The name Kitanglad came from a legend: a great flood submerged the native lands and only the tip of the mountain, the size of tanglad (lemon...
Baguio. The name evokes visions of red, luscious strawberries; of lovers braving chilly nights while decked out in bonnets, mufflers, and wrapped...
My fair cousin was brimming with excitement. In less than an hour she can finally prove to me that there is really a gigantic mound of sugar...
It is 2006 and you’re in a 4x4 driving through rough roads across a plantation of pineapples as far as they can see. You’re with a friend, maybe a...
When traveling to the Philippines, you could either have a so-so time or a wonderful time. If you want the latter, here are several tips to make...
Taking a vacation with one’s grandmother in tow, is not exactly an operation filled with adventure and mystery. I’ve got to slow down, thinking...
Tired of the same old countries? You’ve seen Buckingham Palace of England, the Statue of Liberty in New York, the Eiffel Tower in Paris, the...
There are thousands of places in this world that’s filled with both natural and man-made wonders that it’s hard for travelers to really choose...
The eight day of the novena is called bisperas and falls on the 28th day of September—a day before the fiesta itself. A grand ball was held in the...
After being caught rolling my eyes for the third time, I struggled to keep a straight face. My cousin straightened her shoulders, lifted her...
If ever my nephew mentions the word “antique” again, I’m going to snatch away his camera and take out the film. We are not looking at antiques....
Batanes Islands in the northernmost part of the Philippine chain of islands is fast becoming a popular tourist destination. If Palawan to the...
Rizal days were grand celebrations in the early 1990’s. Almost all towns or large barrios celebrated Rizal Day with pomp and pageantry every 30th...
Mang Ipe, the 40-year old forest ranger told me that all are left unanswered within the mystery and magic of Mt. Banahaw. You wouldn’t believe it...
If and when you’re going to spend a long time in Manila or the Philippines, we suggest that you not only try the commonly popular places that most...
Cebu is located in the Visayan region of the Philippines, a small city that is accessible by plane or boat from Manila and other parts of the...
Although it’s a fact that this small Southeast Asian archipelago is better known for its beaches – those in Boracay, Palawan, Surigao and Cebu to...
There is no time machine, but one can be enveloped in the past of the people of Cebu by visiting the Gorordo Museum. But why is the past so...
If you’re planning to travel once again to the Philippines, be a bit more exploratory this time and try visiting other places besides...
The Philippines had been under the oppressive rule of Spain for more than 300 years. The Spaniard’s iron-grip soon came to an end starting with...
