Cover Nightmares Manila (Photo: Nightmres Manila/Facebook)
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For those who want to give Valentine's Day a twist!
The first date can make or break every romantic relationship, this is why many people prefer to take the fast and easy lane—meet up in a coffee shop, have a quick trip to the park, grab a sumptuous brunch, and whatnot.
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This year, give your Valentine's date a little surprise. In this write-up, Tatler gives you a list of all the unconventional yet romantic places around the country:
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1. Bumi and ashe: Bumi & Ashe Pottery Manila
No one likes to look dirty on the first date, and this is what makes the pottery experience at Bumi and Ashe, Cubao Expo unconventional. The place offers beginner-friendly pottery classes, ceramic firing services, and studio rentals, perfect for those who want to be creative with their special dates.
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2. Fantasy World, Batangas
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If you and your date are down for an adventure, take a detour to Fantasy World in Batangas. The place was supposedly built to become a medieval-themed park in the South. Locals believe it was abandoned by its Japanese owners due to insufficient funding.
3. Pretty Huge Obstacles, BGC
For sporty couples, Pretty Huge Obstacles is a comprehensive, lifestyle-based recreation facility that sits at the heart of BGC. A membership gives you access to multi-sports and performance training facilities, and unlimited access to group classes such as HIIT, pound, Vinyasa yoga, and more.
4. Nightmares Manila
Let chills run down your spine. Visit Nightmares Manila a massive 5-in-1 walk-through dark attraction that turns your scariest dreams to life. The place features terrifying live actors, horror movie-style scares, and Hollywood-quality special effects.
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5. Nagcarlan Underground Cemetery
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There is a place in Laguna where you can relax and spend some quiet time with together. The Nagcarlan Underground Cemetery is a national historical landmark and museum built in 1845 as a public burial site for Spanish friars.
Today, it is known as the only underground cemetery in the Philippines.
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Jove holds a degree in Journalism and is currently pursuing graduate studies in Philosophy at the University of the Philippines–Diliman. She has flair for in-depth, interview-driven stories that explore politics and culture, shaped by her background in national broadsheets.
When she’s not on assignment, Jove spends her days painting, sipping lemonade, and walking her dog, Jupiter. She can often be seen in Escolta with a film camera in hand, browsing novelty shops in search of rare memorabilia. For leads, reach her at Jove@tatlerphilippines.com.
