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Trip: Cebu After 6 Years

There are [12] stories from my trip: Cebu After 6 Years


Bye Cebu

PHILIPPINES | Monday, 23 Jan 2012 | Views [313]

The good times always come to an end. There’s my ride home. I had a wonderful weekend in Cebu! Napakaganda ng Pilipinas(The Philippines is so beautiful)!

Tags: plane


Calle Colon

PHILIPPINES | Sunday, 22 Jan 2012 | Views [241]

I was warned by the cab driverer that every specie of thief is present in Colon. Nevertheless, I took the risk and walked through it. Calle Colon was built and named after Christopher Columbus(Cristobal Colon) in 1565. It is the oldest street ... Read more >

Tags: street city


The Balloon Vendor

PHILIPPINES | Sunday, 22 Jan 2012 | Views [817]

According to Richard Branson, "The balloons only have one life and the only way of finding out whether they work is to attempt to fly around the world." I agree with him! I think balloons are incrdible. That's why I enjoyed  watching ... Read more >

Tags: people


Old House

PHILIPPINES | Sunday, 22 Jan 2012 | Views [350]

I had a chance to visit one of the three remaining old houses that dates back to the Spanish colonial period in the Pari-an district of Cebu. This lifestyle museum made me experience the rich kind of lifestyle of the 19th century.

Tags: history


Cebu Reunion

PHILIPPINES | Saturday, 21 Jan 2012 | Views [303]

I got a chance to see one of my first friends when I entered UPLB in Cebu City. We ate the famous Lechon Cebu at Zubu for dinner. I wasn't able to see him when I visited Davao City last summer. I really never expected we'll meet in Cebu. It's ... Read more >

Tags: food


Surprise, Surprise!

PHILIPPINES | Saturday, 21 Jan 2012 | Views [258]

I decided to take a short nap before visiting the Basilica del Sto. Niño when I arrived here in Cebu yesterday. My plan was to sleep for only thirty minutes, but I overslept I woke up at about 4:30 p.m. I was really disappointed when I ... Read more >

Tags: church candle dusk


The 490 Year-old Cross

PHILIPPINES | Saturday, 21 Jan 2012 | Views [266]

This 490-year old cross was established by one of the greatest explorer in history, Fernando Magallanes(Ferdinand Magellan). He arrived in the Philippines in April 1521 and was killed by a local guy(Lapu Lapu) less than a week later.  I ... Read more >

Tags: history cross ferdunand magellan


Cebu on Foot

PHILIPPINES | Saturday, 21 Jan 2012 | Views [260]

This is my first time to tour a city on my own. It's a great experience. I'm learning a lot and I'm having so much fun here in Cebu City!

Tags: city walking


The Illegal Photo

PHILIPPINES | Saturday, 21 Jan 2012 | Views [362]

The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines requires that "all electronic devices must be switched off during takeoff and landing." Haha. I took this photo during takeoff. I was able to snap a few shots before the stewardess saw me.

Tags: sky


Getaway to Cebu

PHILIPPINES | Saturday, 21 Jan 2012 | Views [283]

It's time for me to forget my problems for a while. I'll travel to a new place to refresh my mind. I'm going to Cebu City, Cebu.


Photos: In Cebu

PHILIPPINES | Saturday, 21 Jan 2012 | Flickr Photo Gallery


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Learning Backpacking

PHILIPPINES | Saturday, 21 Jan 2012 | Views [368]

  I travel like a chick before. I bring a small luggage for a two day-trip just for clothes! Now, I'm like a soldier. I have mastered the art of traveling light. I only need a regular-size backpack for a three-day trip. The pack ... Read more >

Tags: backpack