Blog Posts on landmarks

Jaro Belfry by Valerie Caulin-Freelance Writer and Coffee Addict on Jan 22, 2012I think it is not a secret anymore why I fell in love with Iloilo. From its old grand houses to heritage churches, Iloilo continues to amaze me with its landmarks that are well preserved to remind us that indeed it was the “Queen City of the So...

Yangon: Mesmerized by the Golden Shwedagon Pagoda by Ironwulf.net: En Route on Dec 21, 2011Surprisingly, the endless stream of people didn’t bother me at all. My sight was fixated at the cone-shaped stupa piercing the sky. The afternoon light strikes its slab of gold layers making it shimmer magnificently under the sun. I am humbled by t...

Iconic Landmark Travel Design with Layers of Colors and Stripes by Wedding Photography Design on Nov 29, 2011Weird landmarks can generate an unusual power when traveling solo, as a couple or with family and friends. Other monuments commemorate an important event or celebrate an exceptional life, while some are designed to amaze us.

PHOTOWALK: Silay City Part 2 by Byahilo: Ito ang Trip Ko! on Nov 27, 2011Walking along the streets of Silay is a breath of fresh air for me. I finally had the time to go out of the house and explore the old houses in Silay. Here are some more photos I took during my recent photowalk in Silay City, Negros Occidental. (...)...

A Japanese Tunnel in Davao by Valerie Caulin-Freelance Writer and Coffee Addict on Nov 27, 2011When I told my friend Rey ( who is currently enjoying his tea at the University of Manchester -gasp!) that I’ll be flying to Davao, he told me that Davao has the largest Japanese population in the entire country during WWII. Oh, a sweet way to...

The University of Santo Tomas @ 400 years by itravelwithmyheart on Nov 25, 2011So proud to be part of UST’s 400 years in 2011!  Next year 2012, UST will be celebrating it’s 401th birthday!!! How time flies! Here are some of my shots when I visited UST. At present, the Main Building houses the administrative ̷...

PHOTOWALK: Silay City by Byahilo: Ito ang Trip Ko! on Nov 24, 2011Last week, I had the chance to go back to Silay Cityto have a merienda and take a leisurely stroll. I arrived in Silay around 3PM so I went straight to El Ideal. I ordered Lumpia, Guapple Pie and Bicho bicho. I (...)Read the rest of PHOTOWALK: Silay...

Nokia Maps v3.08 shows 3d landmarks here in Philippines by Hihey Mobile | Philippine's mobile news hub on Nov 17, 2011SM Megamall and Shangri-la at Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila (in 3d view) I got bored earlier that's why i started playing with my Nokia N8. I accidentally opened Nokia Drive, and noticed that there is a translucent image on my maps. I looked carefu...

Davao Medical Center by Amazing Davao on Nov 15, 2011Davao Medical Center is one of those many places in Davao City that I am familiar with and very sentimental about it. And I cannot think of Davao without associating DMC with the city. This (of all places!) is where I actually conveyed my love and pr...

On Top of Tagaytay, View from People’s Park in the Sky by Through the eyes of the viewfinder on Nov 15, 2011Where: People’s Park In The Sky (aka Palace in the Sky), Tagaytay City Yet another out-of-town trip without my dlsr camera. But who says I could not take any photos? I simply could not stand coming and leaving this place without some scenic sho...