Handy tips for a hassle-free vacation
Posted on March 22, 2007 - Filed Under Fun Time | 2 Comments
Now that the summer season fast approaching, here are just some tips that might be helpful when gallivanting to an exclusive island resort, or just staying in your grandmother’s hometown.
1. Wear sandals - One of the negative effects of the 9/11 tragedy is the tightened security in our airports. Passengers are now required to [...]
Cebu Port
Posted on March 21, 2007 - Filed Under Landmarks | Leave a Comment
One of the major ports of the Philippines os the port of Cebu. The port which is located on the eastern seabord of the island. Major shipping lines call at this port. Cargo ships and Passenger vessels can often be found here. Among the Shipping Lines that call at the post of Cebu are Negros [...]
Read More..>>Byahilo made the cut @ the PBA07
Posted on March 21, 2007 - Filed Under News | 11 Comments
Oh yeah! I never really expected this to happen. And I was even the last person to learn of this news. This blog, Byahilo, made it as Finalist for the Best Travel Blog Category of the Philippine Blog Awards 2007!
Read More..>>Sinulog: Prayers through Dances
Posted on March 20, 2007 - Filed Under Heritage Watch | Leave a Comment
Even before the Sinulog Festival was formally organized, the people of Cebu has were already performing a unique ritual found only in Cebu. The ritual known as Sinulog. Sinulog is teaken from the Cebuano term sulog. Meaning, the rush of the river.
Read More..>>The joy of Traveling Alone
Posted on March 19, 2007 - Filed Under News, Random Thoughts | 12 Comments
It has always been in our culture as Filipinos that traveling is always declared as a group activity. Most or shall I say, many of us would often go out of town together with friends or family members.
But, how many has actually traveled alone? I doubt if anyone will raise hands here.
Blooming in Clark
Posted on March 17, 2007 - Filed Under Road Trip | Leave a Comment
I took this photo a few months back while I was in Clark Airbase, Pampanga Philippines. The photo shows the flower buds of a plant closely related to the Maguey family.
I can still recall that there are lots of Maguey plants in our grandfather’s backyard before. The plant usually dies after the flowering period. [...]
It’s summertime!
Posted on March 16, 2007 - Filed Under Road Trip | 1 Comment
The denizens of Metro Manila are now starting to feeling the scorching heat of the summer sun. Every now and then people are starting to complain about the unbearable heat, and the humid air.
Read More..>>Panaad Festival 2007 Schedule
Posted on March 15, 2007 - Filed Under Events | Leave a Comment
The province of Negros Occidental will once again showcase its best products as well as its festivals and beauty queens when the 2007 Panaad sa Negros unfolds. Known as the Negrense’s Mother of all Festivals, Panaad is set to take centerstage on April 14-21, 2007.
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