My tourism group ATON (Association of Tourguides of Negros) was lucky enough to visit Peace Pond – the first Department of Tourism accredited Agri-Tourism site in southern negros. Peace Pond is also home to a very interesting initiative – the Blastik Project. We met with Checcs Osmeña-Orbida and her husband Jet Orbida who run Peace…
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BillieDog Ice Cream: The most amazing Ice Cream on Negros Island!
Folks, it sounds unbelievable but we’ve just found The Best Ice Cream on Negros Island at Silay’s Adobo Festival. It’s pretty damn good ice cream. We were at Silay’s Adobo Festival when we ran into friends – Chris Juricich and Angela, his wife. Both are artists and Chris makes the most delightful sketches about people…
Pugad Viewing Deck: Awesome view of a Rainforest, waterfall and Valley!
Get up close with Nature and take beautiful photos! Pugad viewing deck is a new, beautiful spot located in Patag, Silay City. This place has a fantastic, scenic view of a tropical rainforest valley and a waterfall. It’s a must visit destination for people who want to have a relaxing nature experience. Pugad viewing deck…
Old Pictures: A History of Bacolod City from Past to Present
Check out this awesome video about the history and transformation of Bacolod City through the ages from the Spanish, American Eras all throughout World War II to the present day. Have you ever heard about the “Great Fire of Bacolod” that destroyed 90% of the downtown area? Did you know that there was a pillbox…
Yong Tho Taoist Temple
Are you interested in the Taoist religion or Asian Art? You’ll enjoy a visit to the beautiful Yong Tho Taoist Temple on Camunsil street, La Salle Ville Subdivision in Bacolod City! Yong Tho temple is a small taoist temple that’s tucked away on Council Street near La Salle Santuario. It’s so beautiful inside but there…
Arcanopolis Cafe and Boardgamery: Board game cafe in Bacolod!
Board Games are cool once again! Modern board games are more than just the Monopoly or Scrabble games that you played in your childhood. Board games now offer a rich gaming experience and can be played with kids or adults! Here in Bacolod, Arcanopolis Cafe and Boardgamery offers a premium gaming experience for kids and…
