There are a number of tourist destinations in Baguio City. Three days of stay would be enough to see – and, more importantly, enjoy – all of these tourist spots. There’s a difference between leisurely stroll and hurried sightseeing. So if you don’t have the luxury of time when you travel to Baguio, better prioritize ...
Travelers know that in every place, there are hidden treasures that are bound to remain unnoticed unless you know they’re there. That’s why they’re called “hidden” treasures, right? (It sounds redundant because a treasure is supposed to be hidden). But let’s not get lost in the words.
FoodYou should know by now that Fully Booked is not something you often hear during peak travel seasons from airline companies. It’s something you don’t dread hearing. Quite the reverse, it’s something you look forward to. Fully Booked is a noun, the name of a good bookstore chain.
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The anticipation of going to a great vacation, for the first time in that particular destination, builds up once you arrive at the airport. Just imagine the effect of a bad airport experience on the level of your vacation enthusiasm.
Celebration of Philippine Christmas is not complete without noche buena, which, incidentally, is going to be celebrated this evening (every 24th of the year). It’s like the Thanksgiving in the US, when members of the family come together and eat, but any similarity probably ends there.
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Discussing shopping malls here in VisitPinas.com doesn’t sound right at first glance. We have this impression that travel destinations consist of beaches, resorts and other vacation spots. The growth of huge malls, however, makes us rethink our concept of a destination.
One can’t help but feel being transported back in time upon entering Ma Mon Luk, at least the one in Quezon City. You’ll be surprised to see that the place looked really ancient. It’s probably ancient.
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The recent trend, I suppose, is to provide a place for people to relax and unwind, to leave the pressures of the city behind. This is evident in places such as Sonya’s Garden or Villa Escudero. In Indang, Cavite, you’ll find Balay Indang.
Roads seem to be the most unlikely subject of VisitPinas.com, but some well-maintained roads deserve mention here, especially if these roads bring us to great travel destinations. Let’s begin:
Tips & Reminders, TransportationYour help is needed on this one — let’s have a collective opinion on which Philippine travel destinations are on top of everyone’s list (ok, maybe not everyone, but at least most of us). It’s easy. Please check the “Nominate” page at the top of this site or simply click here to nominate.
Your SiteSome places come to life at certain days of the year. This happens during fiesta celebrations, including the Sinulog, and, of course, Christmas. One of these Christmas destinations, although not in the scale as the other Christmas destinations previously discussed in this site, is Policarpio Street.
Places to Go, To SeeBibingka usually stands side by side with puto bumbong and puto sulot during Christmas in the Philippines. They are the turkey in American Thanksgiving. But unlike the two varieties of puto (or the turkey), the bibingka remains popular through the rest of the year.
FoodFinding a good restaurant, particularly one which is reasonably-priced, is like looking for a diamond in an African mine. There are some discoveries that would make you smile and say: “This is nice.” This is one of them.
FoodA tourist visa is the usual avenue for anyone going for a quick look of another country. For non-Filipinos who fell in love with the Philippines and would want to stay much, much longer, then a tourist visa may not be enough. How would it sound if a foreigner can secure a visa that allows ...
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