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Ivan About Town » More slots opened for Hot Air Balloon Fiesta tour!
Due to public clamor, we added eight more slots to our Valentine's Day tour to the 14th Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta! First eight to book and pay get the last slots. E-mail us at info@ivanhenares.com to book. As part of the tour, you'll have a sumptuous breakfast at C' Italian Dining, a hearty Kapampangan lunch at Abe's Farm … [Link]
Ivan About Town » Corregidor Island: Battery Grubbs
Battery Grubbs is another of Corregidor's heavy seacoast emplacements one will get to visit on the regular guided island tour. Work for this battery was done from 1907 to 1911 at a cost $212,397.86. It had two 10-inch disappearing guns making the battery the only battery with 10-inch gun emplacements in the Manila Harbor Defenses. These were 1895M1 guns on … [Link]
Ivan About Town » Corregidor Island: Battery Hearn
Battery Hearn is another of the relatively intact Corregidor artillery batteries one visits during the regular island tour. Constructed from 1918 to 1921 at a cost of $148,105, Hearn and companion Battery Smith were the last major caliber sea coast artillery built on Corregidor before the Washington Disarmament Treaty of 1922.Battery Hearn was part of Battery Smith (Battery Smith Gun … [Link]
Ivan About Town » Corregidor Island: Battery Way
Battery Way is said to be the most intact of Corregidor's artillery batteries. And it's no surprise that it's one of the most visited and most photographed attractions on the island.Construction for this battery began in 1904. It was completed in 1914 at a total cost of $112,969 and named in honor of 2nd Lt. Henry N. Way, 4th U.S. … [Link]
Ivan About Town » Northbound Magazine, your free travel guide to North Philippines!
After several months in the making, the maiden issue of Northbound Magazine, a free quarterly travel guide to North Philippines (Ilocos Region, Cagayan Valley, the Cordilleras and Central Luzon), will be available in hotels, restaurants and information centers around the region beginning next week. This magazine is a publication of the North Philippines Visitors Bureau. You can download the online … [Link]
Ivan About Town » Love affair with Cape Town, South Africa
After one year, I finally have a second guest post. It's all about wonderful Cape Town, South Africa! And it's written by my college blockmate and kabarkada, Lia Andrea Ramos. Sounds familiar? Of course since she was a former Binibining Pilipinas-Universe and Miss Photogenic at the Miss Universe 2006 pageant! Li-an is now modeling in South Africa and loving it! … [Link]
Ivan About Town » Longaniza Cebu (Carmen)
Another sweet (or matamis) longaniza, this Cebu longaniza was being sold and grilled at a bus stopover in Carmen, Cebu.Main article: Longanizas of the Philippines [Link]
Ivan About Town » Panagbenga 2009: Calendar of Events
Panagbenga 2009 will be extra special this year as Baguio City celebrates its centennial year. So there's more than enough reasons to troop up to Baguio for this year's celebration. Here are some of the major events you should mark in your calendars:February 14: - Fluvial Parade featuring Phantom on the Lake and La Divas, Burnham LakeFebruary 19-21: Legarda Rocks, … [Link]
Ivan About Town » Longaniza Cebu (Carcar)
These different versions of longaniza are sold at the Carcar Public Market. Sweet (or matamis) like many longanizas in the Visayas, these longanizas are simply different sizes of the same meat filling.Main article: Longanizas of the Philippines [Link]
Ivan About Town » Ultimate Batanes Heritage Tour from March 21 to 24! Book Now!
So much has been said and so much has been written about it. But the best way to really take in all the superlatives is really just to be there! This is Batanes province!Let's journey through northernmost territory of our archipelago and get intimate with rugged beauty of these islands. We'll discover Basco, the charming seaside capital and explore beautiful … [Link]
Ivan About Town » Joint Statement of the Heritage Conservation Society and ICOMOS Philippines on the Dingras Church
A call to arms and a sound of alarms! Once again, a historic structure in our country is threatened. What makes it even more alarming is that it happens in the same province, Ilocos Norte in almost the same period of time. First the planned demolition of the Laoag Central Elementary School, a perfectly usable, intact and beautiful example of … [Link]
Ivan About Town » 14th Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta
The 14th Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta will be held in Clark, Pampanga from February 12 to 15, 2009. Our Valentine's Day tour to the festival is fully-booked already but you can e-mail us at info@ivanhenares.com if you want to be included in the waiting list.Anyway, you can catch the hot air balloon flights from 5:30 to 7 a.m. … [Link]
Ivan About Town » Longaniza Leyte (Bato)
The Leyte version of longaniza is sweet (or matamis). Each link is further divided into three shorter links shaped like balls. This Leyte longaniza is from the Bato Public Market. The one being grilled in the lower photo is available at stalls beside the Bato Port Terminal.Main article: Longanizas of the Philippines [Link]
Ivan About Town » Longaniza Pampanga (San Fernando) of Everybody's Cafe
Pampanga longanizas have become so popular because of the many commercial brands available in the market. But would be interesting to investigate the traditional varieties of longaniza in the province. In San Fernando, Everybody's Cafe still makes San Fernando longaniza the same way they did in San Fernando decades ago. The San Fernando longaniza would fall under the hamonado category … [Link]
Ivan About Town » Nagsasa Cove in San Antonio, Zambales
Who ever said Anawangin Cove is one of a kind? Well, it is! But Nagsasa Cove is most definitely in the same league! Just 20 minutes further down from Anawangin Cove, Nagsasa is one amazing beach! Just like Anawangin, it's perfect for camping and it doesn't get too many visitors. It's a beach that was created by the Mt. Pinatubo … [Link]
Ivan About Town » SEAIR announces special rate for Valentine's
Talk about being literal for Valentine's Day with SEAIR's P14,344 promo! With the "I love you very much" rate, you can get round-trip tickets from Manila to Boracay or Busuanga at "Buy 1, Take 2" or Manila to Batanes at "Buy 1, Take 1."This great deal will be available only at the 16th Travel Tour Expo from February 6 to … [Link]
Ivan About Town » Corregidor's artillery batteries
Ever since my first visit to Corregidor Island, I've been fascinated by the island's many artillery batteries. The U.S. Army post on Corregidor was named Fort Mills. The surrounding islands also had artillery batteries as well as Grande Island, which was Fort Wint, in Subic Bay. On Caballo Island was Fort Hughes, El Fraile was Fort Drum, and on Carabao … [Link]
Ivan About Town » Corregidor Island day trip via Sun Crusies
Corregidor Island is a day trip from Manila which many people take for granted. This former military fortress city devastated during the Second World War stands as a silent witness the brutalities of war. Today it is a monument to the gallantry of our soldiers.I made another trip to the island today via Sun Cruises which leaves the CCP Complex … [Link]
Ivan About Town » Longaniza Lucban
Lucban longaniza from the town of Lucban, Quezon is one of the more popular varieties of longaniza. It is said to be spiced with lots of oregano (either juice of fresh oregano or dried oregano leaves), paprika, and garlic, and its pork fat is chunky. Meat is coarsely-ground but chunks are not as large as Taal. It's on the sour … [Link]
Ivan About Town » Another planting rice tour in Mayoyao this February
Due to insistent public demand, the Pochon Group is organizing another Pfukhay Ad Majawjaw Tour (rice planting in Mayoyao tour) from February 6 to 8, 2009 in Mayoyao, Ifugao. This is part of the group's advocacy to help maintain and preserve the cultural heritage of Ifugao, the rice terraces in particular. Part of the proceeds of the tour will go … [Link]
