and I have to give myself a pat in the back for this. 

Hope you love this series! I still have more in store for you all! 

Much Love! 

xx Alice

Perfect Destination: Visiting Sumlang Lake in Albay

Hey guys! 

I am back with another travel blogpost. I recently went to Albay to see the Magayon Festival celebration and along with that we were showed different places in Albay as well! 

I will be making a whole series about the places that we went and also the food that we ate so don't expect that I will over load you with pictures from the whole trip in this post okay? 

Let's get started! 

When we first arrived in Albay, we actually checked into The Pepperland Hotel. 

The last time I was in Albay I was about 12 years old and I remember we only picked up someone in Albay then went back to Naga so the Albay I remembered was so different then to now. 

On our first day the itinerary consisted of visiting Sumlang Lake. 

Sumlang Lake is one of the newest places the tourism office of Albay has opened to the public and it has only been open for a couple of years. 

When we first arrived we were welcomed by the souvenir shop which showcased so many locally made products of Albay like Pili and Abaca and also cool furniture that were also locally made.

 

When you go to Sumlang Lake there is an entrance fee of about 10-20 pesos and that includes gazing at the wonder of Mayon Volcano in its background. 

You can also go on a short cruise along the lake  and take pictures! 

I was wearing ballet flats and jeans so I wasn't ready to get wet in these jeans but maybe next time I will try the lake cruise. 

One of the things I am so amazed with this is that they have cabanas and swings that invites you to just rest and feel at ease with mother nature. 

It was quite early on our itinerary so I was able to take lots of pictures and also just enjoy the view.

Mayon wasn't really giving us a great view though which was a bummer but there were more things to discover in Albay so I am so excited! 

That's it for this part of the series because I don't want to bore you guys too much. 

Make sure to check back for more! 

Much Love! 

xx ALice