As we look back on all the incredible trips and adventures we shared during our day-off journeys in 2024, I just wanted to take a moment to thank each of you for making those experiences unforgettable.Whether it was exploring new destinations, enjoying delicious food, or simply laughing over the little things, your company turned every trip into a special memory. Traveling with such wonderful companions made every adventure more meaningful and fun.Here’s to more exciting trips and shared moments in the future! Thank you for being the best travel buddies anyone could ask for.
A sponty day off and weekend birthday celebration ni Serr
The Hidden Gem of the North
Experience Sicogon and Gigantes Islands in Carles, Iloilo
Midyear Dump Day Off ni Ser
📆 Day Off ni Ser: Balay sa Busay
🚘 Travel Vlog Ep. 22 (Balay sa Busay)
Love mountains 🏔️? Need to escape the from the heat and pollution of urban life? Don Salvador Benedicto (DSB) is the place to be.
DSB offers best picture-perfect mountainscapes of Negros. It is an hour and a half car drive from Bacolod City. Sits on top of the mountain is a luxurious house - Balay sa Busay which offers trainquil and relaxing view of nature.
It is a perfect place for an al fresco ambiance and a best view deck to witness a magnificent Malatan-og Falls (Cigarette Falls).
📍Balay sa Busay, Brgy. Kumaliskis KM 48, Don Salvador Benedicto, Negros Occidental
Balay sa Busay
🍃 Good and Relaxing ambiance
☕️ Al Fresco dinning experience
💆🏻♂️ Relaxing Spa
🏔️ Instagramable scenery of lush and verdant mountains
🏠 Day house rental for family and friends
How to get there:
🚘 An hour and a half car drive from Bacolod city
🚌 Take a Bus going to San Carlos City via DSB. Travel time approximately 1-2 hours depending on the traffic. Tell your friendly driver to drop you off at Balay sa Busay.
📆 Day Off ni Ser: Bucari Pine Forest
🚘 Travel Vlog Ep. 21 (Bucari Pine Forest)
🌞Scorching Summer heat is here!!!🌞
Its Summer time mga ka-Ser, its time to cool down and chillax. The Pine Forest is inviting 🌲🌲🌲. Visit the summer capital of Iloilo - Bucari Pine Forest in Leon.
📍Bucari Pine Forest, Bucari Leon, Iloilo
How to get there:
🚙 Private Car:
Approximately 48km car drive from Iloilo City around 1hr and 30mins travel time.
🚌 Using Public Utility Vehicle
Take a PUV Jeepney or Van from Festive Walk Terminal to the Municipality of Leon, Fare around 40-55 pesos. Drop by Tourism Center for assistance and guidance.
From Leon Town, ride a habal habal 🛵 from town proper to Bucari. Travel time around 45mins to an hour. One way trip costs 200 pesos.
🎟️Entrance Fee and Environmental Fee applies around 150 pesos
🥦 Fresh fruits and veggies are sold at the camp. Food and beverages are also available for consumption.
🍗 Dine at Luz Pedros and experience the relaxing view of the mountainscapes.
What are you waiting for? BOOKcari your next day off with family and friends at Leon, Iloilo.
Watchout for more Day Off ni Ser destinations.
Day Off ni Ser Highlights in 2022
📆 Day Off ni Ser: Uma
🚘 Travel Vlog Ep. 19 (Uma)
Are you looking for a place to escape the hustle and bustle city life? A place where you can refresh your mind and enjoy the scenic view atop the hills. Uma Cafe in Dumarao, Capiz is the place to be - a combination of good food and relaxing ambiance will surely give you a delight experience.
📍UMA Cafe Brgy. San Juan, Dumarao, Capiz
How to get there?
🚘 Approximately 45 minute car drive from Iloilo City. or 🚍 Take a a bus from Ceres Terminal or Van from Tagbak Terminal going to Dumarao passing the City of Passi approximately 60 to 80minutes the least and its along the national road at rightside going to Roxas City.
🎟 Consumable entrance fee P30.00
⏰Opens from Wednesday to Sunday 8am to 6pm
🅿️ Limited parking space for guest.
🍔 Offers variety of delicious food and drinks from breakfast, snacks and dinner.
📸 Instagramable view and excellent aerial landscape for drone vloggers.
🛖 Cozy ambiance and friendly accommodating staff.
☎️ For inquiries please contact 0970 228 3549
👌 ‼️NO RESERVATION NEEDED ‼️
Reconnect with nature ☘️ mga ka Ser!
Featuring travel buddies Kat Keen John
📆 Day Off ni Ser: Island Adventure
🚘 Travel Vlog Ep. 15 (Island Adventure)
Visit the Mango Island of Guimaras before the summer ends. Explore the beach, visit the windmills and dine to eat local delicacies. Don't forget to try the famous mango pizza.
How to get there:
⛴ Ride a ferry boat at Iloilo Parola to Jordan Wharf for 15minutes for P40-50 single trip.
🚕 Rent a tryke or muticab for a day (depending on the route and places to visit) around P600-1000.
📍Cabaling Beach Resort - in Municipality of Jordan, a quiet and instagramable view of Panay Gulf.
📍San Lorenzo Windmill Farm - in Municipality of San Lorenzo: Marvel at the backdrop of windmills strategically scattered overseeing the rest of the island. Tourists can appreciate the landscape by going to the Lookout Point Number Seventeen or WTG No. 17. It offers the best view of the sunset within the area. From this viewing deck, you can see the rest of the 26 wind turbines spread across the 14 kilometers of the Municipality of San Lorenzo.
📍Guisi Lighthouse, Guimaras - in Municipality of Nueva Valencia. the second oldest lighthouse in the Philippines. It was built to light the Philippine seas and channels in order to guide ships to and fro Manila, Iloilo and Cebu. You will have to take a 15 minute uphill trek to reach the lighthouse wherein you can see the beautiful ruins and stunning nature views.
📆 Day Off ni Ser: Hardin
🚘 Travel Vlog Ep. 14 (Hardin)
Summer is about to end, do not hesitate to explore the garden in the north. Colorful and patterned garden along the national road.
🌻 Kalan-an sa Garden/Sunflower Garden
📍Brgy. Tino-rian, Barotac Nuevo, Iloilo
🚖 45minute drive by car or 1 hour drive by public transport from Iloilo City
🌻 1.5 hectares fully bloomed flower garden
🚩 Accessible - by national highway road
🍔 Refreshment available at the canteen
🥒 Affordable local fruits and vegetables
💰 50 pesos entrance fee - unlimited picture taking
How to get there:
🚍 Ride a jeep from Jaro Plaza going to Tagbak (Ceres Terminal) approx 15-30 minute drive by taxi or jeepney
🚐 From Tagbak Terminal ride a Bus to Barotac Nuevo approx 45-60minute drive by Bus
😊 Tell your friendly bus driver to drop you off at Kalan-an Sa Garden flower farm - its along the road on the right side.
Enjoy the scenery mga Mam and Sers 👌
