If you want to get
away from the hustle and bustle of Metro Manila without sitting on a carseat
for too long, then going to Tagaytay would be one of your best options.
Tagaytay is 1-2 hours drive from the Metro and when on the right spot, it offers
a great view of the Taal Volcano.
I and three of my
officemates went there for half a day not only to unwind but also to have a taste of
their famous bulalo. The cool breeze alone was worth the almost 2
hour drive. When I tasted the food and saw the magnificence of Taal Volcano
from afar, it was even more worth it. Unfortunately, we weren't able to
discover the beauty of the famed underwater volcano because of lack of time and
extremely expensive boat ride. For me, 500/pax for a ride to Taal, isn't a
worthy offer at that time. At the right season and with the right haggling
skills, I can probably get that ride (hopefully soon) at a cheaper price.
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At Bulalo Point.
Php300+ each for this sumptuous lunch+ fresh buko juice
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| Spending the afternoon sipping coffee with the beautiful Taal Volcano as our backdrop. |
If you're in town,
Picnic Grove is a great place to experience outdoor fun, view the Taal Volcano and eat bulalo. Entrance fee is Php50. Souvenir shops and food stalls also abound
the area.
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At Picnic Grove. From here, you can see the beauty of Taal Volcano.
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| My Jumpshot |
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They spent Php200
each for a henna tattoo (after less than an hour, umulan
ng bonggang bongga.boom! *evil laugh)
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From Pasay, you can
ride a bus going to Tagaytay for Php100-200 one ride. Once you're there, there
are jeepneys and tricyles that can take you from one place to another.
A thousand pesos
would be enough to take you to and back from Tagaytay. It could be lesser than
that if you spend your money wisely.
*Thanks to Chris, Irish and Zeth for being a great company
