After a quick city tour, we drove straight to Urca neighborhood to which the terminal of the cable car to Sugar Loaf Mountain is located. We got off the bus and lucky for us, there’s no queue. We went straight to the waiting area because our tour guide was taking our tickets at the counter. At the waiting area, it’s fascinating to see the cable cars on the two mountains. By the way, there... continue
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RIO DE JANEIRO… A Glimpse of Downtown Rio
I used to travel alone. I am keen on organizing things, keeping track of my schedules and maximizing the time spent to one place. I am the type of person that when I travel, I see to it I will visit the must-see places in the area. When planning my route/itinerary, I list all the attractions and have an advance reading on it. Some say it is better to DIY (do-it-yourself) tour, check on the mode... continue
Conquer South America: A 2-week Journey
Below are the only countries in South America offering no visa for Filipinos. Bolivia – 90 days Brazil – 90 days Colombia – 90 days Ecuador – 90 days Peru – 183 days Suriname – 90 days So I grab the opportunity to visit my two favorite countries for two weeks: Brazil and Peru. Why Brazil? Mainly because Brazil is the home of... continue
Things to do in Batanes, PHILIPPINES
There are plenty of activities in Batanes. Make sure you have enough time to do it all. Here it is: 1. See for your very own eyes the stone houses. a. The House of Dakay b. Savidug Vernacular Houses c. Chavayan Heritage Village 2. Visit the lighthouses. a. Naidi Lighthouse b. Tayid Lighthouse c. Sabtang Lighthouse 3. Visit the rolling hills. a. Vayang Rolling Hills b. Chamantad –... continue
BATANES… At San Carlos Borromeo Church
The last stop of the day before driving back to Basco was at San Carlos Borromero Church. It’s also known as Mahatao Church. It is a Roman Catholic Church located at the town proper of Mahatao. As per history, the first Church was built in 1787. Throughout the time, continuous remodeling and renovation works that made the church what it is today. It became a National Cultural Treasure in... continue
BATANES… The Fascinating Tayid Mahatao Lighthouse
This is our last stop at the mountain… This lighthouse was situated on top of the hill overlooking the ocean. It can also be seen from Marlboro country. It is strategically located to be visible to ships at sea. The environment is nice, there was no usual road or walkway going to the structure itself, it’s like you have to pass through a private property with tall cogon grass on the... continue
BATANES… A Swim at the Fountain of Youth
Our next stop after lunch… We had a very good lunch at the Diura Village. With full stomach, we’re ready to walk the said one kilometer distance from the village going to the fountain of youth. After a short rest, we walked directly to the mountain. Along the way were the view of the ocean on the left and the mountain on the right. Lots of trees along the walkway so there’s... continue