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Tagged With: Pampanga

Unique, varied observance of Holy Week in the Philippines

Posted on April 25, 2011 by firsttimetravel

Below is a News Release of the Philippine Department of Tourism. Lent in the Philippines is usually observed through weekly fastings and abstinence, penitence as well as the traditional passion plays or senakulo, panata, via crucis, visita iglesia and the pabasa in most barangays or villages in every town and city.  At its culmination, there are … Continue reading »

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Lessons in my Malaysian trip

Posted on April 22, 2011 by firsttimetravel

My recent Malaysian trip was all about letting go of control. I’m obsessed of doing background research on a particular destination, making itineraries, and budget. So, I went ahead and browsed on some hotels, not even checking its location, but only considering its rate. I was set on not becoming my control-freak, time-conscious, organized self … Continue reading »

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First-time in Bale Dutung, Pampanga

Posted on January 30, 2011 by firsttimetravel

Lechon Menu Ensaladang Pakô (Fiddle head fern salad) Piniritong Lumpiang Ubod sa Claude’9 Oriental Sauce (Fried all vegetable spring roll with lemon coriander Thai basil sauce) Inasal na Manok at Claude’9 Talangka Rice (BBQ chicken wings with lemon grass marinade and crab fat rice) Talangka Sushi Hito at balo-balo Sushi (Sushi of crab fat and … Continue reading »

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First-time in the Ligligan Festival

Posted on December 28, 2010 by firsttimetravel

Apart from exploring the entire stretch of the Philippine archipelago, one thing I also want to fulfill is to witness the various festivals in our colorful and culture-rich country. This year, I can tick off another Filipino festival, called the Ligligan Parul, or the Giant Lantern Festival of San Fernando, Pampanga. Together with an American … Continue reading »

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First-time it happened: a trip I almost never made

Posted on June 17, 2010 by firsttimetravel

The Lonely Planet blogsherpa’s blog carnival #4 has finally come. Hosted by GingerBeirut, our theme this time is Rubber Stamp or anything pertaining to “bizarre regulations, a border crossing, an airport experience, a description of local policing, how to deal with strange requirements, red tape, a chat with the law, etc.” and which I can … Continue reading »

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