NORTH FROM MANILA: PART II – MOUNTAIN PROVINCE

It’s said that if you put in a line all the rice terraces from the Mountain Province, located on the island of Luzon, they will surround the World. I am not sure if that’s true, but I can definitely affirm that the landscape offered by the terraces is really spectacular. So if you come toContinue reading “NORTH FROM MANILA: PART II – MOUNTAIN PROVINCE”

DISCOVERING THE VATICAN CITY

I was recently visiting the eternal city of Rome. What a wonderful place! Art is the essence of this city. I started my trip by visiting the Vatican City. As you know, the Vatican is a sovereign state within Rome and one of the six European microstates, along with Monaco, San Marino, Andorra, Liechtenstein andContinue reading “DISCOVERING THE VATICAN CITY”

NORTH FROM MANILA: PART I – BALER

The Philippines is well known for its wonderful islands, such as Palawan, Coron or Bohol, however, the Luzon island itself, on which the Philippine capital Manila, is located, offers visitors numerous opportunities for short excursions in which it is possible to explore landscapes of unique nature and delve into the culture and history of theContinue reading “NORTH FROM MANILA: PART I – BALER”

SPEND A WEEKEND IN VALLADOLID

Valladolid, located in the northeast of the Iberian Peninsula, formerly the capital of Spain, is a city that will make history and art lovers fall in love with its wide range of cultural activities. In this historic city took place the wedding of the Catholic Monarchs and here Christopher Columbus spent his last years. IfContinue reading “SPEND A WEEKEND IN VALLADOLID”

THE ISLAND OF VOLCANOES – LANZAROTE

Once upon a time in Lanzarote there was a wedding. However, while the family and friends celebrated this happy marriage, the largest volcano on the island erupted and one of the giant rocks expelled from inside crushed the unfortunate bride. The guests ran for cover, but the young groom grabbed a forge and tried toContinue reading “THE ISLAND OF VOLCANOES – LANZAROTE”