Tag: talisay
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Running the highlands of Campuestohan
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It was a not-so-short hike as we ascended the area of Campuestohan in Talisay City. I’m not referring to the popular highland resort in this vicinity but the greener portion towards the mountains where I once joined a tree planting activity with the Negros Forest and Ecological Foundation, Inc. or…
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Sharing the J.Co Way from Indonesia to Bacolod
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We were at the terminal 3 of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport when a lady ran after my niece and grabbed her hand. Surprised, my niece turned, who was walking in front of me. The lady asked, “Where did you buy your J.Co Donuts?” My niece was still taken aback…
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Eco-journeys and Environmental Education for Sustainability
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It was the right call at the right time. A former colleague from the development industry gave me a ring one morning. “Claire, I’m in Bacolod!” she exclaimed. She was to attend the 8th International Conference and Scientific Meeting (ICSM) that was being held in Talisay City, the city north of…
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A Day at the Organic Market: the Joy of Eating Naturally
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My appreciation for organic living did not happen overnight. In fact, it began more than a decade ago when I covered the Negros Island Organic Farmers Festival in 2014. That assignment introduced me to a community of passionate farmers, advocates, and entrepreneurs who shared one common belief: nature already provides many of…
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Eat’s More Fun in Bacolod: A List of Local Food Destinations
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Home sweet home. It truly is. That’s because home is Bacolod, the capital of the sugar bowl of the Philippines. It is known for its delectable food, especially desserts. I’ve already written some fine eating places in the City of Smiles in my previous blog post Eat is Bacolod. Ever…
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Campuestohan: A Christmas Adventure in the Highlands of Talisay
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Yes, Christmas is for children. But sometimes, it is also the perfect excuse for the children at heart to have some fun. Campuestohan Highland Resort in Talisay City, Negros Occidental, was where our family decided to spend Christmas Day, turning the holiday into a fun-filled highland adventure. Our group included my grand…
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First-time in the Ruins, Talisay
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I went home last Christmas with a mission: to visit another tourist spot in my own province. It helps to know what’s going on in my own backyard, such as the Ruins in Talisay City, so that when I travel, I also get to talk about interesting things about my…