Mansion de Bacolod: Dining in a House That Holds History
Have you ever dined in a place that seemed to whisper stories from the past? I’ve had the pleasure of doing just that and sharing[…]
First-time at the Phaya Thai Palace: A Royal Residence
It was a warm afternoon when we arrived at the Phaya Thai Palace or Phya Thai Palace in Bangkok’s Ratchathewi District. It plays a significant[…]
First-time in Melaka, Malaysia
“Selamat Datang/Welcome. Melaka World Heritage City. Declared by UNESCO on 7th July 2008.” These are the words I saw on a wall as we entered[…]
First-time in Haw Par Villa Singapore: A Fantasy World
Colorful sculptures and scenes depicting Chinese folklore, mythology and life activities fill the 3.2-hectare area of the Haw Par Villa theme park in Singapore. The[…]
Making a Difference: Preserving Cultural Heritage
This day that I’m putting out this article is United Nations Day. During this day, not only is the global organization commemorating its inception and[…]
Thrissur: Art, Heritage and Culture
Cultural performances, heritage tours, and shadow puppet plays. Thrissur is the cultural hub of Kerala, India; our sixth destination during our Kerala Blog Express Season[…]
First-time in Kerala, India, Known as God’s Own Country
Kerala Blog Express Season 4, The Trip of A Lifetime, Kicks Off The past weeks, I was mostly on the road, riding a colorful bus[…]
Sinulog sa Kabankalan, Negros Occidental: A Festival with Deep History
Kabankalan City is where I spent the early four to five years of my life. It was still a town then and we lived in[…]
Canada as Top Travel Destination in 2017
Canada is emerging as a top travel destination in 2017. While travelers are looking at it as a great destination for some adventure, experience or[…]
Old Churches and Historical Attractions in Southern Iloilo
The last time I traversed the southern portion of the Iloilo province (not to confuse with its capital, Iloilo City), as far as I can[…]
MassKara Festival 2018 Schedule of Events
It’s this time of the year once again when my city is alive with colors, songs, and other attractions. Yes, October is MassKara Festival in[…]
Five Days Around Bacolod, Silay and Talisay in Negros Occidental
Instead of me going away and traveling to faraway places, I toured a friend who spent her five-day vacation in my home province in Negros[…]
The Cinema Hiligaynon Festival: Travel, Culture, and Film
I can still vividly remember my Film 101 class when I was still in the University of Philippines in Diliman, Quezon City. I always looked[…]
Lakes and Redwoods of Rotorua
Apart from geysers, there’s more to see and explore in Rotorua, New Zealand. With about 18 lakes, a forest, several Maori villages, nearby dormant volcano,[…]
Geyser Watching at Te Puia, Rotorua: A Day Spent Well
Watching geysers and seeing them erupt are something I haven’t experienced before. I’m not sure if there’s one in the Philippines. I read there’s an[…]