Where to go? Just around Laguna, Philippines

I've been living in Los Banos Laguna for more than 2 years now. And friends come to visit me sometimes. They requested me to just go around and visit some places. Laguna is a beautiful place. Actually, I admitted that I am so much comfortable to this place that I wanted to stay and settle down here. But there is such no place like home. Anyway, going back to places around here, I can suggest few places that I visited once or twice or those I really wanted to visit in the future...

1. University of the Philippines Grounds - this is where we go when we want to enjoy nature and just relax around big green tress and sit by the grasses. One word? Biodiversity.

2. Calamba, Laguna - Shopping and may visit the house of the national hero, Jose P. Rizal
3. Sampalok Lake, San Pablo City - Lakes, lakes, more lakes, actually there are seven, biking around a lake and eating blue berry cheesecake.
4. Pandin Lake, San Pablo City - I think of green waters, delicious shrimps, and ube and also, Palawan! yes, palawan -like sceneries. Also kind and empowered women.
4. Sta. Cruz, Laguna - went to take pictures and dine at the famous but expensive "ISDAAN" restaurants
5. Pagsanjan Laguna - Water falls and adventure!
6. Pansol Laguna -  Hot spring!
7. Cavinti Cave - Adventure in the underground cave... exciting!

I will tell you about each of the places, just follow the link above.

Hope you enjoy your trip too^^,

Len