Indonesia… Bali Travel Guide for First Time Pinoy Travelers 28 Oct 202117 Jul 2022 About Bali Bali is not your ordinary destination – it’s more than the beaches, the temples, the food and its people. Bali for me is a living museum! Bali may…
Others… Dubai Travel Guide for First Time Pinoy Travelers 10 Sep 202118 Jul 2022 About the Place Dubai is one of the 7 Emirates that makes up the United Arab Emirates. Dubai is also the most populated and economically progressive emirate of the country.…
Thailand… Bangkok Travel Guide for First Time Pinoy Travelers 26 Aug 202118 Jul 2022 I have been to Bangkok several times and hope to be back soon. I love Bangkok especially the food. Bangkok is such a lovely place for solo travelers. From the…
England… England and Wales Itinerary – Day 1 to Day 4 of 101 Days in Europe 10 Jun 202118 Jul 2022 Day 1 I booked my round-trip flight with Air China because at the time of booking, it was the cheapest. I was really looking for the cheapest airfare and I…
Albania… Europe Travel Itinerary for Pinoys – Day 59 to Day 101 of My 101 Days in Europe 10 May 202118 Jul 2022 This is the second part of my 101 Days Itinerary in Europe covering Day 59 to Day 101. Days 1 to 58 is here. This is just an itinerary rundown…
Austria… Europe Travel Itinerary for Pinoys – Day 1 to Day 58 of My 101 Days in Europe 9 Apr 20211 Jan 2023 This post is a preview of where I have been since I stared this journey. I have nothing to do today so I am making my first blog entry –…
Quezon… 7 Best Churches in Quezon for Visita Iglesia 6 Mar 202118 Jul 2022 The Province of Quezon is so huge that it has 2 Dioceses and 1 Prelature – the Diocese of Lucena covering the southern part, the Diocese of Gumaca covering the…
Cavite… 7 Best Churches in Cavite for Visita Iglesia 6 Feb 202118 Jul 2022 Another great option for a Visita Iglesia from Manila is the Province of Cavite. Cavite has some century-old churches that are at par or similar to the ones in other…
Churches Basilicas in the Philippines 8 Jan 202126 Jul 2022 A local church can only become a basilica upon declaration of the Pope through a Papal Brief. Once a church is declared a basilica, the basilica status remains forever and…
Laguna… 7 Best Churches in Laguna for Visita Iglesia 6 Jan 202118 Jul 2022 Holy week or not, these 7 Century Old Churches in Laguna are worth visiting because of their historical and cultural value. And as a cultural and religious tradition among Filipino…
Batangas… 7 Best Churches in Batangas for Visita Iglesia That Are Accessible via STAR Tollway 6 Dec 202018 Jul 2022 Doing Visita Iglesia in Batangas has become very convenient because of STAR Tollway (Southern Tagalog Arterial Road) that runs from Sto. Tomas to Batangas City. STAR Tollway is directly connected…
Batangas… Top 10 Beaches Near Manila For A Day Trip Anytime of the Year 6 Nov 202027 Aug 2023 Summer in the Philippines means fun in the sea, sand, and sky. Ok, let me correct that, everyday is, regardless if its summer or not, beaches in the Philippines are…
Japan… Japan Travel Guide – Summary of 7D6N Do It Yourself Japan Itinerary | Part 5 24 Oct 202018 Jul 2022 This is the last part which summarizes my 7D6N Japan itinerary. Part 1 is here. Part 2 is here. Part 3 is here. Part 4 is here. In a span…
Japan… Japan Itinerary – 7 Days 6 Nights Japan Itinerary Visiting Tokyo, Kyoto, Nara, Osaka and Kobe | Part 4 18 Oct 202018 Jul 2022 This is Part 4 of my 7D6N Japan itinerary. Part 1 is here. Part 2 is here. Part 3 is here. Day 6 – Osaka and Kyoto in a Day…
Awesome World… Japan Travel Guide – 7 Days 6 Nights Japan Itinerary Visiting Tokyo, Kyoto, Nara, Osaka and Kobe | Part 3 15 Oct 20205 Jul 2022 This is Part 3 of my 7D6N Japan itinerary. Part 1 is here. Part 2 is here. Day 4 – Temple Run in Kyoto Last night I had a great…
Japan… Japan Travel Guide – 7 Days 6 Nights Japan Itinerary Visiting Tokyo, Kyoto, Nara, Osaka and Kobe | Part 2 10 Oct 20205 Jul 2022 This is Part 2 of my 7D6N Japan Itinerary. Part 1 is here. Day 2 – A Journey to the Center of the Earth – the DisneySea Experience I really…
Japan… Japan Travel Guide – 7 Days 6 Nights Japan Itinerary Visiting Tokyo, Kyoto, Nara, Osaka and Kobe | Part 1 5 Oct 20205 Jul 2022 I have visited Tokyo, Kyoto, Nara, Osaka and Kobe in 7 days. I made sure my itinerary fits my 7-Day JR Pass. I wished I could have stayed more -…
Japan… Japanese Tourist Visa Application Guide for Filipinos 2 Oct 202018 Jul 2022 Is Japan in your travel list when COVID-19 is over? Good idea! Japan is beautiful anytime of the year! I am sure you’ll love strolling in Narra and Kyoto. Or…
Australia… Australia Visa Application Guide 20 Sep 202018 Jul 2022 Updated August 8, 2020 Steps in Applying for Australian Tourist Visa ONLINE Philippine Passport Holders residing outside Australia can now apply for a Visitor e600 Visa online. The following are…
Nepal… Nepal Visa Application Guide 10 Sep 202018 Jul 2022 As of August 7, 2020 Filipinos have 2 ways of securing a Nepalese Tourist Visa - visa obtained at the Consulate in Manila or visa obtained upon arrival at the…
China… Chinese Tourist Visa Guide for Filipinos 5 Sep 202018 Jul 2022 Filipinos holding ordinary passport are required to obtain a valid visa before entering mainland China. China Embassy in Manila is located at Dasmarinas Village Makati. Its Consular Section however is…
Jordan… Jordan Visa Application Guide 30 Aug 202018 Jul 2022 As of August 8, 2020 First, Jordan doesn't have an embassy in the Philippines. What is in Manila is an Honorary Consulate and the nearest embassy is in Tokyo. Hence,…
India… Indian Visa Application Guide 20 Aug 202018 Jul 2022 As of August 10, 2020 India Visa Requirements and How to Apply Online Previously, Philippine passport holders are granted visa on arrival in India. However, it is no longer the…
USA… US Visa Application Guide For Filipinos 15 Aug 202018 Jul 2022 As of August 15, 2020 STEP BY STEP GUIDE ON HOW TO APPLY FOR A US TOURIST VISA Step 1 - Complete an Online Non-immigrant Visa Application (DS-160) here First…
Israel… Israel Visa Application Guide 10 Aug 202018 Jul 2022 Updated August 5, 2020 Filipinos do not need a visa to Israel for tourism purposes. Philippine passport holders can stay in Israel for not more than 90 days. Should I…
South Korea… South Korea Visa Application Guide 5 Aug 202018 Jul 2022 As of August 5, 2020 Starting July 1, 2020, the South Korean Embassy in Manila will no longer issue visa sticker to be attached to one's passport. The visa sticker…
Egypt… Egypt Tourist Visa Application Guide 3 Aug 202027 Aug 2023 Updated August 3, 2020 This is the updated details on How to Apply for Egyptian Tourist Visa in the Philippines. Philippine passport holders need a valid Egyptian tourist visa before…
new zealand… New Zealand Tourist Visa Guide for Filipinos 30 Jul 202018 Jul 2022 There are 3 ways to apply for a New Zealand Tourist Visa: counter application, courier application and online application. I will discuss online application. NEW ZEALAND VISA APPLICATION ONLINE GUIDE …
South Korea… 5 Beaches Near Seoul You Have To Visit While Spending Summer In Korea 30 May 202027 Aug 2023 South Korea is not only about spring, autumn and winter. South Korea is also about summer. Summer in South Korea is during the months of June to August and like…
Batangas… 7 Waterfalls Near Manila For A Day Trip 28 Apr 202027 Aug 2023 Before the summer ends, why not visit these 7 Waterfalls Near Manila that will surely make your summer more than a beach! DARANAK FALLS Daranak Falls is my personal favorite…
Batanes… Batanes Travel Guide Made Simple 20 Mar 202027 Aug 2023 I am coming up with travel guides to some of the Philippines' “must see destinations.” These travel guides are reduced to its simplest and most doable form so that anyone…
Churches Taal Basilica Minore of St. Martin De Tours 2 Jan 202018 Jul 2022 The Minor Basilica of San Martin De Tours in Taal, or simply Taal Basilica, is the largest church in the Philippines and the whole of Asia. The facade of Taal…
Churches… Calamba, Laguna Church of St. John the Baptist 15 Dec 201918 Jul 2022 Calamba City's main church is the Parish Church of St. John the Baptist which was built in the 19th century. In Philippine history, Dr. Jose Rizal, Philippines' national hero, was…
Churches… Liliw, Laguna Church of St. John the Baptist 16 Nov 201918 Jul 2022 The main Catholic Church in Liliw, Laguna is the Parish of St. John the Baptist which is famous for its striking façade made of red bricks and adobe. The church…
Churches… Lumban, Laguna Church of San Sebastian The Martyr 15 Oct 201918 Jul 2022 This is the grand century old San Sebastian The Martyr Catholic Church in Lumban, Laguna. It was erected in 1600 and the first stone church built in Laguna. The church…
Holy Land Series… Wadi Rum – The Valley of the Moon 20 Dec 201828 Jul 2022 Biblical Significance Wadi Rum has no biblical or religious significance Why Visit Wadi Rum Wadi Rum or Valley of the Moon is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in southern…
Holy Land Series… Petra – Why Do I Love Thee? 20 Nov 201826 Jul 2022 I will start with a poem about Petra - my origial composition. Though it lacks many of the attributes of a standard poem, still, it's a poem. Lol. Let me…
Holy Land Series… Sea of Galilee Boat Ride 27 Oct 201826 Sep 2022 No Holy Land pilgrimage tour is complete without a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee. We headed for this trip before lunch and no food is served here unlike…
Holy Land Series… Nazareth and the Church of the Annunciation 24 Oct 201826 Jul 2022 “Welcome to Holy Land, The land of God!” said our Tour Guide the moment we got inside the tour bus after crossing the Jordan-Israel border. I could hardly believe that…
Holy Land Series… Mt. Tabor and the Church of the Transfiguration 25 Sep 201824 Jul 2022 Today, I am visiting the site where the transfiguration of Jesus happened. Transfiguration means change in form or appearance. This is an event where Jesus’ appearance has changed - from…
Holy Land Series… Mount of Beatitudes 25 Aug 201824 Jul 2022 It’s Sunday and we are visiting the Mount of Beatitudes. I remember memorizing the Beatitudes as a form of prayer when I was a kid. Until today, my basis of…
Holy Land Series… Capernaum, House of Peter, and The Synagogue of Jesus 26 Jul 201823 Jul 2022 It's an exciting day as I am visiting the town where Jesus spent most His adult life - where He did some of His miracles and where He preached in synagogues.…
Holy Land Series… Church of the Multiplication of Loaves and Fish 6 Jun 201819 Jul 2022 Not far from Capernaum and the Sea of Galilee is the Church of the Multiplication of Loaves and Fish or commonly called the Church of the Multiplication. It was first…
Holy Land Series… St Peter’s Fish For Lunch 27 May 201823 Jul 2022 After visiting the Man on Galilee Museum where I saw the 2000-year old wooden boat and after experiencing that boat ride on the lake, I was eagerly excited for lunch.…
Holy Land Series… Church of the Primacy of Peter, Mensa Christi, and the Sea of Galilee 26 May 201824 Jul 2022 I remember the homily of Pope Francis when he celebrated mass at Manila Cathedral. The first line of his homily was, “Do you love me?” and the audience responded with…
Holy Land Series… Jordan River and the Baptism of Jesus 2 Apr 201823 Jul 2022 Scholars, historians, and theologians believe with absolute certainty – which can be established with unprecedented verifiable facts - that there are two events in the life of Jesus that are…
Holy Land Series… The Wedding Church In Cana 6 Mar 201823 Jul 2022 The first public miracle of Jesus is the turning of water into wine during a Jewish wedding in Cana where He, Mary and some of His disciples attended. During the…
Holy Land Series… Mt Nebo and Memorial of Moses 18 Jan 201820 Jul 2022 Significance of Mt Nebo Mt Nebo is the place where God showed the Promised Land to Moses. However, Moses was not able to enter the Promised Land as he died…
Churches… Maasin Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption 27 Jan 201728 Jul 2022 One can not miss this old church when in Maasin City which is situated near the City Hall. Along the national road of Maasin stands the picturesque Cathedral of Nuestra…
Churches… Sorsogon Cathedral of Sts Peter and Paul 22 Nov 201629 Jan 2023 Undeniably the most noticeable structure in the whole of Sorosogon City, the Cathedral of Sts Peter and Paul has a huge dome ala-Vatican that dominates the city's skyline. The new…
Churches… Barcelona, Sorsogon Church of St. Joseph 22 Aug 201621 Jan 2023 The Saint Joseph Parish Church or commonly referred to as Barcelona Church in Barcelona, Sorsogon was built by the Franciscans in 1874. It is one of the oldest and considered…
Churches… Bay, Laguna Church of St. Agustine 15 Aug 201619 Jan 2023 The Church of St. Agustine in the town of Bay (pronounced as Ba-eh) is historically considered as the oldest Roman Catholic church in the province of Laguna. It was originally…
Churches… Paete, Laguna Church of St. James the Apostle 15 Jul 201615 Jan 2023 This is St James the Apostle Church in Paete, Laguna. This century old church is filled with centuries-old wooden paintings and statues of catholic saints. It features a baroque style…
Churches… Magdalena, Laguna Church of St. Magdalene 15 Jun 201612 Jan 2023 This is the magnificent century old Church of St Magdalene in Magdalena, Laguna. The church was built in its entirety in 1855. Interestingly, Emilio Jacinto, a Philippine Revolutionary Hero, was…
Churches… Bolinao, Pangasinan Church of St James the Great 2 Jun 201622 Jan 2023 Originally built in 1609, the church of St. James Parish in Bolinao, Pangasinan is made of black coral stones. Its bell tower was once the tallest in the entire island…
Churches… San Fabian, Pangasinan Church of St. Fabian 24 Apr 201621 Jan 2023 Originally built in 1768, the Parish of Saint Fabian, Pope and Martyr in San Fabian, Pangasinan has been restored in 1856 after it has been burned when a sacristan carelessly…
Albay… Legazpi Cathedral of St. Gregory the Great 22 Mar 201619 Jan 2023 The St. Gregory the Great Cathedral, known as one of the oldest Roman Catholic Churches in the Philippines, is a tourist attraction and one of the most prominent landmarks in…
Churches… Dipolog Cathedral of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary 25 Jan 201619 Jan 2023 What made me curious about Dipolog Cathedral is the fact that the main altar was designed by Dr. Jose Rizal at the time he was exiled in Dapitan. The Cathedral…
South Korea… Beautiful Starbucks Stores – Starbucks Famille Park 1 Jun 201527 Aug 2023 Starbucks Famille Park is perhaps the most gorgeous Starbucks store in Seoul, South Korea. The exterior is a geometric glass dome structure reflective of urban Seoul. The interior features woods…
Starbucks Starbucks Icon Mugs Collection 14 May 201427 Aug 2023 March 15, 2014 marks my first anniversary as a Starbucks mug collector! How fast time flies! How it All Started I started seriously collecting Starbucks icon mugs when I was…
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