Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Manila Cathedral in Intramuros Philippines. The cathedral for the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Manila is a minor basilica in the capital of the Philippines. The cathedral, located within the centuries-old section of Manila called Intramuros, is the seat of the Archbishop of Manila. Having been destroyed several times by natural disasters and fires during its 400-year history, the current structure standing was completed in 1958, the cathedral's sixth incarnation. It is dedicated to Saint Mary under the title Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, patroness of the Philippines.
Zambales is also one of the local tourist destination in the North lies between south China sea and the Zambales mountains. Zambales hosts 173 kilometers of beaches, with coral reefs, dive spots, surfing areas, hotels and day-use beach huts. The province is approximately a 3 to 4 hour drive from Manila, though this can vary greatly with traffic.
Boracay Philippines...
The island was originally home to the Ati tribe. Boracay is part of Aklan province, which became an independent province on April 25, 1956. Formerly undiscovered, it wasn't till the 1970s that tourism began to develop in Boracay,and the island became popular with backpackers in the 1980s.
Years ago, Boracay Island was a well-guarded secret, almost possessively so that only a few knew of its existence.
It was only in the 70s when, it is said, a foreign movie crew accidentally "discovered" this island paradise. Others maintain that it was the German traveler, 'Jens Peters' book, which included rave reviews of Boracay that changed the island’s pace from that of being a quiet secret to eventually being voted as having the best beach in the world.
Whichever story is true, it was around this time that Boracay Island slowly ceased to be a private travelers hangout and eventually became one of the major tourist destinations in the Philippines.
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Vigan is the historic city of Ilocos Sur province, which was inscribed in UNESCO's world heritage list in November 1999. Established in the 16th century, Vigan is the best preserved example of a planned Spanish colonial town in Asia. Its architecture reflects the coming together of cultural elements from elsewhere in the Philippines and from China with those from Europe to create a unique culture and townscape without parallel anywhere in East and Southeast Asia. Its Kamestizoan District is replete with ancestral houses with ancient tiled roofs, massive hardwood floorings, ballustrades and azoteas in varying Spanish-Mexican-Chinese architectural styles.
Monday, May 10, 2010
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Baguio city, also known as the "City of Pines" were the coolest place people wanted to go and visit every summer. This summer capital have plenty of scenery to offer like Burnham park, Mines view and the like. The highlights of the city of Baguio has to offer was the "Panagbenga Festival". A parade festival of flowers cultivated directly from the farm, crafted, weaved, decorated and conceptualized.
Pagudpud Ilocos Norte, is located in the Northern part of the Philippines facing the Pacific ocean. The vast and glazing white sand are inviting. Bluish water waiting to splash the whole pack with your company ready to take the ride of the wave. Hotels and restaurants are in line to serve dishes you would wish to pamper and crave.