After our quick stop at the Love Park in Miraflores, we are to drive going to the Main Square of Lima. Along the way, there were lots of wonderful insights that my tour guide shared to me. She told me that there’s one neighborhood where the first Italians settled in Lima thereby bringing some of those nice architectures to the country. Some buildings also were inspired by the gingerbread... continue
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ILOCOS… Escape to the North Part 3
PART 2… Continued DAY 3 – July 20, 2013 At 6am, everybody’s already awake preparing for the last set of the itinerary. We already have pre-ordered our breakfast the night before so they can prepare it ahead since we’ll be leaving Pagudpud early for our Vigan escape. We left Pagudpud at almost 8 am and made a quick stop at their welcome arch. We didn’t have a chance to take... continue
BEIJING… Scenic Walk at the Great Wall of China
As Beijing is known for being the Capital of China, the city also boasted a lot of cultural and historical sites. Part of the grand history of China that was believed to be seen from the moon is now named one of the New 7 Wonders of the World, the Great Wall of China. On July 16, 2013, this was the last destination for the day’s itinerary. From Ming Tombs, we left towards the mountains near... continue
ROME… The Historic Colosseum
It can’t be denied that one purpose of coming to Rome will be a visit to the Colosseum. Not as one of the New 7 Wonders of the World but as part of the great history of Rome where Colosseum played an important role. Everybody knows about Colosseum and Rome; it had been featured to many movies, magazines, advertisements and other publications. With this, the Colosseum is one must-visit... continue
ROME… When in Rome
On board Emirates flight EK 097 from Dubai to Rome Fuimicino International Airport, I was enjoying the business class accommodation of the ever luxurious Airbus A380 of the Emirates fleet. The flight was magnificent as I befriended two EK flight attendants, Joanna and Naila. Arriving at the airport was fun. I was thrilled upon seeing the signs in Italian. I told myself, “this is it”. I am... continue