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Southern Holy Steps of the Assi Ghat

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The Assi Ghat is a series of steps that leads down to point where the holy Ganges River converge with the Assi River. A typical feature in most Asian countries, where temples are strategically located near a body of water, this ghat can be found in the southernmost part of the old city of Varanasi. It is also one of the most traveled holy places connected to the worship of the Hindi god, Shiva.

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Assi Ghat in Varanasi

The Assi Ghat can accommodate around 22,000 people all at once, as approximately 300 people visit these sacred steps every hour on an ordinary morning. More people can be seen during festivals and various entertainment events. Reports show that thousands of [Read more…]

The Mystical Digambar Jain Temple at Varanasi

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The Digambar Jain Temple in Varanasi, India was constructed by the devoted followers of Jainism, which is an eternal religion, perpetuated by 24 Tirthankaras. Tirthankaras are human beings who are greatly revered for having destroyed every single soul-constraining karma or ghati and have therefore achieved liberation and enlightenment. They have become leaders and role-models for the millions of devotees of Jainism and those in need of spiritual guidance. Although these Tirthankaras were born in different time eras, it was their common goal to revitalize the Jain Order.

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Digambar Jain Temple at Varanasi

One of the stalwart testaments to Jain devotion is the Digambar Jain Temple, found in Bhelupur, Varanasi, the seat of civilization. Not [Read more…]

List of Hospitals and Some Reminders for Keeping Your Health in Palawan

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The last thing you want to think about when you’re in a beautiful island spending a much-needed vacation is medical emergency. But being responsible means thinking about your health in Palawan even when you’re having the time of your life. You needn’t worry, though: there are health care facilities and hospitals in Palawan equipped with all the facilities needed for the usual medical crises.

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Brooke’s Point District Hospital

A word of advice, though. While leading private medical facilities in large urban cities may have all you expect in a hospital, provincial hospitals are generally lacking in modern equipment and are void of medical advances and recent technologies. It’s best to transfer a [Read more…]

5 Things to Know about the Session Road

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Session Road is the main thoroughfare of the city of Baguio with its variety of shops, stores and offices lined up on each side. Local residents, tourists and visitors are constantly seen taking leisurely walks up and down the hill doing activities such as window shopping, snacking on ice cream cones or talking endlessly with their friends. But to know a little bit more about this famous road of Baguio, here are five things you may have been apprised of about the legendary road.

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Wander around Session Road in Baguio

Historical Significance – The road is the site of the very First Session of the Second Philippine Commission. It is here where it got its name as well. The road leads up to the old Baden-Power Hall where the Second Philippine Commission was held in 1904. The [Read more…]

Horseback Riding at the Majestic Wright Park

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Located right across the Mansion in Baguio City, Wright Park is one of the three well-visited and magnificent parks in the city of Baguio. Aside from the Mines View Park and the Burnham Park, this park is another relaxing and refreshing place to enjoy the City of Pines. It has unique features of its own and is extremely accessible to other tourist spots such as the Mines View Park and Baguio Cathedral.

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The Pool of Pines at Baguio City’s Wright Park

Popularly called as the “Pool of Pines”, the Wright Park has a majestic and fascinating collection of pine trees. Travelers should have their cameras ready because every angle of the park provides a scenic and enticing view. The park has a man-made lake that is shaped [Read more…]

Trekking in Baguio Essentials

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Trekking in Baguio is one of the most recommended activities, especially for adventurous travelers. Those who are accustomed to hiking, trekking, mountain climbing, rock climbing, spelunking or caving know how important it is to bring essential gear with you for the trip. Here is a checklist for both the experienced ones and to those amateur trekkers that have no idea what to bring.

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Go trekking in Baguio

  1. In general, think nature and think rural. Don’t even think of bringing anything connected to the Internet unless you’re subscribed to your own mobile Internet service. Don’t expect trekking to have the modern conveniences of the city, which is the [Read more…]

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