Category: heritage
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Garden Hopping in Auckland
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Auckland is a city that is full of open spaces and greens. Gardens and parks, which are often called domains, abound in this city. One example is the Mount Eden domain. Because of its culture and environment, as well as its stability, infrastructure, healthcare, and environment, Auckland is recognized as…
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First-time in Mt. Eden: A Lush Inactive Crater in Auckland
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When we listed down the places we wanted to see in Auckland, Mt. Eden was among those that constantly popped out in our chats and the research I made. My former Habitat colleague, Thelma, with whom I had constant communication prior to my actual trip asked me, too, where we…
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Wonderful Trip to New Zealand
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Never had I imagined I would travel to the land known for kiwis, Maoris and the Lord of the Rings all for free. It was in November of 2015 when I received one of Nuffnang’s blast e-mail regarding Globe Telecom’s #Wonderful Blog Competition. They had an app I had to…
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Oslob Heritage Park: Where History Meets the Sea
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Oslob is not just a place where you can watch or swim with the whale sharks (Read: Guidelines in Whale Shark Watching in Oslob). There’s definitely more to Oslob than meets the eye. There’s neighboring Sumilon Island, which is a boat away from the town. Then there’s Tumalog Falls and…
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5 Heritage Landmarks in Siquijor
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So, I was able to enjoy the natural attractions of Siquijor Island. But apart from its beaches, waterfalls, springs, and other natural beauties, Siquijor is also rich in history, with a number of heritage churches sprawled across the six municipalities of the island. It was under Spanish rule during the…
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Silay City Heritage Walk: Stories Behind Negros’ Historic Houses
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There I was again, walking through the familiar streets of Silay City, where ancestral homes and historic buildings stood as silent witnesses to generations of stories. Every structure seemed to carry memories of families, traditions, and a glorious past that shaped the identity of this charming city. Although I had explored…
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Exploring Jiufen Old Street at Taiwan’s Mountain Village
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Some places become even more magical when it rains. Jiufen, perched high on the mountains of New Taipei City, proved exactly that. After spending the morning exploring the fascinating rock formations of Yehliu, our guide, Peter, drove us through winding mountain roads toward one of Taiwan’s most iconic destinations. As…
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Yehliu Geopark Taiwan: a Gallery of Living Rock Sculptures
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Some places amaze you with towering buildings, while others captivate you with nature’s creativity. For me, Yehliu Geopark in Taiwan was one of those unforgettable destinations where imagination became just as important as sightseeing. Here, nature has spent thousands of years sculpting rocks into fascinating shapes that resemble mushrooms, candles, animals, shoes,…
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Iloilo: A Neighbor Beckons
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Old buildings and heritage houses, the sweet delicacies, the sweet-natured people, the sing-song language — there are so many things that Bacolod City shares with its neighbor across the seas, Iloilo City. And rightfully so. Many prominent families in Negros Occidental trace their roots in Iloilo. Through the years, residents of…
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15 Reasons to Have More Fun in the Philippines
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[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWqkZZaxpfI] This is the Department of Tourism video of the Visit the Philippines Year 2015. Although the campaign was in 2015, every year is a reason to have more fun in my wonderful country, the Philippines. As a student of life where the world is my classroom, I always thirst…
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Wats in Chiang Mai: Exploring these Mystical Marvels
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Chiang Mai is home to one of the old Thai cultures, as seen in the many heritage sites in the city. In fact, the old square alone has several ancient temples that reflect the Lanna culture. Visiting Chiang Mai is like stepping into a realm where spirituality intertwines with architectural…
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First-time to design an umbrella
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I always love to paint. Imagine my delight when we were given the opportunity to design our own very own hand-made umbrellas. It was a windy afternoon when we visited the Thailand Creative and Design Center (TCDC) in Chiang Mai where we did this quick but fun activity. But before…
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First-time Around Silay: Admiring its Historical and Heritage Buildings
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Amid the darkened sky and the impending rain, the heritage homes in Silay City — dubbed in olden days as the Paris of Negros Occidental, a province in the Philippines — stood proud as they showed off marks of endurance that withstood the ruthlessness of tropical weather and viciousness of…