I have been curious about Marawi City in Mindanao. I’ve been hearing a lot of stories about it. Wild, violent and seemingly dangerous place—these …
Category Archive: Travel Reflections
Sep
25
2011
Ipil Zamboanga: Town Risen from the Ashes
It was an unplanned trip and my first time visiting this side of Zamboanga Peninsula (Zampen). It was my first time to step in …
Aug
24
2011
Travel Safely: Travel and HIV Awareness
Traveling has become one of the increasing hobbies of every Filipino nowadays, thanks to cheaper airfare and greater accessibility. Of course, one seeks the …
Aug
17
2011
A Bloom of a Hundred Lotuses of Lake Sebu
Morning approaches in the highlands of the T’boli people. The lake was placid and the air was cool. The fog hugs the ground and …
Apr
26
2011
Draw, Explore, and Serve the People: Mapping the Philippines and I
Ever since I was a kid, I held fascination over maps. I buy maps—err; I let my parents buy me some maps. From the …
Apr
06
2011
A Filipino Travel Blog in Spanish
Most of the Philippine travel blogs are written in English, and some in Filipino and other vernacular languages of the republic. Understandable enough since …
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Nov
18
2011
Alhamdulillah and Congratulations Marawi! City of Banners
by Berniemack Arellano
From Iligan to Marawi, it usually takes an hour by van or FX (Asian utility vehicle). Passing by the towns of Balo-i, Pantar and …
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