Peace of Mind in Club Balai Isabel (Talisay, Batangas)

Many times we want to visit a particular place. It could be a spot or resort that we’ve passed...

Taal Volcano and Taal Lake (Batangas)

We all know that the Philippines sits on the Pacific Ring of Fire. We have volcanoes for neighbors in...

Remembering the Death Anniversary of former President Corazon “Cory” Aquino

Today, one year ago, we lost one of the most loved, if not the most loved, Filipinos. Fondly referred...

Cory Aquino Memorial Shrine and Ninoy Aquino Monument (Manila City)

Names are confusing. There’s a Cory Aquino Memorial Shrine located at the intersection of Roxas Boulevard and Padre Burgos...

Monument of Miguel Lopez de Legazpi and Andres Urdaneta (Intramuros)

Monuments are meant to commemorate something of historical importance to a place and its people. I always pass through...

Discovering Kilometer 0 in Manila City

A destination appears to be nearer if we have an idea where we are in the whole travel route....

Ninoy Aquino Monument (Quezon City)

Perhaps you’re wondering why this “shrine” deserves a separate post,  when it could easily be incorporated in our previous...

The Firetrees of UP Diliman (Quezon City)

There’s something soothing and relaxing in UP Diliman during Sundays (or weekends, for that matter), especially when it’s summer....

Experiencing History at Museo Ilocos Norte

Places that have a deep sense of history, and pride in that history, often have museums. I could be...

Bohol Trip: Enjoying Nature and History

There are times when the experience, when basking in the sights and sounds of nature, is too expansive and...