Manila

Posted by Lakwatsero in Destinations, Luzon on 26. Jun, 2008 | 3 Comments

In celebration of the Manila’s founding anniversary, Lakwatsero is featuring my beloved city.

The Philippine capital Manila is a unique blend of east and west. It is home to more than a million and a half inhabitants and is dubbed as the center of government, culture and education of the country.

The rich history of the city is dated [...]

Culion

Posted by Lakwatsero in Destinations, Luzon on 19. Jun, 2008 | 3 Comments

Culion, a fourth class municipality in Calamianes Group of Islands, located in northern Palawan is a quiet town with a history of continuous struggle. From being a former leper colony, Culion holds the promise of a brigther tomorrow with its rich past and breathtaking natural wonders.

Culion is slowly embracing Tourism. Unknown to many, aside from [...]

Not so Alone in Coron and Culion

Posted by Lakwatsero in Travelogues on 12. Jun, 2008 | 10 Comments

The Lakwatsero in me just had his very first solo adventure in Coron and Culion, and at first, I was a bit hesitant and afraid since this would be my first time to travel alone and join a group of people I’ve only met virtually, but my excitement overpowered the hesitation and fear. In the [...]

Tabuk

Posted by Lakwatsero in Destinations, Luzon on 05. Jun, 2008 | 13 Comments

Nested in the mountains of Cordillera is the city of Tabuk, in the province Kalinga. It is 480 kilometers away from Manila and 10-12 hour drive from the Philippine capital. This remote highland city is a total contrast of an urban metropolis – no sckycrapers, malls, nightlife and crowded highways.

It is home to Chico River and its [...]