The Gourmand Travel Guide

22/11/2023

It's that time of the year again when festive lights are switched on and Christmas trees are up. The holiday season in Asia is equally festive as in the Western world, however, only one thing is missing - snow. Asia is not a popular destination to experience a snowy Christmas, however, there are still parts of the continent that offer stunning winter holiday destinations. Sapporo in Hokkaido, Japan, and Xinjiang province in Northwest China.

Sapporo and Xinjiang Are East Asia's Best Winter Holiday Destinations

23/10/2023

This photo of Taylor Swift was taken in Solenborg Villa in St. John, US Virgin Islands, about 40 miles east of Puerto Rico, in the Caribbean Sea, and not in Tagaytay as some pinoys would claim.

04/05/2023

One of the best places to get a full view of the Taal Lake. Wind Residences are clusters of Condominium buildings located along the Tagaytay-Nasugbu highway. If you are coming from Metro Manila, you can disembark right in front of the building. Here's the guide:

Wind Residences Tagaytay Offers A Stunning View of Taal Lake

04/05/2023

It's Spring time! Here are the best destinations in Asia to see the breathtaking Cherry Blossoms!

Cherry Blossoms Travel, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Asian travel

04/05/2023

Saigon is the old name of Ho Chi Minh City, the largest city in Vietnam and its center of finance and trading. It is located in Southern Vietnam and closer to other Southeast Asian destinations such as Cambodia, Thailand, and Laos. Saigon is one of the most charming cities in Southeast Asia where warmth of an old world can still be felt. I personally love Saigon among the Asian places I have visited. It's so cool and lovely, and the tourist spots are easy to access. Check guide here:

Saigon, Vietnam travel, Reasons to travel to Saigon Vietnam, Travel blog

30/04/2023

Switzerland Travel is to die for 😍 The country has so many things to offer any season of the year.
📸 Switzerland_with_marc

30/04/2023

Road Trip! No doubt, the most picturesque national roads in Davao del Norte! This array of man-made palm trees along the Tagum City road is one of the most beautiful scenes you would ever see during the trip. 😍 BGM credit: Sweetnotes Music 🎶

29/04/2023

If you are looking for a homey resto in Tagaytay with a great view of the Taal lake at the same time serving tasty Filipino dishes. Dahon at Mesa is one place to consider. It's just along the Nasugbu-Tagaytay highway fronting SMDC Wind Residences.

Dahon at Mesa Restaurant, Tagaytay. A Homey Feel With a Great View of Taal Lake

28/04/2023

"The ocean stirs the soul and inspires the imagination. Nothing is more relaxing than a trip to the island" ☺️ Happy Friday!

25/04/2023

Always a great morning when you breathe the freshness of nature 🌴🌳

21/04/2023

Gethsemane Garden has two swimming pool facilities. This mountain resort is a perfect oasis during the sweltering heat of the dry months. Fog descends in the morning (even in the afternoon) and the water is ultra cold! 🥶 I wasn't able to swim during our stay 😄According to the caretaker, water in the swimming pool is sourced from the cave in the mountains. So, that explains the frosty water! For inquiries and bookings, you may send them a private message via the page of the resort.

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Check details about Gethsemane Garden Resort to see room rates and other expenses: https://www.gourmandtravelguide.com/2023/04/travel-guide-to-gethsemane-garden.html?m=1

20/04/2023

"Happiness comes in waves! Move with the sea, let the rhythm of the water set your soul free." 🏖️ Summer vibe! BTW, though almost four years apart, I was wearing the same sunglasses 😄

20/04/2023

Road Trip in the province is so refreshing and relax 🤗

17/04/2023

Home to more than 7,000 islands and islets, Philippines has tons of breathtaking natural wonders to explore this sweltering heat of the dry season. One of these spectacular islands to visit is in our home province, Surigao del Sur, the Britania Group of Islands. Here's how to get there and what to expect.

Our Family Adventure to Britania Group of Islands in San Agustin, Surigao del Sur

14/04/2023

Not entirely off-the-grid, Omangon Island however has a unique charm distinct from other islands in the country. The immersing silence at night time with only bellowing waves cracking up the dead night. Not yet fully inhabited, it's just you, the ocean, and the peaceful world in the tropics. Check our travel guide how to get there and the expenses:
https://www.gourmandtravelguide.com/2023/04/experience-tropical-life-in-omangon.html?m=1

Watch full video of this island adventure on our YouTube channel https://youtube.com/

14/04/2023

Omangon Island in Marihatag, Surigao del Sur is teemed with lush tropical plants and coconut trees hinged through the long stretches of pristine ivory beaches and irresistible turquoise waters. Unlike other popular islands in the Philippines, Omangon Island is not all about rugged adventures and water activities, but more about experiencing the stillness of the environment, idling in the sprawling beachfront, and waking up to the sound of crashing waves. Here's a travel guide how to get there and what to expect:

Experience a Tropical Life in Omangon Island, Marihatag Surigao del Sur

12/04/2023

Let's go on a road trip in the Municipality of Marihatag, Surigao del Sur! When I was still a young kid, I used to walk in this road, from Brgy. Antipolo to Marihatag Poblacion and vice versa. From sitio Canonoctan to sitio Kawilan where my paternal grandparents had farmlands. Nostalgic. Best childhood memories ever! 🙂 Watch all our travel videos on our YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/

12/04/2023

Philippines is blessed with breathtaking beaches and stunning islands so we are not short of destinations to hop in during the blistering heat of the dry season. One of these terrific islands to explore is in fact located in our home province, Surigao del Sur, the Britania Group of Islands. Here's a travel guide if you want to visit these clusters of islands.

Our Family Adventure to Britania Group of Islands in San Agustin, Surigao del Sur

11/04/2023

Ocean therapy 🏖️☺️ Let's listen to the soothing sounds of the waves 🌊 You may watch full video on our YT channel: https://youtu.be/KdsTBP4hMIQ

11/04/2023

"Sometimes you just need to go off-the-grid. There is nothing that a tropical island cannot fix". You may watch our vlog about Omangon Island on our YouTube channel https://youtube.com/

11/04/2023

Omangon Island in Marihatag, Surigao del Sur, just 30 minutes away from the municipality of San Agustin.

10/04/2023

Your next off-the-grid island destination - Omangon Island in the Municipality of Marihatag, Surigao del Sur, the neighboring town of San Agustin, SdS. Watch our vlog about Omangon Island on our YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/

10/04/2023

Dr. Edmund Lamela shares useful information about the Britania Group of Islands in San Agustin, Surigao del Sur. More videos about this island family getaway on our youtube channel https://youtube.com/

08/04/2023

Boslon island is one of the island hopping destinations in Britania Group of islands. There are nearby islets you can explore by foot during low tide.

08/04/2023

Sandy toes. Salty hair. Sea atmosphere heals. 🏖️☺️

08/04/2023

Super crowded now. We are on Boslon island, Britania Group of Islands. Halos wala ka na mapwestuhan.

06/04/2023

Such a charming place for your photoshoot 😍 Gethsemane Garden Resort is a cool destination to beat the hot weather. For details how to get there and room rates, visit: https://www.gourmandtravelguide.com/2023/04/travel-guide-to-gethsemane-garden.html?m=1

06/04/2023

An instagrammable place with beautiful landscape and flowering bush and blooms in striking colors plus verdant trees and stunning vistas. Gethsemane Garden Resort is a cool place to visit this dry season. Here's the details and how to get there.

Travel Guide to Gethsemane Garden Resort, Marilog District, Davao City