Vigan's Nostalgic Charm!

In 2009 when Kevin and I backpacked the Philippines together for the second time, Vigan City was on top of our list of places to see. Every time when we asked people who have visited Vigan before they've described it as "the most unique place in the Philippines" or as a "place like no other". Especially my friend Leo (a World Heritage Pro) recommended us to visit Vigan by all means when travelling Luzon. No wonder.

A Taste of Travel: Tongson's Royal Bibingka

As being the first in the Royal Bibingka industry, Tongson's is an "institution" in Vigan City and beyond. You can find their shop at Crisologo Street near Plaza Burgos and besides the Vigan Plaza Hotel.

Visual Acoustics: Vigan by Night

St. Paul’s Cathedral

A visual walk and first impression of Vigan by night.


  

"I often think that the night is more alive and more richly colored than the day." 

- Vincent Van Gogh -

Sunday's Favourite: Crisologo Street, Historic Town of Vigan

A typical Filipino horse drawn carriage called "Kalesa" at Crisologo Street in the Historic Town of Vigan.

Living Berlin: Chén Chè Teahouse

Chen Ché Teahouse Berlin

Leah, my friend from Frankfurt, surprised me with a call few weeks ago, she said: "Sis, I'll be with Ali (husband) and Mahmoud (brother in-law) in Berlin tomorrow and we'll stay for three days. Kailangan mag kita ta!" (We need to see!)". 

Sunday's Favourite: Malagnang Festival

This picture was taken during the 5th Malagnang Festival (Mud Festival) in the Municipality of San Vicente in Palawan. Kevin and I were invited by our host Mike (owner of BlueCove Island Resort, Port Barton) to join him and his staff visiting this annual festival which is always held during the month of June.

Visual Acoustics: Goodbye Hoi An

Yellow patina and velos

It's our last day in Hoi An and we didn't only say goodbye to this picturesque village but also to our new friends we've met and traveled together the last couple of days: Juan, Eric, Micha, Micha's wife Iris and Gerdrun.

To Micha and Iris: See you guys in South Turkey!
To Juan: See you soon in Berlin or Buenos Aires!

Goodbye Hoi An. I will certainly come back to you my love.

Sunday's Favourite: Algarve

Falesa - Algarve, Portugal

This dramatic panorama is Algarve's most famous: the buff-coloured cliff, the clear blue Atlantic Ocean, endless beach, pine trees, whitewashed buildings and of course the warm light of the Mediterrenean sun.

It was the first Christmas I spent with my family outside of Germany and not in the Philippines.

More about my Algarve experience soon!

Cycling around Hoi An

On our way to An Bang Beach

 February 9-10, 2011

Hoi An, Day 2 and 3

What else to do in Hoi An besides shopping, eating and day dreaming?
Rent a bike (ca. $1-2 USD per day) and explore Hoi An's beautiful country side and relax at An Bang Beach!

Sunday's Favourite: Carbon Market

Starting a new collection of travel pictures called: 

Sunday's Favourite

Visual Acoustics: Bantayan Sunset in LOMO

Beach Volleyball during sunset - Yooneek Beach Resort, Bantayan Island

You must love surprises if you're taking pictures with a Lomo-cam otherwise you might be disappointed by the results...check: Lomography!

A visual walk with my Diana Mini during sunset on Bantayan Island.

Lomo-cam: Diana Mini
Film: Kodak Ultra Max 400