Perhaps one of the best place you can visit in Taal, Batangas. This UNESCO heritage town is just 3 hours drive from Manila using the South Luzon Express Way (SLEX) to Calamba and exiting to Lipa City. Driving on you will pass by the towns...More

Just stroll in this vilage one Sunday Morning. the houses brought me to 20th century because of the old houses along the way. I am really a fan of history and old architectures and I find it amazing.

March of '18 going to Taal, Batangas was a pleasant 2.5-hour drive on a Saturday. But without a Google map, it would be hard for a first timer to negotiate the place because signages were hard to come by. Once inside the Village, we just...More

Even without looking at the map, one won’t miss Taal Town. You will be greeted with rows of century-old ancestral stone houses, or bahay na bato, the moment you enter this rustic town.

The tourist office might have a walking tour pamphlet. This would be helpful in finding the mansions. It is always easy to find the Church -- in the main square.

Going around Taal is like having been transported back in the 1800s by a time machine. The people are friendly, helpful and always smiling. Everywhere you turn, you'll spot an antique house. The caretaker of the Agoncillo White House says there are 72 old houses...More

I am very fascinated with History so it’s not surprising to commend this activity/ trip. Please ensure that you have plenty of rest before having the tour as you will need to walk for hours! (+) Pros - There are a lot of vintage houses...More