Banaue Rice Terraces
Posted on March 3, 2009 - Filed Under Travel Destination
When one talks of man-made structures and wonders, the first thing that comes to our minds are engineering feats and architectural marvels. Most people would think that these are buildings and structures. But, there’s one engineering marvel that, despite the lack of architectural plans and massive engineering tools, stands majestically. Such a place exists in Paradise Philippines. This place, which can be likened to stairways to the skies, goes by the name Banaue Rice Terraces of Ifugao.
The Rice Terraces can be found at the Ifugao Province of the Paradise Philippines. Similar man-made structures can be found at the provinces of Apayao, Benguet, and the Mountain Province. All of these places are in the northern part of Luzon.
These rice terraces is considered as the “Eight Wonder of the World”, and are 2000 years old. Banaue Rice Terraces are carved manually on the mountains of Ifugao - yes, the ancient Ifugao people built it using only their bare hands. These rice fields are fed through an ancient irrigation system from the rainforests located above the terraces. These strutures were made by the ancient Ifugao as a means of providing themselves a source of food and livelihood in the mountains. However, constant care is needed to preserve the beauty and grandeur of these places, hence the Banaue Rice Terraces were included in the UNESCO World Heritage List of Sites.
The Banaue Rice Terraces offers more than just breathaking scenes and awesome structures. It is a proof of the ingeneuity of the Ifugao people who lived here and made the terraces with their bare hands.
Treasures of Bolinao
Posted on July 18, 2008 - Filed Under Provinces
Long lines of beaches surely abound the Paradise Philippines. An archipelago of 7, 107 islands and islets, it’s not that hard to understand why there are so many beaches in the country. And some of them are more than just beaches - they are works of art. Picturesque, breathtaking and wonderful, these beaches offer not only a place to bathe in the waters of the sea - it provides people a place to relax and unwind, and lets one enjoy the magnificence of Nature as she presents her beauty. There are such beaches scattered in the country, and one of these places can be found in the town of Bolinao, Pangasinan.
Located at the northwestern most tip of the province, the town of Bolinao has a good location, as most of its edges are coastlines, hence the beaches. And its beaches are not just some ordinary beach located along the coast. Cape Bolinao white beach has white sands and crystalline waters. These beaches can be likened to those found in the island of Boracay, known to local and international tourists for its white sands and crystal-clear waters. People going to Bolinao come here to not only to bathe, but to enjoy the scenery and relax as well. This is because Bolinao’s location and beaches makes it a perfect setting to enjoy Nature’s best.
The town also has a resort, the “Treasures of Bolinao” Beach resort, which offers first class accommodations. Its name is derived from the treasures of the town, namely the coral reefs. These are also one of the world’s most beautiful and biggest natural coral reefs. These are the so-called “Treasures of Bolinao”.
Baguio: Benguet
Posted on January 10, 2008 - Filed Under Alibata, Travel Destinations
Lying amidst the mountains of Benguet (be ngo e - in Alibata) province in the Paradise Philippines is the city of Baguio. Due to its location, it enjoys cool weather even during summertime. It is also to this cool weather why it was made the “summer capital” of the Paradise Philippines.
But cool weather alone is not the only reason why many people flock to this place. Baguio City also has many attractions and interesting places for its visitors as well as its residents. Probably the first place most people go to is the Cathedral. Located atop a hill, the Cathedral provides not only a peaceful place of prayer for tourists, visitors and residents of Baguio, but also offers a good view of the city. Another place of interest is the Mansion. This serves as the guest house of the long line of presidents of the Philippines during their visits to the respective city. It also served as venue for some international conferences held in Paradise Philippines. Another interesting place to visit is Mines’ View Park, which offers a good view of the mines as well as the magnificent display of nature that Baguio has. There are other places of interests in Baguio City. To name a few more, there’s the Botanical Garden, Burnham Park, and the Crystal Caves.
Still, Baguio has more to offer its visitors. The city’s markets sell strawberries, a delight only available in the highlands. The markets in the city also sell vegetables that are larger in size, as compared to the markets of the lowlands. And, after a tiring day of going about the city’s attractions and markets, one can relax and rest in Baguio’s many restaurants and hotels. From prices ranging from practical to luxurious, Baguio has it. Indeed, Baguio City is as wonderful as its motherland, Paradise Philippines ( pa da de se he le pe ne - in Alibata ).
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