Paoay Church in Ilocos Norte was beautiful. It was a breath of fresh air in our rugged trip through Ilocandia. Though I have seen majestic churches like Cologne Cathedral in Germany, Westminster Abbey in England and others through Europe and America, I am also proud of our churches here in the Philippines like this one in Paoay which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. They never fail to remind us of our rich heritage and the strength of the Roman Catholic religion. What added to the beauty of the church was the well-manicured park beside it. The loveliness of the ... Continue Reading...
Travel in Pagudpud: Blue Lagoon in Maira-ira Point & Polaris Beach House in Saud
We spent Day Two of our road trip hanging out in the famed Blue Lagoon beach at Maira-Ira Point. This is considered the best beach in the coastal town of Pagudpud, and is so named because of its clear blue waters. The sand may not be as white as the beaches in the Visayas, but I liked that it wasn't so crowded and the surroundings were kept clean. We sure hope it stays this way! (Note: all rights reserved. Pictures and content cannot be reprinted or syndicated without permission from annalyn.net) ... Continue Reading...
Travel to Ilocos Norte: Kapurpurawan Rocks & Kabigan Falls
(Note: All rights reserved. Pictures and content should not be reprinted or syndicated without permission from annalyn.net) On my birthday week, we find ourselves on a road trip to the great North. The seven hour or so tour bus ride was quite arduous, but nothing beats the excitement of this region which has been on my wishlist for some time now (having spent time here just briefly before, when I was younger). Ilocos Norte will always be known as the bailiwick of Ferdinand and Imelda Marcos (now, it's their children who have taken over). But apart from its ... Continue Reading...
Why people like travelling to China
(Note: Guest post by Mr. Nick Steele) Photo credit: Viking River Cruises website China is consistently among the most popular tourist destinations and, every year, tourists flock to this amazing country on land tours and cruises. But why? For some travelers, China seems very exotic, particularly in comparison with western countries, and they travel there to see a culture that is vastly different than their own. For others, it’s the fact that this civilization has thrived for thousands of years…much longer than those of Europe and even of the Americas. And last, ... Continue Reading...
Secure Flight program for passengers flying in and out of US
Remember this piece of news the next time you plan your travel to the United States (via delta.com) " To enhance the security of commercial air travel, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has developed Secure Flight, a program that compares airline passenger information against U.S. government watch lists. As part of this program, you've had the option in the past to provide your full name, gender and date of birth when booking. Now it is a requirement to provide this information as it appears on your ... Continue Reading...
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