The Ruins Near Bacolod - The Taj Mahal of Negros, A Romantic Location in Talisay Negros Occidental

I've seen the praises, photos and posts about Bacolod's infamous The Ruins before (it's not really in Bacolod too...). It's just a little overhyped, I initially thought, and I had no plans of flying to Bacolod just for that. I went to Negros to see organic farms, on assignment, and not the usual spots. It was so interesting to not succumb to the chicken inasals and pastries that this place is so known for and take a journey towards healthy living on my first ever trip there. Who knew that this little last-minute side-trip would bring about a little spark? I was completely enamoured at first sight with none other than Talisay's The Ruins within minutes of getting there. I was quickly absorbed with the tales of history with our very animated guide and was super glad that we had time for me to explore it on my own in silence. I had one too many speechless and daydreaming moments while we were there. Haha. I'm committing this to memory and listing this down as one of my most memorable experiences that travel blogging has taken me so far. 

What to Do in Negros - My May's Organic Garden Bacolod Stay and Tour, Review and Awesome Farm Technologies by RU Foundry

I never thought I'd make it to Bacolod this year. I didn't have time to do my research so I was left with thoughts of only chicken inasal and pastries - from what I've heard and read before of Bacolod haha. I thought this would be like my Iloilo trip since it's just an hour or two away by boat.. Bacolod is also just Bacolod City for me (now it's Negros Occidental haha). Who knew that the whole Negros (Oriental and Occidental, where Bacolod is) is vying to be the organic bowl of Southeast Asia? I'd like to thank the ATI (Agricultural Training Institute) of the Philippine Department of Agriculture for showing me a different side of Negros. After all, the Philippines is primarily an agricultural country. The learnings I got to take home from this spontaneous trip definitely beat going here on my own for the first time =) We stayed at May's Organic Garden - an organic farm with accommodations, a training community for farmers and home to RU Foundry's many innovative technologies and heavy-duty farm equipment (proudly made in Negros).