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Experiencing Caramoan, Re-Experiencing Humanity
The highlight of my summer was no doubt my very recent (tiring but worth-it) trip to the Caramoan Group of Islands found in the province of Camarines Sur. Last Monday, my friends and I arrived on the first island we … Continue reading
Posted in GUIA: TOURS, VIAJES
Tagged CamSur, Caramoan, Itsmorefuninthephilippines, tourism philippines
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In Search of Silence: The Cloister of San Beda Abbey (Mendiola, Manila)
Ever since I discovered the beauty of the Abbey Church of Our Lady of Montserrat, I have made it my personal goal to know more about the unassuming structure and its adjacent abbey either through internet research or frequent visits. … Continue reading
Posted in GUIA: TOURS
Tagged Benedictine Monks Philippines, Must visit in Manila, San Beda Abbey
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Manila and Her Stories: San Beda Church (Our Lady of Montserrat Abbey)
Walking along Mendiola may seem quite odd for many strangers to the area. I mean, it really isn’t known for anything except that a couple of schools are located along the said street leading to Malacañang Palace (the Presidential Palace) … Continue reading
Manila and Her Stories: The National Museum and the Luneta
THE NATIONAL MUSEUM Housed in two neo-classical American buildings along the so-called “Neo-Classical Corridor” of Manila, the National Museum is divided into two divisions, the National Art Gallery and the Museum of Natural Sciences. The former is located in the … Continue reading
VIAJES de MANILA 2011: Tour of Downtown Manila
*If we wake up to a rainy Manila tomorrow, this trip will be immediately postponed. I am inviting everyone once more for a day tour around downtown Manila this Friday, 13 May 2011, from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM. We … Continue reading
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VIAJES de MANILA: Downtown Manila Tour 13 May 2011
This Friday, join me as I facilitate a tour around Downtown Manila from 9:00 in the morning to around 3:00 in the afternoon. The fee for the facilitator is a measly 100 Pesos while the rest of the fees (transportation, … Continue reading
Macau 2011: Heritage Tourism and Recreation Tourism Combined
On our recent visit to Hong Kong, my family decided to spend a night at Macau. Macau is considerably different from Hong Kong and so, we didn’t hesitate to hop on to China Ferry (133 HKD) bound for Macau. The … Continue reading
Creatively Reusing: Heritage Preservation and Business
The month of May is considered National Heritage Month of the Philippines, and although it seems that year in and year out, public participation is disturbingly minimal, it is good that I resume my blogging on an important aspect of … Continue reading
Posted in CULTURA, GUIA: TOURS
Tagged adaptive reuse, cultural heritage, Heritage preservation in Manila, Louvre, Museo Sorolla
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Learning from Hong Kong and Macau: Tourism and Heritage
Last week, my family and I spent a considerate number of days in two China territories: Hong Kong and Macau. It was a wonderful vacation with no unpleasant experiences and one filled with wonderful memories. The food, the shopping, the … Continue reading
Touring Manila (2011)
Last 29 January 2011, I facilitated a tour around Manila organized by myself and some friends. There were 18 participants and the itinerary included the University of Santo Tomás, which celebrates its 400th Anniversary this year, the San Sebastián Church, … Continue reading
