Visayas will soon be filled again with riots of colors and revelries as we celebrate the country’s grandest festivals this month. For many tourists, attending a festival is one of the most cherished travel experiences, as one gets to immerse in the culture of the place that is celebrating the festivity. Here’s a look at some of the grandest festivals …
Culion: The Leper Colony
Culion can be easily reached from Coron, yet it is miles away from the latter’s harried scene. Located in the Calamian Islands in Palawan, Philippines, the municipality of Culion is a former leper colony during the American colonial period. It was picked as a colony because of its sheer isolation, and its topography offers great opportunities to leprosy-inflicted patients to …
Sampaguita Gardens (Precious Moments): Where Everday it is Christmas
In Aklan, there is a place where you can enjoy Christmas atmosphere anytime of the year. Blissfully tucked in New Washington, about 25 minutes away by land from Kalibo town proper, is Sampaguita Gardens. Upon entering the 2.6 hectare boutique resort, an army of life-size cherubs will greet you. This lovely place is actually owned by the illustrator Samuel Butcher, creator …