Aboard Happiness

Have you heard of Dona Remedios Trinidad or "DRT" in Bulacan?  The first I heard of this place was from my cousin, who often visits the area. The municipality occupies most of the land area in the province, surrounded by mountain and streams. It is slowly being developed as a tourist destination where one can do picnics and hike in one of the waterfalls in the area.  I visited DRT last May 1st with my cousins and I was surprised on the way there. The roads are paved and the scenery was absolutely stunning with fresh air. You will indeed feel close to nature. We went on a picnic as Digo's Hills. There were available tables for free, while those with a good view comes with a fee. We brought our own food, but there are a few stores there where you can buy. We tried their Beef Pares, which is so good and Halo-Halo. I am pretty sure Digo's Hills is crowded on weekends. There are small cottages that you can also rent or stay overnight. However, mobile phone signal is poor t

It’s been 5 years since I last published a journal. Somehow, I suddenly missed writing my travel experiences. I want to relive the excitement of traveling especially after being restricted because of the pandemic. So, I decided to go back to writing and continue sharing my travel experiences with everyone. Reception Area First stop on my list of course is in our ancestral hometown – Lipa, Batangas. With one-and-a-half-hour drive from Makati, you will reach The Oldgrove Farmstead in Brgy. Lodlod, Lipa, Batangas. I t hink the best time to visit the place is around Dec-Feb where the weather is cooler.  Outdoor dining area We went there last Jan 2 nd and took the breakfast slot. Reservation is required as the restaurant has a limited seating capacity. Price for breakfast is Php 850 per person inclusive of self-guided farm tour entrance fee and breakfast set meal. You are required to pay a 50% down payment via bank transfer to confirm your reservation. Breakfast slot was very relaxed and q