The Backpack Adventures

Located at Plaza de Roma, inside the walled city (district) of Intramuros in Manila, Manila Cathedral is currently one of the two Spanish Colonial era churches found in Intramuros. It also serves as the see of the Archbishop of Manila.  Manila Cathedral - Minor Basilica and Metropolitan Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Manila Cathedral History Informally known and called as  Manila Cathedral , it is actually named  Minor Basilica and Metropolitan Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception . Like what the name suggests, the cathedral is dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary. It was established sometime in 1571 by a secular priest named Juan de Vivero.  Manila Cathedral - Intramuros, Manila The 7th Cathedral 1879 - 1945 Manila Cathedral facade NHC Historical marker for Manila Cathedral Some of the saint statues outside the cathedral are St. Rose of Lima (not in picture), St. Jacob the great (not in photo), St. Andrew the Apostle, St. Francis Xavier, St. Polycar

Located at barangay Del Remedio, Cocoland Compound, San Pablo City, Laguna, Sulyap Gallery Cafe & Restaurant is a rustic restaurant that offers visitors a memorable dining and lodging experience. Sulyap Gallery Cafe and Restaurant Sulyap Gallery Cafe and Restaurant History Sulyap  is a Filipino word that means "to take a peek or quick look". Like what its name suggests, S ulyap Gallery Cafe & Restaurant   offers visitors to take a peek at how life was during the Spanish colonial era. For me, there are three " sulyap experiences " worth noting when visiting this place. Sulyap Gallery Cafe and Restaurant - San Pablo City, Laguna Sulyap Entrance to the garden The garden and the pathway going to the pool Sulyap Gallery Cafe & Restaurant pool First, is the food, second is the lodging, and lastly are the museum displays. Yes! You read that right. Sulyap Gallery Cafe & Restaurant does not only offer dining and lodging experiences, b