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Baler: Waves, History and Nature

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I just had a weekend getaway with my college friends in Baler, Aurora. Mico found a great tour package for our trip at Vacation Deals . For less than 3,000 pesos we were able to enjoy the best of Baler for 2 days. Surfing Through the Waves The number one reason, I think, why people visit Baler is to surf. And that is actually the first activity we did.  General surfing lessons before we start Aside from the general lessons we need to learn about surfing, we were able to have our own instructor for a 1-on-1 lessons. Kuya B2, my instructor, is teaching me the proper way to stand on the board After about less than 5 minutes of 1-on-1 surfing lessons on the shore, the challenge of conquering the waves begins... Bumping into other surfers is just part of your surfing experience. Photo op with my instructor after surfing. Kuya B2 is one of the good instructors from Mahdox Surf School. I have DOMS (Delayed Onset of Muscle Soreness) all over m...

Hwangso-Ga: Another Eat-All-You-Can Korean Restaurant to Try

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Last week I had a dinner with my college friends at a Korean restaurant. Yesterday, I had  lunch with some of my colleagues at Hwangso-Ga ,  another Korean restaurant. It is an eat-all-you-can restaurant located at Adriatico St. just across Robinson's Place Manila. I've learn about this restaurant from a Facebook post of a colleague, so when ask by  Ma'am Jo (the one who treated us, thanks Ma'am Jo!) where we can eat I suggested that we should try it. Upon entering we were happily greeted by the crews. They automatically put a pitcher of water (for free) and the meats (pork and beef) for grilling at our table.  Photo op before grabbing Korean food Aside from the pork and beef briskets, you can also enjoy different Korean dishes It's nice that they put the name of every dish that they serve This is the second eat-all-you-can Korean restaurant I've been to and what makes it interesting is that you can make your own Bibimbap (mixed rice...