Laguna | Things to do in Liliw

There are many beautiful places in Laguna that are often overlooked by tourists who have limited time and simply want to visit the most popular spots in the country. Many towns and cities in the Philippines have lots of great spots to offer yet don’t get recognized because of the lack of tourism promotions and ads.

Liliw Laguna Photograph

Favorite Places to Visit in France

The Christmas holidays are fast approaching – and what best way to celebrate the holiday season than to take a fun trip to a favorite destination, like France?

On the Spot | Lanzones Festival 2014 of Camiguin Province

Early today, I had the chance to witness and join this year's celebration of Lanzones Festival, an annual thanksgiving on bountiful harvest of lanzones here in Camiguin Island, the country's second smallest province.  

Lanzones Festival 2015 Photographs

Sinulog Festival 2015 Schedule of Activities

The organizers of the Sinulog Festival 2015 have already released the official schedule for next year’s activities. The month-long celebration offers several activities, though most of the tourists prefer to visit Cebu and watch the Sinulog Grand Parade set on January 18.

Aliwan Fiesta 2014

Laguna | Things to do in Nagcarlan

You don’t have to go very far to enjoy the great tourist spots in the Philippines. We toured Laguna to share some of these stunning finds with you.

Nagcarlan, Laguna

A Fun-filled Walking Tour of Metro Manila

Metro Manila is a bustling metropolis filled with plenty of sights and sounds, superb attractions, and contemporary buildings. As the country’s seat of power, Manila appeals to many tourists for its exciting prospects for fun. Aside from having some of the largest malls in the country, the metropolis is also home to top tourist spots that make the place truly a great place to visit anytime of the year.

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Top 6 Things to do in Granada, Spain.

The city of Granada is the jewel in the crown of the Spanish southern region of Andalusia. This city is mostly known for its architecture, which ranges from Arab buildings to large Catholic churches.

Manila | The Philippine Central Post Office Building

If you happen to be strolling along the Pasig River close to Jones Bridge, you might find yourself just steps away from the iconic Central Post Office in Manila. It is not just the central place for all mails but also serves as a landmark building.

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Travel Guide | Things to Do in Iloilo City

Iloilo City is a beautiful place to visit anytime of the year, though you might want to time your visit during the holiday season when the city comes alive with a burst of lights from the business establishments and schools laden with plenty of Christmas lights and festive ornaments.

Things To DO in Iloilo City

Iloilo City | Must Visit Ancestral and Heritage Houses in the City of Love

Iloilo City features several admirable ancestral and heritage houses, many of which date back more than a century ago. These beautiful homes showcase the period they were constructed in, providing tourists a glimpse of the past, including sharing a period of history we could not reclaim anymore.

Ancestral Houses in Iloilo City

PostCard Series | A Real Farm Scene

Farm Life Balingasag, Misamis Oriental


“Good farmers, who take seriously their duties as stewards of Creation and of their land's inheritors, contribute to the welfare of society in more ways than society usually acknowledges, or even knows. These farmers produce valuable goods, of course; but they also conserve soil, they conserve water, they conserve wildlife, they conserve open space, they conserve scenery.” 

― Wendell Berry, Bringing it to the Table: Writings on Farming and Food

Iloilo City | Jaro Cathedral

A visit to Iloilo City or anywhere else, for that matter, is never complete without a tour of the city and its stunning attractions. The city has its fair share of landmarks and tourist spots, including the grand Jaro Cathedral, also known as the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Candles and formally as the Jaro Metropolitan Cathedral.

Jaro Cathedral in Iloilo City