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Only a few hours drive south of Manila, Batangas is a province that is rich in history, food, and sights. It also has several destinations that is ideal for those looking for a weekend getaway.  Top 10 Things to Do in Batangas For those who are planning to do this, here are my Top 10 Things to Do in Batangas : 1. Buy a  balisong  (or any bladed weapon) as a souvenir. 2. Take a dip in  Shercon Resort and Ecology Park 's 9 Pocket Pool in the town of Mataas na Kahoy. 3. Taste any of Batangas' delicacies. 4. Go on a pilgrimage to the Spanish colonial era churches and numerous shrines of the province. 5. Ride a boat across Taal Lake and hike to the crater of the very famous  Taal Volcano . 6. Hike the picturesque  Mt. Batulao . 7. Go island hopping 8. Enjoy the taste of Kapeng Barako 9. Go on a heritage tour and visit old houses in  Taal . 10. Hit the beach and relax at any of the beautiful beaches in Batangas.   How about you? What are your T op 10 Things

Deep in Mountain Province lies the province's most famous town - Sagada . Recently, there is a boom in tourist arrivals to the town after it was featured in a hit romantic comedy movie about moving on from a heartbreak. Top 10 Things to Do in Sagada If you're one of those brokenhearted individuals who want to forget about your ex or simply an adventurer looking for another place to explore, here's my...   Top 10 Things to Do in Sagada : 1. Buy some locally made woven products at Sagada Weaving . 2. Learn about Sagada's rich culture at Gandayan Museum . 3. Visit the Church of Saint Mary the Virgin , an Anglican Church, and listen to the local guides as they talk about its history. 4. Shout your lungs out at Echo Valley . 5. Make your own pot at  Sagada Pottery . 6. Try out the lemon pies of  Lemon Pie House . 7. Pick and eat oranges at the  Rock Farm Inn and Cafe . 8. Visit and learn about the local burial customs by listening to the local guides

The province of Quezon's location which is only 3-4 hours away southeast of Manila, makes it an ideal place for a weekend getaway. The province offers plenty of things to do, eat, and see that is perfect for those looking for an adventure.  Top 10 Things to Do in Quezon If it's your first time visiting the province, here's my Top 10 Things to Do in Quezon : 1. Go on a pilgrimage to  Kamay ni Hesus  in Lucban. 2.  Go food-tripping and try out Quezon's numerous delicacies. 3. Go on a  Visita Iglesia  to the numerous Spanish colonial-era churches of Quezon. 4. Learn how to surf in  the PaRK  in the town of Real. 5.  Have a quick stopover and take a selfie with  Atimonan's Sirena . 6. Check out the old houses in Sariaya 7. Hike Mt. Mirador aka  Pinagbanderahan  and check out its caves as a side trip.  8. Drive through the famous  Zigzag Road  aka Eme Road in Pagbilao and Atimonan. 9. Spend a night and fall in love with  Cagbalete Island .

Due to its close proximity to Metro Manila and its numerous tourist destinations, the province of Cavite has been one of the top destinations in Luzon. Top 10 Things to Do in Cavite For those who are planning to visit the province, Here are my Top 10 Things to Do in Cavite : 1.  Cross Caingin Bridge before hiking  Mt. Buntis  in Maragondon . 2. Try out the food and coffee of  Bag of Beans  in  Tagaytay City . 3. Visit  Sky Ranch  in Tagaytay and enjoy the view of Taal Lake while trying out the different rides. 4. Visit Cavite's numerous  Spanish Colonial era churches . 5. Spend a day exploring  Tagaytay 's numerous tourist destinations. 6. Visit the house of Emilio Aguinaldo ( Aguinaldo Shrine ) the First President of the Philippines in Kawit. 7. Follow the trail of  Andres Bonifacio 's last days in  Maragondon . 8. Ride a  tranvia  replica and go on a historical tour of the island of  Corregidor . 9. Experience the  Night Lateral Tour  in  Mali

Located at 244 South Bridge Road, in the Chinatown District of Singapore, Sri Mariamman Temple is the oldest Hindu temple in Singapore .  Sri Mariamman Temple Sri Mariamman Temple history Speaking of the oldest,  Sri Mariamman Temple  was founded in 1827 by Naraina Pillai. He was a Tamil social entrepreneur and businessman who spent most of his life in Singapore  during its colonial period. During the early  17th century, the temple was initially allotted land in Telok Ayer Street together with the earliest Chinese and Muslim places of worship. However, back then, Telok Ayer Street lacked a convenient source of fresh water which was needed for rituals in the Hindu Temple. Sri Mariamman Temple - Singapore Check out the Sri Mariamman Temple 's gopuram Can you spot the guy smoking a bong-like pipe? Another site was offered near Stamford Canal in 1821 but was again unsuitable because the land was reserved for other uses. Finally, a site for erecting a Hindu Temple was gra