The Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta is an annual 4-day event in Omni Aviation Complex in Clark Field, Angeles City, Pampanga.. It was first conceived by the tourism department to help revive the economy of the lahar devastated province. On it’s 16th year, the colorful festival features creative hot air balloons in various shapes [...]
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Inspired by Travel Channel’s Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations’ Philippines edition, which we just watched again with our friend Ram who is in the Philippines on his very cheap holiday abroad, we decided to do our own Pampanga food tour. We wasted no time. As with most north bound trips, meet up is at our flat. [...]
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Resplendent costumes, colorful floats, abundance of food and alcohol, and manic street parties are the familiar scenes in festivals. From Sinulog to Ati-atihan, from Santacruzan to Aliwan, from barrio to barangay fiestas, Filipinos are no strangers to fêtes. It’s embedded in our culture to find every opportunity for merry making. Growing up, I’ve had my [...]
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