Basilica del Sto. Nino This is the oldest church in the Philippines built in the 16th century by Miguel Lopez de Legaspi and Fr. Andres Urdaneta where the image of the Sto. Nino, a sculpture of the Holy Child Jesus, was found in 1565 by the Spanish explorers. Photo Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Basilica_del_Santo_Nino.jpg Tidbit: Ferdinand Magellan gave [...]
Vigan City Founded by Juan de Salcedo in 1572, this well-preserved historical town is one of the earliest Spanish settlements in the Philippines. With a history running deep in its 18th century Spanish style architecture, cobblestone streets and kalesas (horse-drawn carriages), it is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Photo source: http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg135/pochssc/vigan/vigan4.jpg Banaue Rice Terraces [...]
Almost every month throughout the year, there are festivals taking place somewhere in the Philippines. Fiestas, as normally called in the Philippines, might have been a cultural inheritance from Spain after a few hundred years or so of colonization. They’re colorful, exuberant and always plenty of fun. The nature of each fiesta is characterized by [...]
Looking for a cheap Asian getaway that’s off the beaten path? Then…Welcome to the Philippines! With over 7,000 islands, the Philippines is a tropical country that is full of natural wonders and is truly a great hideaway in Southeast Asia. It has some of the world’s best diving spots such as the Tubbataha Reef, a [...]