Category: Travel and Culture
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Oceana Philippines World Oceans Day Exhibit on TaƱon Strait
āWhere is TaƱon Strait?ā I asked a friend when he told me about the project. Iām sure I share the same sentiments with other Filipinos who have no common knowledge of TaƱon Strait which happens to be the largest marine protected area in the Philippines bounded by two islands Negros and Cebu. I was invited…
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The PTAA 22nd Travel Tour Expo 2015 : Travel Agents are Still In!
In the age of independent and do-it-yourself travelers, are travel agents still relevant at this time? Iād like to think so yes. Iām an independent traveler but I find value with using travel agents too when the need arise. Here are some reasons why it is smarter to use Travel Agents at times and visit…
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Ayala Museum | The Art and the Order of Nature in Indigenous Philippine Textiles
Iāve always been fascinated by the textiles created by the various indigenous people of our country. I myself have visited their places and have seen with my own eyes how they weave and crafted these pieces of works. To them, the designs and patterns, influenced by their surroundings, nature and belief is inherent and flows…
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The Lopez Museum | Articles of Disagreements Exhibit
It’s all about how the somewhat mundane and simple processes of life transforms into a work of art. Behind familiar art forms are writings and anecdotes on art history. The exhibit “Articles of Disagreements” unearths the rich Lopez Museum archives and showcases not only the artworks but the process – agreements and disagreements in relation…
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Team Tuklas as the Juan for Fun Backpacker Challenge 2014 Grand Winner
After nine epic days of traveling to six cities ā Kuala Lumpur, Bacolod, Cebu, Camiguin, Cagayan de Oro and Manila ā and facing challenges that would test their physical fortitude and mentally strength while at the same time having fun, the five teams are back to culminate the exciting Juan For Fun Backpacking Challenge this…
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Get a Glimpse of Mt Hamiguitan in this Awesome Video
The Philippines is ecstatic to have another UNESCO World heritage site on the list and this one clearly showcases the natural wonders of our country. The Mt Hamiguitan Range Wildlife Sanctuary in Davao Oriental has been included on the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organizationās World Heritage List last June 23 2014.