Guimaras: More than just the sweet Mangoes
Posted on May 9, 2008 - Filed Under Beach, Fun Time, Photo Essay, Road Trip, Walks | 2 Comments
For many the island province of Guimaras is usually spelled M-A-N-G-O-E-S. Mangoes, Mangoes, and more sweet mangoes! It is an undeniable fact that the world’s sweetest mangoes came from this side of the planet. But other than the heart-shaped golden delight we all love, many know nothing about this place.
Read More..>>Some more photos from my breathtaking Batanes journey
Posted on February 26, 2008 - Filed Under Photo Essay | Leave a Comment
It was a once in a lifetime journey. An invitation for a photo Safari that can never be declined. So last February together some some 20+ other photographer, bloggers, tech writers flew to the beautiful province of Batanes. To say that Batanes is beautiful is an understatement. You need to be there to actually feel [...]
Read More..>>Batanes on my mind
Posted on February 22, 2008 - Filed Under Photo Essay, Road Trip | 6 Comments
Batanes is the northernmost and the smallest province of the Philippines both in terms of population and land area. The province is actually more nearer to Taiwan than Manila. It is said that .the people of Batanes, known as the Ivatan, are of Chinese descent. Many would say that their facial characteristics and their dialect, [...]
Read More..>>The evolution of Transportation: Ivatan Style
Posted on February 20, 2008 - Filed Under Photo Essay, Road Trip | 11 Comments
When we were sent to the breathtaking Batanes, we sent on a mission to create a photo essay at the end of our three days two nights tour. With all the picturesque views all over me. The rugged terrains, the windswept hills, the grazing cows and the running carabaos all left me out of words. [...]
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