tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27784092601294583792024-03-17T06:41:09.519-07:00Nomadic ExperiencesInspired by Jack Kerouac's "On the Road", in this blog, Marky shares his experience through this collection of narratives and images of being on the road:Marky Ramone Gohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07807614372032498263noreply@blogger.comBlogger790125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2778409260129458379.post-1520587577321171932024-02-10T05:57:00.000-08:002024-03-10T07:24:14.341-07:00Little-Known Candle Festival in Candelaria, Quezon Wows Crowd<iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" src="//www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?
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<p> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">As Philippine
festivals go, the bigger and brighter, the better. That rings true for popular
ones like the Sinulog in Cebu, Dinagyang in Iloilo, Ati-Atihan in Kalibo,
Pahiyas in Lucena, and Panagbenga in Baguio, just to name a few. Unbeknownst to
most, several locations across the archipelago are staging their own little-known
festivals that are equally well worth the effort to witness.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US"></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAnLDAtWlpM6qFc47VW7kwh_VZUX7ZnGyT_p0REW6LHThR7TRNvttdcWwl8q-VH5XOdVo7w6ID1PZi2Ev9cmsmcVzt3by6tQ3fK_r53EFuQJj6kc8_iHxEr-EhVfipNctCjo-cne5bncTW0TbepFCn2KNoF9-HifTo07zvf2TibcrTm8gpSxTccr_NeiU/s2048/Candle%20Festival%20Candelaria%20Quezon.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Festivals in the Philippines" border="0" data-original-height="1350" data-original-width="2048" height="422" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAnLDAtWlpM6qFc47VW7kwh_VZUX7ZnGyT_p0REW6LHThR7TRNvttdcWwl8q-VH5XOdVo7w6ID1PZi2Ev9cmsmcVzt3by6tQ3fK_r53EFuQJj6kc8_iHxEr-EhVfipNctCjo-cne5bncTW0TbepFCn2KNoF9-HifTo07zvf2TibcrTm8gpSxTccr_NeiU/w640-h422/Candle%20Festival%20Candelaria%20Quezon.jpg" title="Candle Festival" width="640"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>The street dance competition was held on a stage set up in front of the San Pedro Bautista Parish Church</b></td></tr></tbody></table><span lang="EN-US"><br><span></span></span><p></p><a href="http://www.nomadicexperiences.com/2024/02/little-known-candle-festival-in.html#more">»</a>Marky Ramone Gohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07807614372032498263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2778409260129458379.post-33320459129405600592024-02-05T02:33:00.000-08:002024-03-03T23:54:23.441-08:00Ati-Atihan in Kalibo: Boogey-ing and Rocking to its Raucous Beat Once Again <iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" src="//www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?
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<p> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">It was an
eye-opener to experience the Ati-Atihan for the first time. That was the case
<a href="https://www.nomadicexperiences.com/2012/03/rocking-to-beat-of-ati-atihan.html" target="_blank">back in 2012</a>. The second time in 2015 was a glorious return, capped off by
drinking a Red Horse beer poured over a still-unused toilet bowl plunger (thank
God). The third one in 2018 was, without a doubt, a charm, celebrating it with
my friends Karla and Erica. When the opportunity to attend the Ati-Atihan for another
time came about, I expected it to be a toss-up between me experiencing a case of the "<i>same-same"</i> or having a great time. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US"></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi17XDrCS8HmtufTr3Ahs5Qvy2NfYbVf1LFP6fmCyjsmKQsHgR-MwGeldZQXEfF3YJ4Z_Hs_HIN9btmfQtYpaV4Clyclury81RhzHvaFljPrBIAmleq4sl72l_sxdAUnBpriA5Vj77xqDkExynTdmokJliA9nkfywRexIn7oEjLcsoVKJDYqymTudcXb4o/s1280/Ati%20Atihan%20Festival%20in%20Kalibo%205.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Things to do in Kalibo" border="0" data-original-height="890" data-original-width="1280" height="446" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi17XDrCS8HmtufTr3Ahs5Qvy2NfYbVf1LFP6fmCyjsmKQsHgR-MwGeldZQXEfF3YJ4Z_Hs_HIN9btmfQtYpaV4Clyclury81RhzHvaFljPrBIAmleq4sl72l_sxdAUnBpriA5Vj77xqDkExynTdmokJliA9nkfywRexIn7oEjLcsoVKJDYqymTudcXb4o/w640-h446/Ati%20Atihan%20Festival%20in%20Kalibo%205.jpg" title="Ati Atihan Festival" width="640"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>The Santo Niño is the centerpiece of the Ati-Atihan Festival</b></td></tr></tbody></table><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br></span></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US"><span></span></span></p><a href="http://www.nomadicexperiences.com/2024/02/ati-atihan-in-kalibo-boogey-ing-and.html#more">»</a>Marky Ramone Gohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07807614372032498263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2778409260129458379.post-24344514309814406762024-01-31T05:52:00.000-08:002024-02-11T07:35:07.172-08:00Discovering Caraga’s Bounteous Nature Sights and Fascinating Culture| Davao Oriental<iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" src="//www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?
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<p> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">When I signed up for this trip, I
expected to explore the Caraga region that includes the five provinces of the
Sur and Norte parts of Surigao and Agusan, as well as Dinagat Island. Little
did I know that in the province of Davao Oriental, there is a municipality also
called Caraga that claims its name from the word kalagan, which in native
language refers to a "spirited person.”</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><br></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEaqcKWCHM2ardhsM8lLLhtfzJLm_vfMDojYhuekZm0ZYRsGVqpFG-4MieDVKqGndNMZYspAv6b03xN6m7lN5EALszkPAZxApfWW6GlJ-Y0HhfqFhv33T-sYERbDlQWVa0eyPROFoJvFEEDJcGu3lingvKbwQqcOVukK1LShjh2F3pfcauGRd5szJvmEQ/s1280/Joan%20Beach%20Resort.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Fen Valentino" border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEaqcKWCHM2ardhsM8lLLhtfzJLm_vfMDojYhuekZm0ZYRsGVqpFG-4MieDVKqGndNMZYspAv6b03xN6m7lN5EALszkPAZxApfWW6GlJ-Y0HhfqFhv33T-sYERbDlQWVa0eyPROFoJvFEEDJcGu3lingvKbwQqcOVukK1LShjh2F3pfcauGRd5szJvmEQ/w640-h480/Joan%20Beach%20Resort.JPG" title="Joan Beach Resort Caraga" width="640"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>A typical shoreline in Caraga. </b></td></tr></tbody></table><br><span></span><p></p><a href="http://www.nomadicexperiences.com/2024/01/discovering-caraga-davao-oriental-culture.html#more">»</a>Marky Ramone Gohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07807614372032498263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2778409260129458379.post-43873220912401040632023-12-19T23:37:00.000-08:002024-01-13T23:43:07.000-08:00(Half) a Day at The Egyptian Museum in Cairo | Egypt<iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" src="//www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?
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kids, are a haven for my never-ending curiosities. Whenever I travel to a new
country or city, I always look forward to visiting one. Imagine my astonishment
when I finally stepped foot inside a museum in a country whose ancient civilization
made substantial contributions to world history, literature, writing, religion,
art, architecture, science, and so on.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><br></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5sDGDghj06X8DcZEqUE5V-FXPrJXwkD0Q7z5Vfo0KtEKRzlBt8jpWDuhyphenhyphenA4Pul4dBcz9Zg2XslMwJhUlnYoBAiTypcUZGprsvVUqa3kVJsh3CTJiIvleHWJQGvuaqvO-vqHbM7Bkikqny7pSfknBAb3IECP3OVAcmFmc8aLNf32WKESSBhkOdkt82jBg/s1600/Cairo%20Museum.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Marky Ramone Go" border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5sDGDghj06X8DcZEqUE5V-FXPrJXwkD0Q7z5Vfo0KtEKRzlBt8jpWDuhyphenhyphenA4Pul4dBcz9Zg2XslMwJhUlnYoBAiTypcUZGprsvVUqa3kVJsh3CTJiIvleHWJQGvuaqvO-vqHbM7Bkikqny7pSfknBAb3IECP3OVAcmFmc8aLNf32WKESSBhkOdkt82jBg/w640-h480/Cairo%20Museum.jpg" title="Egyptian Museum in Cairo" width="640"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Me in front of the Egyptian Museum in Cairo</b></td></tr></tbody></table><br><span></span><p></p><a href="http://www.nomadicexperiences.com/2023/12/half-day-at-egyptian-museum-in-cairo.html#more">»</a>Marky Ramone Gohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07807614372032498263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2778409260129458379.post-5172819074417358962023-12-10T21:32:00.000-08:002024-01-11T23:37:07.794-08:00Like (Samal’s Clear) Water for (Malagos) Chocolates and Davao’s Durian, Culture and More<iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" src="//www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><span style="text-align: justify;">The last leg of our post-PHITEX’s </span><i style="text-align: justify;">Nature and
Adventure</i><span style="text-align: justify;"> familiarization trip took us to Davao City and the Island Garden
City of Samal, where we soaked ourselves in local culture and gastronomic fare
and had some much-needed R&R in the great outdoors. </span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><span style="text-align: justify;"><br></span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvdrfmoysaCzLkuFutxw6pWvvm_ltP2z4cCO6IICzk1d0oeYMN7ZJMtaXRJMtSu4kq4Q-JEIkawHpq3U80bd-LjkKswOQYAdt1TrXukbMStzPixYBUzC2r-jBGdaJHqUKplIplwz3aR0th7F34tWg78vNHx22hVhoPsgsqkPGdCgfuf9oDok87GS_qUGo/s1280/Samal%20island.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="828" data-original-width="1280" height="414" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvdrfmoysaCzLkuFutxw6pWvvm_ltP2z4cCO6IICzk1d0oeYMN7ZJMtaXRJMtSu4kq4Q-JEIkawHpq3U80bd-LjkKswOQYAdt1TrXukbMStzPixYBUzC2r-jBGdaJHqUKplIplwz3aR0th7F34tWg78vNHx22hVhoPsgsqkPGdCgfuf9oDok87GS_qUGo/w640-h414/Samal%20island.JPG" width="640"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Getting ready to spot some giant clams</b></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><span></span></span><span></span><a href="http://www.nomadicexperiences.com/2023/11/like-samals-clear-water-for-malagos.html#more">»</a>Marky Ramone Gohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07807614372032498263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2778409260129458379.post-70888676864978664162023-12-09T05:34:00.000-08:002024-03-06T06:02:50.564-08:00Celebrating Heritage Cuisine at Camiña Balay nga Bato in Iloilo<iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" src="//www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?
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<p> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">There’s always
something about old houses transformed into bed and breakfasts or restaurants
that piques my fascination. If given a choice between a post-modern
establishment or a repurposed heritage home, I’ll pick the latter any day.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US"></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhushBrcdn4gbWkhgyhIv2PEqvPukYaGGeas_fN5N-tMe8KTpIEij1_hiUAFR5dtp5qc8uPCBQtLs-Tb1mcqT3PAQ_-YwQg8GsSK08iyyBfMpcDNrEyS9odEur1ms4okFy_OVTW6-HeqP3SLnS5_uVvGRdxG4_pAN1xSnaDdXIEvZ44skfRIEC8trBa92M/s2048/Celebrating%20Family%20Recipes%20at%20Cami%C3%B1a%20Balay%20nga%20Bato%20in%20Iloilo..jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1221" data-original-width="2048" height="382" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhushBrcdn4gbWkhgyhIv2PEqvPukYaGGeas_fN5N-tMe8KTpIEij1_hiUAFR5dtp5qc8uPCBQtLs-Tb1mcqT3PAQ_-YwQg8GsSK08iyyBfMpcDNrEyS9odEur1ms4okFy_OVTW6-HeqP3SLnS5_uVvGRdxG4_pAN1xSnaDdXIEvZ44skfRIEC8trBa92M/w640-h382/Celebrating%20Family%20Recipes%20at%20Cami%C3%B1a%20Balay%20nga%20Bato%20in%20Iloilo..jpg" width="640"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>The Camiña Balay nga Bato - an important cultural property</b></td></tr></tbody></table><span lang="EN-US"><br><span></span></span><p></p><a href="http://www.nomadicexperiences.com/2023/12/celebrating-heritage-cuisine-at-camina.html#more">»</a>Marky Ramone Gohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07807614372032498263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2778409260129458379.post-90049578448318301502023-11-11T19:52:00.000-08:002023-11-15T07:02:08.548-08:00I Kid you Not, Bukidnon is Another Underrated Province<iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" src="//www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?
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<p> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">There’s only one option when
going to Bukidnon from Cagayan de Oro, and that is the scenic route. Knowing
about this from earlier visit to the province, I tried my hardest staying awake
throughout our ride.</span><span style="font-family: georgia;"> </span><span style="font-family: georgia;">As soon as I saw
the mountain ranges leading to the summit of Mount Kitanglad, I knew we were
close to breathing the cool air and smelling the fragrant pine trees and the
rest of the verdant Bukidnon forest.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpSf0KiKN8kHYrKsEoeefqcECIefV1J_1m98EsA0l_sj64tPrrrrT8Ez7jwC-7taQa4FVzYWjnE-xvAZNovb8O7NyLDsl3Oee1e7BeTlGFgSmdpklFj-nVjVTmUg0HWnnC1kRxvKg2hyphenhyphen5jX5OeulcI2gClF_ONdOtU5ohoTKMjuLvHGuFqfY0seBep3V8/s1280/Tagolwanen%20weaves%205555.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Sarah Aldana" border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpSf0KiKN8kHYrKsEoeefqcECIefV1J_1m98EsA0l_sj64tPrrrrT8Ez7jwC-7taQa4FVzYWjnE-xvAZNovb8O7NyLDsl3Oee1e7BeTlGFgSmdpklFj-nVjVTmUg0HWnnC1kRxvKg2hyphenhyphen5jX5OeulcI2gClF_ONdOtU5ohoTKMjuLvHGuFqfY0seBep3V8/w640-h480/Tagolwanen%20weaves%205555.jpg" title="Tagolwanen Weavers" width="640"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>The woven works of the Tagolwanen weavers mirrors the vibrant culture of Bukidnon</b></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br><span></span></span><p></p><a href="http://www.nomadicexperiences.com/2023/11/i-kid-you-not-bukidnon-is-another.html#more">»</a>Marky Ramone Gohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07807614372032498263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2778409260129458379.post-49074093582607740892023-11-10T20:27:00.000-08:002023-11-15T13:42:00.911-08:00Sagay City's Eco Destinations Shape Nature Conservation and Community-Based Tourism<iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" src="//www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?
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up as an exemplar of ecotourism and community development, much like <a href="https://www.nomadicexperiences.com/2018/12/7-reasons-why-danjugan-island-is-model.html" target="_blank">Danjugan Island</a> in its southern part. Sagay City, perched on the northern tip of the
province like an ice cream cone overlooking the Visayan Sea, is home to a number
of eco-tourism hotspots that does wonders for both its community members and
its natural environment.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3DMyjNjAaQW7TBZh6w3cWGC7TQd0RFlQR-vy-hPILJylwwtN2YpwdAq9tyczYWCacF8n2be4ABHVD9cirgzBzJbPAJBXKjN4pE1eJiWgnoPUJCaLy1FIq7s4EXyv005DEwhEplRLi8ElhEHPFiR5SJONCVPkhWOdgyNLRjbCTdFWdLu2yR9IF-tqLiTM/s2000/carbin2.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Krisma Rodriguez" border="0" data-original-height="1125" data-original-width="2000" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3DMyjNjAaQW7TBZh6w3cWGC7TQd0RFlQR-vy-hPILJylwwtN2YpwdAq9tyczYWCacF8n2be4ABHVD9cirgzBzJbPAJBXKjN4pE1eJiWgnoPUJCaLy1FIq7s4EXyv005DEwhEplRLi8ElhEHPFiR5SJONCVPkhWOdgyNLRjbCTdFWdLu2yR9IF-tqLiTM/w640-h360/carbin2.jpg" title="Carbin Reef" width="640"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Carbin Reef</b></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br><span></span></span><p></p><a href="http://www.nomadicexperiences.com/2023/10/sagay-citys-eco-destinations-shape.html#more">»</a>Marky Ramone Gohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07807614372032498263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2778409260129458379.post-57336996142012206852023-11-06T07:57:00.000-08:002023-11-26T00:00:01.251-08:00Island Hopping and Seafood Feasting Our Way Through Masbate<iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" src="//www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?
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<p><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: large;">After getting a glimpse of the
province last year when I visited Ticao Island for a couple of days, I immediately
regarded Masbate as vastly underrated despite its central geographical location
as gateway to Luzon and Visayas. That brief tryst had me making a vow of
returning soon. As good fortunes had it, I was able to go back recently for a
more extensive journey that took me to the mainland of Masbate, Burias Island
and at Ticao once again.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0s_lP0Pkuk0OtpIRB3LdpyWJYQW9HO_tPLdGB6DnUi8PL5Iq5ZVEjkXJbfWIfWgtawfznQSr_WzhjqbQ1AlCJZM4leLUN_Ym2fMCApe4i0CX_G--nHDUPbQW_6LxydQu8exhgI-JrRPtpujAYuYuUVL06HFPn0Y4tdCMlG443yICT2dxHQUU9XOf0/s1080/Animasola%20Island.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img alt="Monina Sanchez" border="0" data-original-height="809" data-original-width="1080" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0s_lP0Pkuk0OtpIRB3LdpyWJYQW9HO_tPLdGB6DnUi8PL5Iq5ZVEjkXJbfWIfWgtawfznQSr_WzhjqbQ1AlCJZM4leLUN_Ym2fMCApe4i0CX_G--nHDUPbQW_6LxydQu8exhgI-JrRPtpujAYuYuUVL06HFPn0Y4tdCMlG443yICT2dxHQUU9XOf0/w640-h480/Animasola%20Island.JPG" title="Animasola Island in Masbate" width="640"></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Animasola Island is formed like a fortress with a triangular sandbar</b></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: large;"><br><span></span></span><p></p><a href="http://www.nomadicexperiences.com/2023/05/island-hopping-and-seafood-feasting-our.html#more">»</a>Marky Ramone Gohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07807614372032498263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2778409260129458379.post-30251510824975462042023-10-24T01:01:00.000-07:002023-11-26T01:01:28.716-08:00Tourism Promotions Board of the Philippines Conducts Community Based Tourism Workshop for Weavers in Ilocos Norte<iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" src="//www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?
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<p> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Unbeknownst to many, the Tourism Promotions Board of
the Philippines (TPB), the marketing arm of the Department of Tourism (DOT),
has been conducting workshops on marketing enhancement with community-based
tourism (CBT) stakeholders from several communities nationwide.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBMaXvknxgUbtdyIoUwGuxIG47xGJa0kQQxSD7qWtoqamdW5i-slsB6YLfsM33iDohuQDgF62BddtZZALwf0z8OHRDpJYUYZWrKLwH0VbCcxM6hxqxxVJDAeApOlaTFdgoFrmJdVmE8fU_J8fTqNMO-2S7HgiulnthorR1gY01FOCw_-Jh22eEHfuxCKk/s1280/TPB%20Gov%20PH%20CBT%20workshop%20in%20Ilocos%20Norte.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBMaXvknxgUbtdyIoUwGuxIG47xGJa0kQQxSD7qWtoqamdW5i-slsB6YLfsM33iDohuQDgF62BddtZZALwf0z8OHRDpJYUYZWrKLwH0VbCcxM6hxqxxVJDAeApOlaTFdgoFrmJdVmE8fU_J8fTqNMO-2S7HgiulnthorR1gY01FOCw_-Jh22eEHfuxCKk/w640-h480/TPB%20Gov%20PH%20CBT%20workshop%20in%20Ilocos%20Norte.jpg" title="Tourism Promotions Board of the Philippines" width="640"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Some of the CBT participants with TPB's Alberto Gadia Jr.</b></td></tr></tbody></table><br><span></span><p></p><a href="http://www.nomadicexperiences.com/2023/10/tourism-promotions-board-of-philippines.html#more">»</a>Marky Ramone Gohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07807614372032498263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2778409260129458379.post-74495421106056650392023-10-10T00:21:00.000-07:002023-11-25T23:58:03.592-08:00Where to Stay in Samal Island | Discovery Samal<iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" src="//www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?
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properties during my previous trips to Samal Island. </span><a href="https://www.nomadicexperiences.com/2009/06/samal-island-chemas-by-sea.html"><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 107%;">Chemas by the Sea</span></a><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 107%;"> captivated me nearly 15 years ago with its bungalow
accommodations surrounded by a well-kept garden, a tiny pool, and a private
beach. Last year, </span><a href="https://www.nomadicexperiences.com/2022/09/where-to-stay-in-samal-island-pearl.html"><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 107%;">Pearl Farm</span></a><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 107%;">, one of the island's well-known resorts, satisfied my
long-standing desire to experience its brand of hospitality.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><br></span></span></span></p>
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<p> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: large;">After a late night of revelry to mark the conclusion
of the 2023 Philippine Travel Exchange (PHITEX), held in Cebu City over the
course of three days, I awakened at first light on the day of our departure to
get ready to leave the Fili Hotel at 6:30 am.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><br></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDtMmiLINDrNfGaBhe8yfTiS_yng5CdPmnt48lR0fL_M4CQNSRO4DmTVQ4ybUKFI-Ovtc_Wp1ATMjJd3DiWOVsCdguQWgcJqGtW7NesDxle-20oEZhJrSWQxTEJBuiXuR7NtkVIp2bi2WUOTFnSwcgeZe9zJ184O6UBoTicPJsgKnlISEWBQ0gt_-Ig48/s1280/River%20Rafting.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Dara Roa" border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDtMmiLINDrNfGaBhe8yfTiS_yng5CdPmnt48lR0fL_M4CQNSRO4DmTVQ4ybUKFI-Ovtc_Wp1ATMjJd3DiWOVsCdguQWgcJqGtW7NesDxle-20oEZhJrSWQxTEJBuiXuR7NtkVIp2bi2WUOTFnSwcgeZe9zJ184O6UBoTicPJsgKnlISEWBQ0gt_-Ig48/w640-h360/River%20Rafting.JPG" title="River Rafting in Cagayan de Oro" width="640"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>White water rafting is always the highlight of any CDO trip</b></td></tr></tbody></table><br><span></span><p></p><a href="http://www.nomadicexperiences.com/2023/09/cagayan-de-oro-a-high-five-adventure-and-culinary.html#more">»</a>Marky Ramone Gohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07807614372032498263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2778409260129458379.post-4272436185210090422023-09-26T16:51:00.000-07:002023-10-16T01:04:09.908-07:00The 2023 PHITEX in the City of Cebu Showcases the Philippines as One of the World’s Best Tourism Destinations<iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" src="//www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?
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<p><b> </b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">When discussing Philippine Festivals, several traditional revelries come to mind. These include the lively and energetic Sinulog in Cebu, the primal and rhythmic Dinagyang in Iloilo, the captivating drumming beats of Ati-Atihan in Kalibo, the vibrancy of Masskara in Bacolod, the flowery appeal of Panagbenga in Baguio, the cultural allure of Zamboanga's Hermoso, and the equally joyous celebration of Kadayawan in Davao, and the list goes on. However, upon further exploration, one can easily discover numerous jovial celebrations in smaller cities and even towns throughout the Philippine archipelago.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br></span></p>
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<p> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">For over a decade, Epson, a global leader in
innovative and sustainable technology solutions, has been organizing an annual thanksgiving
gathering with members of the media — particularly those in the tech beat. This
year, the 14th season of the brand’s Fusion event took place on Lagen Island in
El Nido, Palawan.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIRlXtQVDyugT9zvJPMLEkudzSKSGdXY9r0yA8X4j206ggSYjEjOmzZSQx_qC7qWDcCw1iVo92JuHD4jqsGkxAizP98mTt68XkW-ZH7-y_jnvfyDSJEOdEuV7667c5fpATWM2B06BnC1WHZ-LoL1vEYPNbfrxXuRhxaIO63TLaMZ57xHYWHOOmH9Jxi-Y/s1279/Lagen%20Island.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="820" data-original-width="1279" height="410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIRlXtQVDyugT9zvJPMLEkudzSKSGdXY9r0yA8X4j206ggSYjEjOmzZSQx_qC7qWDcCw1iVo92JuHD4jqsGkxAizP98mTt68XkW-ZH7-y_jnvfyDSJEOdEuV7667c5fpATWM2B06BnC1WHZ-LoL1vEYPNbfrxXuRhxaIO63TLaMZ57xHYWHOOmH9Jxi-Y/w640-h410/Lagen%20Island.JPG" width="640"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">This article first appeared on <a href="https://businessmirror.com.ph/2023/08/26/fusion-of-nature-and-technology-duking-it-out-at-el-nidos-lagen-island/" target="_blank">BusinessMirror</a></span></b></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br style="text-align: left;"></span></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><span style="font-size: large;"></span><a href="http://www.nomadicexperiences.com/2023/08/fusion-of-nature-and-technology-duking.html#more">»</a>Marky Ramone Gohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07807614372032498263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2778409260129458379.post-1805747210838776482023-08-04T23:55:00.000-07:002023-08-20T22:32:41.866-07:00Calaguas Islands: A Return Long Time Coming | Camarines Norte<iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" src="//www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?
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<p> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 107%;">It has been over a decade since my ex-girlfriend, a
friend, and I embarked on a memorable </span><a href="https://www.nomadicexperiences.com/2010/04/calaguas-islands-camarines-norte.html"><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 107%;">long weekend castaway</span></a><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 107%;"> trip to Calaguas Islands’ Mahabang Buhangin. During
that time, the island was known only to avid backpackers. I vividly
recall the confused expression on the fisherman's face when we approached him
in the town of Paracale and shared our plan to journey to the island. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 107%;"><br></span></span></p>
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<p> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: large;">There's something special about
historic residences that have kept their elegance over the years, or in the
case of Casa Gorordo, decades. The lower floor of this ancestral property not
only preserved its basic architectural form intact, it also serves as a museum
housing antiques from the glory days of Cebu's Parian neighborhood, where it is
located.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br></span></span></p>
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<p> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">As I pace the rhythm of my steps, having stumbled into
a serene trail that ultimately led me to a breathtaking panorama of the
sun-kissed shores adorning the island’s eastern flank, my attention is abruptly
arrested by a signpost bearing the inscription "Baluarte (watchtower) 250
meters."</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;"><br></span></p>
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with marites culture, a pun on the phrase "mare, anu latest?" when
neighbours catch up on each other with up-to-date news and communal gossip, we
frequently overlook that if given the opportunity to thrive on something else,
these same mothers can instead weave a different kind of narrative; one that is
full of inspiration, empowerment, artistry and craftmanship.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br></span></span></p>
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<p> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Watching Naelah Alshorbaji effortlessly
charm the camera with her graceful presence and natural movements, one would
believe everything is fine and dandy in her life at that moment. Unbeknownst to
the team working on her cover shoot, the 2021 Miss Earth Philippines was
carrying an immense weight in her heart.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTVoxf6mwKAw2H55FgLI_o97GzYj9FBDjThaxjXaj7kj0bXijhGG31hget_D3zxx_kjEppvY2RXXKoatvbw1srWfScwXowhMg9c4ERDG5Z4JWhE8id4t-ti3fKw2LrFxyObUugqs2OBTNibavZmdEB8ZXDJZB-JD7sKLPVys0bTQ6AMkVwTEej4pstapY/s1578/Naelah%20Alshorbaji%20%203.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1578" height="438" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTVoxf6mwKAw2H55FgLI_o97GzYj9FBDjThaxjXaj7kj0bXijhGG31hget_D3zxx_kjEppvY2RXXKoatvbw1srWfScwXowhMg9c4ERDG5Z4JWhE8id4t-ti3fKw2LrFxyObUugqs2OBTNibavZmdEB8ZXDJZB-JD7sKLPVys0bTQ6AMkVwTEej4pstapY/w640-h438/Naelah%20Alshorbaji%20%203.jpg" width="640"></a></div><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><br></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: large;"><span></span></span><p></p><a href="http://www.nomadicexperiences.com/2023/07/naelah-alshorbaji-opens-up-about.html#more">»</a>Marky Ramone Gohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07807614372032498263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2778409260129458379.post-78745249596593788822023-07-04T22:02:00.000-07:002023-08-30T07:56:48.566-07:00Sofia’s Lake Resort: A Quiet and Wonderful Nature Escape Not Far From Manila | Cavinti, Laguna<iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" src="//www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?
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<p><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">It’s about time that you reward
your hard work by going on a nature escape with your loved ones at some posh
hideaway that ticks all the boxes for a leisurely getaway. Get up close and
personal with Mother Nature by communing with the picturesque Lake Lumot and engaging
on a variety of water activities during the day, then embrace quaintness
beneath the stars before capping the night with a soothing massage and a
rejuvenating Kawa hot bath come. Exciting activities and moments of tranquilly
abound in this outdoor oasis, which provides excellent value for every peso
spent.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWPl4Wx2MexPhtba0OqgLvF256yBvVxawsJnK7cCBHEdDeoMF0XrAyVHJesI_34HborvKInq9t3wMP6cx6bNNN7uRF0ECjy75a0b0tf6w6rA33HoyHkY7kJ4o4fi4Xy8-muILMO3WE_3k56qYhwEJnChmstcMkslk3RrZXe4YQmIFBvp4ZAbQklQM8Jmk/s1278/Sofias%20Lake%20drone%202.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Eileen Campos" border="0" data-original-height="714" data-original-width="1278" height="358" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWPl4Wx2MexPhtba0OqgLvF256yBvVxawsJnK7cCBHEdDeoMF0XrAyVHJesI_34HborvKInq9t3wMP6cx6bNNN7uRF0ECjy75a0b0tf6w6rA33HoyHkY7kJ4o4fi4Xy8-muILMO3WE_3k56qYhwEJnChmstcMkslk3RrZXe4YQmIFBvp4ZAbQklQM8Jmk/w640-h358/Sofias%20Lake%20drone%202.JPG" title="Sofia's Lake Resort in Cavinti Laguna" width="640"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>This article first appeared on <a href="https://www.spot.ph/" target="_blank">Spot PH</a></b></td></tr></tbody></table><br><span></span><p></p><a href="http://www.nomadicexperiences.com/2023/08/sofias-lake-resort-quiet-escape-in.html#more">»</a>Marky Ramone Gohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07807614372032498263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2778409260129458379.post-84480168643207688162023-06-12T02:48:00.010-07:002024-01-22T15:36:33.255-08:00La Palmera Mountain Ridge: This Nature-Sculpted Mountains is Something to Behold | Sultan Kudarat<iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" src="//www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?
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<p><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">I concur with Scarlet Letter author Nathaniel
Hawthorne when he wrote, "Mountains are Earth's undecaying
monuments." As proven by my travel recollections, images of the highlands
usually conjure an impression of pristine time and wonder. It's as though the
mountains were the first to rise from the sea as the Earth gradually
transformed into a habitable world.</span><span style="font-family: georgia;"> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br></span></span></p>
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<p> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Although I've visited Intramuros multiple times — excluding
the time I was baptized at the Manila Cathedral — I've never gone on a thorough
loop exploring its every nook and cranny. Once, I biked to Papakape, an artisan
coffee shop inside Fort Santiago, Another time, I indulged in the flavors of
several spirits and whiskey at the Destileria Limtuaco Museum, while the other times,
it was on a date to Museo de Intramuros and attending a friend’s wedding at San
Agustin Church. I’ve never really explored the whole Intramuros like a curious
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<p> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: large;">Though I may have been too young to fully comprehend
the Doña Paz tragedy at the time, subsequent news stories about it left an
indelible impression on me. I grew up rationalizing that sea travel is a
perilous undertaking — particularly in a country where antiquated vessels are
commonplace.</span></span></p>
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