Late afternoon at Plaridel Beach in Misamis Occidental Mindanao is a land of rich heritage and Misamis Occidental is no exception to this. Nestled along Panguil Bay, the province has a lot to offer. Here is a list of places to check out.   1. Fuerte de la Concepcion y del Triunfo: If you’re fascinated with history and enthralled by grandeur old structure, then the Fuerte de la Concepcion y del Triunfo is a must see destination in Ozamiz City. Built in 1756, the more than two century old Spanish fortress has been a witness to the rich history of the city. It reminds me more of the Sto Nino Fort at Cebu City wherein you can roam around the fort in just a few minutes unlike the Fort Santiago at Intamuros, Manila wherein you have to allot at least a day or half to check each hidden tunnels. The museum also houses the tourism office of the city so if you need a little assistance on your next trip here at Ozamiz City, this is the place where you can find them. I m...

A 40-minute drive from the commercial center of Ozamiz City is the heritage town of Jimenez.Established in 1829 as a pueblo then as a town in 1859, the said municipality is the oldest town in the province. Here is rundown of 7 destinations you must not miss at Jimenez Misamis Occidental.    

Last March 2-3,2017, I was able to attend Dine Ph at The Promenade, Ozamiz City, Misamis Occidental.I admit that I love to eat: who's not? anyway. Yet, I still have more than a ton of things to learn about the flourishing food industry here in the Philippines.  I must say that besides the fun part of this event, I was able to learn a lot. So let me  share my thoughts on why you should not miss this event.

Why do you travel? Probably, most people take different trips to escape from day-to-day stress. Perhaps, some have the fondness of braving extreme adventures.   In my case, it is during my sojourn that I get to learn more about interesting things or different norms of certain destinations. One sure way of learning about a locale is through discovering their native food.   A local cuisine tells a lot about a place. Say for instance, what ingredients are rampant in their area, what is the climate of the place and, what does the majority of the population’s preferred taste. During my recent trip to Misamis Occidental, I was lucky enough to have a delectable treat — from pungent pork dish to a nutritious fresh fruit —you’ll surely never run out of choices to eat. So here’s a list of food that you should never miss when you visit Misamis Occidental.