Talaba, anyone?
Posted on March 6, 2007 - Filed Under Food trip | 2 Comments
When I visit the Visayan islands, I always make sure to include talaba in my list of foods that should never be missed. Talaba is the local term of oysters. The best oysters in the Visayas can be found in Roxas City and Iloilo City in Panay island, as well as in the town of [...]
Read More..>>Aliwan Fiesta 2007 Schedule
Posted on March 5, 2007 - Filed Under Festivals, News | 22 Comments
While we are still waiting for the Manila Broadcasting Company (MBC) to release its official schedule of activities and the final list of contingents of this year’s Aliwan Fiesta, check out the videos below of two festivals already confirmed to join this year’s grand event.
Read More..>>Negros Capitol Lagoon Park
Posted on March 4, 2007 - Filed Under Landmarks | Leave a Comment
One of the landmarks at the Negros Capitol Lagoon Parkin Bacolod City is this carabao (water buffalo) being puled by a woman. History books would tell that this work of art was made a French scupltor. This carabao is located at the northern end of the lagoon. On the other end, ther is also [...]
Read More..>>Skimboarding, Ilonggo style
Posted on March 2, 2007 - Filed Under Fun Time | 2 Comments
I have heard of this water activity sometime ago. But I thought that is only done in the white powdery beaches of Boracay. But I was wrong. I was so surprised to see youngsters of Iloilo enjoy skimboarding.
Read More..>>It’s always cool to travel!
Posted on March 1, 2007 - Filed Under News, Random Thoughts | 4 Comments
I was recently featured in a UK travel site The Travel Cooler. I was asked questions like where to go, and what to eat here in the Philippines. Of course, I did my best in promoting our islands.
I was asked What do you like most about living in the Philippines?
My Answer: The [...]
