The Lion’s Head in Baguio City gave us a warm welcome after a chilling ride on the steep and dizzying zigzag road of Kennon Road. This lion’s head was carved out of a large rock by the Ifugao artist Reynaldo Lopez …
Baguio Hotels are in demand during the dry season in the “Summer Capital of the Philippines” because of its cool climate the entire year. But beyond its cold temperature is a mountainous landscape that is filled with several breathtaking sceneries …
The ultralights and skydivers added more bubbly colors to the already colorful Hot Air Balloon Festival in Clark, Pampanga. Their tiny wings and parachutes were able to sprout mini-rainbows that kept everyone entertained after the hot air balloons were gone. …
The Breitling Jet Team made a death-defying performance at the Hot Air Balloon Festival in Clark, Pampanga. This team of daredevils from Dijon, France shocked everyone with their breathtaking maneuvers and thrilling stunts. Every now and then we make excuses that …
The Hot Air Balloon Festival in Clark, Pampanga is an annual festival that started way back in 1994. This awesome event left us with a colorful experience that made me feel like a kid again. A kid fascinated by balloons—only …
Several statues and symbolic structures were erected in Corregidor Island to give honor to the heroes of World War II in the Pacific region. The stories of their courage and sacrifice deserve to be retold and remembered. These patriotic men …
The Pacific War Memorial Museum in Corregidor Island has a rich collection of World War II remnants. Old photographs, weapons, uniforms and even common items that are relevant to that era can be found here. A well-sculpted bust of Douglas …
Malinta Tunnel is a large tunnel complex that served as a bomb shelter in Corregidor Island. It has over 24 lateral tunnels that are branching off its main tunnel. This was initially used for storage and bunker purposes but a …
The ruins of Corregidor Island is a melancholic sight that serves as a reminder about the horrors of war. The classy buildings that were once used as barracks, offices and even grand events have been diminished to gloomy and broken …
Corregidor Island’s heavy artillery were terrors of World War II which gave the Japanese forces a hard time to penetrate the Philippines. Since the island is strategically placed at the entry point of the country’s naval path going to the …