International Museum Day: Intramuros Guide

Thanks to this event I got to see 4 museums for free and one garden ruins for 75 Php. Let's start with Casa Manila. I have been there just in the courtyard. I did not know that there was a museum that preserved how a well off family lives. The top photo is the study below is the music room on the 3rd floor.

Casa Manila is located at Plaza Sans Luis complex, General Luna Street. The fee to get in on regular days is 75 Php.

Next, is Bahay Tsinoy in 32 Anda Street corner Cabildo Street. Shows how we started interacting with Chinese people. You will find jade bracelets, porcelain bowls, and old cigar packagings.

They are open from Tuesdays to Sunday. Entrance fee is 150 Php. I'm sure people will enjoy taking photos with the sari-sari store set up.

Museo de Intramuros is the newest museum to open with this walled city. It houses, religious relics, paintings, and dioramas. It within the reconstructions of San Ignacio Church at Corner Arzobispo, Anda St.

Good news entrance is free from the first 6 months! I'm not sure but it will be best to start here as this is where we were given pamphlets of places you can visit within the walled city.

If you don't like reading about our history then Bagong Bayan Light and Sounds got you covered. Bring 10 or more friends so you can enjoy traveling back in time within an hour for 150 per head!

This museum tells you about our rich history using dolls, music, and play of light and shadows. It's a bit hard to get photos at this place best to enjoy the audio narration.

The site of many local movies, I find got to visit Baluarte de San Diego. I still want to go down and explore the actual ruins but the 75 Php entrance does not cover that.

There are many spots here that you can take photos of that is IG-worthy. They also have a bonsai garden! It was surprising to see a small bougainvillea plant with a trunk and the small Sampalok tree. Kudos to the ones that are taking care of this garden!

Have you been to this museum before? Did you enjoy it as much as you can?

Backride Diaries: Windmill Farm Pililla, Rizal

Do you want to see windmills with our going to Ilocos? Now you can! Located in Pililla, Rizal the Windmill Farm is the place you need! There are a total of 5 windmill farms in the country at the moment, 3 in Ilocos, 1 in Mindoro and this one.

The construction of this area started in 2013 and was complete in 2016. It has 27 windmills that can generate 54MW of wind power per year which can support 66,000 households in the Metro.

Since its opening, it has been reported that 130,000 visitors come per week. It is turning into a proper tourist destination with the Visitors' Center helping people learn more about wind-generated energy and enjoying the view of the sea and the windmills.

Here is a map from the Antipolo Cathedral to the Windmill Farm. I hope you will be able to visit sometime. Plus, it is free!

Silventures: Puerto Galera 2015

Yes, this is super late! I honestly though I have made a blog about this last year.

This trip was organized by the birthday girls Aya and Bell. They when to Singapore this year, did not have enough for that one. Maybe in the next adventure, I can join again. :)


Last year, today POS was in White Beach, Puerto Galera!

Warning: This is not a guide but just a recollection of how we got there.


We rode a bus from Cubao to Batangas Port. Travel time was about 2 hours or so, the fare was 175 Php. Make sure that you have an idea of what ferry to ride to Mindoro. Our hotel gave our names to a ferry service they preferred, which was Minolo Shipping Lines. Once you are at the Port of Batangas and you have the name of your ferry, as much as possible, don't talk to anyone even if they say that they are a porter from the same ferry company. Having your things carried for you will entail an extra cost. The fare from the port to White Beach is 175 one way and 250 for round trip tickets.

After alighting from the ferry, There was free shutter to your hotel. We stayed at Rem's Virgin Island Hotel. I like that place it was a few minutes walk to the beach front, which was perfect coz it was noisy at the beach front at night. Also, the room for 6 people is big enough for more than 6 people. One of the rooms we rented as a kitchen sink and cabinets.

Things to do while you are in Puerto Galera:

1. Enjoy the beach

It is the main reason why you are in Puerto after all! There is more that one beach you can visit. Go island hopping for more awesome views!

2. Watch people dance with fire

On our first night, we decided to take a walk along the shoreline. There were so many establishments there and each as their own way to get the attentions of the tourist. We even show one bar with pole dancers.

3. Look for crabs at night

Once you passed the shops you will be able to enjoy some quite time. It was dark, though, so make sure that you bring a flashlight if you want to look for some shells, stones, and random crabs!

4. Feed fishes

Aside from hopping between 3 island, you get to feed schools of fishes.

5. Enjoy good Pizza

Awesome food is awesome! I want more! These pizzas were bought from Arcobaleno Pizzeria. If you are going to the port for island hopping, you won't miss it. Also, it is recommended by the locals.

6. Enjoy the company of crazy people

Hey! As much as I want to travel solo! It is still more fun with friends!

Happy Anniversary to this awesome trip!