Luzon
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The Ultimate Luzon Philippines Bucket List
This ultimate Luzon Philippines bucket list gives you an idea about the activities, places and food that you should not miss when visiting the provinces in this region. Go over the list and check which of these have you ticked off and which should you look forward to on your next travel! About Luzon Luzon is composed of the group of islands situated at northern most part of the Philippines. It is the biggest island of the archipelago itself. It is divided into seven regions namely the Ilocos, CAR, Cagayan Valley, Central Luzon, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA and NCR. The languages that are spoken at large are Tagalog, Ilocano and Bicolano: Ilocano…
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Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta 2020 Experience
The Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta 2020 with the theme “Flying Carnival: A Weekend of Almost Everything that Flies” has kicked off last Friday, March 6, 2020. The three-day full of fun and flying event is held at San Lazaro Leisure Park in Carmona, Cavite making it the first Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta happening at the south! This longest-running sports aviation event is usually held at Clark, Pamanga. My Flying Carnival 2020 Experience Few meters off the ground and it feels amazing to be seeing the sunrise from here! Photo by Mike Santiago of the Upperground Concepts The Parking Lot We left Tagaytay City as early as…
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Intramuros at Night (Walking Tour) 2023
Intramuros boasts great aesthetics with its historical architectures confined within its walls, amidst the bustling metro. The daylight promises a retrospect of the long gone decades but with significant stories of the past etched in the buildings, walls and stone paths which have withstood various catastrophe and the test of time. Every door, every gate is open to the curious souls to give them a chance to time travel through the curated well-preserved artifacts, replica and monochromatic photographs on display. Come dusk. Postigo De La Nuestra Senora De Soledad Darkness starts to fall and envelop the city. A different color of life unfolds a feast for the senses. Vibrancy reflects…
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Baluarte de San Diego in Intramuros, Manila
Beyond the towering walls of Muralla, in a corner of an old town whose name is across the history books of the Philippines, lies a magnificent yet significant structure that holds stories of the past dating from hundreds of years ago. This is Baluarte de San Diego. The Baluarte de San Diego Complex The Complex actually houses two significant structures: the Baluarte de San Diego itself – the ace-of-spades shaped bastion; and the ruins of Torre de Nuestra Señora de Guia (Our Lady of Guidance) – the three-tiered circular walls. It is considered as the oldest stone fort in Manila built between late 1500’s and early 1600’s during the Spanish…
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Bodhi Library in La Bella Tagaytay
La Bella Tagaytay has been among the top destinations in Tagaytay City due to its picture-perfect Greek-Mediterranean inspired structure and of course, the rustic-themed shop and library, The Bodhi Library, Mind and Body Shop. A lot would pay it a visit even just for an hour or two mainly to get Instagram-worthy pictures and enjoy a cup of hot chocolate or coffee with a fine ambiance – at least, as I have observed with the countless times I’ve gone in there to work. However, the Antiquarian shop and library has something far more interesting than these things. Guess, what? Tadah! the books and the shop itself. This may sound a little…
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Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta 2020 will Happen in Cavite!
I have always wanted to see the annual dreamy flight of hot air balloons in Clark, Pampanga. For some reason, I could not always make it.This year, the heavens gave me enough reasons not to miss it! Sky at the south will soon be filled with fun and colors as the most awaited Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta will finally happen in Cavite! Set on a weekend in March, everyone is yet to witness endless paragliding, skydiving, helicopter demonstrations, RC control line exhibitions, kite flying and of course, early morning balloon flights! The Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta is considered as the longest-running sports aviation event in Asia…
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A Tour Around San Agustin Church and Museum
Culture and history are two of the other things that keep me so giddy about other than the ocean. I always find these two extremely fascinating especially if I could go to the places that I could only read from history books – if I could walk on the streets where the heroes used to pass by; if I could feel the walls which used to shelter the most important personalities in the history; if I could see the grave where these people rest peacefully in all eternity. I have always wondered how the people’s everyday lives are centuries ago in those places considering the long, rumbling history of the…
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The Hanging Coffins of Sagada, Mountain Province and their Burial and Death Rituals
After exploring Callao Cave of Cagyan, we drove to the other side of north Luzon to visit Sagada. I admit, Sagada first got me with its breathtaking and visually-arresting scenes. When I first set foot into it, the thing that primarily came into me was the thought that the photos I’ve seen did not capture everything who and what this town actually is, especially its culture. What has truly made me fall in love with Sagada in a heartbeat are their culture, traditions and how the people strive to keep and safeguard it despite the influences that the time brings. Layad Room of Inandako’s Bed and Breakfast. Book here! During…
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Fantasy World, Lemery, Batangas 2023 DIY Travel Guide
Fantasy World could have been the Disneyland of the Philippines as a lot of people would say. It truly has a vast land area with fascinating Bavarian castle, wide gardens and various rides put up around which were never in motion yet remained dainty. The solitary gates and the castle are an effortless head turner as these stand tall and in bright colors along the highway past the greens and ranges of Lemery.I have passed by this castle countless time but never have I ever thought of visiting it. I would always and only admire it from afar; all my childhood daydreams of becoming a princess coming back to me…
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Noel Bazaar is Back!
The season of giving has finally arrived! It has always been one of the most sought after season of the year as this comes with giving and great surprises. Take the generosity to the next level as you look for Christmas gifts to your loved ones as you shop for a cause at the longest-running shopping bazaar at the metro – Noel Bazaar! For nineteen years now, Noel Bazaar has been offering its shoppers with hundreds of choices as they could go over more or less 500 merchants offering clothing, toys and novelty items, skin care and cosmetics and ready-to-go mouth-watering goodness. More so, this year’s bazaar will be co-located…
