South Luzon Loop – Day 4: From Taal View in Tagaytay to a Breathtaking Ocean View in Pasay
We started our day in Tagaytay with literally no itinerary planned, except for the fact that we had another hotel to check into at 2 PM in Pasay. Since we had a light breakfast at the apartelle where we stayed the night before, we took our time getting ready and packing our things before heading out once again. My parents even bought jackets somewhere nearby because the weather outside wasn’t exactly friendly for people their age. We hit the road at around 11 AM and took a quick stroll along the roads of Tagaytay City. The last time I came here was with my hubby and my 2 younger brothers…
South Luzon Loop – Day 3: The Journey Continues from Bicol to Tagaytay
After another fun-filled day in Bicol from our Day 2, it was finally time to continue our journey back home—or so we thought. 😂 My husband’s birthday was coming up on January 4, and I had already booked a hotel in Pasay for January 3 as part of our birthday celebration. So I think the timeline of this trip was perfectly aligned with my plan for his birthday. Since we were already making our way back to Manila, we kept persuading my mom to hold off on going home and join us for a little longer so we could celebrate my husband’s birthday together. Thankfully, she agreed—yet again! 😂 So,…
Bernese Resort Hotel Review: What to Expect + Our Experience
After welcoming 2026 at PROXY by The Oriental Albay, our South Luzon Loop adventure continued on New Year’s Day. Instead of heading home right away after our Cagsawa adventure, we decided to stay one more night in Albay and make the most of our time in the province. We initially planned to look for a simple budget hotel, but after realizing that we would be spending the evening in a small four-square room with not much else to do, we decided to find a place where we could actually relax and enjoy our last night in Albay. That’s when we found Bernese Resort Hotel in Ligao City. With its spacious…
South Luzon Loop – Day 2: Our New Year’s Day ATV Adventure at Cagsawa Ruins
After celebrating and welcoming the New Year at PROXY by The Oriental Albay the night before, we were greeted on the very first morning of 2026 by the majestic view of Mayon Volcano in Albay, Bicol. I honestly couldn’t think of a better way to begin the year than by waking up to one of God’s most beautiful creations. When we first arrived at the hotel the previous afternoon, the summit was hidden behind thick clouds, almost as if Mayon wasn’t quite ready to reveal itself. So waking up to a perfectly clear view the next morning felt like a little reward after our long journey. I found myself staring…
PROXY by The Oriental Albay Review: Our New Year’s Eve Stay in Legazpi
After spending hours on the road during our unexpected South Luzon Loop road trip from Manila to Albay, we were fortunate to secure a room at PROXY by The Oriental Albay just in time for New Year’s Eve. What we expected to be nothing more than a comfortable place to spend the night turned into one of the most memorable parts of our journey. From welcoming the New Year with fellow guests to watching a spectacular fireworks display, our stay became a celebration we’ll always look back on fondly. In this review, I’m sharing our honest experience staying at PROXY by The Oriental Albay—from our first impressions and the room…
