Tag: history
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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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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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15 Reasons to Have More Fun in the Philippines
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Although the campaign, Visit the Philippines, 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 for new things to unravel. That is why I pore myself reading…
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First-time to walk in darkness
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Nothing can compare to my walk in pitch black darkness. Going back to Corregidor Island five months after visiting the island may not hold any novelty to it. But I guess this historical landmark never failed to amaze me. Our trip was something different. I was with several travel bloggers hosted…
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First-time in Vigan, Ilocos Sur
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I was browsing through the internet about Philippine sights and came upon a section about Vigan, known for its old houses. I became nostalgic of my trip many years back to this northern, quiet Philippine city. (Check www.vigancity.gov.ph for more info). But I’m glad to have been given the opportunity…
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First-time in Beijing Outer Rings and Beyond
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The morning was gray and gloomy with the drizzling rain seem to be stopping our great adventure to the outskirts of Beijing. We were to climb the Great Wall of China and we didn’t allow the weather to be an impediment to this important endeavor. We were thankful that our…
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First-time in the Forbidden City and other Beijing Sights
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For someone visiting an important nation like China, it is a must to make a stop in its most essential city, its capital, Beijing. Although our entry point and exit was Shanghai, we made sure that we can swing a trip to the capital. It was a long journey as…
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First-time in Xi’an
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China is one of the oldest civilizations in the world. Xi’an is one of the early capitals of this great nation for several dynasties. The first emperor, Qin Shi Huang, was known as an effective general who later united the whole of China. He ruled in Xi’an. Apart from its…
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First-time to Tour Corregidor Island
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It’s the 4th of July. As much as it is part of American history, it extends to the shores of the Philippine islands. Yesterday, July 4, I went to a place of Filipino-American history, Corregidor Island, where both nations fought side by side. The first time I embarked on a…
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Taal Town: birthplace of the maker of the first Philippine flag
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Every June 12 is the Independence Day of the Philippines. Over a century ago, the Philippine flag was first raised on this day. That flag finds its roots in Taal town in Batangas. The historic town of Taal, which is a three-hour drive from Manila, is a favorite destination of culture…