I'm lucky to have been part of an assessment team to visit the site early July 2013.

The mountain area is supposed to be an excellent example of tea cultural …

In, 2010, Mt. Hamiguitan was closed to visitors in preparation for its bid to UNESCO World Heritage inscription. During a recent hike (July 2012), the protected area has shown positive …

Visited the Angono Petroglyphs last month (June 2011). The site is also referred to as the oldest known artwork in the Philippines.

The site is well-managed: nice landscaping, small but …

Five properties are nominated as extension to the existing four Baroque Churches of the Philippines. I was able to visit one under the tentative list ¨C the church complex of …

To avoid hassles, most travelers join the tour group to the Underground River. For 1500PHP /person (standard price), tour companies will secure permit to the natural park, provide lunch, provide …

Went with a friend Sept. 8-11th.

Many things have already been said on how beautiful this place is; so I won't add anymore on that. It is definitely a place …

From Beijing, it takes 6 hours by train to Anyang - the northernmost city of Henan Province. The trip can be cut short into 3 hours if one takes the …

Visited Batad and Bangaan rice terraces last February 2010.

Such an amazing experience! Stayed in Batad Homestay c/o Mang Ramon who can offer the "rice terrace" experience - like preparing …

During my 5-day trip to Korea, I was able to visit 3 of the Joseon tombs.

The first was Jeongneung (in Seoul, close to Sungshin Women's University subway station). I …

I visited the dolmen site in Ganghwa Island in Jan. 1, 2010. It is an ideal day trip for those based in Seoul. The earliest bus from Sinchon station is …

(May 2009)

Budapest is one of the most beautiful cities I have visited. The Danube promenade fortunately is not as crowded as in the banks of Seine (in Paris) and …

Visited May 26th, 2009

Went with three Hungarian friends as a day trip from Szolnok. Weather was clear and the village was quiet. The wooden houses are really beautiful and …

Visited Vigan last March (2009). The city is about two hours from Laoag - the capital of Ilocos Norte.

The Cordillera Inn along Calle Crisologo is highly recommended. They have …

Visited Paoay and Santa Maria last March (2009).

Both churches are amazing. The huge buttresses of Paoay church are unparalleled. One can still notice the corals used to build the …

Went to Leshan and Emeishan in December 2008.

Like most sites in China, it is always rewarding to start early in the day to avoid the crowd. In winter, the …

Visited Bifeng Gorge in Ya'an, Sichuan December 29th. About two hours away southwest of Chengdu.

Originally, there was a plan to visit Wolong and/or Siguniangshan; but we were advised not …

Jiangsu Province, Nanjing. Traveled with two friends on 22nd November, 2008.

Ming Xiaoling Tombs is part of the whole Zijin Mountain scenic area. Package ticket of 140RMB per person gives …

From Shanghai to Huangshan, it will be best to take the 5-6 hour bus ride. Trains going to and coming from Huangshan take longer.

A weekend trip is enough, but …

Went with a friend last week of August 2008 for a short weekend trip. Shanghai to Xiamen flights can be cheap, so check regularly. Regular buses from Xiamen to Yongding …