Posted in Corregidor Island, Heritage Sites on May 24th, 2008 No Comments »
Are you a history aficionado? Do you love traveling while learning your past? Well, it seems that Corregidor Island is definitely for you!
Corregidor Island is located 48 kilometers west of Manila in the Philippines. Its tadpole geographical shape adds in the magnificence of this place. This shape is also a plus factor for being a [...]
Posted in Bacolod, Cultural Landmarks, Heritage Sites, Travel News Update on Nov 27th, 2007 2 Comments »
The 35th of Annual Cultural Tour of Negros Occidental will be held December 1, 8 and 15 this year.
The itinerary of the tour which starts 9 a.m. and ends 5:30 p.m. includes the Negros Forest and Ecological Foundation in Bacolod City, Bernardo Jalandoni House, Hofileña Heritage House and its art collection and printmaking workshop, and [...]
Posted in Cultural Landmarks, Destinations, Heritage Sites, Manila, The Way It Was, Travel Photography, Travel Tips on Sep 8th, 2007 No Comments »
 The Luneta Hotel along Teodoro M. Kalaw St. corner Dewey Boulevard (now Roxas Boulevard) faces Manila Bay.
Luneta Hotel was built in 1918 and was considered one of the few remaining French inspired architecture in Manila that stood the test of time. The National Historical Institute already declared Luneta Hotel as a National Historical Landmark.
Posted in Adventure Travel, Destinations, Eco Tourism, Heritage Sites, Paradise Philippines, Perfect Beach, Siquijor, Travel Tips, Weekend Getaway on Aug 11th, 2007 13 Comments »
Upon stepping on its white shores, one would wonder how this island was named “Island of Fire.” For one thing, the island has an ambience of peace despite the chaos of tricycle drivers hawking their services to you. And another, the soft blue and green background (sky + sea + forest) will not make you [...]
Posted in Cultural Landmarks, Heritage Sites, Lanao del Sur, Marawi City, The Way It Was on Jun 4th, 2007 Comments Off
The Torogan is the traditional residence of the reigning Sultan of the Maranaw people and his family. It is where the community traditionally gathers for wedding thanksgiving rites, enthronements and vigils for the dead. For more than two and a half centuries, the Dayawan torogan served as a school for living traditions and an important [...]
Posted in Adventure Travel, Backpacking, Heritage Sites, Ilocos Sur, Vigan on May 31st, 2007 No Comments »
by: John Grant
Going to the province of Ilocos is like treading back in time. Not only for the Spanish colonial houses, but for the simple, laid-back feel of the towns and its people.
In old times, Ilocandia has been described as a God-forsaken land because of its arid and difficult terrain. But the hardy people of [...]
