Ilocos is home to some of the Philippines’ oldest churches. One that is always mentioned when talking about the region is the imposing St. Augustine Church of Paoay or simply Paoay Church, a UNESCO World …
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Snapshot: Stairway to Heaven
Stairway to Heaven Batad Rice Terraces, Banaue, Ifugao Perhaps no other rice terraces in the country can surpass or even match the grandeur of the one in Batad. The Rice Terraces of Batad are believed …
Continue readingSlideshow: Postcards from Ayutthaya
The Old Kingdom ofAyutthaya Thailand [nggallery id=4 template=galleryview images=0] The old kingdom of Ayutthaya in Thailand, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, lies in the valley of the Chao Phraya River, around 85 kilometers north of …
Continue readingSlideshow: Bhaktapur, Nepal
Bhaktapur Nepal [nggallery id=6 template=galleryview images=0] Situated 12 kilometers east of Nepal’s capital Kathmandu is Bhaktapur, the third largest city in Kathmandu Valley and the capital of Nepal during the great Malla Kingdom that lasted …
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On one of my visits to Thailand, I had an opportunity to visit the old kingdom of Ayutthaya, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, 85 kilometers north of the capital Bangkok. Located in the valley of …
Continue readingSlideshow: Kathmandu Durbar Square
Kathmandu Nepal [nggallery id=17 template=galleryview images=0] Kathmandu Durbar Square or Basantapur Durbar Square is a cluster of ancient temples, palaces, courtyards and streets that date back to the 12th and 18th centuries. The square is …
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