Exploring the City of Smiles

The first time I visited Bacolod was during an ocular inspection that was part of my job before. It has always been a privilege for me to be able to travel for work which makes it more exciting. I still remember how we were able to roam around the City of Smiles, but then again, since I went there for work it only limit us to some places. That's why when my colleagues have planned to visit the place last summer, I didn't hesitate and said yes. I was the one who booked for our stay at North Tourist Inn which I booked at booking.com which is quite affordable. The hotel is located at Lacson St., Mandalagan, Bacolod, Negros Oriental. It's near the airport which is quite an advantage if you're planning to book a flight. Along with the booking of the hotel, I also booked for a coaster bus that can fit in 20-30 people for our trip from San Carlos City to Bacolod. I also booked two vans from Cebu City to Toledo City Port. 

It was supposedly an early morning trip but since the first trip was already full we waited for the second trip which is at 9 in the morning. We arrived at San Carlos City port at 11 and was picked up by the coaster. Mirr

Right after lunch we head on to the hotel and left our bags before we head on to our first destination which is the Municipal Hall. 

We paid for Php100.00 entrance fee when we entered the vicinity of Balay Negrense. It's an ancestral house of Victor Fernandez Gaston that was made a museum in Silay, Negros Occidental. This was also featured in the movie of Enrique Gil and Liza Soberano with Gerald Anderson (Everyday, I love you). 

Our last stop before we head on to our hotel to have our dinner is the Magikland! It's a famous themed park in Negros Occidental. We were supposed to go to the Ruins but it was closed because there's a wedding function so we have to go back on the second day. 

We had our dinner and we rest early for our second day itinerary. 

We went to Campuestohan Highland Resort for our second day. It's a lovely resort with life-sized Dinosaurs that is famous for family and children. 

We went to the Ruins right after Campuestohan Highlands Resort. Now this time, it's open! Yay! There were a lot of people during our visit, a lot of photoshoot and video shoot happening in the vicinity. Now I can truly say, I have enjoyed Bacolod! And as a fan girl, when we heard about this cafe in Bacolod that features our Taekook Boys we head on there riding a taxi but sad to say, they have already removed our bias. Since they have different K-pop idol that they feature every month . I forgot the name of this guy though. 

We told the cafe owner that we went there because of taekook and since they felt bad that we traveled far they gave us taekook merch that they kept as freebies! Yay!

Right after our trip to the cafe, we had our dinner and head back to the hotel for a mini get together in the room where soju and beer (bekju) is served!

We slept really late that night and we totally enjoyed talking so many stuff and we became closer as colleagues. We had a great time enjoying our drink. 

It was an unforgettable trip for all of us and now we're already planning for our next adventure. Zamboanga City or Siargao soon with the squad! :) 

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