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[Tinglayan] Buscalan Rice Terraces Kissed the Clouds
"This is my story about the Buscalan Rice Terraces. At first there is a foreplay with the clouds but it always ends up with a satisfactory finish."That was so sweet. You don't need to taste it. You can...
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[Tinglayan] Blacksmith Kingdom of Kalinga: Turning Stones into Fire
"If there is no concept of poverty, there shall be no poverty. But poverty has been introduced by greedy kingdoms while the little kingdom dwellers of the mountains recognized it's presence."Each...
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[Tinglayan] Kin-ay: the First Kalinga Tattooed Woman I Met
"A person came close. He gently grabbed Kin-ay's arm and showed me her name. Wow! That was a lovely way of telling her name!"That was the day when I encountered a living cultural museum. April 7, 2013:...
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[Abra] Tourist Spots: 61 Attractions and Must-See Destinations
"To those people who are afraid to visit Abra, think twice. Abra is the place with real best-kept secrets."I've been receiving several queries from my e-mail, blog comment section and social media...
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[Manila] Tourist Spots: 26 Attractions and Historical Sites via Walking Tour
"Flow with the lifeblood of this city and experience the vibrant story and rich history."Her crowded shopping malls, noisy streets, the high-rise buildings and upscale condominiums fronting the Manila...
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[Dagupan] 8-Ride Diary of How I Went Home After Eating Street Food
"Travel bloggers usually write articles describing how they enjoyed the place, the food, the people and the experience but not so many write about the not-so-comfy behind-the-scenes part of the...
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[Dagupan] Cathedral of St John the Evangelist: Overgrown Time Trail
"Now I've found the gap. That tube leading me to sanity on travel is now patent."I see Dagupan as a modern commercial space. Although every city or town in the Philippines shares a piece of history,...
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[Dagupan] Beyond Bangus: Industries for Hopes and Dreams
"While the old cathedral exudes peace and calmness, this area is the contrary. Almost everyone has a mission to accomplish. This street is action-filled."What makes actual travel beautiful is the...
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[Dagupan] Century-Old PNR Train (Remnant): a Link to World War 2
"...it could remind us the bad past but it would be better if we treat this historical remnant as a reminder to acknowledge the great, good things of history."Writing this post made me realize how...
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[Vigan] Hotel Luna: Overnight Stay in a Posh Museum-Hotel
"...what I saw was an instant relief without dissociating from the Vigan culture and heritage."How time flies... I used to see that corner of General Luna Street and Ventura de los Reyes Street as a...
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[Vigan] Chula Saloon Bar: a Museum-Feel Restaurant Bar
"Restobars like this one make Vigan a more interesting place to visit."Vigan is a city where the saying "forget the past" does not apply. The remains of its past is her beauty. Its heritage is her...
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[Vigan] 14 Things to See and Expect at Hotel Luna Museum Tour
"I can't believe when the museum-tour guide told me that the painting I am seeing is an original work of Juan Luna, one of the greatest Filipino artists in history."Hotel Luna is more than just a...
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[Vigan] Sunset for the Future, Inspiring People of the Present
"The Bigueño fishermen are heroes of the family they represent. I'm so proud of them."So here I am again writing about the beach which forms a big chunk of my childhood memories. I still remember my...
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[Vigan] Ancestral Houses: How Does (and Should) the Rooftop Look Like?
"The roof is part of the ancestral house package. Better see an original one before everything will vanish through time."Every Vigan visitor will surely never leave the city without seeing the...
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[Vigan] Crispy Bagis: Deep-Fried Pork Intestine with Suká
"From longanisa, empanada, sinanglao, warek-warek and pipian to name a few, one can conclude that Bigueños are not Vegans."Vigan is not just about the old houses, the calesa and its museums. The...
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[Vigan] Raniag Twilight Festival 2013: Float Parade - Photo Coverage
"The Raniag Float Parade is one of the highlights of the week-long Raniag Twilight Festival in Vigan."Better late than never. Here's my collection of photos from 2013's Raniag Twilight Festival in...
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[Vigan] Raniag Street Dancing - Dance and Moves in the Darkness
"This street dancing is one of the must-see events of the week-long Raniag Twilight Festival."Darkness is an element that can never hide from the power of the light. So for the Raniag Twilight Festival...
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[La Paz] ▬ A Village of Abel (Loom) Weavers in Abra Called Bulbulala
"Who would have thought that today, their pasture became greener by keeping the inheritance manifested through their weaving skills."[LA PAZ, ABRA, PHILIPPINES]▬ The cultural immersion I am...
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[Bangued] ▬ Abra River Sunset in Calaba
"Abra has no beach. This river serves as a summer getaway. The sunset here is unique. It represents Abra's distinct landscape."[BANGUED, ABRA, PHILIPPINES]▬ The great Abra River is where the sunset...
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[Bangued] ▬ Silnag: Night Parade of Floats, Lighted with Love and Pride
"Although the stigma of Abra in the politics world is the source of its infamy, there will still be a light to enlighten the dark ages."[BANGUED, ABRA, PHILIPPINES]▬ My experience in Abra last March...
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