Guisi Lighthouse and Ruins in Guimaras
Posted on May 8, 2008 - Filed Under Heritage Watch, Road Trip | Leave a Comment
I first learned about Guisi Ruins and Lighthouse from Marc of Explore Iloilo. Since then I keep of bugging him to include this in our itinerary when I get to Guimaras. And finally, Last April 27, 2008, it was my first time to set foot in Guisi Lighthouse and Ruins in Barangay Dolores, in the [...]
Read More..>>Silay City: Old But still Glorious
Posted on April 29, 2008 - Filed Under Heritage Watch, Road Trip, Walks | 1 Comment
When the proposed itinerary for my Bacolod-Guimaras trip was still in the drawing board, I made sure that the trip to Silay should not be missed. Although this is not my first time to be in this old but still glorious city, this is my first time to be here with some friends.
Read More..>>Byahilo’s Weekend Escapade in Bacolod and Guimaras
Posted on April 28, 2008 - Filed Under Beach, Events, Festivals, Food trip, Fun Time, Heritage Watch, Road Trip | 2 Comments
I just came back from my Bacolod and Guimaras Adventure. Since the day I bought my ticket, I was all giddy and excited for this trip. My partner in crime, BoohBooh is also looking forward to this trip too!
Read More..>>Byahilo’s Paco Park Experience part 2
Posted on April 23, 2008 - Filed Under Heritage Watch, Road Trip | 1 Comment
Last weekend, Nina and I roamed around the circular Paco Park in Manila Philippines. History would tell us that the Paco Park was once a cemetery for the Manila’s elite. But probably not many know that four of the country’s most prolific citizens were once buried here.
Read More..>>Manila’s Paco Park
Posted on April 22, 2008 - Filed Under Heritage Watch | Leave a Comment
Last weekend, Nina of JustWandering.org and I strolled at the Paco Park. I know that this park was once used as a cemetery. In fact, one of the country’s most prolific citizen was, at once, buried here. It was my first time to actually set foot in this park. And just like a kid, I [...]
Read More..>>Revisiting the old but Glorious Intramuros
Posted on April 16, 2008 - Filed Under Heritage Watch, Random Thoughts | Leave a Comment
It’s not my first time in Intramuros. Definitely not. I have been to this historic walled city for a countless times already and for a various reasons, too. Press conferences, Festival Performances, Trade Fairs, hear mass, or just simply walk on the walls. Under the heat of the sun or braving the heavy down pour. [...]
Read More..>>Exploring the pre-historic Angono Petroglyphs
Posted on April 6, 2008 - Filed Under Heritage Watch, Landmarks, Road Trip | Leave a Comment
I recently joined a tour which allowed us to discover the beauty of Angono in Rizal, Philippines. The highlight of our tour was the visit to the Angono Petroglyphs.
Read More..>>Sanson Montinola Antillian House
Posted on February 6, 2008 - Filed Under Heritage Watch, Landmarks | 1 Comment
A visit to Iloilo City will never be complete without touring its grand mansions. Sitting just a few meters away from the Nelly Garden is the Sanson Montinola Antillian House. Or simply known as the Antillian House. So called because many people belive that the architectural design is patterned after the houses in Antilles.
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