Kissing while wearing face masks doesn't seem possible, but these two love birds made it look so simple, sweet, and special given all the hardships that the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has put Filipinos through. (Ali Vicoy / MANILA BULLETIN) Manila Bulletin lensman Ali Vicoy snapped the...
Fort Santiago and Baluarte de San Diego, two of the most popular sites to visit in Intramuros, Manila, is set to reopen Monday, May 17, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said. Fort Santiago in Intramuros, Manila. (Photo from Philippine News Agency) DOT Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat bared Sunday,...
While most Filipinos are longing to bust out of their homes with their travel bags and vacation itinerary in tow, the unsung laborers of the local tourism industry have also been patiently waiting for the travelers to return--just like old times. (Photo by Mohamed Ajufaan/ Unsplash) One of them is...
You are still worried about the unseen virus. You don't want the hassle of a long drive and the weekend traffic. You can't stand (or you don't want to spend) the numerous antibody tests. So, what's the best to do this weekend? Where can you walk and enjoy fresh air at the same time? Where can you...
It may not be the best time to travel to Paris at this time (insert sad face) but its vibe, atmosphere, and yes, that joie de vivre is just at the heart of Manila (insert smiling face). While there had been a lot of commercial attempts for European-style coffee shops in the country, there’s no...
Early this year, the architecture community was abuzz with proposals when they heard that the City of Manila was finally renovating that strip of underpass that thousands of people pass through each day. The Lagusnilad Underpass—connecting Intramuros to Manila City Hall—was infamous for being...
