“You can never visit the same place twice. Each time, it’s a different story. By the very act of coming back, you wipe out what came before.”
Category Archives: Cultural
Paint the town red with DRIVE Tours in Angono, Rizal
I’m igniting my artsy wanderlust this 2020 with Drive Tours in the Art Capital of the Philippines, Angono, Rizal.
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.
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.
The Nearly Forgotten Gods of the North, The Yogad Tribe
Such a fascinating story but never told.
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.”
From Maligcong Rice Terraces Catwalk To Bontoc Indigenous Fashion
An Igorot culture appreciation that will never go out of style.
