Destinations
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Japan on a Budget: a Guide for Budget Travelers
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 for budget travelers! 1. Travel Documents Make sure your passport is valid for six months beyond your travel date and have at least one free page for stamps or stickers. I remember someone being offloaded just because the validity period of his passport was less than 6 months. What a waste of money and energy!…
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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 strange Christmas traditions around the world. In Catalonia, Spain, the “Caga Tió,” or “Poo Log,” is a popular tradition. A wooden log with a painted face and a red hat is placed in front of a fireplace and hit with sticks until it “defecates” small gifts. It may seem strange to some, but the tradition…
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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.
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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.
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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 empty room suddenly suffocates me: creaky floors, empty hallways, cold walls. Without my husband. Without my dogs. The nothingness is all too much. Where are we eating dinner? I ask Ernestine. We have been companions from day one, supporting each other in this little adventure. We have been each other’s shoulder to lean on for…








