Writings about Travels, Cycling and Hiking, with a predominance of posts on activities in Switzerland and the Philippines
Eplore the lesser-known chapter of José Rizal’s life during his serene sojourn in Geneva in 1887. This blog post delves into Rizal’s intellectual pursuits, his peaceful days at Pension Bel-Air.
During his six-month stay in Heidelberg, Jose Rizal was deeply inspired by the town’s natural beauty and historical aura. There, he penned a poignant poem to the flowers of Heidelberg, reflecting on love, hope, and his motherland’s struggles. Heidelberg fostered Rizal’s educational and cultural development, notably through his apprenticeship with ophthalmologist Professor Otto Becker and his significant correspondence with Ferdinand Blumentritt, which continued until his death. These experiences greatly impacted Rizal’s growth as a nationalist and reformer.
Make sure to stop by the Queen City of the South and experience Cebu’s must-eat local dishes that will have you coming back for more!
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Balabac is heaven to anyone who wants virgin white beaches, powdery white sand, and bountiful flora and fauna. The whole place is still very secluded and not commercialized– a taste of one of the most beautiful fruits of nature that you’ve never seen before.
Just a bit South of the Northern confines of the Philippines lies the island of Batan. A hundred miles from Luzon, another hundred from Taiwan, facing the harsh currents, high waves and heavy winds...
