The Purple Slippers | Travels and More

The place is picturesque and it’s nice in photos and videos. It has been talked about in social media sites lately because of its infinity pool effect. It is located in Libertad, Misamis Oriental.   It has two (2) swimming pools; 1 for adult and 1 for kids. They do have standby staff or lifeguards to watch over the guests on the pool.  Accommodation Options:    Rate 4,500 to 4,900 per room good for 6 pax. It comes with a complimentary 365ml water, entrance and pool use. BREAKFAST NOT INCLUDED. (as of this writing 06.2018) They also have a dormitory that is good for  20 pax for 14,000. With that rate still breakfast is not included. :( Entrance Fee: 295 per person (kids and adult)  The fee includes pool use. No complimentary drinks or whatsoever.  Their Beach area is not good for swimming since it's rocky and full of corals. The sea is quite a bit rough when we were there, so swimming is not advisab...

Straight from Guimaras Island, we went to Garin Farm the next day. From the Iloilo port, a van picked us up and traveled straight to San Joaquin, Iloilo. From Iloilo City, it's a 2-hour trip going to Garin Farm.  Originally Garin Farm is a one-stop shop for farmers, investors, and agriculture lovers.  It is a demonstration farm showcasing viable agricultural livelihood plant and animal culture with their corresponding product processing and zero waste management program demonstrating a harmonious co-existence of plants and animals. [Source: Explore Iloilo ] The moment you enter Garin Farm Pilgrimage Resort, you will be greeted with a vast plantation of vines. They call it the millionaire's vine. A foul odor is normal because, once again, you are entering a farm. Chicken, cows and other animals are there happy to see you (hehe).  It will be quite a long walk going up to the cafe where the Pilgrimage and other amenities are. If you feel you can'...

The Miagao Church also known as the Sto. Tomas de Villanueva Parish Church is a Roman Catholic church located in Miagao, Iloilo, Philippines. [Source: Wikipedia ] Miagao Church is 15-20 minutes away from Garin Farm Pilgrimage Resort. It was just a quick stop when went there because we need to get to our next destination for late lunch. Worth the stopover. Miagao Church is one of the oldest heritage protected churches in Iloilo Province. Built by hand with eggs as the binding agent and rocks that give that ultimate grandeur. When you visit Iloilo, other than its excellent beaches, heritage protected churches are the must visit destinations. Although this is purely Catholic culture, people from another sect visit them because of its history and architecture. Vintage and nostalgic at the same time. Its altar is full of grandeur just like the other churches in the province. Gold fills the entire altar in yellow. FACTS:  UNESCO World Heritage Sit...