One of the air vents for the crypt in St. Peter’s Basilica, Rome, 2012. “There are over 100 tombs within St. Peter’s Basilica (extant to various extents), many located in the Vatican grotto, beneath the Basilica. These include 91 popes, St. Ignatius of Antioch, Holy Roman Emperor Otto II, and the composer Giovanni Pierluigi da […]
We almost didn’t make it, my team and I. We received our Schengen Visa just two days before our scheduled flight, and our plane tickets mere hours before takeoff. Everything, it seemed, was against our going to Rome to cover the historic canonization of the country’s second saint, San Pedro Calungsod. But with his intercession, […]
Madeira, a Portuguese archipelago near the Canary Islands, is one of the places I dream of travelling to someday. I’ve seen a lot of features about it and always, I’d be fascinated by its beauty. But I’ve almost forgotten all about it until I saw this short film. Beautifully shot by Christian Mülhauser, it’s a […]
Pinay Traveller Recommends is a weekly round-up of interesting sites, photos, stories and/or events found around the net. From the outside, it looks like a typical Portuguese World Heritage building fully restored to its tiled glory. But inside, every bit of it is modern. Welcome to Tattva Design Hostel, the largest hostel in Porto. Inspired […]
Tired of the usual European destinations? Well, you might like this. GQ lists some of the most underrated cities in Europe and gives precious tips on how to avoid the usual tourist traps. From Portugal to Croatia, the list is a delightful mix of the not-so trodden, but nonetheless exciting, destinations. Read on! Porto, Portugal […]
