In Photo: At the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Patan Durbar Square. It was not really a part of my bucket list but a visit to Nepal was a welcome addition to our Bhutan trip. When I hear Nepal, the first thing that comes into mind is Mt Everest. As I have no dreams of scaling…
Bhutan has been in my list of dream destinations for the longest of time but it was never a top priority. While I have been fascinated by its rich culture and heritage, I knew that the right time for me to visit Bhutan will come someday soon. And that day came last April 22, when…
In Photo: Fish in a row Even before Gensan was known as home of world boxing icon Manny Pacquiao, it was already home to famous tunas, earning the title “Tuna Capital of the Philippines”. As the country’s top tuna producer, its daily catch can surpass any other fish ports in the Philippines combined or not….
In Photo: The Tour Town Glan signage welcomes guests and visitors With the many trips I have done to Gensan, it was only recently that I got to visit the first-class municipality of Glan in Sarangani Province. Thanks to our generous host and friend Rolan Enriquez for introducing us to this premier tourist destination known…
I first had the chance to visit Lake Sebu back in 1993. Last week, after thirty three (33) years, I was back with some of my travel buddies from work. As may be expected, a lot has changed since my last visit. We were fetched from our Gensan hotel by our gracious host, Ms Presy…
In Photo: The Chapel Bridge in Lucerne I cannot think of a much better to place to spend our family Christmas holidays than Switzerland! Its snowy landscapes, majestic alps, fewer crowds, festive Christmas markets and the scenic train rides make it the ideal winter destination. Our 7-day DIY Swiss tour brought us to 6 wonderful…
Europe is home to the best and most beautiful markets in the world. That’s why I made sure that I get to visit as many Christmas Markets as I could while we’re here in Germany. So far, I have visited six. Each one offers its unique holiday warmth, charm and atmosphere. But I have to…
After about a 3-hour drive from Ramstein, we reached the medieval town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, which means “red fortress above the Tauber (river). We literally have to pass through a fortress to get into this well-preserved walled town in Germany. The town walls include gate houses and towers. The half-timbered houses and other…
While Paris is popularly known for the iconic Eiffel Tower, there’s more to explore in Paris than Eiffel. Our 5-day Paris DIY adventure brought us to the other beautiful landmarks of the city… all worthy of another visit. Montmarte is Paris on a hill. Located atop a hill of the city, this historic district gives…
A visit to Paris will never be complete without seeing France’s symbol to the world…The Eiffel Tower. This was my 2nd time to visit Paris. My first was 18 years ago. Back then we joined a group tour which gave us a very limited time to explore downtown Paris, specifically in Champ de Mars where…
