Stepping into the cobblestone streets of Calle Crisologo in Vigan
Posted on December 31, 2008 - Filed Under Heritage Watch, Road Trip | 5 Comments
When one mentions the name Vigan, Ilocos Sur what instantly comes into my mind are the cobblestone streets and the old houses of Calle Crisologo.
Read More..>>Revisiting Vigan’s Baluarte
Posted on December 30, 2008 - Filed Under Road Trip | 2 Comments
Vigan, which was formerly known as Ciudad Fernandina may be known for its heritage district at the Calle Crisologo but as time passes by, new tourist spots have been built around Vigan. Among these is the Baluarte Zoo of former Governor Chavit Singson.
Read More..>>Viva Vigan!
Posted on December 30, 2008 - Filed Under Road Trip | Leave a Comment
Just recently, I visited the historic town of Vigan again. This charming old city has never failed to amaze me. Though I have been to this part of the country before, I still enjoyed my trip because I was able to experience Vigan in a different way!
Read More..>>A thousand and one stories at the FullyBooked Bonifacio High Street
Posted on December 29, 2008 - Filed Under Media Event | 2 Comments
Just recently I was invited to attend a blogger’s event for FullyBooked Bonifacio High Street. It wouldn’t take much of an effort for a PR company to convince me to come to this event since I myself is a big fan of FullyBooked in Bonifacio High Street.
Read More..>>San Joaquin Church, Iloilo
Posted on December 26, 2008 - Filed Under Churches, Heritage Watch, Road Trip | 2 Comments
The last church I visited in Iloilo before I finally cut short my itinerary due to extreme heat and dehydration is the church in the sleepy town of San Joaquin.
Read More..>>LOST Tshirt Raffle Contest: We Have a Winner!
Posted on December 25, 2008 - Filed Under Promo | 3 Comments
It’s Christmas day and This time, I have to make one BYAHILO reader happy today! The winner of the LOST Tshirt Christmas raffle contest is…
Read More..>>Merry Christmas 2008!
Posted on December 25, 2008 - Filed Under Random Thoughts | 7 Comments
Dear BYAHILO readers,
Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Photo taken last week in Boracay Island, Philippines
Read More..>>Miag ao Church in Iloilo
Posted on December 24, 2008 - Filed Under Churches, Heritage Watch | 2 Comments
Probably one of the grandest churches in the Philippines, the Church of Santo Tomas de Villanueva stands mighilty in the town of Miag ao Iloilo, Philippines.
The Miag ao Church was built by the Augustinian Friars between 1787 and 1797. The facade features a bas relief which features a unique local artistry.
