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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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PinayTraveller in Japan: Preparing For Your Trip
Japan remains to be one of my most favorite countries. In fact, you might say I am a Japanophile to a certain extent. (Just take a peek inside my kitchen cupboards and you’ll see why.) My recent visit to Japan was made extra special because I was with my Hubby and a couple of friends from work. This is in stark contrast with my first visit almost 10 years ago when I competed at the Japan Prize conference on my own. It was pretty lonely back then but since Japan is Japan, I was able to make the most out of that trip. Although the main reason for our visit…
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Footnote: Contemplating in A Coruña
“In Coruña, people sit around on the sea walls or the rocks and stare out to sea, as if they expect Francis Drake to turn up again and sack the city. A contemplative lot, the Galicians.” ― Phil Ball, Morbo: The Story of Spanish Football
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ILOCOS NORTE: SUN, SEA, & SAND
Where better to experience the sun, sea and sand this summer than in ILOCOS NORTE? Soak some rays and catch some waves in the beaches of PAGUDPUD. Bask in the golden sun and be blown away by the towering windmills in BANGUI. Beat the summer heat and rest your tired feet in a heritage resort in CURRIMAO. Flex those muscles and take the ride of your life in the sand dunes of LAOAG. I enjoyed all these and much more in my northern exposure trip in Ilocos Norte. A peaceful respite in Ilocos Norte Located in the small town of CURRIMAO lies an enchanting heritage resort where art…
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Things to Do in Belem, Portugal
NOTE: This entry is in Tagalog. For my non-Tagalog/Filipino-speaking readers, kindly turn on your favorite web translator. Halos magwa-walong taon na nang huli akong mapadpad sa Portugal. Pero ang huling bisitang ito ay nananatiling sariwa sa aking isipan. Hindi kalabisan kung sabihing “parang kahapon lang.” Totoo. Parang kahapon lang nang maglakad ako sa Rossio Square, nang kumain ako ng napakasarap na Pasteis de Belem, at nang una kong napakinggan ang musikang Portuges na fado. Kaya naman nang lumitaw sa FB timeline ko ang Portugal photo album ko, bigla kong naalala na hindi ko pa pala masyadong naikuwento sa inyo ang ibang lugar na nabisita ko. Narito ang ilang larawan…
