Memories of Our Vacation in San Juan, Puerto Rico and Vicinity
In the winter of 1996, my wife (Macrine) and I spent one glorious week in San Juan, Puerto Rico and vicinity. Again, this is in conjunction with our International Interval Exchange vacation program.
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Do you know of a Town known as "Dildo"- a sex toy
There are several unusual and delightfully named places in the world. But Dildo, Newfoundland Canada and Dildo, Florida are the two places named after a sex toy. Curious why the town in Canada was named after a sex toy? Read on..
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Marinduque Island-A Photographer's Dream
Marinduque, my retirement home is a photographer's delight. It has white beaches, waterfalls, ftinging cliffs, mountains, underground rivers, hot and sulfur springs, limestone caves, virgin coral reefs and historic churches.
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Is the Philippines a Good Place for Retirement?
I believe it is. Here are the reasons why..
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Joys and Pains of Managing a Small Beach Resort
Last week Moriones Festival in Boac, Marinduque, Philippines is the busiest season for tourists to Marinduque. We have 12 guests from Europe, Australia and Southeast Asia. As the owner and manager of a small resort, I realized that there are both joys and pains in the management of a beach resort.
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Memories of Our Vacation in San Juan, Puerto Rico and Vicinity
In the winter of 1996, my wife (Macrine) and I spent one glorious week in San Juan, Puerto Rico and vicinity. Again, this is in conjunction with our International Interval Exchange vacation program.
Travel - By David B Katague | 2 days ago
Memories of Our One Week Vacation in Aruba
This article is a part of a series that I am writing on memories of our vacation outside the US and of the Philippines that my family have enjoyed from 1960 to the present.
Travel - By David B Katague | 5 days ago
Towns and Places with Sexy Names-Places with My Family Surnames
This is a partial list of places with sexy names. In addition, places with my family surnames are also listed. May I ask whch one in the list of sexy names is your favorite.
Travel - By David B Katague | 7 days ago
Tubong or Putong-Only in Marinduque
Have you heard of the word Putong or Tubong? Probably not if you are not from the Philippines. It means to crown(with flowers). It is also a song and dance ritual of welcome, wish for good health and God's blessings.
Travel - By David B Katague | May 13th, 2012
Do you know of a Town known as "Dildo"- a sex toy
There are several unusual and delightfully named places in the world. But Dildo, Newfoundland Canada and Dildo, Florida are the two places named after a sex toy. Curious why the town in Canada was named after a sex toy? Read on..
Travel - By David B Katague | May 12th, 2012
Marinduque Island-A Photographer's Dream
Marinduque, my retirement home is a photographer's delight. It has white beaches, waterfalls, ftinging cliffs, mountains, underground rivers, hot and sulfur springs, limestone caves, virgin coral reefs and historic churches.
Travel - By David B Katague | May 12th, 2012
Death Valley National Park, Southeastern California
Have you visited Death Valley National Park? This park is visited by more than 770,000 visitors annually during the spring and winter seasons. This posting is one of my top 15 popular articles in my blogs.
Travel - By David B Katague | May 11th, 2012
A Restaurant that Offers Free Food!
They say that, the best thing/s in life is FREE. I agree as long as we do not pay for the air that we breathe.
Travel - By lovinglyoursjuny | May 11th, 2012
Is the Philippines a Good Place for Retirement?
I believe it is. Here are the reasons why..
Travel - By David B Katague | May 9th, 2012
Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
Niagara Falls is one of the top ten most popular tourists spot in US and Canada. My wife and I had visited this tourist attraction twice, but will visit it again, if we had a chance.
Travel - By David B Katague | May 7th, 2012
Let's Go and Have Fun in Intercourse, Pennsylvania
Have you heard of the town named Intercourse, Pennsylvania?
Travel - By David B Katague | May 7th, 2012
Top Ten Tourist Attraction of the United States
Here are the top ten tourist spot in the US. How many have you visited?
Travel - By David B Katague | May 6th, 2012
International Tourism- US versus France
Do you know that France is the number 1 tourist spot of the world?
Travel - By David B Katague | May 6th, 2012
Marinduque's Senakulo vs Germany's Oberammergau Passion Play
Marinduque's Outdoor Passion Play during Holy Week reminds me of Bavaria's Germany Passion Play, Oberammergau held every 10 years.
Travel - By David B Katague | May 4th, 2012
Memories of our Vacation in Boracay Island, Philippines
Boracay Island is rated as the second most beautiful beach in the world. However, I found it too crowded and over commercialized. If you want a quiet, restful and affordable beach vacation in the Philippines, I recommend Marinduque Island.
Travel - By David B Katague | May 2nd, 2012
Memories of our Trip to Cancun, Mexico and the Mayan Ruins of Tulum and Chichen Itza
In 1994, My wife, daugther Ditas and I spent one week in Cancun Mexico. The highlights of our vacation was a two day tour of the Mayan Ruins of Tulum and Chichen Itza.
Travel - By David B Katague | May 2nd, 2012
Memories of Our One Day Tour to the Rock of Gibraltar
One of most memorable one day tour we had was to the Rock Of Gibraltar. Gibraltar is a huge rock located in Southern Spain but belongs to UK.
Travel - By David B Katague | April 29th, 2012
My top 12 Favorite Tourist Spot in the Philippines
There are hundreds of popular tourists spots in the Philippines. My top 12 favorites are:
Travel - By David B Katague | April 28th, 2012
Have you Heard of the Moriones Festival in Marinduque?
Three weeks ago, I witnessed another week of festivities during Holy Week, known world-wide as the Moriones Festival. However, just in case you have not heard of this festival in the Philippines, please read on...
