Archive for June 2012

Victorias, sugar, spice and everything Nice: Happy Father’s Day!

I’ve been on the road since 2006 and somehow I miss living in the sugar capital of Negros Occidental. Victorias is situated 34 kilometers north of Bacolod City. Victorias City otherwise known as the land of sugar is my sweet hometown. The prominent Victorias Milling Company is the Philippines biggest sugar refinery. The smell of … Continue reading »

A glimpse of the Past: Fort Santiago, Intramuros Manila

I was transported back in time as I stepped on the embedded bronze footsteps of the great man Dr. Jose Rizal. I noticed how cute his footprints were. Fort Santiago is a part of the walled city in Intramuros where our national hero spent the last days of his life. The place will take you … Continue reading »

The Iconic Petronas Towers, Kuala Lumpur

I knew it; the twin towers are awesome during the night. Its impressive design is amazing. The construction of the building is indeed gorgeous but it doesn’t have any impact on daylight. We are more interested of seeing the towers outside than lining up on a queue and see what’s in there. They say that … Continue reading »

A murky day in Pattaya Beach, Thailand

Having a lazy day in a deckchair with the breeze coming off the ocean at Pattaya Beach is the only thing I wish it was like but it wasn’t. The beach is one of the main attractions in Pattaya however it’s not really one of those beautiful beaches you imagined. The beach is crowded and … Continue reading »

The Timeless beauty of The Ruins, Talisay City

The Ruins stands majestically in the heart of the extensive sugar plantation in Talisay City. The Mansion was built by Don Mariano Ledesma Lacson in memory of his beloved wife who died giving birth to their youngest child. Sounds like a familiar story? Yes the ruins is considered as the Taj Mahal of Negros Occidental. … Continue reading »

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