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DOT-Accredited Hotels and Resorts in Baguio City
If you're planning to travel to Baguio, then you probably already know that the Summer Capital has implemented procedures that you need to strictly follow. As a traveling tourist, you will, of course, need to look for that cozy accommodation that will give you a good night's sleep under the city's captivating sky. Here is a list of DOT-accredited hotels to help you get settled in.
The A Ba Ka of Philippine Souvenirs: Ya for Yema
Finishing our A Ba Ka of Philippine Souvenirs series, let’s turn our attention to the yummy treat called yema.
The A Ba Ka of Philippine Souvenirs: U for Ukay-Ukay
The idea behind taking home souvenirs is somewhat similar to commemorating a special event. In the case of traveling and exploration, we, as tourists, tend to go about shopping for something that would remind us of our latest adventure. Of course, sometimes, we plan our travels according to a certain purpose. For example, we visit… Continue reading The A Ba Ka of Philippine Souvenirs: U for Ukay-Ukay
The A Ba Ka of Philippine Souvenirs: Sa for Salakot
Aside from being a decorative piece, souvenirs can also be functional. Come to think of it, most of the time, these are everyday items used by the locals of the places we visit.
The A Ba Ka of Philippine Souvenirs: Ra for Rattan
The rattan is one of the many versatile raw materials that can be found in the tropical country of the Philippines. This is why every time you go handicraft store hopping in your Philippine travels, you will see rattan products left and right.
The A Ba Ka of Philippine Souvenirs: Na for Niyog
Souvenirs can be about the innovation and ingenuity of the crafters behind each creative piece. It is entirely possible to come up with a whole line of products from just one type of raw material. Issue number 11 of the A Ba Ka of Philippine Souvenirs series focuses on the various souvenir items made out of the hard shell of a coconut.
The A Ba Ka of Philippine Souvenirs: La for Laruan
“Laruan” is the Filipino term for “toy”. Toys as souvenirs are popular in many parts of the Philippines. Most souvenir toys are miniature versions of the real thing. When you go around the souvenir shops anywhere in the Philippines, you’ll find toy models of jeepneys in countless designs.
The A Ba Ka of Philippine Souvenirs: I for Itlog (Pula, Penoy, Balut, Bugok!)
Issue “I” for the A Ba Ka of Philippine Souvenirs series is about a food item available in most parts of the Philippines -- so these are somewhat a staple to the country.
The A Ba Ka of Philippine Souvenirs: Ga for Gitara
“Gitara” is the Filipino term for guitar. During the country‘s Spanish era, the friars brought over their guitars from Spain and introduced the instrument as “kitara,” which is the Spanish term for guitar, to the Island of Mactan.
That Orange Empanada from the Philippines
Empanadas from Ilocos--one of the most culture-rich regions in the Philippines--are famous for having a bright orange color which will truly stand out against other commercial empanadas. Yes, orange but it isn’t just the alluring color that sets the Ilocos empanada apart.
The A Ba Ka of Philippine Souvenirs: Da for Durian
Thorny skin, fleshy, and that particular smell -- you got it right, it’s the durian. Granted that durian can be found in other Asian countries such as Thailand and Malaysia, durian from the Philippines is something else.
The A Ba Ka of Philippine Souvenirs: Ba for Barrel Man
Filipinos, let's confuse innocent travelers!
The A Ba Ka of Philippine Souvenirs: A for Abaniko
The abaniko as a souvenir is practical, lightweight, useful, and affordable. It is no wonder why tourists would always take a bunch of the hand-crafted woven fans home with them. As some tourists would probably keep one piece for their souvenir collection, others would choose the abaniko as a “coming home” present (or “pasalubong”, as Filipinos call it) for their friends and families.
