Category: World travel
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Traveling and Worshiping
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When one has a day job and has to take some time off to travel to some foreign destination, the journey is often scheduled near the weekends to make the most of it. That’s what I always do. Several times, I time my trips during the Holy Week when business…
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2016 Travel Destination Lists
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With the turn of the New Year, several lists of must-visit places for 2016 keep on appearing in my inbox and social media timeline. There are those that list only 10 countries, while others range from 16 to 50 places. Some focused on countries alone and there are lists that featured…
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Global Food Trip in Bacolod Restaurants with Many Cuisines
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Whenever friends visit my city, they always ask me my recommended places to eat. Bacolod City, capital of the province of Negros Occidental, the sugar bowl of the Philippines, is known for its rich culinary delights, especially its desserts. And when it comes to local and international cuisines, Bacolod has…
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Sabor Victorias Cook-off at the Kalamayan Festival
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“Kalamay” means sugar in our local language. Victorias City is home to the famous Victorias Milling Company (VMC), which has been producing sugar since 1919. It is, thus, no surprise why Victorias City has started with its Kalamayan Festival last year. Every Kalamayan Festival, the city government of Victorias, along…
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Make the Best TRAVEL Happen
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There’s a new website that recently caught my attention. Not only does it talk about my main interest – traveling – but it also provides me with a support system on how to make my travel experiences a lot better. This is part of the new campaign of the Bank…
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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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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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Lost in the Clouds at Qingtiangang Grassland, Taiwan
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After exploring Xiaoyoukeng, our next destination took us deeper into the mountains of Yangmingshan National Park: the famous Qingtiangang Grassland. Although the two attractions were only a short drive apart, the scenery changed dramatically. By the time we reached the parking lot, the fog had grown so dense that it seemed to…
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Xiaoyoukeng, Taiwan: Walking Through Smoky Sulfur Vents
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The higher we climbed into the mountains, the more dramatic the scenery became. When we left Taipei earlier that day, the skies were bright and sunny. However, as our vehicle steadily ascended the winding roads toward Xiaoyoukeng, the weather changed almost instantly. Sunshine gave way to thick clouds, swirling mist, and…
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EcoArk at Taipei Expo Park: Made from Plastic Bottles
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Some travel destinations make it onto an itinerary because they are famous. Others earn a place because they spark curiosity. That was exactly how the EcoArk at Taipei Expo Park found its way into ours. One of our travel companions had seen this extraordinary building featured on television, a structure…
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First-time in Taipei’s The Red House in Ximending
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Sometimes, the best travel experiences are the ones you never planned. That was exactly what happened during our first visit to Taipei. We had simply set out to find the Ximen MRT Station, unaware that one of the city’s most iconic landmarks was only a short walk from our hotel.…
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First-time in Taiwan’s Martyr’s Shrine: A Symbol of Honor
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Our visit to Taiwan’s Martyr’s Shrine happened unexpectedly during one late afternoon in Taipei. Although it was not originally the highlight of our itinerary, the visit turned into one of the most memorable experiences of our trip. From its grand architecture and peaceful surroundings to the precision of the ceremonial…
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Taiwan’s National Palace Museum and its Treasures
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Among Taipei’s many cultural attractions, the National Palace Museum stands out as a place where history, art, and heritage come together. Perched on a hillside in the Shilin District, the museum houses one of the largest collections of Chinese imperial artifacts in the world. During our visit to Taipei, we included the…
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First-time in the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall
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Taiwan has always fascinated me because its story is woven from different eras, cultures, and historical experiences. My visit to the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall in Taipei became more than just a sightseeing stop. It became a reflection of my own journey through Chinese history, connecting the places I had…
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Shopping at Ximending Taipei: A Vibrant Walking District
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Sometimes, the best travel experiences happen when you are not looking for them. During our first morning in Taipei, we accidentally stumbled upon one of the city’s most exciting destinations: Ximending Walking District. I already knew that Ximending was somewhere near our hotel, but I never imagined that this famous shopping…