I’m igniting my artsy wanderlust this 2020 with Drive Tours in the Art Capital of the Philippines, Angono, Rizal.
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Cainta, Rizal’s SumBingTik Festival
A relatively small municipality but the richest one amongst all towns in the Philippines, also the gateway to the East is the sweet urbanized suburb of Cainta, Rizal. Let’s uncover its humble history. And unfold their rich secrets, flavor-wise and business-wise, with their savory festivities.
The Supernatural Artsy Town of Angono, Rizal
A charming small town in the province of Rizal has some supernatural secrets. It is the home town of two National Artists and cradle of many amazing artists. Thus, the art capital of the Philippines. It might have been the air, or the natural surroundings, that give these artists inspiration to create masterpieces. Or moreContinue reading “The Supernatural Artsy Town of Angono, Rizal”
Abramazing, At First Glance
A landlocked province with a rich history and untouched natural beauty make Abra an extraordinary destination. Yet it’s so underrated and still considered as an off-the-beat attraction. And as for personal experience, it’s very elusive.
Tagayan sa Quezon Province
Drinking is an old age tradition here in the Philippines. Whether to cap the night off or a grand celebration, we, Filipinos drink. There’s even an old practice of coming into a community settlement while drinking and it’s the tagayan ritual in Quezon province.
Sometime in Vigan, Ilocos Sur
A city preserved somewhere in time.
Viva Vigan Binatbatan Festival of the Arts
Vigan’s charm goes beyond Calle Crisologo.
Forever Summer in Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro
Mindoro Sling is the first thing that comes to my mind whenever I hear Puerto Galera. It’s a concoction of rum, clear soda and orange juice with mango and grenadine. A drink that reminds me of an endless summer.
Unearthing the Legend of Bernardo Carpio in Wawa, Rodriguez, Rizal
Earth shattering and deafening noise of colliding rocks were seldom heard in the mountains of San Mateo. It’s said to be caused by someone with enormous footprints along the riverbanks, a giant named Bernardo Carpio. A story any kid would remember while living in the province of Rizal. I recently visited Rodriguez and the storyContinue reading “Unearthing the Legend of Bernardo Carpio in Wawa, Rodriguez, Rizal”
Slow-Cookin’ Kalinga, A Culinary Journey
”Slow food, slow life; fast food, fast life.”
