Tag: Weekend
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Sea to Sky Gondola in Squamish: Summit Views and Suspension Bridge Experience
The Sea to Sky Gondola in Squamish, BC, features breathtaking viewing decks and the swaying Sky Pilot Suspension Bridge. One weekend afternoon, our family drives there to see panoramic views of Howe Sound and warm up at the Summit Café. It’s an accessible alpine adventure along the Sea to Sky Highway.
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Merry & Bright at Martini Town: A Festive Winter Wonderland in Langley Township, BC
On a weekend evening, we experience the magic of Martini Town’s “Merry and Bright” event in Langley Township, BC. We stroll festive streets, enjoy artificial snow, live performances, and seasonal treats. This holiday attraction blends playful kitsch with genuine cheer.
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Capilano Suspension Bridge Canyon Lights: A Magical Vancouver Holiday Experience
On a weekend evening, we experience the enchantment of Vancouver’s Capilano Suspension Bridge during Canyon Lights—walking illuminated trails, admiring sparkling colorful holiday lights, and cozying up by the fire at the souvenir shop. It’s a magical winter evening for families, couples, or anyone seeking festive seasonal charm in North Vancouver.
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Maragondon, Cavite: A Town That Saw Andres Bonifacio’s Last Stand
Maragondon, Cavite is the unassuming town where Andres Bonifacio faced his final reckoning. On a weekend, we visit the shrine near Mt. Magpatong, as well as the trial house, the riverside, and the centuries-old Jesuit church in the town center, confronting the Revolution’s questions.
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Abra in a Weekend: A Group Adventure Through Bangued and Beyond
A weekend adventure takes our group through Abra’s sights—from the green waters of Lusuac Spring to Bangued Cathedral, weaving traditions in La Paz, a modular bridge, and scenic Victoria Park views. Along the way, shared laughter, jokes, and camaraderie turn the journey into a memorable experience beyond the landmarks themselves.
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Lipa City, Batangas: A Barako Coffee-Fueled Day Trip Through Culture, Lomi, And A Big Red Barn
Lipa City is often seen as just a stopover on the way to more popular destinations in Southern Calabarzon. On a weekend, we give it the attention it rarely gets, visiting its heritage structures, trying its barako coffee and lomi, and exploring its quieter pockets of nature like the scenic Old Grove Farmstead.
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Bataan Weekend Road Trip: Mt. Samat, Balanga, and WWII History
A pre-Araw ng Kagitingan road trip with my dad leads to solemn WWII memorials, an off-the-beaten nature park, and an exploration of an oft-overlooked city. The trip serves as a reminder that courage isn’t loud, but a steady guiding force amidst all the uncertainties.
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A Sunrise-to-Lunch Tricycle Tour of Baras and Gigmoto
Before the first light of morning breaks on my second day in Catanduanes, I find myself aboard a tricycle, the go-to ride for cruising around these island roads. I’m getting a ride from Kuya Erap, whom I’ve hired to show me around the sights in Baras and Gigmoto. He’s about to show me some of…
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Starting a Long Weekend in Tagaytay: Charting an Unexpected Pathway
Remember my unexpected journey to a career as a financial advisor? Here’s an equally (if not more) unexpected 2023 plot twist: I’m now co-running the operations of a school. It’s a looooooong story, one that I’m not sure I want to tell the details of at this particular time. But yeah, my sister and I…
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2023 Halftime Break at Club Laiya
A day in a beach means relaxation punctuated with a chance to get some of the new members in my professional circle. Though my original plans for this year were thwarted due to unfortunate and unforeseen circumstances, I have been trying to focus on silver linings the past couple of months, punctuated by me enjoying…
The Tourist Gaze 