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Cebu Safari Travel Guide: Experience the wild

Team FW — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 09:03:24 +0000

A full day at the Cebu Safari and Adventure Park is an immersive and exhilarating experience that transports visitors from the bustling city of Cebu into a sprawling, lush landscape reminiscent of an African savannah. Located in the mountainous terrain of Carmen, this world-class destination is more than just a zoo; it’s a meticulously designed […]

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A day tour at El Mar Resort in Sogod, Cebu: An ultimate coastal getaway guide

yAn A.L. — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 05:31:13 +0000

El Mar Resort in Sogod, Cebu, offers a stunning escape to a world of pristine beaches, refreshing waters, and serene relaxation. While the resort is renowned for its overnight stays, a day tour here promises a full day of enjoyment, allowing you to experience its luxurious amenities and breathtaking scenery without the need for an […]

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Things to do in Leyte: Into the unknown, I mean, less known

Team FW — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 01:09:10 +0000

In the Philippine travel scene, the places that will most likely stand out are Boracay, Palawan, Cebu, Bohol, and Baguio. And then, we have other known sceneries, mountains, islands, beaches that are equally captivating. They dot across several provinces in the archipelago. In the Visayas, for example, the “10 Underrated yet stunning, must-visit Islands” are […]

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The Nayong Pilipino at Clark Expo

yAn A.L. — Sun, 13 Jan 2019 21:27:23 +0000

Nayong Philipino transferred from a now mothballed building near NAIA Terminal 2 to Clark Field, Pampanga since November 2007. It now occupies the south to the southeastern portion of the Clark Expo (formerly Expo Filipino), the Philippine National Centennial Exposition and centerpiece for the commemoration of the 100th anniversary of Philippine Independence, featuring an amphitheater-type […]

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Postcard: Lights and Edifices of Victoria Harbor Hong Kong

yAn A.L. — Wed, 07 Oct 2015 09:52:41 +0000

I could see your eyes from the sparking lights

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Snapshots: A Sneak Peek to Solaire’s Sky Tower

yAn A.L. — Fri, 21 Nov 2014 18:55:47 +0000

Solaire is set to open the Sky Tower, a spacious and opulent addition to its luxurious array of living, gaming, dining, and entertainment centers. The 17-storey Sky tower features a 312 all-suite hotel, eight VIP junkets, a VIP-exclusive Chinese restaurant (House of Zhou) and whisky bar (Macallan Whisky Bar), state-of-the-art function rooms, and a 1760-seat […]

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15 “Backstabbing” Photos During Our IndoChina Tour

yAn A.L. — Sun, 16 Nov 2014 16:30:00 +0000

Last year, I organized a backpacking tour with my office mates to visit Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam. While Aaron and myself were busy with some other stuff, Roderick silently took our photos from behind. All these fifteen photos are courtesy of Roderick Ordoñez. 1. Arrival in Suvarnabhumi Airport (Bangkok) It was Aaron’s first time to […]

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Visit the Philippines Year 2015: Beaches

yAn A.L. — Mon, 10 Nov 2014 22:30:30 +0000

2015 is a Visit Philippines Year. In line with that, here are 30 awesome beach photos (in random order) from around the Philippines that you might want to peek. Daku Island, General Luna, Siargao Daku Island is one of the three gorgeous islands that float off the cost of General Luna in Siargao. This place […]

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PedXing, Roxas Boulevard

yAn A.L. — Wed, 27 Aug 2014 18:20:27 +0000

Featuring Roxas Boulevard’s widest and busiest pedestrian crossing. This PedXing or pedestrian crossing, which connects the famed Baywalk and the Rajah Sulayman Park, has been serving locals, passers-by, and tourists round the clock. At night, the street offers a screensaver-perfect backdrop. This photo feature can attest to that. To view for the complete exif information […]

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Camiguin’s Stations of the Cross

yAn A.L. — Sun, 23 Mar 2014 16:44:13 +0000

Thinking for a place to contemplate this Lenten season? Why not try visiting the Walkway to the Old Volcano in the island province of Camiguin. The place features a traditional Stations of Cross (Via Crucis) which stops are spread across a trail of average steepness. They said that the total length of the trail is […]

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Shutter: The Ancestral House of Doña Aurora Aragon-Quezon

yAn A.L. — Thu, 06 Feb 2014 20:46:48 +0000

Smack in the middle of the town of Baler stands the birthplace of the Philippines’ First Lady during the commonwealth government (1935 to 1944), Doña Aurora Aragon-Quezon. The house had undergone some major restoration but the original details and design were not altered. It retained its “bahay kubo” look featuring fine hardwood walls and nipa […]

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A Side Trip at Minalungao National Park

yAn A.L. — Mon, 03 Feb 2014 15:44:36 +0000

When I heard about it the first time, I always wanted to see Minalungao National Park. However, I wasn’t able to find time or a willing companion. Well, my other impediment was the expense since going solo is costlier, which is definitely not a good idea. Monday last week, I prepared an itinerary with the […]

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Tam-Awan Village: Garden in the Sky

yAn A.L. — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 15:59:28 +0000

The temperature in Baguio City is dipping down to a low 8°C and you are probably thinking to venture out into this unusual chill. Baguio City Baguio is a typical destination for those who wanted to escape from the scorch of the summer heat. For the first two months of the year, people flocked to […]

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Shutter: The Highway to Angkor Thom

yAn A.L. — Tue, 21 Jan 2014 13:01:55 +0000

While on our way to Angkor Thom. The cold breeze, the warm sun kiss, and the picturesque greenery made a perfect blend. I completely forgot how hard life is when we were navigating this highway.

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Teary-Eyed in the War Remnants Museum

yAn A.L. — Thu, 09 Jan 2014 19:51:07 +0000

Whatever is causing the conflict, don’t ever resolve it with war – that is what I learned when I visited the War Remnants Museum in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam last December 2013. We only had a day in Ho Chi Minh – technically, just a half day. We arrived in the southern Vietnamese city […]

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Shutter Gallery: The Reunification or Independence Palace

yAn A.L. — Mon, 06 Jan 2014 17:06:36 +0000

Below is the gallery of the photos I got from the Independence or Reunification Palace in Ho Chi Minh City, the last stop of our 7-day Indochina tour. If you want to use one of the photos below, please read our terms and conditions then contact me. [custom_gallery id=”8306″ layout=”masonry”]

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Shutter: The Peacock Fountain of Luneta Park’s Dancing Fountain

yAn A.L. — Fri, 03 Jan 2014 19:25:12 +0000

In a not-so-busy evening, I visited the country’s national park – the Rizal Park – after few years, and I couldn’t remember when was my last visit. Rizal Park or Luneta was a famous hangout place – no, I mean – a practice place during our early years in college. It was the witness on […]

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The Sprawling Roots of Ta Prohm

yAn A.L. — Fri, 03 Jan 2014 00:05:42 +0000

From Thommanon, our guide drove us to Ta Prohm, our final stop in our Angkor Tour. When Aaron heard that it was the featured location of Angelina Jolie’s 2001 film, Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, he surprisingly got excited. Maybe he was already well rested when he refused to climb the Phimeanakas, and he’s also a great […]

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The Devatas of Thommanon Temple

yAn A.L. — Thu, 02 Jan 2014 18:22:27 +0000

After getting dumbfounded in Angkor Wat, we headed to Angkor Thom and explored every temples within the complex. We stumbled in Bayon, ascened to the top of Baphuon, climbed the highest point of Phimeanakas, wondered around the Royal Palace, lingered the stretch of the Elephants Terrace, and roamed in the the channels of Leper King […]

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Shutter: The Victory Gate of Angkor Thom

yAn A.L. — Thu, 02 Jan 2014 16:43:18 +0000

The Victory gate is one of the two east exits of Angkor Thom – the other one is the East Gate which is just 500 meters south. It is nearly 1.3 kilometers away and is exactly opposite of the Terrace of the Elephants of the Royal Palace. The structure of the gate is similar to […]

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The Center of the Elephants Terrace

yAn A.L. — Tue, 31 Dec 2013 23:38:12 +0000

The Elephants Terrace is part of the walled city within Angkor Thom. This 300-meter long terrace serves as the viewing stand for public ceremonies and as base of the king’s grand audience hall. Elephant carvings decorate the southern sections while garuda and lion designs can be found in the central section.

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Baphuon Temple and its Giant Reclining Buddha

yAn A.L. — Tue, 31 Dec 2013 23:07:51 +0000

Immediately after exiting Bayon temple, we moved to the Baphuon temple. It is only few hundreds of meters (350+) away from Bayon, including the 150-meter walkway from the main road. The surrounding of the temple is a swamp, which gets deeper on wet season. That was probably why its builders created an elevated pathway. Pyramid-like Temple Baphuon […]

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The Angkor Wat, Bow!

yAn A.L. — Mon, 30 Dec 2013 04:01:04 +0000

I never thought that I would be crossing out one great entry in my bucket list this year. This 12th-century temple was always a dream and then, just this December, I finally laid a hand to the world’s largest religious- and well-preserved monument – the Angkor Wat. Angkor Wat forms part of Angkor, the seat […]

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All that Remained in Wat Phra Si Sanphet and Ayutthaya Kingdom’s Grand Palace

yAn A.L. — Wed, 25 Dec 2013 20:32:29 +0000

Ayutthaya Kingdom [1351 to 1767 AD] was once considered as Southeast Asia’s most formidable. But not until 1767 when it fell to Burma’s fury. At the present, all that remained were ruins and the reinforced chedis. These ruins were under the protectorate of Ayutthaya Historical Park and were listed to the UNESCO World Heritage Site. We […]

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The Ruins of Wat Maha That

yAn A.L. — Mon, 23 Dec 2013 22:02:33 +0000

Also called as the Monastery of the Great Relic, the Wat Maha That was built during the reign of the Siamese medieval empire, the Ayutthaya Kingdom. Now, it is one of the most stunning historical artifacts in Thailand’s former capital. Wat Maha That was the third stop of our temple run in Ayutthaya during the day 2 of our […]

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Startled in Wat Suthat

yAn A.L. — Thu, 19 Dec 2013 22:15:17 +0000

We walked a kilometer from the Royal Pavilion Mahajetsadabadin to see the Giant Swing. We never expected that we will see another holy stunner nearby, the Wat Suthat. Wat Suthat is one of the oldest and largest temples in Bangkok. It is known for its distinct roof line, 25-ft tall golden Buddha, elaborate mural paintings, […]

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Shutter: The Giant Swing (Sao Chingcha)

yAn A.L. — Wed, 18 Dec 2013 13:28:26 +0000

The Giant Swing (Thai: เสาชิงช้า, Sao Chingcha) is a religious structure in Bangkok, Thailand. It was originally built in 1784 for the annual Swing ceremony as part of the Brahmin thanksgiving ceremony. Three Thai men would ride a swing, suspended for up to 24 meters, to grab a bag of silver coins with their teeth. […]

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A Morning Hike to the Golden Mount (Wat Saket)

yAn A.L. — Tue, 17 Dec 2013 22:41:47 +0000

After some hygiene fix (and without breakfast), we immediately boarded a Khlong boat at the Hua Chang station to see the first stop of our Day 3 Tour in Thailand, the Golden Mount (Wat Saket Ratcha Wora Maha Wihan or simply Wat Saket). Some Quick Facts and History Seating on an artificial man-made hill, the […]

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Amazed the Second Time Around in the Temple of the Reclining Buddha

yAn A.L. — Tue, 10 Dec 2013 21:50:25 +0000

We never expected that our confoundment still had a part 2. The Grand Palace was already the perfect stunner but the Temple of the Reclining Buddha (commonly Wat Pho or officially Wat Phra Chettuphon Wimon Mangkhlaram Ratchaworamahawihan) still marveled us. Though not equally overwhelming and dazzling, the temple offered some great three-dimensional artwork and excellent […]

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Amazed and Dazzled in the Grand Palace

yAn A.L. — Mon, 09 Dec 2013 21:37:34 +0000

After our sightseeing along the Chao Phraya River and a simple local breakfast at Tha Chang Port, we headed to the Grand Palace. Well, the reason why we took the boat was to reach the Grand Palace, and since cruising Chao Phraya River with locals is an awesome activity as well, I piled it to […]

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Shutter: Angkor Wat Sunrise

yAn A.L. — Fri, 06 Dec 2013 23:11:34 +0000

Angkor Wat is one of the destinations you must see before you die. December 2 this year, I crossed out one of the entries in my bucket list and saw it from the moment it was pitch black until it slowly revealed itself as the sun lit the surroundings. Seeing the world’s largest religious monument […]

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Shutter: The Image of Brahma at the Erawan Shrine

yAn A.L. — Fri, 06 Dec 2013 20:29:08 +0000

The Erawan Shrine (ศาลพระพรหม or San Phra Phrom) seats at the intersection of Ratchaprasong and Ratchadamri Roads in Pathum Wan district, Bangkok. Unlike any other Thai temples in city, the image, which is a Thai depiction of the Hindu god of creation, isn’t sheltered with a big mondop. The shrine was built in 1956 by Erawan […]

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Sightseeing while Cruising Chao Phraya River

yAn A.L. — Fri, 06 Dec 2013 18:32:54 +0000

Our first stop for the day 2 of our Indochina tour was the Grand Palace. To reach the place, we boarded BTS at National Stadium station and got off at Saphan Taksin station. Sathorn Pier was just few steps away from the west exit of Saphan Taksin. We hopped on a boat, and then it […]

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Ayala Triangle Lights and Sounds: Jiggling to the Carol Rhythms

yAn A.L. — Mon, 25 Nov 2013 14:19:53 +0000

If you want to witness something spectacular this season, try visiting Ayala Triangle in Makati City. A symphony of lights, dubbed as Ayala Triangle Gardens Lights and Sounds, is shown every thirty minutes from 06:00PM to 09:00PM. This dazzling musical show is presented every Christmas season. It is now one of Makati’s most anticipated holiday offerings. […]

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Laoag’s Aurora Park and Ilocos Norte Capitol in Photos

yAn A.L. — Fri, 22 Nov 2013 17:43:36 +0000

I only got a chance to see Aurora Park in Laoag during my last night. I spent the first day of my solo Ilocos Tour in the south of the city (Paoay and Batac). My second day was allotted for my visit to Vigan while I spent my entire third day in Pagudpud and its neighboring towns. I […]

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Calle Crisologo Vigan: A Living History

yAn A.L. — Sat, 16 Nov 2013 00:11:25 +0000

Built way back the Manila – Acapulco galleon trade era, the Calle Crisologo houses in the city of Vigan continue to subsist. Thanks to the efforts of the local government, the National Historical Institute, and some concerned citizens in preserving these extant architectures – which allows the current, and I hope the future generations, to […]

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Shutter: The Might of Mayon Volcano

yAn A.L. — Tue, 12 Nov 2013 23:17:38 +0000

Seeing an unhindered view of the Mayon Volcano is very rare for tourists. In my 3 days stay in Albay, I witnessed this perfect cone volcano, bold and uncovered, only on my third day – and, unluckily, I was on my way to the airport. I looked for the perfect spot to take one good […]

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Shutter: Mickey Mouse the Whalers at Hong Kong Disneyland

yAn A.L. — Fri, 30 Aug 2013 23:49:10 +0000

Mickey Mouse the Whalers is worthy for a shutter feature. I took this photo last August 26, 2013 in front of the main entrance of Hong Kong Disneyland. Mickey appears surfing on the water spraying from the whale’s “blow hole”. (click on the image to share and view full size) Exif: Camera: EOS 1100D Aperture: F/11 […]

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Shutter: Sleeping Beauty’s Castle in Colors

yAn A.L. — Thu, 29 Aug 2013 21:45:03 +0000

It took me several hours for me to take good shots of Sleeping Beauty’s castle during our visit in Hong Kong Disneyland. I witnessed how the colors transitioned, displaying a great contrast against the deep blue sky during the twilight. It also blends the with color of the dark night. This made Sleeping Beauty’s castle […]

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Shutter: The Might and Grandeur of Paoay Church

yAn A.L. — Wed, 07 Aug 2013 14:00:30 +0000

Church of San Agustin or popularly known as Paoay Church deserves a shutter feature. The church was completed in 1710. It is famous for its distinct architecture highlighted by the enormous buttresses on the sides and back of the building, making the structure earthquake-proof. In 1993, along with other Baroque Churches of the Philippines, Paoay […]

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Scallop and Seafood Feast at Isla de gigantes

yAn A.L. — Thu, 01 Aug 2013 15:53:16 +0000

We stayed at Gigantes Hideaway Resort during our tour in Gigantes Islands. For 200 pesos a day, we were nested in a nipa hut accommodation (good for 3) with comfy bedding (but don’t expect too much) and a common CR/bathroom. We are talking about rural accommodation here, so expect mosquitoes to ruin your sleep (you […]

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Shutter: Tangke (Salt Water Lagoon), Isla de Gigantes Sur

yAn A.L. — Mon, 15 Jul 2013 18:14:37 +0000

One of the famous stops of Isla de Gigantes Island Hopping is the Salt Water Lagoon in the south of Gigantes Islands. Locals call it Tangke. Tanke is the featured photo from our recent Trip to Iloilo.

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Shutter: Sunken Cemetery Marker, Camiguin

yAn A.L. — Wed, 10 Jul 2013 13:04:46 +0000

The eruption of Mt. Vulcan in 1871 destroyed most of the town of Catarman and even sunk some of its portions beneath the sea. One of those area was the cemetery. The marker was placed to commemorate both those who were already resting in peace and those who lost their lives during the tragedy. This […]

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Laguindingan International Airport: A First Glance

yAn A.L. — Tue, 09 Jul 2013 23:17:40 +0000

The recently opened Laguindingan International Airport (CGY) now serves as the main entry point to the Northern Mindanao, serving the cities of Cagayan de Oro in Misamis Oriental and Iligan in Lanao del Norte. The new hub, which opened June 15, 2013, replaced the Lumbia Airport which now serves as a minor airbase of the […]

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Sagada Tour Day 3: Kiltepan Sunrise and Walking Tour

yAn A.L. — Mon, 08 Jul 2013 21:49:47 +0000

I had been busy the past few weeks so I wasn’t able update the blog. I also spent my past weekends to either movie marathon or quick getaways, thus all my travel logs are piling up. There are so much to write, so I really need to catch up. The fact that I was able […]

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Cagayan de Oro – Camiguin Tour Teaser: White Island and Jump Shots

yAn A.L. — Mon, 08 Jul 2013 15:57:07 +0000

White Island in Camiguin province is one of the highlights of our 4-day Cagayan de Oro (CDO) and Camiguin tour. Photos below are just teasers. Watch out for the stories and more photos on the next issue.

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Shutter: Bomod-ok Falls, Sagada, Mountain Province

yAn A.L. — Mon, 08 Jul 2013 15:11:37 +0000

Bomod-ok Falls is located in Northern Sagada Rice Terraces and between the village of Aguid, Pide, and Fidelisan. It is a must see when you visit Sagada. Try to take a quick dip or even longer if you can sustain the chill. Exif: Camera: EOS 1100D Aperture: F/25 Focal Length: 28mm ISO-Speed: 100 Shutter Speed: […]

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Shutter: Katibawasan Falls, Camiguin

yAn A.L. — Mon, 08 Jul 2013 14:50:41 +0000

Flowing from Mount Timpoong in the island of Camiguin, the 250-feet grandeur, Katibawasan Falls, deserves a shutter feature. Exif: Camera: EOS 1100D Aperture: F/4.5 Focal Length: 18mm ISO-Speed: 400 Shutter Speed: 1/50 sec. Filter: Neutral Density (ND8) Exif: Camera: EOS 1100D Aperture: F/6.4 Focal Length: 24mm ISO-Speed: 400 Shutter Speed: 1/80 sec. Filter: Neutral Density […]

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Shutter: Taong Putik

yAn A.L. — Tue, 02 Jul 2013 18:58:33 +0000

Shutter is a photo section of Freedom Wall. Today’s features are photos of Taong Putik (Mud People). Locals of Barangay Bibiclat, Aliaga, Nueva Ecija call it a devotion to Saint John de Baptist or pag-sa-San Juan but tourist commercially name it: Taong Putik Festival.

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Taong Putik Festival: A Muddy Devotion

yAn A.L. — Mon, 24 Jun 2013 20:26:13 +0000

While the rest of the Catholic universe are getting wet and splashy to celebrate the feast of Saint John the Baptist, Barangay Bibiclat’s residents and devotees cover themselves with mud. Taong Putik Festival (that how outsiders named the event) is celebrated every 24th of June to honor and give thanks to the village’s patron. Locals […]

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Photo Gallery: Surviving Sagada (May 24 – 27, 2013)

yAn A.L. — Wed, 29 May 2013 02:03:46 +0000

Okay! okay! I know you guys couldn’t wait any longer so here are the first batch of the photos. The rest will be uploaded in Facebook soon. Sorry, I still have some other stuffs to do so I did not mind organizing. Click on the photo to zoom, share, comment, and download. [custom_gallery id=”4440″ […]

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Hidden Garden’s Pink Lily

yAn A.L. — Thu, 16 May 2013 19:40:54 +0000

Hidden Garden is located at Brgy. Bulala, Vigan City, Ilocos Sur. As the name says, the garden is hidden to some random folks and passers-by. You need to intentionally visit the Garden to witness its real beauty. Good thing that they don’t charge an entrance fee. The photo below is a pink lily taken from the […]

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Shutter: Kabigan Falls

yAn A.L. — Wed, 15 May 2013 16:02:36 +0000

Kabigan Falls is located Barangay Balaoi, Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte. It is 1.8 kilometer away from the main road and you need to trek an hour or more just to reach this wonder. Exif: Camera: EOS 1100D Aperture: F/22 Focal Length: 18mm ISO-Speed: 100 Shutter Speed: 0.59 seconds [toggle title=”More articles about my Ilocos tour” state=”opened”] […]

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Paraiso ni Anton: The Mystery of the Healing Water and the White Lady

yAn A.L. — Fri, 10 May 2013 17:55:49 +0000

Paraiso ni Anton is one of the few stops of the Pagudpud Tour Cycle, a local tourism project of the municipality that aims to bring visitors to Pagudpud’s top-notch destinations. Tourist take photos while locals take a sip of the waters dripping from the hill. Kuya Amante, my tour cycle guide, slowly climbed the concrete […]

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Photo Gallery: Cabongaoan Beach, Tambobong Whitebeach, Snake or Culebra Island, and Cabacungan Cave

yAn A.L. — Mon, 06 May 2013 16:19:09 +0000

These photos were taken during our weekend trip to the towns of Burgos and Dasol in Pangasinan. These were the fruits of enduring a 5-hour loud bus ride, then an hour of sweaty jeepney traverse, and an hour of bumpy tricycle drive. Featured sites are Cabongaoan beach, Tambobong white beach, Snake or Culebra Island, Cabacungan […]

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Bonawon Fiesta: Feast of Saint Vincent Ferrer 2013 Fluvial Parade Photo Gallery

yAn A.L. — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 20:47:13 +0000

Barangay Bonawon celebrates its annual fiesta with fluvial parade. Luckily, I got a chance to take some of the scenes of this year’s festivities. Below are the photos I collected from the procession. One of the notable few to grace the event is Negros Oriental’s incumbent governor, Roel Degamo. Photo Gallery: (click the image to […]

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An Adventure turned Survival Feat in Anawangin

yAn A.L. — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 15:53:37 +0000

In Anawangin, when your boatman say it is difficult to cross, make sure that you gather all your guts, and then never forget to put on your life jacket. It was Sunday afternoon and we run out of resources (food and water). Staying a in the cove for another night would mean getting hungry. Hence, […]

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Calaguas Teaser: Jump Shots and More

yAn A.L. — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 19:56:15 +0000

Tinaga Island of Calaguas Island Group is the home of Camarines Norte’s powdery white sand beach, the Mahabang Buhangin. Before I post the details of the second leg of our Bagasbas+Calaguas tour, see the photos below and experience Calaguas as if you had been there. The Beach The Hill The Accomodation The Castaways The Jumpers

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Inside Father Burgos Museum (Vigan)

yAn A.L. — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 15:38:51 +0000

If your going to Vigan, don’t forget to include Father Burgos Museum in your itinerary. The museum is located beside Ilocos Sur Provincial Capitol and is few minutes walk from Kalye Crisologo, Vigan Cathedral, or Plaza Salcedo. The Museum is also declared as a satellite museum of the National Museum. Inside the museum are historical […]

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Inside and Around Malacañang of the North

yAn A.L. — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 22:05:31 +0000

I spent some of my afternoon in Paoay at Malacañang of the North. Below are the photos taken during during my visit. [one_half] [/one_half] [one_half_last] [/one_half_last] [toggle title=”More articles about my Ilocos tour” state=”opened”] An Afternoon in Paoay Biyaheng Ilocos Itinerary and Photo Collections Inside and Around Malacañang of the North Pagudpud Tour Cycle: See […]

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Biyaheng Ilocos Itinerary and Photo Collections

yAn A.L. — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 16:27:01 +0000

My 4-day Ilocos Tour started in Paoay and ended in Laoag City. I didn’t take a travel agency and I visited most of Ilocos tourists spots by commuting. Below is my quick Ilocos itinerary. Day 1: (Laoag South, Paoay, and Batac) 02:00PM – Arrival in Laoag City (Flight 5J 404) 02:30PM – Hotel Check-in 03:00PM […]

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Pagudpud Tour Cycle: See Pagudpud Wonders for 600 Pesos

yAn A.L. — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 03:57:24 +0000

I spent the third day of my Ilocos Tour in the north of Laoag, Ilocos Norte. That includes the towns of Bangui, Burgos, and Pagudpud. The Laoag-Pagudpud v/v terminal is located near the corner of Gen. Antonio Luna and Gov. Julio Agcaoili Streets (back of Ilocos Norte Capitol). First Trip leaves at 8AM, travel time is […]

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Vigan, More Elegant at Night

yAn A.L. — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 22:21:09 +0000

I spent the second day of my Ilocos tour in Vigan. I’ll soon share my entire experience and itinerary in the next few days. From Laoag, where my hotel is located, I rode an ordinary bus to Vigan. The bus left at 7AM and arrived in the heritage city passed 9:30AM. I got off along Quezon […]

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GE X500 Sample Photos

yAn A.L. — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 18:18:04 +0000

GE X500 is my first point-and-shoot, which I bought for blogging purposes. The factors I considered in choosing the camera is its 15X optical zoom, the SLR-like body, easy grip, the 16 mega-pixel image sensor, the presets, and the versatile mode dial. I am not that familiar with the technicalities of the gadget so I […]

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A Memorable Underwater Adventure at Coron, Palawan

yAn A.L. — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 15:28:44 +0000

February 25 to 28 when a team of five – me including 4 of my friends and office mates flocked at NAIA 3 to fly to one of Philippines’ premier summer getaways – Coron, Palawan. After touchdown at Busuanga Airport, officially Francisco B. Reyes Airport, we traveled 30 to 45 minutes to get to our accommodation. […]

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Shutter: Bulog Island, Coron’s Spectacle

yAn A.L. — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 14:06:54 +0000

We kicked off our 2-day island hopping tour in Coron at Bulog Island, and island paradise in the southwest of Coron Island and east of Culion (see the map). We navigated for more than two hours just to see this little wonder. Below are the photos we had during the tour courtesy of John Marx […]

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Palaran Festival: The Barangay Bonawon’s Festival

yAn A.L. — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 09:20:00 +0000

I finally came home, my 3rd time since I left to study in Manila. It wasn’t easy at first – of course, you will miss the locally cooked dish which I am used to, the unusual scenery, the bizarre corners of the village, the friendly and the unfriendly folks, etc. It was the best time […]

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Lovers by the Sunset

yAn A.L. — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 09:35:00 +0000

Guess where? You’re right! Manila Bay. I don’t think this is a paparazzi thing. It is not my intention to capture part of their heads and shoulders, its just that, they were on the way of my good sight of the sunset. Photo taken using iTouch’s cracked CP Pro+ App.

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Trekking to Taal Volcano Crater

Team FW — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 07:41:00 +0000

Truth is, Taal volcano has several volcano craters. Binintiang Malaki is the volcano which cinder cone is visible in Tagaytay City. There is also Binintiang Munti, Tabaro, and the largest of them – the Main Crater. Situated in the center of the Main Crater is the Vulcan Point or a large rock that projects from […]

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Roses

yAn A.L. — Sat, 26 Mar 2011 16:06:00 +0000

Photos are taken by Collins Nicolaet Domingo using Nikon Coolpix P80 last February 21, 2011 at our department’s gathering.

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At the Bay

yAn A.L. — Sat, 26 Mar 2011 14:53:00 +0000

The sky was just beautiful and nothing else…ahehehe. This photo was taken by Marilyn Namoco.

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Baywalk Manila: Captured Moments

yAn A.L. — Sat, 29 Jan 2011 15:14:00 +0000

Usual views you can see when you visit Baywalk in Roxas Boulevard in Manila are skyscrapers, the most famous sunset, and the great ambiance of the relaxing 2-km walkable area. Unfortunately, entertainment shops were uninstalled from the area making it primarily for walking tour. But by visiting the site, you can witness different faces of […]

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