Do you remember what the world was like before Waze or Google Maps? We surely wouldn't have been able to explore many places if navigation relied solely on reading printed maps and using a compass.

Anyway, we had a quick getaway to Thunderbird Resort which is in the highest part of Binangonan, Rizal I believe. We were having some second thoughts on how great this trip will be since none of us or anyone we know has ever been there. Reviews we've read and pictures we saw revealed that maybe it's as good as advertised so what the heck, right? Oh we're all glad we went, would've been nicer if we were able to stay for another night though.

What we loved about Thunderbird Resort:

• Two-hour drive from Manila. Easy to reach because Waze and Google Maps didn't screw us up. 
• Isolated. We loved and hated that it was far up the mountains. It was far from where people, vehicles, and buildings dwell. Air is fresh and clean. 
• Rooms were spacious and neat. 
• THERE'S A TUB IN THE BATHROOM. 
• The bed's my absolute favorite. You kind of just melt into it but you don't get the drowning feeling. There were lots of equally yummy pillows, too. 
• Breakfast was plated, unlike the usual buffet style we're used to, but the serving was hefty. 

View going in to the resort. Took this before six in the morning.

Seriously thought this was an infinity pool.

Super relaxing view.

Bakit kaya Thunderbird?

Lobby area

We didn't explore this area. Those stairs are supposed to lead to the Casino.

View from my room.

High in the sky.