Tag: Christmas

  • The Nutcracker at the Manila Hotel

    The Nutcracker at the Manila Hotel

    Giant Nutcracker soldiers filing at the sides, wreaths hanging on the wall, candy canes set on table centerpieces – all these now fill the grandoise lobby of the Manila Hotel, bringing the Christmas spirit to every guest that enters its doors. At the end of the august hall is a Christmas tree with the Sugar Plum…

  • It’s More Fun in the Philippines for a First-time Traveler

    It’s More Fun in the Philippines for a First-time Traveler

    The Philippines’ tourism department recently launched the new campaign, “It’s more fun in the Philippines.” To this, I totally agree. There are 7,107 reasons why it is more fun to be in this part of the world than anywhere else. It’s even a lot more fun for a first-time traveler…

  • First-time in the Ligligan Festival

    First-time in the Ligligan Festival

    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,…

  • 10 Reasons Why Spend Christmas in the Philippines

    10 Reasons Why Spend Christmas in the Philippines

    If you happen to visit the Philippines during the Christmas season, don’t be surprised to find the country abuzz with so much celebration. Being the largest Christian-dominated country in Asia, the Philippines start the season as soon as the calendar hit the “-ber” months. So, as early as September, the…