“I felt like lying down by the side of the trail and remembering it all. The woods do that to you, they always look familiar, long lost, like the face of a long-dead relative, like an old dream, like a piece of forgotten song drifting across the water, most of all like golden eternities of past childhood or past manhood and all the living and the dying and the heartbreak that went on a million years ago and the clouds as they pass overhead seem to testify (by their own lonesome familiarity) to this feeling.” —Jack Kerouac, The Dharma Bums Why do people love nature? Why do we love to commune with mother earth? People would tend to answer that question with “I
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La Residencia Al Mar Hotel : A cozy home away from home
Home is not a place... It's a feeling! Filipinos love good festival. We tend to visit places during the festivities to witness the rich culture the place has to offer. Dumaguete city is not an exemption for it is known for their Buglasan Festival. Dumaguete City is a component city in the Province of Negros Oriental in the Philippines. Being the capital and the principal seaport, it is one of the most populous city in the province of Negros. Visiting a place during festivities or on their peak season is exciting and fun. But one thing that needs consideration is the accommodation as it can be a real challenge to get one due to the volume of people who flock into hotels, transient
Buglasan 2016: Festival of Festivals in the City of Gentle People
The Buglasan Festival is a week-long commemoration of all festivals held every second week of October in Negros Oriental’s capital – Dumaguete City dubbed as the City of Gentle People. It is an annual festivity of the island's antiquity and diversity showcasing its cultural treasures that progressed from the many festivals from municipalities and cities in Negros Oriental. Buglasan Festival is a summit of these local festivals as a commemoration of each patron saint. Thus came to be known as the festival of festivals. Why is it called Buglasan? Buglasan came from the word “Buglas” which is the former name of Negros. According to two popular narratives, “buglas” came from 1) the tall perennial reeds known as “buglas” that were said to be predominant vegetation on the place at
12 Reasons Why Tourists Love Tokyo
Tokyo has been the most expensive city to live in the world last 2013 and the title was snatched by Singapore the following year and now Tokyo is ranked 5th. Despite the high cost of living in Tokyo, Tourists still love to visit the place. For me as a tourist in Japan, the following are the reasons why tourist has fallen in love with Tokyo. Shopping Centers The most go-to place when talking about shopping centers is the GINZA district. It is the home of the most sophisticated department stores and boutiques. There’s nothing that can beat the traditional stylishness of Mitsukoshi line of department stores like the Mitsukoshi -Isetan. For more contemporary feel, there are stores like Chanel, Dior and Cartier
Reasons why Fuji-Q Highland is getting more Popular in the past decade
Fuji-Q Highland is an amusement park situated in Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi, Japan with huge roller coasters, haunted-theme rides, kids' area and a couple shops & cafes. This amusement park is located near the base of mount Fuji, the highest peak in Japan. Fuji-Q Highland offers a wide array of attractions ranging from a number of really fast coasters to haunted houses. The Japanese people are known for their love of adventure and theme parks. In all seasons, these amusement parks in Japan were filled with people craving for fun and adrenaline pumping activities. One is the Fuji-Q Highland Amusement Park. So why does Fuji-Q Highland has gained popularity since it has been opened and had been frequented by both local and foreign tourists in
Culture Alienation: My First Onsen Experience and why you should Experience it too at least once in your Lifetime
What is Onsen? Onsen is the Japanese word for hot spring. It is a term often used to describe the bathing facilities and inns around these hot springs or sources of geothermally heated water which literally `spring up` in areas where volcanic activity is present. Japan, as one of being a very volcanically active country, is covered with them that were scattered along its length and breadth. According to Preservation and Use of Hot Springs, Ministry of the Environment, there are more than 3,000 registered hot spring resorts in Japan and around 30,000 resort spas. They are fascinating places where people from Japan and overseas can all enjoy themselves. Japan's hot spring resorts are ready to welcome everyone (locals and foreigner tourists)
15 Life-Changing Lessons I Learned in Japan
Visiting foreign countries can be a life-changing experience or maybe not. No one returns to their home country the same person as they left. I had the privilege of visiting Tokyo, Japan for 3 months for a business trip. I stayed in one of the Hotels in the business center of Tokyo. Yes, I stayed in a hotel for 3 months. You might think it’s too costly, right? Yes, it is, but it’s a company expense anyway. :) Though I don’t have roommates like most travelers did in Japan that opted to stay in hostels and dorms, I still got the chance to observed their culture and how the Japanese live their life. Upon laying your first step in Japan, you can really