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My Revenge Travel - The Philippines 2022: Intramuros and Binondo (Manila)

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Hola, amigos! ¿Cómo estás? I'm greeting you in Español or Spanish. It's the month of April, in the year 2025. More than five years since the COVID-19 pandemic changed our lives. I hope you are winning your silent battles. Many things have changed globally, including advancements in technology, new Presidents, and shifts in social norms. And talking about changes and improvements, one example that I can share to you is about the nice things that are happening now in Intramuros , and its surroundings. Welcome to Intramuros! Intramuros , known as the " Walled City " in Manila , is famous for its well-preserved Spanish colonial architecture, historical landmarks like Fort Santiago and San Agustin church , and its role as a living museum showcasing Philippine history . Welcome to "Museo ni Rizal", inside Fort Santiago I've been seeing a lot of vlogs and reviews about Intramuros and Binondo , on YouTube and TikTok since last year, showing their improvemen...

My Revenge Travel - The Philippines 2022: Bacolod (Negros Occidental)

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" Lift your head, baby don't be scared. Of the things that could go wrong along the way. You'll get by, with a smile. You can't win at everything, but you can try. " Oh my, this song is so relaxing, and the words are soothing to the ears. It gives you " peace of mind ". It will let you enjoy your hot coffee on a cold rainy afternoon. By the way, super thanks to Eraserheads  (also known as Eheads or "Heads"), a very popular alternative rock band in the Philippines, for creating this nice song. "Baby, you don't have to worry. 'Cause there ain't no need to hurry. No one ever said that there's an easy way. When they're closing all their doors. And they don't want you anymore. This sounds funny, but I'll say it anyway. " Everything seems to be alright, every time I listen to this song. With a smile, imagine the power of a " smile ", especially nowadays, where everybody is recovering from something. Pan...