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In Images: Paoay Church by Intrepid Wanderer on May 12, 2012Today’s Gallery shows Paoay Church in Paoay, Ilocos Norte, an earthquake baroque architecture and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.



A Leisurely Stroll Through Luang Prabang by My Adventure Odyssey on May 10, 2012Credits: Papers by Sahlin Studio’s Sweet Story Telling papers, Creativity by Crystal’s Room Collection Solids; Elements by Sahlin Studio Sweet Story Telling Kit. It was a beautiful ordinary day.  No agenda, we just played it by ear.  Th...



Snapshot Sunday—The Leaning Tower of Pisa by Solitary Wanderer on May 5, 2012Tuscany is a region in Italy best known for its wonderful landscapes and rich heritage in the arts and sciences. I'm glad I took the chance to see a UNESCO World Heritage Site there, the piazza where... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my we...



Early Morning Alms by My Adventure Odyssey on Apr 28, 2012I am not a morning person and waking up early can be such an effort.  Laos somehow has managed to get me up at the crack of dawn, and for good reasons.  When we snuck out of our hotel’s gate … Continue reading →...



Route 13 by My Adventure Odyssey on Apr 23, 2012Credits:  Papers by Creativity by Crystal’s Room Collection, Art & Soul Papers by Sahlin Studio, Story Telling Paper by Sahlin Studio. Flying, albeit relatively expensive, is the easiest way to Luang Prabang.  But you miss all the stunnin...



Weekend in Valparaiso: A Bohemian coastal town by Ohhsome on Feb 28, 2012Valparaiso is one of Chile’s most important seaports, and is also another UNESCO World Heritage site (it seems like everything is a UNESCO site!).The city is built on over 40 hills (cerros) and, similar to Rio, the poorest people live at the to...



Siena, Italy by on Dec 20, 2011We got to visit Siena for a few hours on the way back to Rome from Florence. I wish we could’ve gotten more out of the visit though, since a huge chunk of the time was taken up with just walking to the city center. Siena is famous for the twice-y...



Banaue Rice Terraces by My Adventure Odyssey on Sep 17, 2011Credits: Quickpage by LCP using the “You are Awsome” collaborative kit created by J Sprague. Construction of the terraces is carried out with great care and precision. An underground conduit is placed within the fill for drainage purposes...



Banaue Rice Terraces by My Adventure Odyssey on Sep 17, 2011Credits: Quickpage by LCP using the “You are Awsome” collaborative kit created by J Sprague. Construction of the terraces is carried out with great care and precision. An underground conduit is placed within the fill for drainage purposes...



Vigan Tourist Spots and Hotel Guide by on Sep 3, 2011The City of Vigan is the capital of Ilocos Sur.  It was given the title of Heritage City of Vigan, by the UNESCO for preserving not only hundreds of colonial houses but also the culture and values of the Ilocano people. It is also listed as one of T...