Category: Sponsored Trip

PHILTOA Bicol Day 3: Around Legazpi, Daraga and Camalig

Enrico Dee Leave a comment

Its the third day of our Philippine Tour Operators Association (PHILTOA) Media Familiarization Trip. And we are supposed to explore the awesomeness of Albay!

PHILTOA Bicol 200

We started the day early with buffet breakfast at the Oriental Hotel. The Oriental Legazpi is the latest luxury hotel to open its doors in Legazpi Cty Albay. The hotel is located on top of the hill overlooking the vast cityscape of Legazpi. It also has a breathtaking view of the Myon Volcano especially in the morning.

(...)
Read the rest of PHILTOA Bicol Day 3: Around Legazpi, Daraga and Camalig

© Enrico Dee for BYAHILO, 2013. | Permalink | Be the First to comment! | Add to del.icio.us

WARNING: If you are reading this blogpost outside of Byahilo.com then it is highly possible that this post has been stolen! Report it to us!

PHILTOA Bicol Adventure Day 2: Matnog and Bulusan Escapade

Enrico Dee Leave a comment

It’s the second day of our Media Familiarization Tour sponsored by the Philippine Tour Operators Association (PHILTOA). 

We woke up a little bit early and traveled from Sorsogon City to the town of Matnog, Sorsogon. 

Long before, I know knew Matnog as a port town. This is where the bus from mainland Luzon bound for Visayas gets loaded to RORO vessels and travel to Allen Samar. Matnog 

PHILTOA Bicol 29

But it was only recently that I discovered that Matnog also has its own charms. Little did I know that it has also its own fair share of paradise. A paradise just waiting to be discovered. 

(...)
Read the rest of PHILTOA Bicol Adventure Day 2: Matnog and Bulusan Escapade

© Enrico Dee for BYAHILO, 2013. | Permalink | Be the First to comment! | Add to del.icio.us

WARNING: If you are reading this blogpost outside of Byahilo.com then it is highly possible that this post has been stolen! Report it to us!

PHILTOA Bicol Day 1: EDC BacMan Geothermal Plant

Enrico Dee Leave a comment

I have to admit. This is one trip that I have I have always been looking forward to.  Then last July 9th, I finally received the email invitation.  Another trip to Bicol!

But this time the client’s Philippine Tour Operators Association (PHILTOA). For three straight years bow, I have been joining their annual Media Familiarization Tour which is also held as a launch for the upcoming Philippine Tavel Mart.

PHILTOA Bicol 02

We left Manila at around 8AM, and in no time our plane was already taxiing at the Legazpi Airport. We were greeted with loud drumbeats with some local performers dancing just outside the terminal building.

From the airport immediately rode our assigned coach that would bring us to our first destination, the EDC BacMan Geothermal Plant. Map here
(...)
Read the rest of PHILTOA Bicol Day 1: EDC BacMan Geothermal Plant

© Enrico Dee for BYAHILO, 2013. | Permalink | One Byahilo reader made a comment | Add to del.icio.us

WARNING: If you are reading this blogpost outside of Byahilo.com then it is highly possible that this post has been stolen! Report it to us!

PHILTOA AlMaSor Media Familiarization Tour Primer

Enrico Dee Leave a comment

I have been planning to go back to Bicol this year. It’s already in the pipeline. But going back to the Bicolandia on two consecutive trips is crazy. 

My first return to Bicol was courtesy of Bigg’s Diner. One of the most popular fastfood chain in the Region offering mouth watering dishes at very affordable prices. 

PHILTOA Bicol 252

My recent trip, this time, around the provinces of Albay and Sorosogon was courtesy pf the Philippine Tour Operators Association (PHILTOA) as they hold their annual Media Familiarization Tour as well as the Launch of the 24th edition of e Philippine Tavel Mart. 
(...)
Read the rest of PHILTOA AlMaSor Media Familiarization Tour Primer

© Enrico Dee for BYAHILO, 2013. | Permalink | Be the First to comment! | Add to del.icio.us

WARNING: If you are reading this blogpost outside of Byahilo.com then it is highly possible that this post has been stolen! Report it to us!

Around Bicol in 30 Plates (part 3)

Enrico Dee Leave a comment

It was the last full day of our Around Bicol in 30 Pates adventure. We Woke up a little bit early for our breakfast. But d’yo know what greeted us? The magnificent Mayon Volcano showing up in her full glory. It was so beautiful.

After taking photos of the volcano, we had our yummy breakfast of hash brown juicy franks sunny side up and potato salad on the side. Sarap!

mayon volcano

(...)
Read the rest of Around Bicol in 30 Plates (part 3)

© Enrico Dee for BYAHILO, 2013. | Permalink | Be the First to comment! | Add to del.icio.us

WARNING: If you are reading this blogpost outside of Byahilo.com then it is highly possible that this post has been stolen! Report it to us!