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When the longing for authentic Pinoy dishes strikes in the U.S., Isla Grand stands ready to transport your taste buds back to the Philippines.

Carmina is traveling to the United States to spend time with her family. My dad planned a family gathering for Mother's Day at their favorite Pinoy restaurant . Since reservations aren’t possible, we arrived an hour early to ensure we could get a table for twelve before everyone else showed up. As my dad approached Isla Grand , the branch we visited in Pleasant Hills, California , the host at the door said they could prepare a table for twelve at five o'clock. Later, the server called my dad's name and guided us to our table. The place was bustling with people enjoying meals and celebrating Mother's Day. On our first visit to Isla Grand, I was captivated by the décor, noticing many native items that gave the place a fancy yet authentic Filipino feel. They usually have a live band, but unfortunately, there was no entertainment the night we went. My family had spoken highly of Isla Grand and encouraged us to try the Filipino dishes we’ve been missing from back home. Lech...

Santorini Greece in the Philippines

When you feel your hand and feet itchy that you want to travel to Greece, but there is no way to travel there and explore the only place you can visit is somewhere near your home which is the Philippines.

When in time there are places that are inspired to look like Greece but just within your reach you probably seen places I have already visited in my other blogs I have posted in the past and the ones who haven’t been able to see it I will give you a short cut so you can see it for yourself and read along and see the pictures.

Fortune Island in Nagsugbu, Batangas, Philippines
La Bella Hotel in Tagaytay, Philippines

Everyone who loves taking pictures and capture a place that inspire you to let people you have been places that no one else can afford but when your budget is limit and those who don't have a passport and have to get a visa to enter the country.

Why not explore some where we can reach that is actually in our country call the Philippines.

There maybe people who are like anyone else who would like to experience like anyone else but have a budget when they travel or if it is not the budget their vacation is limited from where they work at least even if you don't have that many days to explore you still can have one day off to be able to explore something new.

Let's explore together to check out places that look like Santorini Greece: 

Villa Colmenar Resort in Indang, Cavite:
https://www.facebook.com/VillaColmenarResort/

Bella Rocca Resort:

https://www.facebook.com/bellaroccaresorts

Camp Netanya, Mabini, Batangas, Philippines

http://campnetanya.com.ph/

Estancia, Tagaytay, Philippines

https://www.estanciatagaytay.com.ph/index.php

Sundowners, Bolinao, Philippines

https://sundowners.ph/bolinao

Thunderbird Poro Point Resort, La Union, Philippines
https://www.thunderbird-asia.com/

Vitalis Resort, Ilocos, Philippines

http://www.vitalisresort.com/

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Balesin Island Club:
http://www.balesin.com/

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