So you’ve finally booked your flight and filed your vacation leave at work. Now you’re only a few days away from your dream destination, Japan! For a smooth and memorable trip, it’s important to make some essential arrangements even before you leave. To help you plan your Japan trip, here’s Pinay Traveller’s essential Japan guide…
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Unique and Strange Christmas Traditions Around the World
As Christmas Day approaches, we anticipate the joy, celebration, and, of course, traditions that go with it. While many of us may have similar traditions, such as putting up decors and exchanging gifts, Christmas is celebrated differently in various parts of the world. From the bizarre to the heartwarming, here are some unique and sometimes…
Gen. Aniceto Lacson Ancestral Home – A National Treasure
Nestled within a grove of trees in Talisay City, Negros Occidental, stands the General Aniceto Lacson Ancestral Home, sometimes referred to as Casa Grande. Although looking empty now, one is struck by the house’s evident style and grandeur.
BALAY NI TAN JUAN: Heritage at the Heart of Bago
If there is any structure that mirrors the resilient spirit of the people of Bago City in Negros Occidental, then it would be Balay ni Tan Juan, the ancestral home of the Negrense revolutionary hero Gen. Juan Araneta.
A Cure for Homesickness
Homesickness hits me without warning. We are walking along Rue de l’ Assomption in Paris, on our way back to the Maison d’Accueil de l’Assomption where we’ll be staying for the next three days. Already it is seven in the evening, yet it is as bright as 10AM. The thought of going back to an…