The Backpack Adventures

Located at Barangay Zone 1 -Poblacion in the municipality of Atimonan in Quezon Province, Iskong Bantay Watchtower is the last of the seven Spanish-era structures of its kind built in Southern Luzon . Iskong Bantay Watchtower Iskong Bantay Watchtower History Iskong Bantay Watchtower was built sometime in 1752. It has a good view of Lamon Bay and the island of Alabat. The tower served as an observation and defense tower during the times when pirate raids were rampant in the southern parts of Luzon. Iskong Bantay Watchtower - Atimonan , Quezon Iskong Bantay Watchtower also served as a weather observatory, which determines if the fishermen of the town could do their jobs or not. As seen from the belltower of Atimonan Church NHI marker of Iskong Bantay Watchtower My cousin leading the way Thanks, Eloi for the tour! Iskong Bantay Watchtower was named after Francisco Tandas, fondly called Isko by the townsfolks. He was the chief defender of the town during

Located adjacent to the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal III in the City of Pasay, the Shrine of St. Therese of the Child Jesus  has one of the most eye-catching architectural designs among the churches in Manila.  Shrine of St. Therese, Doctor of the Child Jesus Also called Shrine of St. Therese and Columbarium , this unique-looking church actually started as a makeshift chapel constructed in 1947 by a chaplain assigned in the Philippine Air Force. Originally, the church is dedicated to St. Michael the Archangel. It was expanded and reconstructed several times in order to serve the spiritual needs of the increasing number of Philippine Air Force personnel. St. Therese watches over all who pass by. The church underwent a major reconstruction in the 1980s. It was then consecrated on December 16, 1983, and was dedicated to St,. Therese of the Child Jesus by Archbishop Bruno Torpigliani, the Apostolic Nuncio to the Philippines. Interior of the church C

Located in Tagaytay City in the province of Cavite, People's Park in the Sky was built to accommodate (and please) a visitor who never came. People's Park in the Sky People's Park in the Sky Details Built sometime in 1979 under the instruction of former First Lady Imelda Marcos, People's Park in the Sky was formerly known as the  Palace in the Sky . In order for the "mansion" to be built the highest point of Tagaytay had to be leveled off to about half its size. People's Park in the Sky - Tagaytay City, Cavite The main reason behind this permanent change in the natural landscape is simply hospitality. The Palace in the Sky was intended to be the guest house of the visiting former California Governor Ronald Reagan -he never came. The park transmission towers as seen from South Luzon Express Way A foggy experience in People's Park in the Sky A gloomy afternoon view from People's Park in the Sky The only route to g

Located along Roxas Boulevard just in front of the Rizal Monument in Luneta Park in the City of Manila, Kilometer 0 is the beginning of every traveler's adventure. Kilometer 0 Kilometer 0 details Also called a zero mile marker or control station, Kilometer 0 is usually a particular location (usually placed in the nation's capital city) where distances are traditionally measured. These markers also serve as a starting point when measuring a distance of a specific place. For example, Baguio City in the province of Benguet is located 243.4 kilometers northwest of kilometer 0 in Manila. Some people would even consider the marker as the heart of the Philippines. Kilometer 0 - Manila City The new Kilometer 0 marker of the Philippines The Old Kilometer 0 marker of the Philippines The Kilometer 0 of the Republic of the Philippines is found just across the street from the Rizal monument. The marker was once made from marble with a silver ball placed on top of it. It was rep