Travel
#EBCphotography: A mountain park in Shizuoka City in Japan
#EBCphotography: Icy Moscow on a freezingly cold Monday morning
Dubai airport retains top international spot in 2017
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AFP) — Dubai airport was the world’s busiest for international passengers in 2017 for the fourth year running, with 88.2 milion travellers, the United Arab Emirates’ state news agency WAM said Monday. International traffic at the UAE airport increased by 4.6 million passengers compared to the previous year, WAM said, despite a laptop ban temporarily imposed on its long-haul flights to the United States. A major transit hub situated on transcontinental air routes, […]
A visit to Heidelberg Castle in Germany
The Heidelberg Castle is said to be the top attraction of the romantic Old Town of Heidelberg, Germany. The oldest parts of the castle date back to the 12th century. With the passing of time, the castle expanded. The architecture shows the development from Gothic to Renaissance eras. The Heidelberg Castle became the prince elector’s residence. However, lightning, fires and wars destroyed parts of the castle. But even then, it has remained to this time […]
PHL, nakapagtala ng all-time high record sa dami ng mga turistang bumisita noong 2017
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — Umabot sa mahigit 6 na milyong dayuhang turista ang dumagsa sa Pilipinas noong nakaraang taon. Batay sa nakalap na datos ng Department of Tourism (DOT), umabot sa 6.6 milyon na foreign tourists ang bumisita sa Pilipinas. Noong January 2017, naitala ang pinakamaraming dayuhan na bumisita sa bansa—mahigit 620,000—habang pumangalawa ang buwan ng Disyembre na umabot naman sa mahigit 600,000 turista. Mas mataas ito ng 11 porsyento kumpara sa dami ng […]
Palawan, kabilang sa listahan ng mga lugar na may “bluest water in the world”
(Eagle News) — Kabilang ang Palawan sa listahan ng mga lugar na may “bluest water in the world” ng Travel + Leisure magazine. Inilarawan sa artikulo ang Palawan bilang islang binabalutan ng asul na tubig, coral reefs, lagoon coves at mga lihim na beach. Kabilang dito ang El Nido, Linapacan Island at Puerto Princesa Underground River. Kasama rin ang Palawan sa listahan ng “The 15 Best Beach Destinations to Visit in January” ng magazine dahil […]
Take a look: The beauty of Ilocos
By M.R. Faith Bonalos Eagle News Service Are you looking for a place where you can release your stress away from the city and work? Then take a tour of Ilocos Norte and Ilocos Sur where you can relieve that stress and take away all your worries, even just for a while. The views will surely take your breath away and make your heart flutter. We took a couple of days to check […]
Philippine Everest conqueror sets sail for China
by Ayee Macaraig Agence France-Presse MANILA, Philippines (AFP) – After conquering Mount Everest, Philippine adventurer Carina Dayondon is set to sail to China aboard a wooden replica of an ancient boat in the hopes of boosting national pride in a forgotten maritime prowess. Dayondon is planning to sail from Manila to southern China early next year, recreating trade and migration voyages made before Spaniards colonized the Philippines in the 1500s. “People tell me I […]
Mga dam, kinukunsidera bilang tourist destinations
(Eagle News) — Tinitingnan ng National Irrigation Administration (NIA) na gawing tourist destinations ang mga dam na pag-aari ng gobyerno upang mapalawak ang pagkaka-kitaan ng ahensya. Kabilang dito ang Bustos na itinuturing na pinaka-mahabang rubber dam sa Asia at pangalawang pinaka-malaki sa mundo. Kabilang din sa ikinukunsiderang gawing tourist attraction ay ang Pantabangan dam na siyang pinakamalaking dam sa bansa na kasalukuyang inaayos. Ayon sa NIA, kailangang ayusin at itaas ang uri ng mga dam […]
WATCH: Giant sculptures adorn iconic Australian beach in annual event
SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) — Half a million people are set to visit the annual “Sculpture by the Sea” at Sydney’s iconic Bondi beach, where more than 100 Australian and international artists display unique artwork in an event billed as the world’s largest free sculpture exhibition. https://youtu.be/fKCISOlhaO4
Gaza Instagram stars want world to get the picture
PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES, Gaza City (AFP) — Gazan Instagram stars want the world to get the picture they may not be able to leave without Israeli or Egyptian permission, but their photos can. Two Gazan women are among a small number of Instagram stars in the blockaded Palestinian enclave, showing followers a different side of their homeland from what much of the world may be used to hearing or seeing. “I see Instagram as a window,” says […]
