A trip to Batad, Banaue will not be complete without exploring their vast Batad Rice Terraces. As this one of the UNESCO World Heritage site, it must be something. It really makes this place an interesting one. An invite from Sir Ben for this trip make me confirm without any hesitations. It is one of the first items on my bucket list. It was introduced to me in 2005 yet it wasn’t included in... continue
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UNESCO Heritage Sites
IFUGAO… A Spectacular Weekend in Batad
I am in quest of World Heritage Sites and Batad is one of them. Most of my travels are in line with culture and history though I am not a historian nor am a fan of history in my school days. I simply hate memorizing the exact names of a significant character and at the same time associating it to the plot of the story. I regard history before as a subject only to comply with my studies. Now... continue
MACHU PICCHU… Exploring the Lost City of the Incas
When browsing for ancient civilizations, you will not miss several cultures that are still alive until now. With these civilizations, they create remarkable landmarks that until now it’s still a mystery on how they manage to build it. Their way of engineering and constructions are impeccable in such a way that every structure they build must be precise. Some examples of ancient civilizations... continue
SACRED VALLEY… Stunning Panorama of Pisaq
From Awanacancha, we continue our way rolling down the hill going to the town of Pisaq. Pisaq was a small town near the Vilcabamba River. From the town, we drove ahead climbing the mountains of Pisaq. It is a 30-40 minute ride. We had a quick stop at the ticket booth to have our touristic tickets validated. Restrooms are also available; one should do the restroom break since there were no... continue
CUSCO… The Fountains at Tambomachay
The last destination of our tour was at Tambomachay. It was also a short drive over the hills near Q’enqo. Before reaching Tambomachay, you can pass by some adobe houses along the road. The Puca Pucara which guarded the city’s entrance was also along the way with its beautiful panoramic view. We reached the place at 5PM and it was getting dark maybe because of the weather, a bit... continue
CUSCO… Exploring Q’enqo
Another archaeological site on the Sacred Valley is the Q’enqo. The location is also a short drive from Sacsayhuaman. When driving towards Q’enqo, you may not notice the place because its location is right on a hillside. Q’enqo is said to be one of the largest holy places in Cusco. It is also known to be the place for sacrifice and mummification. Different from other temples,... continue
CUSCO… The Magnificent Sacsayhuaman
When I am still planning for my Peru trip, I read about Sacsayhuaman. I am checking the maps and all I’m thinking, the location of Sacsayhuaman is lower than Cusco. Not realizing that when reading about Sacsayhuaman, the temperature is a bit colder than in Cusco, meaning its location is above it. When our van drives up the hill, I suddenly asks myself why are we driving up and where are... continue