Tara na sa Villa Escudero!

I am a Tiaongin! I may have traveled to several places, far and nearby, lived at those places temporarily, but Tiaong will always be my Home.

Villa Escudero in my howetown Tiaong, is a must-visit.

This huge plantation is an excellent place for a quick escape from the city. This is a perfect weekend getaway because it is only a two and a half-hour drive from Manila. A private car or a public bus can take you to this place. Take the bus going to Lucena City and alight just after the Welcome to Quezon arch at the boundary of Quezon and Laguna provinces. I have been a guest of the villa for several times already and every visit is always a unique experience. Joining my friends for a day tour last July, the 1500 pesos per guest day pass (approximately 30 US dollars) was all worth the visit.

We all truly enjoyed the kamayan-style buffet lunch in the Labasin dam waterfalls while our feet are soaked in the running water. Such was an incomparable feast of Filipino dishes. The waterfalls provided a great backdrop for our instagrammable photos.

We were also thrilled with the bamboo rafting experience. Our untrained paddles on the still waters of the man-made Labasin dam led us many times to wrong directions, but the experience was so memorable.

We also enjoyed our time at the swimming pool and took delight in their classic halohalo at the poolside while taking a swimming break.

Touring the place while riding a carabao-pulled cart and being serenaded by the hacienda staff was also unforgettable.

Our group can't help but be amazed with the exhibits in their museum.

Life in the countryside was what we experienced in this place.

Want a relaxing rest day? Villa Escudero in Tiaong, Quezon is the place to go.

For more information about the place, you may visit their website at https://villaescudero.com/

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