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Thanks to a partnership with the United Nations organization, Seabourn sailings feature shore excursions to more than 170 World Heritage locations worldwide.
Source: This Cruise Line Offers Unique Access to UNESCO Sites
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Puerto Princesa City to stage investment forum in Manila; Vincent Mariel Galang; Business World
Tubbataha Park superintendent receives biodiversity award; Gaea Katreena Cabico; Philstar.com
The site manager of Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park in Palawan has been awarded an environment prize.
Source: Tubbataha Park superintendent receives biodiversity award | Philstar.com
Vigan is One of Asia’s “Most Beautiful Towns,” according to CNN; Pau Gutierrez; Out of Town Blog
Vigan, a UNESCO World Heritage City, has been recognized by Atlanta-based media company CNN as one of the “most beautiful towns” in Asia.
Source: Vigan is One of Asia’s “Most Beautiful Towns,” according to CNN – Out of Town Blog
Department of Tourism hails CNN pick of Vigan as Asia’s most picturesque town; Asian Journal
Top 10 prettiest towns in Asia; The Thaiger
Tropical nights, curious mountain silhouettes, sprawling rice paddies and pungent cuisine. And some snow-topped mountains as well. The Thaiger has selected the Top Ten of these camera-worthy towns. Southern Asia is a concoction of the ancient, very modern, traditional and enigmatic. Amongst the islands, megacities and spectacular scenery there are also some very pretty towns…
Unesco tells Philippines to protect Baroque churches from China-funded bridge; Noel Tan; Southeast Asian Archaeology
The construction of a bridge near Intramuros is a source of concern as it potentially affects San Agustin Church and subsequently three other churches which are jointly listed as World Heritage sites.
Unesco tells Philippines to protect Baroque churches from China-funded bridge; Edgar Allan M Sembrano; Inquirer Lifestyle
Public Works and Highways Secretary Mark Villar has admitted that the construction of the controversial Binondo-Intramuros Bridge is ongoing, but Unesco National Commission of the Philippines (Unacom) has allayed fears of the possible delisting of the Baroque Churches of the Philippines from the World Heritage List.
Source: Unesco tells Philippines to protect Baroque churches from China-funded bridge | Inquirer Lifestyle
Google doodle: What is the Puerto Princesa Underground River? Where is it?; Liam Doyle; Daily Express
GOOGLE released a new doodle today commemorating the Puerto Princesa Underground River. What is the Puerto Princesa Underground River and where is it?
Source: Google doodle: What is the Puerto Princesa Underground River? Where is it?
Delay in raising alarm at Tubbataha; Divernet
The new 7 wonders of the world; FinGlobal
Source: The new 7 wonders of the world
7 of the best and most extraordinary diving sites in the world; Wanderlust
The 5 Oldest Churches in the Philippines; Noel Tan; Southeast Asian Archaeology
The Christian Holy Week was last week, and this article from Esquire Philippines features the oldest churches in the Philippines, some of which are Unesco World Heritage Sites.
Source: The 5 Oldest Churches in the Philippines | SEAArch – Southeast Asian Archaeology
Demystifying the age of the Ifugao Rice Terraces to decolonize history; Stephen Acabado & Marlon Martin; Rappler
The way mainstream Filipino consciousness imagines the Ifugao in connection with the age of the terraces needs to change…
Source: Demystifying the age of the Ifugao Rice Terraces to decolonize history
Guide to Visita Iglesia 2019 – 7 Churches To Visit in Metro Manila; Melo Villareal; Out of Town Blog
Visita Iglesia is an annual tradition observed by Catholics during the Lenten […]
Source: Guide to Visita Iglesia 2019 – 7 Churches To Visit in Metro Manila – Out of Town Blog
Lonely Planet corrects ‘misleading’ post on Banaue Rice Terraces; CNN
‘We now recognize that our claim that they were introduced 2000 years ago by the Chinese is misleading,’ the travel guide says…
Source: Lonely Planet corrects ‘misleading’ post on Banaue Rice Terraces
Lonely Planet wrongly claimed the Chinese made the Banaue Rice Terraces; Catalina Ricci S. Madarang; Interaksyon
Lonely Planet, an online travel publisher, apologized for its video claiming that it was the Chinese who built the picturesque Banaue Rice Terraces in the province of Ifugao. However, it was only expressed as a response to a tweet of a concerned user. Twitter user @AltPCOOSec brought up the concern on March 31 with screenshots […]
Source: Lonely Planet wrongly claimed the Chinese made the Banaue Rice Terraces
Searching for hidden treasure in the magical place of Bontoc; Jessica Bortolome; CNN
At the summit of Mt. Data, there is a large rock called the Binutbuto. Current Philippine trending info on popular art, culture, society, movie, music reviews, travel destinations, food, classic literature, bestseller book lists, modern, retro design, health, wellness, exercise, fitness, people, events, beauty, makeup tips, latest fashion, clothing, fads.
Source: Searching for hidden treasure in the magical place of Bontoc
5 Great Liveaboards for Couples and Honeymooners; Kathryn Curzon; DeeperBlue
It’s almost Valentine’s Day and what better way to celebrate than by sharing some ocean love with your sweetheart? We’ve rounded up 5 top liveaboards for couples and honeymooners, offering everything from luxury getaways to adventurous safaris and more.
Source: 5 Great Liveaboards for Couples and Honeymooners – DeeperBlue.com
