Inside the Walls of Intramuros

You might be thinking about the location where this photo taken from; I have no money to travel abroad so it's not from the ancient Greece or Rome. It is one of the tourist spots and must visit attractions in Manila. Okay, it is from Intramuros or the "Walled City" one of the sites that has significance in Philippine history. I was captivated by the Intramuros Open House in Celebration of World Tourism Day. Entrance fees are for free on three of the must visit spots inside the walled city; these are Fort Santiago, Baluarte de San Diego, and Casa Manila. Not only that, there are free bicycle tour at Plaza Roma, and picnic with performance grounds, food and art at Baluarte de San Diego.

VIETNAM: TOURIST SPOTS AND TRAVEL GUIDE

As what I have mentioned in my Aliwan Fiesta 2017 posts, Thes, ang maganda kong pinsan (medyo napilitan ako sa statement na yan), borrowed my DSLR for her Vietnam tour. In return, I'll publish some of her photographs here so we can have a glimpse of this South East Asian country and their tourist spots and destinations. By the way, every time I hear Vietnam, I am always think of the Vietnam War and Leah Salonga performing Miss Saigon. Let's see and widen our minds with the photos she captured at the Ho Chi Minh City, formerly Saigon.

BALITOK TI ALICIA, Isabela

Balitok in Ilocano means gold, from which the festival Balitok ti Alicia drew inspiration  as they gratefully celebrate the golden era of the town of Alicia, Isabela.  Being one of the prime palay producers of the province, the festival honors rice as the  golden grains that helped this humble town, formerly called Angadanan Viejo, to become a prominent business hub in Central Isabela. It shows how its hardworking people put their heart in the tedious, muscle numbing work in the fields for the golden grains to be served on the tables for the whole year. Info from Aliwan Fiesta Website

NIYOGYUGAN FESTIVAL, Quezon Province

From the words, “niyog” and ”yugyog,” the Niyogyugan Festival combines all the colorful fiestas of Quezon Province like the “Pahiyas” of Lucban, “Arana’t Baluarte” of Gumaca, “Tagultol” of Atimonan, “Maubanog” of Mauban and others. A province-wide celebration that celebrates the “Tree of Life,” Niyogyugan pays tribute to the coconut industry’s glorious past, which bore fruit in the form of lambanog distilleries, oil millers, heritage houses, and vast resort plantations. This amazing festival was created to move, shake, and bring back the vigor and dynamism of the industry and to promote the products, places, talent, and creativity of Quezonians. Info from Aliwan Fiesta Website.

Meguyaya Festival

Meguyaya Festival is an annual event in Maguindanao del Norte. Meguyaya is a Teduray term for thanksgiving for the bountiful harvest. The Creator blessed them with fertile soil and a great climate, making them produce tons of corn. This annual festivities include a street dancing competition showcasing the different cultures of Teduray, Muslim, and Christian, celebrated every December. One of the most awaited events is a long stretch of corn grillers placed by the roadside where everyone enjoys roasting, a symbol of togetherness and feasting.

BEST REGIMEN: Kalamansi for Pimples Marks

Pimples or acne on the face is one of the most common problems that teens and even other adults are facing. In my case, this problem started when I was twenty one years old and I thought it was a problem with my beauty regimen. Since pimple is usually caused by bacteria, I changed everything, including pillow cases and towels. Consulted 3 dermatologists, applied everything they suggested but still the same. For three years, I was singing: "mga tagyawat sa ilong, at sa pisngi, at sa noo, at sa batok, at sa baba......."

Best Sunblock/Sunscreen in the Philippines

The temperature is getting hotter and hotter and hotter. According to studies, Global Warming is the reason why we are experiencing sudden climate change. UV rays are harmful to our skin, as they damage your skin or can make you prone to skin cancer. Having said that, a lot of products are out on the market to protect us from damaging UV rays. It is a MUST to use sun protection, especially for people like me who are always outside. I tried six different brands in the market, and now, I will be sharing three of the best sunblock. Dermplus versus Beach Hut versus Belo SunExpert.

Venice Grand Canal Mall, McKinley Hill

Photo of the Venice Grand Canal Mall, McKinley Hill.

I saw a friend posting a photo on Facebook that looks familiar. Out of curiosity, I asked my friend where the photo was taken, and she told me the details. I told my travel buddies about this place, and they already knew it. Without any plan, we visited the Venice Grand Canal Mall in McKinley Hill, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City.

Tau't Bato Tribe

The Tau’t Batu, Tao't Bato, or Taaw't Bato (translates to "people of the rock" in English) are indigenous people in high-lying areas on Mt. Mantalingajan. Most of them are still using the ancient mode of living, like hunting and farming. They also use caves as their home, but some already have houses made of light and sturdy materials like nipa, coconut leaves, and wood. During our visit, I noticed that most women use cloth to cover their bodies while shirts and G-strings for the men. READ: MT. MANTALINGAJAN 

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SAN DIEGO CHURCH, SILAY TOURIST SPOTS

San Diego Pro-cathedral formerly known as San Diego Parish Church or St. Didacus Parish Church before, it was declared as a pro-cathedral in 1994. It is the only church in Silay City that features a dome which is like St. Peters in Vatican City.