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Maria Cristina Falls

The majestic Maria Cristina Falls, Iligan City, Philippines

November 25, 2013March 22, 2018 Mel

It is sometimes called “twin falls” since the flow is separated by a rock at the brink of the waterfall. Continue reading The majestic Maria Cristina Falls, Iligan City, Philippines

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Laguna de Chicabal

The mysticism of Laguna de Chicabal: San Martín Sacatepéquez,Guatemala

November 10, 2013March 23, 2018 Mel

For the Mam tribe, the volcano and the lagoon are sacred and miraculous place. Continue reading The mysticism of Laguna de Chicabal: San Martín Sacatepéquez,Guatemala

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Woodcarving of Paete, Laguna

Carving Capital of the Philippines: Paete, Laguna

November 8, 2013March 17, 2018 Mel

Pioneering the industry of woodcarving, Paete have a great reputation for  handcrafted  wooden products. Continue reading Carving Capital of the Philippines: Paete, Laguna

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Chicken Bus of Guatemala

The Chicken Bus of Guatemala

November 7, 2013March 23, 2018 Mel

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

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Burnay Potter

The Art of Making Burnay: Vigan, Ilocos Sur, Philippines

November 4, 2013March 18, 2018 Mel

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

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The bargain district of Manila: Divisoria

October 30, 2013March 22, 2018 Mel

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

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Guatemala City

Modern & colonial charm of Guatemala City

October 30, 2013March 23, 2018 Mel

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

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The Higantes Festival: Angono, Rizal Philippines

October 25, 2013March 21, 2018 Mel

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

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The Hanging Coffins of Sagada: Mountain Province, Philippines

October 23, 2013March 15, 2018 Mel

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

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Colorful cemeteries of Guatemala

October 21, 2013March 22, 2018 Mel

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

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Mayan fabric, weaving

The exceptional art of weaving in Guatemala

October 20, 2013March 15, 2018 Mel

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

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Antigua, Guatemala

Walking in Colonial time in Antigua, Guatemala.

October 13, 2013January 6, 2018 Mel

The city features its colonial architecture, with grid patterns inspired by the Italian Renaissance.  Antigua demonstrates as one the earliest and exceptional examples of city planning in Latin America in which the basic grid plan, dating from 1543, has been maintained. Continue reading Walking in Colonial time in Antigua, Guatemala.

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