In 1995, the Guinness Book of World records listed the Carabao mango variety in the Philippines as the sweetest fruit in the world, specifically the Guimaras mango. Continue reading The golden fruit of the Philippines: Manila Mango
The chicken bus or “camioneta” as locals refer to it, is the main mode of local transportation between towns, villages and cities especially in the western part of Guatemala. Usually, taking the chicken bus is the cheapest option for travelling … Continue reading The Chicken Bus of Guatemala
Getting drunk is not new in Guatemala, or anywhere in the world, everybody have their own version of “happy hour/moment”. For many years, Salcajá has been the best reference for production of homemade alcoholic beverages in Guatemala. Salcajá is a town in … Continue reading Rompopo and Caldo de frutas of Salcajá
The art of making burnay stood the test of time and continues to showcase Filipinos artistry and craftsmanship. Highly quality products and preserved tradition: Burnay jars of Vigan, Ilocos Sur. Continue reading The Art of Making Burnay: Vigan, Ilocos Sur, Philippines
Divisoria still reigns supreme as the go to place when it comes to great finds and bargain shopping. Continue reading The bargain district of Manila: Divisoria
Guatemala City has a certain charm of an old city, great churches and architectures, museums and markets. Continue reading Modern & colonial charm of Guatemala City
With all the cultures and architectural influences reflected in the buildings around Vigan, no wonder Vigan is on the list of UNESCO as one of the World Heritage Sites. Continue reading The Historic Town of Vigan: Ilocos Sur, Philippines
A festival that shows the fun-spirited Filipinos, the ability to make the best of any bad situation given. Indeed, Higantes Festival is a celebration of BIG stories. Continue reading The Higantes Festival: Angono, Rizal Philippines
One dish, different variants, one flavorful culture that’s what tamales of Guatemala irresistibly delicious. Continue reading Oh my Hot Tamales!
Today, people from Sagada still observe the traditions and rituals of their ancestors. The Hanging Coffins of Sagada, preserved traditions yet adapted to modern times. Traditions that remained intact and depict culture with mystique charm. Continue reading The Hanging Coffins of Sagada: Mountain Province, Philippines
It is a colorful delight to see rows of tombstones in cobalt blues, turquoise, bright oranges, soothing shades of green, varieties of red and different tints of yellow. Continue reading Colorful cemeteries of Guatemala
Mayan women keep the art of weaving, who has an advance knowledge in weaving and struggles to keep the art. This is why Guatemalan women n is considered to be an artist. A weaver’s product reflects their inspiration, their ancestors, and the strength of a great culture. Continue reading The exceptional art of weaving in Guatemala
