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"GET TO KNOW FOOD TOURISM IN BICOL"

They say a way through a people's heart is through their stomach. And that food is a reflection of a culture, heritage, history, and people of a particular place. Have you ever heard the word food tourism?. When we say food tourism it is the act of traveling for a taste of place in order to get a sense of place. It is special for those people who has interest in food and primary reason for why they travel to certain areas. Food tourism is also known as culinary tourism or gastro tourism, though with culinary tourism it only focuses on the food product itself while gastro tourism extends beyond what we eat. It includes how we eat, where and when we eat, and the reason behind eating a particular food. Food reflected to tourism usually allows the traveller get the desired goal of relaxation, escapism, and excitement through indulgement of food. And that food tourism is not necessarily about dining luxuriously, but more about eating adventurously to seek out new culinary experiences. So if ever you are some of those people who has heart for food here is one of the best place to experience one or get your taste buds exploding. A land of the uragons, Bicol. Also known as the adventure capital of the Philippines, it is well known for its active volcanoes, tranquil whale sharks, secret beaches, and of course their spicy food. But beside of those it is also famous for its use of coconut cream and chilies in their dishes. Bicol is a place that offers a exploding variety of flavors and culture reflected in that unique cuisine which is exclusively found in the quaint little town and barrios. So now is the time to grab a pen and list the variety of native delicacies you should try and where to find them. Bicol flaunts delicious native delicacies and it's what make the travel experience so unique and memorable. Bicol express, laing, sinantol, pansit bato, halo-halo, pili roll, you name it. All of these names is something that seems oddly familiar to some And you've probably already tried and remade some of the dishes at home. But nothing can truly beat the experience of getting to tey and taste it from where it really originated from. Sure on the top list is the "Bicol express". Nothing beats the authentic Bicol express dish. It is also known as the "sinilihan" and is a mouthwatering, spicy delicacy made from siling mahaba, cocunut milk, and pork. It is a flavor combination you would never thought would be a peefeclty match together. Another one is the what we call "Laing" or "pinangat" another popular dish that consists taro leaves and meat. Prepared in a creamy thick coconut cream spiced with labuyo chili And etc.. Both can be paired with rice and is very affordable. Best you can find these dishes are in Naga, Camsur, and Albay. And if ever you are not a fan of spicy food Don't fret because there is an alternative and there are still plenty of choises tou can choose from. Pancit bato, pili roll, halo-halo, and many more may be the answer for you.pancit bato is a noodle like dish popular in the Philippines and an all time favorite merienda. While pili roll and halo halo is a bicolano dessert you can try and everywhere you go there is a variant of it. Don't miss out and try this must-have delicacies for your travel experience to be complete. Must visit restaurants such as colonial grill is also one place to go restaurant that are suggested to tourist for it's famous dishes and delicacies that have loved up to it's name. You can get to taste and find the Bicolano dishes lang, pinangat, and bicol express on this restaurant And the experience will only get better for their famous sili ice cream which every tourists gets crazy about. 21st amendments, big's dinner, small talk cafe and many more of these restaurants in bicol can give you a new and better experience on food. -regala, anna maria ab lit-3b

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"Sawangan park" Sawangan park is the latest landmark on leagzpi city that is very popular this days. During the elections a lot of event had been held on the said place that have also caused to boost the popularity of the said place. so with the pandemic and all the ruckus happening around us. Sawangan park was the best place for people to unwind and take a breath along with nature. Besides of it is situated far from the noise of the city, you can also feel the fresh breeze of the ocean and not to mention the perfect view of the sleeping lion and the majestic mayon volcano A lot of people visit this place nowadays specially on sundays. You will get to see a lot of family and group of friends spending their leisure time here. There are benches for you to eat, playground for your children to entertain themselves, a broad field for you to laydown or grab a picnic ,and even an open space for your dog to run.. Those who are interested in sports and likes skating will also love this place cause They have area for those. During my mornings before, i like to take a good jog around the area. It was'nt far from my home afterall. So every morning i stroll on this place and it always makes my day a lot better. I get to see grandparents happily chatting together as they wait for the sun to rise, One dog playfully running with it's owner, mother's either taking their children for a walk or bathing them from the sun, and fine men joggng around. Kidding aside, i guess ever since the park was renovated a lot of people have started to appreciate the said park more. The development was visible on the area. Stalls began to gather around the place. Night is more wonderfull on the park with the beautiful lights that makes the atmosphere more relaxing. The park was also the perfect meeting place for me and my friends so Whenever we go out we always make sure to drop by. If ever you would like to visit with a child i ensure you to take extra money with you. There are this tons of attractive things and toys they sell around there. Like the ones they throw in the air that lights up and returns to you, Bubbles that also fills the airs, And the irrisitable smell of fast food. So if you are looking for a place to relax and enjoy and you especially love oceans this place is the perfect one for you. -anna Maria regala ab lit-3b

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"Cagsawa ruins" The sky was golden, and the sun was about to set. It was during my 12th grade when i have visited this magical place called cagsawa ruins. Though it was'nt my first time visiting it, it still never fails to take my breath away. It is something you can feel connected with especially knowing the history of the once stood tall church. Though the history of it may be a little dark and tragic, for saying that the once majestic church that stood tall, has been unfortunately struck by a disastrous calamity leaving fragments of the church left to be seen. The most violent eruption of the mayon volcano ever recorded in history have almost burried the church but not it's history. That's one main reason why up until now it is still known as one of the most historical place and most visited tourist attraction in albay and im lucky enough to be one of those who have witness the beauty of it with my own eyes Last time i got to see it was around summer when there was an event on our school that day and they had required to take a photoshoot on the said place. i was on the makeup team that time. So after all of my responsibilities and duties done. We went to this garden area inside of the said place. There were this different kinds of flowers in bloom that time so we didnt hesitate and let the opportunity past and took a lot of photos as we could. I left my phone during that time but still, i made sure to let the beautiful scenery be embedded on my mind. so i could replay it on my mind everytime. I want it to be the last thing i want to see at the end of the day as i close my eyes. There were also hats free for you to use as you enter the garden. The fee was also very cheap around 10 pesos and you get a bonus of a perfect view of the mayon volcano. There were also stalls inside the tourist attraction but i prefer for you to bring your own food or snacks. Things were a bit pricey. I felt a bit sad leaving the place but i made sure to see it once more again. And maybe for once again let my breath be taken away. By- anna maria regala ab lit-3b

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