Discover the most beautiful islands, beaches, and waterfalls in the Philippines! Including the best things to do on Cebu, El Nido, and Coron.
A list of the top 5 beaches of Kerala namely Kovalam Beach, Varkala Beach, Marari Beach, Payyambalam Beach and Bekal Beach.
Nikon D750, 28mm
Jose Rizal and Leonor Rivera’s frustrated love affair has fascinated Filipinos though the years.
Bais Dumaguete Philippines During low tide, a 7-kilometer stretch of pristine white sand seems to float right in the midst of Bais Bay’s sparkling blue waters. Known among the locals as White Sand, this strip of beach is a popular destination for families on vacation. It is also a stopover point for dolphin and whale watching cruises of Bais City because of its proximity to Tañon Strait.
Once upon a time there was this city, even after a war it was the heart of the city. Escolta Street, Manila, Philippines, Undated guessing early 1960s Notice the large block road surface and Capital Theater that is currently in demise. US National Archives
History has it that the parish of Paoay church was founded by Augustinian Missionaries in 1593 -- which is why this church is in Paoay, and where its cornerstone was laid only in 1704 -- is called St. Augustine Catholic Church. The church was damaged by an earthquake in 1706 and 1927. Its construction primarily was intended to withstand earthquakes. The huge belltower was used as an observation post for Katipuneros during the revolution in the late 1800s, and was later used by local resistance forces during the second world war when the Philippines was occupied by Japan. Paoay is probably one of the best known churches in the Philippines. Constuction for this church started in the early 1700s, and was completed before 1900. The walls are more than 1 meter thick -- made of coral stones. The design of the church is a mixture of Gothic, Oriental and Baroque influence. No one mentioned though how many Filipinos died in building this church, and how many were forced to by Spanish conquerors bringing their religion with them -- to oppress and scare the people. This church is now one of UNESCO’s World Heritage Site. It currently is a property of the Diocese of Laoag, Ilocos Norte. Paoay Church Paoay, Ilocos Norte Philippines
Modern times are threatening to wipe out these things that have made us uniquely Filipino.
LIFE photograph collection. Credits: Mansell For personal non-commercial use only Image is copyrighted by © Time Inc.
All the details of our experiences and practical information of our time on Boracay with a baby and a toddler. Things to do in Boracay with kids
In front of Quiapo Church. This was 2-3 months after the WWII Battle for Manila while the horrors of what happened in Manila were still fresh in the mind. Over 100,000 innocent men, women, and children died in Manila in just the month of February 1945. LIFE photograph collection. Photographer: Carl Mydans For personal non-commercial use only Image is copyrighted by © Time Inc.
A suburb of Manila or village close to Manila, Philippines. Early 20th century view.
Here is a collection of photo postcards showing the beauty of Philippine girls in traditional dresses from between 1910s-20s.
Escape to a green wonderland up north! Here are the top 10 things to do in Batanes, Philippines: a stunning group of islands.
Rizal Avenue, Santa Cruz, Manila. Circa 1960 Syvel's Department Store. Philippine College Of Criminology.
I have seen this in pictures before but can’t remember what or where it was. The old movie posters pasted to the doors are interesting and probably date the picture to the 1930s. This original photograph is in my personal collection.
Photographer: Robert Larimore Pendleton, 1890-1957 This image is from the original negative held in the collections at the American Geographical Society Library (AGSL), University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee USA. Copyright: Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System. For reproductions please contact the AGSL: collections.lib.uwm.edu/cdm/#AGSL Link to Philippine Island images in the AGSL collections: collections.lib.uwm.edu/cdm/search/collection/agsphoto/se...
Wayang-Wayang Beach in Samar Island
The Rice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras is an outstanding example of an evolved, living cultural landscape that can be traced as far back as two millennium ago in the pre-colonial Philippines. Check out our gallery to experience its beauty!
Let’s gloss over some of the interesting facts about our very own Catholic Church—facts we’re sure your teacher may have missed out on during history class.
A Facebook page literally gives color to old photographs taken in the Philippines from 1890 to 1945.
Come on an island hopping tour in El Nido! Crystal clear water and some of the prettiest beaches you have ever seen on El Nido Tour C.