A Philippine wine that caused a rebellion in the country in 1807 recently entered the wine market. Basi, the Ilocano term for sugarcane wine in the northern part of the Philippines, has been produced in the Southeast Asian nation way before the Spanish conquistadors came to the region. The Basi Revolt in the early 1800’s…
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I love nature quote!
Never loose an opportunity to see nature as nature is God’s land – to be respected and to be loved. ~ Jenny Bichara For those interested to check out the place, please contact: Stonehouse Adventures, Inc. Panicuason, Naga City, 4400 PH Phone: 09283052050 | 6983848 info@stonehousegardensresort.com http://www.stonehousegardensresort.com/ https://www.facebook.com/StonehouseGardensResort #naga #camsur #bicol #travel #thingstodo #itsmorefuminthephilippines…
Getting ready for my mini project & my bamboo daybed
Today spent some time in the Naga City markets. I got me native handicrafts for my mini project. As you can see, my love for anything native and indigenous. This project is actually for my other blog. Anyways, am super excited. Stay tuned. I cannot wait how it will look like. (BTW, I sent WordPress…
My dad, his kids and the Vespa (1960s)
Yesterday, while browsing my FaceBook wall, I came across a photograph that my cousin shared from All About 1960 Facebook Page. A closer look of the post, A red Volks Patrol Car cruising Dewey Blvd. by JC,” I realized that it was my Dad on the Vespa with 4 of my siblings.(Not yet born yet)…
Our Lady of Peñafrancia Church
Do not know much about architecture, but I am a big fun of NEO Classical Architecture in Churches. Its purest form in style was derived from Classical Greece and Rome – very Baroquish (Baroque in short). At the back of the church, also lies an old cemetery. Blast from the past! Lovely day spent with…
Dear Santa Clause my biggest wish for 2013 is……………PART 1
Dear Santa Clause, Since the world did not end on the 21st of December and if I could have my hearts wish, I would like to travel a little more for the year 2013. I see a lot of travel bloggers who get paid for doing the thing they love most write and travel. It…
Taste like Baileys – Palmera Coco Crème Liqueur!
Today, I got a call from the Emall Trade Show organizers saying I won a price. It felt like a million dollars but it was just a small token from one of the native handicraft vendors. Thank you Bidibidi for the wonderful token of appreciation! While I was there claiming my prize, I stumbled upon…
8th Bicol Business Week @ Jesse M Robredo Coliseum
Today I did spent some time at the 8th Bicol Business Week Trade Show at the Jesse M Robredo Coliseum. For me showing my support on going to this trade shows is one way of promoting and supporting our fellow Filipino crafters and artists. Also, a great way to encourage people to either venture into their…
Don Ramon Tamarind Wine
Just updated my header with this lovely photo of me enjoying my Don Ramon Tropical Fruit Wine – The Tamarind Fruit. Tell you, don’t be fooled. It is a pretty strong wine. I got tipsy and slept pretty darn good last night. The kind of wine, you would like to take after a longs days hard work….
Peñafrancia Grey Marble Artisan
The pictures were taken during the last day of Peñafrancia Festival. During the fiesta, you will see loads of artisans from all over Naga City and from other parts of Bicol selling their crafts. Fiesta’s is their busiest time. I got myself a mortar & pestle and used it as a paper weight in my office…
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