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Entries from March 2008

Zamboanga: Latin City of Asia

March 8th, 2008 · 7 Comments

A slice of Spain can be found on the island of Mindanao. Visit the ancient and beautiful City of Zamboanga and savor its Iberian influenced cuisine and marvel at the romantic Spanish Creole language of Asias Latin City.

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Tags: Mindanao

Vigan: A Philippine Heritage City

March 7th, 2008 · 1 Comment

Few places in the world can match Vigan in terms of its well-preserved ancient structures that make it an excellent showcase of a well-planned 16th century Spanish colonial town. Visit this World Heritage City, where time seems to have stood still, and renew your sense of history.

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Tags: Luzon

Tagaytay City: Center of Spiritual Retreat

March 6th, 2008 · 1 Comment

The cool fresh air; the magnificent view of the famed Taal Volcano sitting amidst the placid Taal Lake; and, lush greenery make Tagaytay a convenient hideaway for Metro Manila urbanites seeking a weekend of relaxation or spiritual retreat.

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Tags: Luzon

Cebu: Queen City of the South

March 5th, 2008 · No Comments

Your trip to the Philippines will be an incomplete experience unless you have visited Cebu. This progressive “Queen City of the South,” which is the birth place of Christianity in the country, provides an interesting glimpse of the cultural foundation and colorful history of the Philippines.

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Tags: Visayas