Category Archives: Parks

Tourist spot in Maasim

I’ve never been to this beautiful place. In fact, I don’t even own these photos. My niece (Leenie) who is from General Santos City took these pictures in one of her travels with family members.

Just got curious that “tourist spots in maasim” is one of the top keywords that send traffic to travelandmusings.com.

This is one of the tourist spots in Maasim. The IML Ecopark. This is located in Lumasal Village, Sarangani Province. I’m reposting the pictures.

Choose Your Safari in Botswana

If you have not been to Botswana, you have probable never seen wildlife so close before. The thing about Botswana is its safaris. There are just a lot to choose from. The safaris in Botswana are just abundant. There are private parks and there are also public parks that are available. These parks offer different things and it is up to you to choose which one you would like to experience.

There are some people who cannot choose so they end up going through different safaris. While you may also do this, remember that the different parks or the different environments that you will experience in the process might be too much for you to take in a limited amount of time. It is recommended that for you to fully enjoy your vacation, choose just one safari trip. At this point, you may be wondering how you are going to choose. Here are some things that you can ponder on:

If you do not have any knowledge about dealing with wild animals at all, it might be a better idea if you would just choose a public park. This way, there are certain areas that you can stay in and there are also certain areas that you cannot visit because it is too dangerous.

Private parks might be appreciated more by a lot of people because there are no inhibitions. People do not have to share certain spots with other people.

The tents in Botswana are different from the camping tents that you are probably accustomed to. Most of the spots there have luxurious accommodations and you will enjoy your stay very well.

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Botswana is a wonderful place to visit. It is different from other places that you might have visited before. If you are interested in animals and the wildlife, this may be a good place to visit. Just remember that you should plan your trip in advance so that you can prepare the items that you are going to bring. The climate in Botswana is similar to that of Africa. You are recommended to visit from June to August. This is when the season is clearer than usual although it can get very cold at night.

Fort Santiago visit

Going out in the scorching heat of the sun is not advisable health-wise, but two Saturdays ago, we were blessed with partly cloudy skies that we were able to go out and visit Fort Santiago. We’ve been planning to visit this place for the longest time. But it was only realized last April 13.

The Cathedral-Basilica of the Immaculate Conception or Manila Cathedral is one of the oldest churches in Manila. Have a Kalesa trip via this horse-drawn carriage (right photo) in Intramuros.

We were like tourists visiting the place for the first time. While I was busy taking some pictures on our way to Fort Santiago, hubby was explaining something to the kids about the Manila Cathedral.

Tickets are still affordable.
Mom and Dad alone
Mom and Dad

The kids don’t want their photographs taken with these life-size cardboard standees (left photo), so it’s just hubby and me.

“One of the oldest Hispanic stone fortresses in the country. In pre-colonial times, this was the site of Rajah Soliman’s “kuta” or fort. The Spaniards under the term of Governor Gomez Perez Dasmarinaz fortified what was originally stone structures.”(Taken from a flyer handed out at ticket booth.)
The Rizal Shrine.This is where Dr. Jose Rizal spend his last few days after he was convicted for sedition. At present, "Rizal Shrine serves as museum where mementoes of the hero can be viewed."
Dr. Jose Rizal spent his last few days inside this cell before his execution on December 30, 1896. His “last footsteps” were immortalized through these bronze footprints.
"The Rizal Shrine houses a museum where mementoes of the hero can be viewed."
Inside the shrine is a museum where Jose Rizal memorabilia are found.
The memorial cross represents the demise of a total 600 Filipinos inside Forth Santiago during the Second World War. The dungeon served as execution chamber of political prisoners from Spanish to Japanese period.
The memorial cross represents the demise of 600 Filipinos inside Fort Santiago during the Second World War. The dungeon served as an execution chamber of political prisoners from the Spanish to Japanese period.
Bombs and cannon at Fort Santiago. The tranvia is a replica of the pre-war street cars in Manila.
Bombs and cannon at Fort Santiago. The Tranvia is a replica of the pre-war streetcars in Manila.
All tired, but happy.
All tired, but happy.

I would not trade the smile and laughter that the family shared while we were at the park. We went home tired but brought with us an experience that we will always cherish.

Fort Santiago is located at Plaza San Luiz Complex, Cor. Real and General Luna Sts.
For inquiry call: Intramuros Visitors Center at Tel. 5272961; 5271572