Surfing, is the sport of the secret egoist. Few people find long minutes spent attempting to clamber atop waves more likely to send you cartwheeling headlong into shore than not, using long surfboards that have as much chance of finding your head as finding waves to surf on, fun.

Located in Laiya at the southern portion of the central island of Luzon is the Taramindu Beach Garden Inn. This small inconspicuous resort is among many others that line the coast along this side of Batangas. How does this resort stack up to a traveler seeking a time out session from the hustles and bustles of the metro?

The transient house we stayed in at 18 Bayan Road sits in a quiet residential neighborhood north of the city center. Guests of this three-storey transient house can enjoy the cool breeze, the soothing sight of pine, and a small taste of Baguio at backpacking rates.