Travel and Living with Style
Halloween in the Philippines won’t be complete without a good scare. Some do this by watching a horror flick with the lights out. Others head out to visit some of spots in the Philippines reportedly haunted by ghosts, spirits and other creatures of the night. Here are the 10 spookiest spots in the Philippines to visit…[Continue Reading]
No doubt, social media has made a huge impact in our lives. It has changed a lot of the way we do things. That includes going on vacation. From getting ideas where you’ll be going on vacation to scouting the best airline and hotel deals, and even sharing details about your trip, social media is…[Continue Reading]
The Penafrancia festival held in Naga City, Camarines Sur is not just one of the largest religious events in the Philippines. It is also considered to be one of the biggest Marian celebrations held across Asia. A Festival of Undying Devotion This annual festival is held in honor of Our Lady of Penafrancia, fondly called…[Continue Reading]
The Kadayawan Festival is called the “King of all Fiestas in Mindanao” for good reason. Held during the third week of August, it is a celebration of the rich cultural heritage of Davao city and other parts of Mindanao. Birth of the Kadayawan Festival The beginnings of the Kadayawan Festival can be traced back…[Continue Reading]
The current status of the tourism industry in the Philippines was one of the many topics that President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III talked about during the hour and a half long State of the Nation Address he delivered this afternoon. Out of all the topics that President Aquino may discuss during the SONA, this was one…[Continue Reading]
These days, people are traveling by air more frequently to different destinations in the Philippines and other parts of the world thanks to the discounted airline tickets offered by major carriers. Their rock-bottom prices—which can be as much as half the price of a regular airline ticket—make them so attractive that they would practically sell…[Continue Reading]
Out of all the beaches in the Philippines, none is more popular than Boracay. This tiny island is located just off the northwest tip of Panay in the country’s Visayas region. It is estimated that more than 700,000 people visit Boracay each year, making this one of the country’s top tourist destinations. With so many…[Continue Reading]
Barasoain Church is one of the historical landmarks of the Philippines. I’ve grown up seeing pictures in history books, postcards, photos, and even on the ten peso bill before the government converted this to coins. But I’ve never had the chance to visit it, even on a school field trip. That was, until my recent…[Continue Reading]
It’s been a while since me and my friends have gone on a road trip. This year, we decided to change all of that. When we heard about the annual hot air balloon festival happening in Pampanga last weekend, we decided to make that our first of many road trip adventures for the year. Leaving…[Continue Reading]
The Sinulog Festival is considered to be one of the grandest and most colorful festivals in the Philippines. Each year, this vibrant celebration of dance, music and color attracts millions of people from all over the country and foreign travelers, making it one of the top tourist attractions in the Philippines. About the Sinulog Festival…[Continue Reading]
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