Kawasan Falls in Cebu

Kawasan Falls is one of the most beautiful places I had been to in Cebu. I like it very much because there you will appreciate the beauty of nature. Kawasan Falls offers several small and big waterfalls to all visitors local and foreigners alike. In order for you to see all the waterfalls, you have to walk about thirty minutes and climb several slippery steps to see all of them.

I'll walk you through the way via these pictures.. If you happen to visit for the first time, just follow the river and you will not get lost :-)

Photography by Melvin Lao. Pictures should not be copied or used on other blogger websites or business websites without authorization of the owner.

Lambug Beach: One of Cebu's Hidden Secrets

I've been to one of the most secluded and beautiful powdery white sand beaches in Cebu, Philippines. Amazing view, beautiful sunset and friendly people in one. Lambug Beach is located in the southern part of Cebu in the town of Badian. It would take 3 hours drive from Cebu City's bus terminal to reach there and experience a beautiful beachfront getaway with your family, friends or your special someone.

Check out the Philippine Traveler to find out more about my travel experience at http://www.philippinetraveler.com/badian-cebu.html

1675 Yap-San Diego Ancestral House and Museum in Cebu

We were able to visit the Yap-San Diego Ancestral House and Museum in Cebu City, Parian, just an hour drive away from my home. It's located near the oldest street in the Philippines, Colon Street. It has a caretaker that will guide you to different part of the house and you can take pictures as long as you are careful not to break anything. Let me share with you what's inside this oldest residential structure in the Philippines.

For a more detail story of my experience, please visit the Philippine Traveler's Blog at http://www.philippinetraveler.com/the-17th-century-yap-sandiego-ancestral-house-in-cebu-city.html


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Nikon D5200 Shots

Nikon D5200 shots of myself while enjoying the view of the ocean at South Road Properties Cebu City.

Photographer: Melvin Lao

The Church With 100 Walls

In Cebu, Philippines stands the Chapel of San Pedro Calungsod, nicknamed "The Church of 100 Walls". A masterpiece design of Filipino-American architect Carlos Arnaiz.

Check out my featured article and more pictures at The Philippine Traveler.

Photography by Melvin Lao. Pictures should not be copied or used on other blogger websites or business websites without authorization of the owner.

The History of Valentines Day

By: Ma. Cristina P. Lao

It all started in the third century, when the Roman Emperor Claudius ordered his empire to worship only twelve God's and not to associate with Christians. People who disobeyed him would have to face death.  Valentinus on the other hand was a devoted priest and physician who kept on practicing his Christian beliefs. Because of this, he was arrested and imprisoned.

While in prison, a jailer saw that Valentinus was a man of knowledge. He asked Valentinus if he was willing to offer lessons to his blind daughter Julia.  Though she was blind she was beautiful and has a quick mind. Valentinus taught her history, described what the world looks like in his eyes and most importantly told her about God.

On the eve of his death, Valentinus wrote a farewell note to Julia with a crocus yellow flower inside and said in his letter... "Stay close to God" and signed it,  Your Valentine. He was beheaded and died on February 14, 270 A.D on Via Flaminia in the north of Rome.

When the jailer went home, he hands her the letter and the moment she opened it, she saw brilliant colors for the first time. Now she can see! She was blind and now she can see! A miracle!

This part of history would only mean that Valentines is about self sacrifice and to care and love one another in the name of God.

What does it mean to you?

Chinese Astrology - Animal Sign: Tiger

1902       08 Feb 1902 - 28 Jan 1903 (Water)

1914       08 Feb 1902 - 28 Jan 1903 (Wood)

1926       13 Feb 1926 - 01 Feb 1927 (Fire)

1938       31 Jan 1938 - 18 Feb 1939 (Earth)

1950       17 Feb 1950 - 05 Feb 1951 (Metal)

1962       05 Feb 1962 - 24 Jan 1963 (Water)

1974       23 Jan 1974 - 10 Feb 1975 (Wood)

1986       09 Feb 1986 - 28 Jan 1987 (Fire)

1998       28 Jan 1998 - 15 Feb 1999 (Earth)

2010       14 Feb 2010 - 02 Feb 2011 (Metal)

In Chinese astrology, I was born in the year of the Tiger, bearing the element of wood.

In Chinese astrology, the element Wood is believed to grant human warmth and generosity to a sign. Individuals bearing this element are better able to forge co-operative bonds instead of depending on solitary initiatives – something that appears to contradict the basic nature of a sign like Tiger. However the end result is often soothing and appealing personality and quite successful both in social and worldly sense.

One of the most significant influences of the Wood element is to make the Tiger much more capable of reaching out to others on a one-to-one basis. Though the essential Tiger nature is quite popular amidst friends and followers, this is more the effect of personal magnetism and a certain mystique. Instead the Wood Tiger is able to forge far more personal connections with people around, based on genuine warmth and generosity. Not only are they fiercely loyal and willing to defend their friends, but they also work tirelessly to help out a friend in need. This makes the Wood Tiger a highly popular individual so that they seem to be more of a success in the social sense. At the same time however in an effort to be useful to their loved ones, Wood Tigers may be prone to spreading themselves too thin, and should remember to take time to calm down and recharge. -- Futurescopes.com --