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A Hike to Taal Crater

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Travel Date: April 19, 2015      One weekend, we decided to ride a bus to Tagaytay to hike the smallest volcano in the country.  We took the DLTB bus bound to Nasugbu and we got off to Rotonda Tagaytay and rented a tricycle to take us to Talisay.  From there, we rented a boat to take us to Taal Volcano jump off point.      Taal Volcano is currently active, but it is safe to hike.  The trail is steep and dusty.  You can walk up to the crater for 2 hours or simply just ride a horse.  We chose to walk instead and at the same time we caught all the dust from the horses that are carrying tourists.  Since I don’t exercise, I easily get tired and out of breath.  I stopped a couple of times to rest and determined that I will reach the top soon, even when there were times that I feel like I want to pass out.        Near the top of the crater, there are a few areas where hot steam comes out of the...

Tagaytay

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         On February 14, 2010, I went to Tagaytay by myself to roam around the town and shop for cheap items.  During that time, there are so many local tourists because of Valentines Day.       Tagaytay is located on the south of Luzon, just 2 hours away from Manila.  So if you want to escape the hustle and bustle of the city, Tagaytay is one of the nearest tourist spot you could visit.  Here you could dine in one of the restaurants of your choice, book and relax in hotels or Inns, visit the parks to feel the cool breeze of the town, try the zip line to bring the adventure in you, and shop for fresh fruits and others.      One of the best parts I like and want to return is to dine in restaurants or have a coffee at Starbucks overlooking Taal Volcano.  Among the worlds smallest volcanoes and included at “1000 Places to See Before You Die” by Patricia Schultz.  How to get ther...